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Thursday – Saturday, January 24 – 26: He Lei Hiwa No Iolani Luahine Hula Workshop and Festival. This three-day event honors Hawaii Island’s cherished cultural historian, legendary hula master and Living Treasure of Hawaii, Iolani Luahine. Performance, talk story, workshops; various hula masters – many former students of Iolani – will participate. Outrigger Keauhou Beach […] |
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Ongoing, Daily: Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
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Daily: Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information […]
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Every Friday: Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $8 per person/$6 […]
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Every Wednesday and Friday: Hilo Farmers Market. Located in Downtown Hilo, the festive Hilo’s Farmers Market is known as one of the best open markets in Hawaii. Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line […]
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Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays: Grove Farm Museum Tour. As the American Civil War was raging between the North and the South, young George Wilcox took a lease on a struggling farm located on the outskirts of Lihue, in what was then the kingdom of Hawai`i. The farm had been chopped out of a large grove […]
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Every Wednesday: Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians […]
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Thursday – Friday, January 3 – 11: Waimea Ocean Film Festival. Cinematic fun is January 3-6 at three Waimea venues—Kahilu Theatre, Parker Theatre and HPA Gates Theatre—before moving January 8-11 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. In addition to screening 30 to 40 exceptional and award-winning films, Ocean Film offers breakfast talks, Q&A filmmaker sessions, compelling […] Thursday – Sunday, January 3 – 7: Hyundai Tournament of Champions. The Hyundai Tournament of Champions, offers an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the greatest golfers in the world. Located at The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Lahaina. For information visit www.pgatour.com/hyundai. For tickets, visit https://oss.ticketmaster.com. |
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Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. January 4 - Wailuku, on Market Street; January 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; January 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and […]
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Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Every Friday. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For […]
Free
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Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 4 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; January 11– Spirit of Slack Key; January 18 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; January 25 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the […]
$20
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Friday Evenings: Art Night in Hanapepe. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. Strolling is free; art is priced as noted. For information call […] |
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Every Saturday: Maui Swap Meet. Maui's largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawaii - Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7:00 a.m. to 1:00. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.
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Saturday Evenings: Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 5 – Heart of Slack Key; January 12 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key; January 19 – Dreams Come True; January 26 – Gift of the Ancestors. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. […]
$20
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Saturday, January 5: Haunani Apoliona, Ku`uipo Kumukahi & Helene Woodward – Songs of Our Ali`i. Haunani Apoliona (12-string guitar), Ku`uipo Kumukahi (guitar) ,Helene Woodward (upright bass), come together to honor the Ali`i (Hawaiian royalty) in music. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit […] |
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 6 – Legends of Slack Key; January 13 – From Mountain to Sea; January 20 – Circle of Life; January 27 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. Slack key guitar […]
$20
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Sunday, January 6: Kaua`i Concert Association Presents: Berklee College of Music Faculty Steelgrass. Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. This performance will highlight the winners of the Berklee College of Music […]
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Every Sunday 6:00 pm: Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media […] |
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Every Monday: Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center […]
Free
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Wednesday, January 9: The Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One, Target Earth. This live-action graphic novel is a multi-media mash-up of the radio play and comic book. The year is 1933. Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott face the most serious threat Earth has ever known: […] |
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Thursday, January 10: Slack Key Masters with Ledward Ka`apana. The Hawaiian grand master of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, Led Ka`apana, returns as Slack Key Masters’ special guest. His extraordinary baritone and ki`eki`e (falsetto) voice have made him a musical legend, while his easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm have made him a favorite […] |
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Friday, January 11: A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Local food experts offer an authentic taste of Kaua‘i by guiding you on a farm to fork culinary experience. The monthly event begins with a leisurely tour of a 26-acre exotic fruit farm where you’ll sample a variety of seasonal fruit and learn about exotic produce. Meet […]
$130
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Saturday, January 12: Keiki Rodeo. This children’s rodeo is located at CJM Country stables, Poipu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, lunchwagon available. Keiki (Children) grades K-High School. For more information and directions call (808) 241-6493 or visit www.cjmstables.com.
Free
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Sunday, January 13: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at […]
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Tuesday, January 15: Chicago in Concert. Chicago’s extraordinary career of “rock and roll with horns” landed the band at number 13 on Billboard’s list of the Top 100 Artists of All Time. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) Pre-purchase a parking stall at the MACC or UHMC parking […] |
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Friday – Sunday, January 18 – 20: Mitsubishi Electric PGA Champions. Now in its 15th year, this annual golf event at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Club is the first match of the year on the PGA Champions Tour. It features 36 - 40 top golfers 50 years or older who have won Champions […]
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Friday, January 18: Solo Sessions: Kuana Torres Kahele. Born on the slopes of Mauna Kea, Kuana began composing, arranging and playing traditional Hawaiian music at an early age. In 1995 with Kehau Tamure, Kuana formed the multi-award winning duo, Nā Palapalai. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information […] |
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Sunday, January 20: Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Concert – Student Concerto Competition. The KPO celebrates young talent by holding a statewide concerto competition in November. Winners of the concerto competition are then featured in a winter concert, held at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows Pavilion, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kamuela. These talented musicians […]
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Sunday, January 20: Maui Pops Orchestra – Broadway Pops. Broadway stars Gary Mauer and Elizabeth Southard will join the Maui Pops Orchestra for Broadway Pops to present a collection of memorable Broadway songs from hit shows such as Les Miserables, Show Boat, West Side Story, Chicago and more. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. […] |
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Monday & Tuesday, January 21 & 22: New Shanghai Circus. Chinese acrobatic skills have been passed on from farmers and craftsmen through generations. Building on the traditional performances, artists of today’s New Shanghai Circus have added layers of complexity and daring with new techniques and spectacular stunts, thrilling audiences around the globe. Always a family […] |
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Saturday, January 26: The Arts and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration of preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant at the hula platform in Hawaii This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at […]
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Saturday, January 26: Kulanihako`i: Living Waters. MACC’s original hula drama, which draws from epic Hawaiian myths over 2000 years old, returns to Maui for a final curtain call. With dance, chant, storytelling and dramatic interpretation, the elemental lake Kūlanihāko`i: Living Waters depicts the many facets of water and its continuous relationship between the ocean, land […] |
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Sunday, January 27: Kaua`i Concert Association Presents: El Mundo. El Mundo is a chamber group dedicated to the performance of sixteenth through nineteenth century Latin American, Spanish and Italian chamber music. Made up of some of the finest period instrument performers, El Mundo combines bowed strings with the rarely heard accompaniment forces of mixed guitars, […] |
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January thru March: "Thirty Years of Ekk - One Long Hawaiian Kine Pardee". E Kanikapila Kakou (EKK) is the Hawaiian phrase meaning “everyone jam” or backyard musician concerts. This is a three month long celebration of music at the Kaua`i Beach Resort, Nukoli`i between the airport and the Wailua Golf Course. 6 p.m. to 9 […]
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Thursday, January 31: Hawaiian Music Series. Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. For information call (808) […]
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Thursday, January 31: Toubab Krewe. This vibrant North Carolina based instrumental powerhouse creates a lush blend of rock rhythm, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, TK’s music is very palpable in the way of a true original that recognizes no borders. Get a moonlit […] |
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Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. February 1 - Wailuku, on Market Street; February 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and […] Daily: Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) […]
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Ongoing, Daily: Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
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Saturday, February 2: Waimea Quilt Festival. Quilting is one of Hawai`i’s indigenous arts that is known world-wide. This year’s event is Hawaiian quilts only and you can view beautiful quilts, learn from skilled quilters and purchase quilts. Sponsored by Ka Hui Kapa Apana O Waimea, this special show is a part of the annual Cherry […]
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Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 1 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; February 8 – Spirit of Slack Key; February 15 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; February 22 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports […]
$20
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Saturday, February 2: 20th Annual Hula Hoike and Luau. Leilani Rivera Low and Halau Hula o Leilani presents students age 4 and up from Kapa`a, Koloa and Reno, Nevada, in an exciting, colorful show of hula, Tahitian, and Maori dances and music. Featured guests are the Makaha Sons. Plus Mama`Ane Kanahele and ohana from Ni`ihau, […]
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Every Saturday: Maui Swap Meet. Maui's largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawai`i - Maui College, 310 Ka`ahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.
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Saturday, February 2: Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. This popular festival held in the community of Waimea celebrates Japanese traditions and culture and includes cherry blossom viewing, music, demonstrations, exhibits, crafts, entertainment, ethnic foods, a farmers’ market and visiting performers and artisans from Japan. Parker Ranch Center, 67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela. 9 a.m. to 3 […] |
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 3 – Legends of Slack Key; February 10 – From Mountain to Sea; February 17 – Circle of Life; February 24 – Hanalei’s Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. Slack key guitar […]
$20
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Every Sunday 6:00 pm: Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media […] |