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Thursday, February 26: Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For […]
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Thursday - Saturday, February 26 - 28: Into the Woods. Iolani School's annual student production takes you on journey Into The Woods. This beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim based on the book by James Lapine, intertwines the well-known fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood with the story […] |
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Friday, February 27: Eat the Street: Chocolate @ Eat the Street Kaka`ako. A monthly food truck rally on the last Friday of every month in Kaka`ako, featuring 40 food trucks and food vendors. 555 South St., Honolulu, two blocks from Ala Moana Blvd. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 772-3020 or visit […] |
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Saturday, February 28: Na Mea Hula with Kumu Hula Ab Valencia and members of Hālau Hula Kalehuaki‘eki‘eika‘iu. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, presenting a lovely display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula), visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life […]
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Saturday, February 28: Hula Kahiko Performance by Kumu hula Manaiakalani Kalua with Akaunu. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in an area […]
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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 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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Sunday, March 1: Imiloa’s 9th Anniversary Celebration with a Free Family Day. Don’t miss this “Annual Free Family Day at Imiloa.” Enjoy complimentary access to Imiloa’s exhibit hall, free planetarium programs, garden tours, as well as the Journey through the Universe presentations featuring inspiring astronomy talks every hour. There will be food available to purchase […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 1 – Dreams Come True; March 8 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; March 15 – Hanalei Slack Key; March 22 – Legends of Slack Key; March 29 – Honoring Raymond Kane. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are […]
$15 – $20
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Sunday, March 1: Sake Appreciation Festival. The ancient name for Japan was Toyo ashihara no mizuho no kuni, or the land of rice. A by-product of rice, sake has long been a vital part of Japanese culture. Sake's strongest connection with Japanese culture lays in its traditional indispensability at social gatherings. Sake has an important […] |
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Every Monday: Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. […]
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Every Monday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event […]
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Every Monday: Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives. Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, from the voyages of Pele to the Mo`olelo of Oro Master of the Sky, from the genealogy of Tangaroa the God of the Sea to Olo Misilagi Letuli, The Father of the fireknife. Learn the stories of […] |
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Every Tuesday features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha - Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, […]
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Every Tuesday: Pau Hana Culinary Festival. Shop for local farm fresh produce; see live chef demonstrations, visit Big Island food vendors and browse gourmet products all while enjoying live music and entertainment. Admission is free. The Shops at Mauna Lani, , 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Waimea. 4 to 7 p.m. For more information call (808) […] |
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Every Wednesday and Thursday: Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing […]
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Wednesday Evenings: South Pacific. This show is a classic musical and love story set in the South Pacific, and one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. A lu`au style all you can eat buffet dinner is included with the show. Kauai Beach Resort, 433 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue. Check in time is 5:15 p.m., doors […]
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Every Wednesday & Thursday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. March 4 & 5 – Danny […] |
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Friday, March 6: First Friday Pa`ina and Historical County Building Tour. Experience old-style music, local food, fun and friendship. Tour begins at 10 a.m., Pa`ina is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Cost is $20 per person. Seating is limited, reservations are required. For directions and information call (808) 245-6931 […]
$20
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Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 6 – Circle of Life; March 13 – Gift of the Ancestors; March 20 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key; March 27 – For the Birds. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real […]
$15 – $20
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Friday, March 6: First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903. |
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Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8: Honolulu Festival. Celebrate the people and culture of the Pacific Rim and Hawai`i with dynamic dance performances, music, and exhibits. Under the theme, “Creating Cultural Friendships with Aloha,” the Festival’s weekend of activities also features the ever-popular Grand Parade through Waikiki and the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show over […]
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Saturday, March 7: Discover Your Future in Aviation. Young people interested in aviation as a career or hobby will want to attend this event filled with hands-on workshops, a career fair, flight lab, and interactive science exhibits. Participants can enter to win aviation prizes and take photos with historical aviation re-enactors. The event is free […]
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Saturday, March 7: Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival. The festival starts with an educational and fun workshop hosted by world-renowned Roy Sakuma and friends. Hawai`i’s top ukulele entertainers headline this annual musical extravaganza at Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Waikoloa Beach Resort and Kings’ Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach […] |
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Weekends, March 6 - 22: Annie Get Your Gun. Oscar and Emmy winner Peter Stone reshaped the 1946 book to create a Wild West show-within-a-show that frames the ageless 'Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better' love story of sharpshooters Annie Oakley and Frank Butler. As Newsday reported, Stone's revisions 'are sweetly ingenious, and […] |
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Thursday, March 12: Ho`okipa Night. Ho`okipa means hospitality. This extraordinary gourmet dinner will be prepared and served by students of the Kapiolani Community College's renowned programs. Highlighted by a cocktail reception with gourmet action food stations, a multi-course dinner with wine pairings, and live and silent auctions. For tickets and information call (808) 734-9544. Hawai`i […]
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Thursday, March 12: Kona Brewers Festival’s Pa`ina Dinner and Art Auction. The ocean-side feast at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is served under the stars and each course is expertly paired with Kona Brewing Company beers. Most dishes feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients and incorporate craft brew in the recipes. Art and culture of Hawai`i […]
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Friday, March 13: The Taming of the Shrew. Adapted from the well known William Shakespeare play. Directed by MFA Theatre for Young Audiences candidate Kim Shire. After the show, attendees will have an opportunity to talk with the director, designers, choreographers, and performers. For tickets visit www.etickethawaii.com or call (808) 944-2697. Tickets are also available […] |
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Saturday, March 14: “National Memories” traveling exhibit to open at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Traveling photo exhibit shares the legendary friendship of China and the United States during World War II. Pearl Harbor, the site of America’s first aviation battlefield, will serve as the first stop of the “National Memories” 2015 United States tour. […]
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Saturday, March 14: Eat the Street: Chocolate in Mililani. A monthly food truck rally on the last Friday of every month, featuring 40 food trucks and food vendors. Rec Center 7 & Mililani Ike, Mililani. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information call (808) 772-3020 or visit www.eatthestreethawaii.com.
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Saturday, March 14: The Kona Brewers Festival. Nestled against Kamakahonu Bay, and overlooking theʻAhuʻena heiau, the Kona Brewer’s Festival offers an experience unique to Hawai`i Island. The festival draws thousands of people together to enjoy incredible craft beer, island style cuisine, and great music. King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. 2:30 to […]
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Sunday, March 15: Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challenge. The event kicks off with a double-hulled canoe procession, an oli (chant) and Kahiko (ancient hula and song) by the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble class. Following the opening ceremonies, enjoy a special line-up of entertainment from the Main Stage on the Great Lawn with Hula, Tahitian and local […]
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Sunday, March 15: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday – Following Stars. Celebrate the Hokulea's ongoing landmark Malama Honua voyage, as well as the return of the Hawai`i Loa to Oahu as a training vessel for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Watch artists create lauhala fish and stars as you are taught using lauhala to create your […]
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Sunday, March 15: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own […]
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Friday & Saturday, March 20 & 21: Heiva I Honolulu. Hawai`i's largest and best Tahitian dance competition with local, mainland and international competitors. Unique Polynesian handicrafts and food available for purchase make it a must for locals and visitors alike. The dancing, drumming and music set it apart from the regular stereotype Waikiki show. These […]
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Friday, March 20: Storytelling: Legends & Ghosts in Hawai`i. Join storyteller Lopaka Kapanui as he explores the question, "Are Hawai`i’s gods and ghosts a thing of the past, or do they still exist today?" A native Hawaiian, Lopaka Kapanui has been described by many as one of Hawaiʻi’s foremost storytellers. Lopaka shares more than just […] |
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Saturday, March 21: Valley to the Sea – Marathon & Half Marathon. Enjoy spectacular views through the most beautiful settings in the world. It’s an entire event filled with competition and fun. Race begins at 6:30 a.m. The Marathon, 5k (Beach Run) and 10k(Half Beach, Half Road Run) start and finish at the National Marine […]
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Saturday, March 21: Garden Isle Artisan Fair – “Under the Big Tent”. Part of the Prince Kuhio Celebration, this event offers a great selection of handcrafted products from over 35 of Kaua`i's finest artisans. Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, palm bark baskets, wood carvings, pounded mulberry cloth, local fruit jellies & sauces, soaps, candles, quilts, original […]
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Saturday, March 21: Prince Kuhio Celebration Commemorative Ceremonies. Observe the protocol of honoring Prince Kuhio as the Royal Order of Kamehameha honors him with ho`okupu (gifts), hula (dance), and oli (chant). Ceremonies, song and dance reflect Native Hawaiian traditional cultural practices. Prince Kuhio Park, Poipu, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. For information call (347) 615-2164 […]
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Sunday, March 22: Prince Kuhio Celebration Rodeo. See exciting youth of the island enjoying barrel racing, pole bending, goat racing and more. Rodeos and horseback riding have long-been a tradition in Hawai`i, since the early days of the plantation era. Teens compete with barrel racing, goat tying, breakaway roping, bull riding and double mugging. Free […]
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Sunday, March 22: Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show. The annual Spring Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show is an all vintage (20 yrs & older) collectibles and antiques show and sale. Shop ninety tables with vendors from Oahu, Outer Islands, and Mainland U.S. This is Hawai`i's only strictly […]
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Sunday, March 22: Maui Pops Orchestra Goes to the Ballet. Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) partners with the Maui Pops to present the comic ballet Coppelia with music by Delibes. Premiered in Paris in 1870, it has become one of the most popular ballets of all time. Selected scenes from the ballet will fill […] |
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Thursday, March 26: Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For […]
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Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28: Kauai Orchid and Art Festival. Enjoy local music, great food and display of exotic, tropical orchids. Plein air painters are invited to paint in various locations around historic Hanapepe during the festival. Massage students will be available offering massage, and there will be a Kauai Made Products fair […]
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Saturday, March 28: Waikiki Artfest. Featuring approximately 75-100 fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale including jewelry of all types, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, bags, quilts, and lauhala products. Enjoy live entertainment, as well as great food. Kapiolani Park, at the Diamond Head end of […]
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Saturday, March 28: Na Mea Hula. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, presenting a lovely display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula), visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family […]
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Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28: Kauai Orchid and Art Festival. Enjoy local music, great food and display of exotic, tropical orchids. Plein air painters are invited to paint in various locations around historic Hanapepe during the festival. Massage students will be available offering massage, and there will be a Kauai Made Products fair […] |
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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 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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Saturday, April 4: Comedy Smash 4 – “A Ladies Night Out”. Capone's Comedy Smash is back for its fourth run, this time, celebrating an impressive line-up of legendary comediennes for "A Ladies Night Out." Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets and […]
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Throughout the month of April: Dinosaurs Unleashed Exhibit. Marvel at replicas of some of the fearsome giant reptiles of the Mesozoic. Interactive stations and activities will highlight how these animals flourished in their respective environments. Enjoy hands-on experience in a dinosaur dig, create colorful bone imprints, and control a robotic dinosaur skeleton, just like those […]
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Every Wednesday and Thursday: Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing […]
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Friday, April 17: Dancing off the Page! UHM Dancers leap off the page in this year’s Annual Dance Concert with slam poets and beatboxers. Guest artists include choreographers Eric Stern from the popular Dr. Schaffer and Mr. Stern Dance Ensemble and Nelson Hui, composer, performer and recording artist from Hong Kong. Kennedy Theatre Mainstage, 1770 […]
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Friday & Saturday, April 24 & 25: HTC Ohana! Series Presents – Romeo & Juliet. Easily the most beloved of Shakespeare’s tragedies, this story of “star-crossed lovers” resonates powerfully with middle and high school audiences. Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. Show times are Friday 7 p.m., and Saturday 2 p.m. $2 & $7. […]
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Friday, April 3: First Friday Pa`ina and Historical County Building Tour. Experience old-style music, local food, fun and friendship. Tour begins at 10 a.m., Pa`ina is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Cost is $20 per person. Seating is limited, reservations are required. For directions and information call (808) 245-6931 […]
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Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. April 3 – Whales Homecoming; April 10 – `Ohana (Family) Slack Key; April 17 – Heart of Slack Key; April 24 – Spirit of Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real […]
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Friday, April 3: First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903. |
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Friday, April 4: Kaua`i Fashion Weekend. Kaua'i's newest signature fashion event. Launched on February 9, 2013, KFW introduced a new way of celebrating fashion on the island. The organization honors the island's flare while also premiering the international scene. Kaua`i Marriott Resort and Beach Club, Grand Ballroom, 3610 Rice St, Lihue. 5 to 9 p.m. […]
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Saturday, April 4: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land Moonlight Hike. Experience the beautiful 277-acre refuge at night while talking story at Waihee Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge. Led by Director of Conservation, Scott Fisher. Meet at the Waihe`e Refuge, Halewaiu Rd., Wailuku. $25 suggested donation as light appetizers and refreshments will […]
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Weekends, April 4 – 19: Kaua`i Community Players 2015 Season – Prodigal Father. An original light-hearted comedy directed by the author. Enjoy refreshments and meet the people involved after each opening night performance. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 E. Kikowaena Rd., Puhi. All shows run Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. […] |
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April 5 – 11: 52nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Hawai`i’s most venerable hula celebration and competition with week-long festivities including exhibitions, musical entertainment, arts and crafts fairs and the Miss Aloha Hula Competition, kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) hula competitions. Sunday, April 5th: community ho`olaulea at Afook Chinen Auditorium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (free). […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. April 5 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key; April 12 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; April 19 – Legends of Slack Key; April 26 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. Slack key guitar […]
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Weekends, April 4 – 19: Kaua`i Community Players 2015 Season – Prodigal Father. An original light-hearted comedy directed by the author. Enjoy refreshments and meet the people involved after each opening night performance. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 E. Kikowaena Rd., Puhi. All shows run Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. […] |