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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. […] |
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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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Thursday, April 9: Artists’ Opening Reception for Kaua`i Art Tour. Meet the artists and artisans of Kaua`i and talk story with them about their creations with the opportunity to purchase directly from them. See information below for the 2-weekend self-guided art tours. In addition to the two tour weekends, there will be a preview exhibit […]
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Thursday – Saturday, April 9 – 11: Hawai`i Arts and Crafts Food Festival 2015. An island tradition for over 20 years, the Festival takes place during Merrie Monarch Week. The Festival celebrates the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai`i's people and its environment. The three-day event showcases over 100 of the finest artisans, crafters and […] |
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Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11: Iolani Fair 2015 – Adventures in Atlantis. An annual fair featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, games, Keiki Kountry with pony rides, shopping, gourmet food experiences, an auction, contests and more. All proceeds from the Fair support student travel initiatives. Free admission and open to the public. Located a […]
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Saturday, April 11: Pundy Yokouchi Memorial Golf Tournament. Yokouchi Foundation and the Maui Lani Golf Course Community present this annual Golf Tournament as a fundraiser for The MACC. The Dunes at Maui Lani provide the backdrop for a day of fun on the greens. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. and […]
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Saturday, April 11: Scott Hawai`i State Championship. The 4th and final leg of the Scott Hawai`i Gold Challenge where the winner earns a 1 ounce solid gold American Eagle Coin. Courses: Long - Makai Pier, around Black Rock, around Diamond Head Buoy to Magic Isle (20 miles). Short - Hawai`i Kai, around Diamond Head Buoy […]
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Saturday, April 11: Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Find an amazing array of quality hand-made products from Kaua`i’s own crafters and artisans. Beautifully crafted handbags & Hawaiian print placements, floral hair pins, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, Kaua`i scenic photography & paintings, carved hardwood tikis & bone jewelry, beach wear cover up, sunrise shell jewelry, Kaua`i souvenirs […]
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Sunday, April 12: Pink Martini. With a repertoire of dance orchestra, film noir, Latin, jazz, big band and everything in between, Pink Martini puts on a spectacular show with sizzling vocals and soaring instrumentals that celebrate all things music. Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506 […] |
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Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18: Chinese Kite Festival in Lahaina & Ka`anapali. Celebrate the colorful world of kites during a traditional Chinese Kite Festival at the Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina, on Friday from 1 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an exhibit of handmade kites. Make your own kite or purchase one […]
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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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Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19: 1st Annual Kaua`i Art Tour – South & West side of Kaua`i. A self-guided, 2-weekend event to individual artists’ and artisans’ studios where they create their works of art and craft. Maps to registered artists’ studios and info about each artist will be available around the island during […]
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Saturday, April 18: Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Open House. A great family oriented opportunity to see the Refuge and cooperative reforestation work, tour the greenhouse operations, and walk in high elevation ancient forests. Sightings of rare native birds are common in the Pua Akala rainforest and you will be accompanied by expert bird guides […]
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Saturday, April 18: The Gala – Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui. Enjoy a fabulous evening of fantastic food, fun and entertainment oceanfront at the beautiful Grand Wailea. Enjoy delicious farm to table cuisine presented by island Chefs and dance under the stars while you party for a purpose. Grand Wailea, 3850 Wailea […] |
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Sunday, April 19: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday – A Kings Tale. The day offers a program of art activities, entertainment and film focused on an exhibition or art principle. Go on a gallery hunt in the exhibition Shahnameh: The Epic of Persian Kings then make Persian-inspired tiles and jewelry, participate in a collaborative paper […]
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Sunday, April 19: 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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April 24 – May 3: Ka`u Coffee Festival. Celebrating Ka`u's famous brew with multiple events at different venues over 10 days. The fun begins with the Pa`ina Open House at Pahala Plantation House, 96-3208 Maile Street Pahala, and continues with the Triple C Recipe Contest and Miss Ka`u Coffee Pageant at Ka`u Coffee Mill, Ka`u […]
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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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Saturday, April 25: Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Find an amazing array of quality hand-made products from Kaua`i’s own crafters and artisans. Beautifully crafted handbags & Hawaiian print placements, floral hair pins, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, Kaua`i scenic photography & paintings, carved hardwood tikis & bone jewelry, beach wear cover up, sunrise shell jewelry, Kaua`i souvenirs […]
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Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26: 1st Annual Kaua`i Art Tour – North & East side of Kaua`i. A self-guided, 2-weekend event to individual artists’ and artisans’ studios where they create their works of art and craft. Maps to registered artists’ studios and info about each artist will be available around the island during […]
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Saturday, April 25: The 10th Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival. Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park, 9 am- 4 pm. The non-profit organization Malama Hawaii Nei, along with Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School organized the festival this year to help raise scholarship money for Laupahoehoe area students and to fund community projects. This year’s Hawaiian-style event features some […]
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Thursday, April 30: 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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April 24 – May 3: Ka`u Coffee Festival. Celebrating Ka`u's famous brew with multiple events at different venues over 10 days. The fun kicks off with the Pa`ina Open House at Pahala Plantation House and continues with the Triple C Recipe Contest and Miss Ka`u Coffee Pageant at Ka`u Coffee Mill, Ka`u Mountain Water Systems […] Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2: Kauluwehi Lei Exhibition and Kauluwehi Lei Contest. On May 1st, The Kauluwehi Lei Exhibition will be open at the Wailoa Center in Hilo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. View the lei crafted by Hawai`i’s very own lei artists at a juried lei contest. Refreshments, entertainment and keiki […] 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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Friday, May 1: May Day is Lei Day at the Kaua`i Museum. The Kaua`i Museum brings together flower lovers, lei makers and Hawaiian cultural enthusiasts. There will be a lei contest, demonstrations on lei making, a silent auction, local food and crafts for sale, and finishing up the festivities with a concert featuring local musician […]
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Friday, May 1: Na Lei Hiwahiwa `Ewalu – A May Day Celebration Concert. Kaua`i Beach Resort, 431 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue, 6 to 9 p.m. Ticket cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door for adults; children 6 – 17, $5. For tickets and information call (808) 651-1868.
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Friday, May 1: Lei Day Celebration 2014. The Hawaiian Lei Day Celebration events began in 1927. The annual Lei Day Celebration provides a venue to celebrate the lei and the skill and artistry of Hawai`i’s lei makers. Enjoy local musicians entertaining and vendors selling lei, craft, and food throughout the day. Queen Kapiolani Park and […] |
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May 2 – 9: Filipino Fiesta & Flores de Mayo Festival Week. Celebrate this weeklong celebration highlighting the wondrous and colorful culture of the Philippines. Called Flores de Mayo, the festival brings to Hawai`i the joy and celebrations of the month of May and the traditional fiesta time in the Philippines. A week featuring a […]
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Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3: Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival. A family-friendly event, festival-goers will enjoy two days packed with readings by and discussions with local, national and internationally known authors; performances by musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers; and ongoing entertainment for the kids, including the return of Mr. […]
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Saturday, May 2: Waikiki Spam Jam. Join this exciting annual street festival that celebrates locals' extraordinary love affair with SPAM® in Hawai`i and features a variety of Honolulu's finest restaurants serving up SPAM®-inspired creations, entertainment and even a "Mr. or Mrs. SPAM®" contest. This street festival is great for all ages, as the event includes […] |
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 3 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; May 10 –Po`ina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; May 17 – Gifts of the Ancestors; May 24 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; May 31 – For the Birds. Tickets: $20 ($15 […]
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Sunday, May 3: Mahina`ai Night. Join a torch lit guided tour of the KIRC walking trail while learning about Kaho`olawe. Then, gather in the KIRC’s Kalamalama traditional hale, where historical artifacts from Kaho`olawe will be on display. Enjoy live entertainment; non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be available for purchase. Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, […] |