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Sunday, January 24: Chicago. One of America’s most dynamic, high-energy bands, Chicago has had an amazing 25 Top Forty singles and 5 consecutive #1 albums over the course of their 48-year career; they are among Billboard’s Top 100 artists of all time, ranked at #13. With 33 albums to their credit, Chicago is the first American […] |
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Friday, January 1: Hatsumode 2016. For the Japanese, shogatsu or New Year’s remains the country's most important seasonal celebration when millions of people visit a Shinto shrine during the first three days of the New Year. The purpose of the Hatsumode ritual is to enhance the New Year with health, joy, abundance and positive energies […] 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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The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. 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 all sports, at all levels and […] January 1 – 8: Waimea Film Festival. Join in important discussion, exciting adventure, epic surf, rich culture, compelling speakers, dynamic exhibits, and meaningful conversation. Topics include voyaging and The World Wide Voyage of Hokule`a, the 21st anniversary of the voyaging canoe Makali`i, Hawaiian and other island cultures and history, awe-inspiring surf, daring adventure, the issues affecting […]
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Daily: Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit. Cleopatra's Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamahameha II who named it Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i (Pride of Hawai`i), but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishing. The main […]
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Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
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Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 1 – `Ohana Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; January 8 – Hear of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; January 15 – Spirit of Slack Key; January 22 – Ahupua`a -Mountain to Sea; January 29 – Dreams Come True. Free gift […]
$15 – $20
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Saturday, January 2: Straight, No Chaser. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivy-league campuses, think again. These men are neither straight-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fan […] |
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 3 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; January 10 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; January 17 – Kaua`i Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; January 24 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; January 31 – Circle of Life. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). […]
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Sunday, January 3: Straight, No Chaser: The New Old Fashioned Tour. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivy-league campuses, think again. These men are neither straight-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. Enjoy the captivating sound of […] |
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Every Monday: Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 2 1/2 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., […]
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Every Monday: Te Ao Maohi: The Land of the Natives. Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m. For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com. |
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Every Tuesday Morning: BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get Updates on all the BikeWorks activites on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the lineup or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other […]
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Tuesday, January 5: A Kaua`i Food Tour on the North Shore. Hop in your car and follow the guide on a tasting adventure through Kaua`i’s lush North Shore, including tastings at five stops, and ending at a farmers market. Experience out-of-the way establishments, taste products made with exotic fruit, sample Hawaiian food, learn about Tiki […]
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Every Tuesday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building Volcanoes National Park. Free, however donations are gratefully […]
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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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Every Wednesday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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”. January 2 – No Concert Scheduled; January […] |
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Friday & Saturday, January 9: Annual Uncle Willie K BBQ Blues Fest. Hawai`i’s only Blues Festival truly rooted in the Blues. It is Uncle Willie K’s goal to create a family style festival always supporting a good cause. This annual sellout concert features nothing but the Blues, with legendary artists joining in the festivities. Kahili Golf Course, […]
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Friday & Saturday, January 8 & 9: HSO Pops: Disney in Concert – Tale as Old as Time. Watch scenes from your favorite Disney movies including Frozen, The Lion King, Aladdin, and more, with four vocalists and the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra performing the music live. Kids and adults alike will love sharing these musical memories. […]
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Friday, January 8: The Rough Riders. Hawai`i music icons and multiple award-winning artists, Henry Kapono, John Cruz, and Brother Noland, bring the well-honed craft and power of three inspiring songwriters, three distinct voices, and the perfect blending of guitars to create an exceptional musical style. From classics such as “Friends,” “Coconut Girl,” and “Island Style,” […] |
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Saturday, January 9: Hawai`i Electronic Music Festival 2016. Enjoy this Dance Party Gala with various DJ’s. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 8 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For DJ lineup, information and tickets call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.
$20 – $25
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Sunday, January 10: New Year’s Ohana Festival. This fun-filled Japanese and multicultural festival will feature food, crafts, entertainment and cultural demonstrations of the people who make up this island state. Keiki can also enjoy games and make-and-take activities throughout the day. The New Year’s Ohana Festival will be a great way for the community to […]
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Sunday, January 10: Mental Health Kokua presents: Arise – A Film & Music Benefit. Enjoy a live concert featuring Keola and Moanalani Beamer along with special guest Uluwehi Guerrero. Preceding the live concert will be the film premiere of “Haleakala: A Trek for Dignity”, a short film Directed by Don Lane and Produced by Dr. […]
$15 – $25
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Sunday, January 10: Kuana Torres Kahele. Born on the slopes of Mauna Kea in Hilo, Kuana began composing, arranging and playing traditional Hawaiian music at an early age. He comes from an impressive lineage of musicians and hula practitioners entrusted with perpetuating a cultural legacy. Kuana is a driving force behind new, yet traditional, Hawaiian […] |
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Wednesday, January 13: A Kaua`i Food Tour on the South Shore. Follow a culinary guide in the comfort of your own car and sample the sights, flavors and history of Kaua`i’s sunny South Shore. Experience Japanese food, exotic fruit, and tropical gelato, learn about Hawaiian staple foods, meet farmers and food artisans, and more. The […]
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Saturday, January 16: Makahiki Challenge 2016. The Makahiki Challenge is a 3+ mile journey through tireless hills, obstacles, and mud. Designed to test your physical endurance and mental toughness, your efforts will be rewarded with live music and world class beer from Kona Brewing Company. Run for fun! Kauloa Ranch, 49 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe. 9 […]
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Saturday, January 16: Hula Kahiko Performance. 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 Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring […]
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Saturday, January 16: Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee. Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee returns to Lawai International Center to offer a rare and unique opportunity: two concerts of shakuhachi, the ancient ceremonial Japanese flute, in a hand-carved structure true to 13th-century Japanese temple architecture. There will be a reception an hour before the concert with shakuhachi students […] |
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Sunday, January 17: 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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Monday & Tuesday, January 18 & 19: New Shanghai Circus. China’s most daring acrobats, jugglers, balance artists, and contortionists return to Maui for the year’s grandest family spectacular. These highly skilled, rigorously trained and multitalented acrobats will enthrall you as they bend and twist with graceful movements to form living sculptures. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, […] |
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Tuesday, January 19: Les Ballets Trockaderos de Monte Carlo. Men in Frocks! "The Trocks" are artful parodists, illuminating the most gripping classical ballets via a wink and smile and the occasional well-placed shtick. Their sendups of ballet conventions are rendered with such love and energy that the comedy almost masks some seriously awesome dancing. The […] |
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Wednesdays – Sundays, January 21 – February 7: Harold and Maude (Comedy). This stage adaptation of the popular cult movie tells the story of the morbidly fascinated 19-year old boy, Harold, and the delightfully wacky octogenarian he meets, Maude. He is the proverbial poor little rich kid who feels alienated by society. She is a […] |
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Friday – Sunday, January 22 – 24: Kaua`i Voices – Simply the Best. Kaua`i Voices, the island’s highly popular 40-member auditioned choral ensemble, presents more than 20 all-time audience favorites, performed over the past four years and nine seasons. Featuring a wide range of beloved composers and a diversity of styles and sounds, the program […]
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Saturday, January 23: HAPA! Performing at Melelana. Often encapsulated as the "Sound of Maui" or the “Soundtrack of Hawai`i” the music and sound of the group HAPA! evokes a place that many people have referred to as heavenly. Expect to hear hypnotic, liquid guitar runs woven around clear, tenor Hawaiian vocals and immaculate harmonies driven […]
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Saturday, January 23: The Dude Live on Maui – An Evening with Oscar Winning Actor Jeff Bridges. From "Starman" to "The Big Lebowski" to the role that earned him an Oscar, actor Jeff Bridges is undoubtedly one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Performing as his special guest is big band crooner Brian […] |
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Thursday, January 28: 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 & Friday, January 28 & 29: UB40: Reunited Tour (Friday’s concert is sold out). The original members of UB40 enjoyed huge success from 1979 until 2008, helping define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. After 2008, the […] |
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Saturday, January 30: Run and Walk for the Whales. This event is sponsored by Pacific Whale Foundation and will include a half marathon, 10K run, 5K run, and a 2.5 mile walk. Ma`alaea Harbor Shops, 300 Ma`alaea Rd., Suite 211, Wailuku. For information call (808) 249-8811, ext. 1, or visit www.pacificwhale.org.
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Friday & Saturday, January 30 & 31: He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine – Hula Festival and Educational Challenge 2016. Enjoy hula workshops and presentations and an educational challenge to Kumu Hula with a prize for the one who best demonstrates the values of education and Hawaiian culture. Hula presentations begin at 5 p.m. on Friday. […]
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Saturday, January 30: Kilauea Art Night. Discover locally made pottery, wood work, original fine art, jewelry, organic skincare, handmade soaps, wish trees, apparel, chocolates and more. There is a wide variety of food vendors from around Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don't miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on […]
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Saturday, January 30: UB40 Reunited. The original members of UB40 enjoyed huge success from 1979 until 2008, helping define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. After 2008, the band that carried on using the name UB40 was made […]
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Sunday, January 31: Las Cafeteras. Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique east LA sound and a community-focused message. Their Afro-Mexican rhythms, zapateado & inspiring lyrics tell stories of a dynamic community, looking for love and fighting for justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., […] |