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Tuesday, September 27: Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert at the Blaisdell. The band, a recipient of this year’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, started in Chicago in 1971 and had a string of hits through the early 1980s, including “Shining Star,” “That’s the Way of the World” and “Let’s Groove”. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., […] |
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Saturday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 1 – For the Birds; October 8 – In the Real Old Style; October 15 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; October 22 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; October 29 – Gifts of the Ancestors. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian […]
$20 – $25
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Thursday, September 29: 3rd Annual Keokea Ho`olaule`a. This popular Labor Day weekend event features Upcountry produce, crafts, foods, and entertainment all day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 per person, $5 maximum per family. Keokea Marketplace, 16.9 Mile Marker of Kula Highway, Keokea, Kula. For information call (808) 276-2713.
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Thursday, September 29: 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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Fridays & Saturdays, September 30 – October 16: Boeing Boeing. This 1960’s French farce features self-styled Parisian Lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each beautiful airline hostesses with frequent “layovers”. He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard’s apartment at […]
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Friday, September 30: Mele at the Moana Featuring Willie K. Celebrate Hawai`i’s musical traditions with a monthly concert series, featuring some of Hawai`i’s most talented artists under the historic banyan tree. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. with the featured performer taking the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Moana Surfrider, 2364 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. For reservations […] |
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The Emily T Gail Show, aka “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 […] Weekends throughout October (dates to be announced): Hawai`i Haunted Plantation. Known as “Hawai`i’s premier haunt,” the Haunted Plantation provides tons of thrills and chills with over 50 actors in professional Hollywood-style horror makeup, plus terrifying backdrops and eerie sound effects. Located near what’s purported to be a real haunted village in Waipahu; spooky enough to […]
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Saturday, October 1: A Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace. Live Hawaiian entertainment featuring the Royal Hawaiian Band, Punahou Alumni Glee Club, Kualoa, Kumu Hula Kahai Topolinski, and more. Shop at the Marketplace for Island-style clothing, Shells, Lei Haku, Jams and Jellies, Tutu's Attic, and ono local food. Visit Queen Emma Summer Palace, the first […]
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Saturday, October 1: St. John’s Kula Festival. Enjoy live and silent auctions, a farmers market, kid games, crafters, baked goods, a quilt show, and ono local grinds. Featuring multi Grammy and Hoku award-winner Jeff Peterson, as well as the Isle of Maui Pipe band, Hula Wehena, Maui Taiko, Chop Suey Jazz Band, and Jamie Gallo and […]
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Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2: Coconut Festival. Celebrate all that is Coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting […] |
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Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2: Coconut Festival. Celebrate all that is Coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting […]
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Sunday, October 2: Maui Ukulele Festival. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed ‘ukulele musicians fill the air with island music. Fine ‘ukulele will be featured as door prizes, and the festival also features displays of made-in-Hawai`i arts and crafts and ‘ono-licious island foods available for purchase. An event for the whole family […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 2 – Honoring Raymond Kane; October 9 – `Ohana Slack Key; October 16 – Spirit of Slack Key; October 23 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; October 30 – Hanalei Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts […]
$20 – $25
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Every Monday: Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features […]
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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 activities 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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Every Tuesday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions 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. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information […]
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Tuesday, October 4: “Lili`uokalani at Washington Place” One-Woman Show. Jackie Pualani Johnson performs an amazing, one-woman show taken directly from the writings of Queen Lili'uokalani, the queen's family, and other historical sources. Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 7 p.m. Free admission; park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 985-6000.
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Every Wednesday and Thursday: Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located […]
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Thursday - Sunday, October 6 - 10: The 94th Maui County Fair starts off with an old fashion parade starting at 4:30 p.m. along Ka`ahumanu Ave., turning on Kanaloa Ave. into the fairgrounds at the War Memorial Complex. The fair will feature carnival rides, entertainment, food and craft vendors, dancers, livestock exhibitions and more. Admission […]
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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”. October 5 – Led Kaapana; October 12– […] |
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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, October 7: 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 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.
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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 to 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per […]
$5 – $7
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Saturday, October 8: Puna Hongwanji Bazaar. Rummage sale, laulau, cinders, silent auction, boutique, baked goods, and smoked meat. Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-492 Old Volcano Rd., Kea`au. 8 a.m. to Noon. Free admission. For more information call (808) 966-9981 or visit www.punahongwanji.org.
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Saturday, October 8: Puna Hongwanji Bazaar. Rummage sale, laulau, cinders, silent auction, boutique, baked goods, and smoked meat. Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-492 Old Volcano Rd., Kea`au. 8 a.m. to Noon. Free admission. For more information call (808) 966-9981 or visit www.punahongwanji.org.
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Saturday, October 8: Eo e Emalani I Alakai Festival. Kaua`i’s mountain forest echoes with the sounds of Hawaiian music and traditional chants at this free annual festival, mist or shine. Step back in time, when a traditional royal procession arrives at 11 a.m.. “Queen Emma” and her entourage enter the lovely Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow on horseback, […]
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Sunday, October 9: Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.
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Thursday & Friday, October 13 & 14: Astrophotography Workshop for Students. Students on fall break in grades 5-8 are encouraged to attend a special two-day Astrophotography Workshop. The workshop is part of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory’s Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos III (YCCC III) program, offering students the opportunity to research, explore and photograph the […]
$45 – $50
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Thursday, October 13: Air Supply. Air Supply shot to fame in 1980 when their single, “Lost in Love,” topped the charts and was named song of the year. The soft-rock duo formed in Australia in 1975. They have sold over 20 million albums and have captivated audiences around the world with their live shows. Maui Arts […] |
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October 14 – 30: Hawai`i Food and Wine Festival. Enjoy amazing dishes paired with delicious wines at this state-wide event. Two weeks of celebrations include events on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island. For schedule of events, venues, tickets, and information visit www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.
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Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15: Princess Ka`iulani Keiki Festival. This family friendly event includes live entertainment, hula, children's activities, cultural activities, a children's art exhibit, children's performances, a royal procession and parade, and children's story time. The festival culminates with the Princess' Birthday Party in Sparky's Garden at Storybook Theatre. Storybook Theatre, 3815 […]
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Saturdays & Sundays, October 15 – 30: Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival. Spend a family day in the country with tractor pulled hayrides, pony rides, farm style food, picture booths, games and fun for everyone. Pick a pumpkin! Pumpkins will be priced according to size. Cash only; no checks or credit cards. Parking and Hayrides […]
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Saturday, October 15: Matsuri 2016. Sharing the Japanese cultural with Japanese dance, singing, flower arranging, Tea ceremony, Kimono dressing, Shodo, origami, craft booths, mochi pounding, food booth, bonsai, taiko drumming, kendo, karate, and presentations from Japan. Kaua`i Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy, Lihue. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 822-5353.
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Saturday, October 15: 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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Sunday, October 16: Malama Kaua`i Canoe Plant Festival. Enjoy a canoe-plant themed day of fun, celebrating National Farm-to-School Month, with keiki activities, chef demonstrations & tastings, AgriCulture workshops, food, music, & more. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings on the 7-acre Community Farm while learning about, and tasting, traditional Hawaiian foods through the lens of farmers, food […]
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Sunday, October 16: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Honolulu Museum of Art's galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, […]
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Sunday, October 16: 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, October 21 & 22: Kaua`i Chocolate & Coffee Festival. Enjoy all things chocolate & coffee with lots of sampling, workshops, demos, entertainment and exhibition booths, showcasing the products and talents of local farmers, chefs, roasters, chocolatiers and manufacturers. Festival will be celebrated in historic Hanapepe. Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 […] |
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Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22: Kaua`i Chocolate & Coffee Festival. Enjoy all things chocolate & coffee with lots of sampling, workshops, demos, entertainment and exhibition booths, showcasing the products and talents of local farmers, chefs, roasters, chocolatiers and manufacturers. Festival will be celebrated in historic Hanapepe. Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 […]
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Saturday, October 22: 1st Annual Pig N’ Swig benefit. Spend the evening dining on roast pork & mashed potatoes prepared by Big Island Grill, beer from Kona Brewing Co., wine, pupus, coffee and dessert. There will be a bacon cook-off featuring local chefs, great local entertainment, door prizes, live and silent auctions. Proceeds support Rotary […]
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Sunday, October 23: Fall Harvest Festival. Fun for the entire family. Bring your keiki in costume and wear your costume too. Enjoy pony rides, petting zoo, food, games, farmer’s market, arts & crafts, face painting and more. Haku Baldwin Center, 444 Makawao Ave., Makawao (below Makawao Vet Clinic). Proceeds support therapeutic programs for children and […]
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Saturday, October 23: Shichigosan Children’s Festival. A traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. Donation of $60 includes: Blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag. Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Reservations are required. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i […]
$60
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Saturday, October 23: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Westside Style”. Event will feature some of the top artists in the slack key guitar genre for a minimum 5-6 hour long concert. Food and refreshments will be available. Free giveaways will be done throughout the day and a free Taylor Guitar will be given away to […] |
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Thursday, October 27: 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, October 28: Mele at the Moana Featuring Pomaikai Lyman. Sounds of the past seem to haunt the soul as you listen to the voice of a young woman that resembles a beloved Aunty Genoa Keawe in her younger years. As a young girl, Pomaikai was able to learn and develop the unique style of […] |
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Saturday, October 29: Kilauea Art Night. Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.
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Saturday, October 29: Daryl Hall & John Oates. Their signature mix of soul, pop, and rock has earned them a tremendous following, continued musical influence on a new generation of younger musicians, and the distinction of selling more albums than any other duo in music history. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron […] |
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Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. November 4 - Wailuku, on Market Street; November 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; November 18 – Makawao, on Makawao […]
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Saturday, November 5: Veteran's Day Parade. The Annual Kaua`i Veterans Day Parade & Service honors these Veterans and includes County of Kaua`i representatives as well as each military service and the civilian population of the island of Kaua`i. The parade route begins at Vidhina Stadium and continues down Rice Street to the Old Historic County […]
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Monday, October 31: Halloween on Front Street. Lahaina blocks off Front Street to cars for the biggest Halloween celebration in Hawai`i. Festivities will begin on Front Street with the Annual Keiki Halloween Costume Parade at 4:30 p.m. Following the parade, many shops and restaurants along Front Street will celebrate the night with music, food, costume […] |
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The Emily T Gail Show, aka “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 […]
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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 activities 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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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 Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor […]
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Every Tuesday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions 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. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information […]
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Every Wednesday and Thursday: Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located […]
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Wednesday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 2 – In the Real Old Style; November 9 – Whales Homecoming; November 16 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; November 23 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key; November 30 – Island of Peace. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele […]
Free – $25
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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”. November 2 – Ken Emerson with Special […] |
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November 4 – 13: Kona Coffee Festival. Hawai`i’s oldest food festival combines a modern-day infatuation with coffee with Kona’s old-world history. The award-winning festival honors Kona’s cultural heritage and recognizes the accomplishments of Kona coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans. Celebrated at many locations throughout Kona, with fun for the whole family. For information, venues, and […]
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Friday & Saturday, November 4 & 5: Made in Maui County Festival. Over 140 vendors will offer a wide variety of made in Maui County crafts and products. Serious shoppers who want a one-day head start can purchase tickets for a special “Shoppers Preview” on Friday, 1:30 to 6 p.m., with opening ceremonies at approximately 5 […]
$5 – $35
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Friday, November 4: 16th Annual Black & White Night. It’s downtown Hilo’s gigantic multi-block party with free music and entertainment in the streets. Live bands will be playing late into the nights as shops, galleries and restaurants welcome visitors into their doors. Arrive dressed in your best black and white and snap a photo at one of the […]
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Friday, November 4, and Friday – Tuesday, November 7 – 11: Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Hands on History activities will be held at the Farm every day at 11 a.m., which may include Pan Roasting Coffee, Sustainability in the Kitchen Garden, Japanese Calligraphy, and others. Visit the 1920s farmhouse where you may find the […] |
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Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6: Maui Comic-Con 2016. Maui Comics and Collectibles and Nerdwatch present the very first Comics Convention on the island of Maui. Lahaina Cannery Mall, 1221 Honoapiilani Hwy., Lahaina. 9 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. For information visit their Facebook page at Maui Comic-Con 2016.
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Saturday, November 5: Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s “Blue”. Meet Inky Blue and Pale Blue. Happy in their blue world. This is a simple story of what happens one day when color comes into their lives. Filled with fun, humor and whimsy, the show introduces the idea of tolerance and understanding in an age-appropriate theatrical experience […]
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Saturday, November 5: Hawai`i Island Veterans Day Parade – Hilo. The Hawai`i Island community celebrates our military veterans and community, starting at 10 a.m. near the King Kamehameha Statue in Hilo with an exciting and fun-filled parade. The parade celebrates community service and inspires all with many ways to serve. 10 to 11:30 a.m. For […] |
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Sunday, November 6: Dessert Fantasy 2016. Along with decadent desserts, enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction and voting by the public for the best 2016 dessert. All proceeds from the event will stay in the islands and help support, "life without limits for people with disabilities." Advance Tickets are $25 per person, $15 children 6-12 […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 6 – Honoring Raymond Kane; November 13 – `Ohana Slack Key; November 20 – Spirit of Slack Key; November 27 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its […]
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Sunday, November 6: Honoring Tradition – A Celebration of Hawaiian Chant, Music, & Hula. Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona and Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua ring in the holiday season with a benefit concert hōʻike. A special celebratory night of beautiful chant, music, and hula featuring Hawai`i’s trio sensation, Keauhou, and other special guests. Proceeds will […] |