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Saturday, December 3: Holualoa Music and Light Festival – Kona. Historic Holualoa Village lights up at dusk, featuring local style music throughout the town. Just before sunset, Santa arrives in his convertible sleigh and then greets keiki from his tent next to the Holualoa Gallery in the center of town all evening. Over two dozen […]
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Thursday - Tuesday, December 1 - 6: Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary – Military Band Performance. A wonderful live military band performance at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, playing a variety of patriotic and stirring melodies. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Lanai, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl., Honolulu. 8:45 to 10 a.m. Free admission. For information call […]
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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 […]
$2 – $10
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Friday & Saturday, December 2 & 3: Annual Na Makua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair – Hilo. This annual event features products that showcase the talents of local artists and offer a diverse selection of unique Christmas gifts that are not available anywhere else. All applicants are screened with consideration given to the uniqueness, quality and […]
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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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Friday, December 2: Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair. Fun Parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts when the Festival of Lights (at the Historic County Building) lights up at 6 p.m. Parade route begins at the Vidinha Stadium […] |
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Saturday, December 3: Twilight Christmas Parade – Waimea. Starting at Church Row, and ending at Waimea Town Park. Visit with Santa Parker Ranch Center immediately after the parade and have a free picture taken with him. There will be goody bags for all children, while supplies last.
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Saturday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 3 – Gifts of the Ancestors; December 10 – For the Birds; December 17 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; December 24 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; December 31 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. Award winning […]
$20 – $25
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Saturday, December 3: Holualoa Music and Light Festival – Kona. Historic Holualoa Village lights up at dusk, featuring local style music throughout the town. Just before sunset, Santa arrives in his convertible sleigh and then greets keiki from his tent next to the Holualoa Gallery in the center of town all evening. Over two dozen […]
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Saturday, December 3: St. Raphael Church 175th Anniversary Carnival. Enjoy a fun filled family day, including live entertainment, food booths, games, water slide, craft fair, silent auction and more. St. Raphael Church Grounds, 3011 Hapa Rd., Koloa. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 651-5350 or visit http://www.st-raphael-kauai.org/. |
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The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/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, […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 4 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 11 – Honoring Raymond Kane; December 18 – `Ohana Slack Key; December 25 – Spirit of Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its […]
$20 – $25
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Sunday, December 4: World Premiere, “Remember Pearl Harbor” Documentary Film. This 90- minute documentary features interviews with 36 WWII veterans and focuses on more than a dozen Pearl Harbor survivors and eye-witnesses, including Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor. Narrated by actor Tom Selleck. Attendees can meet USS Arizona […]
$5 – $10
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Sunday, December 4: Going Nuts for the Holidays Event. Featuring Big Island grown macadamia nuts and coconuts. Live entertainment including hula, music, lectures, food demonstrations & samplings throughout the day. Fun for the entire family. A Zero Waste Event. Special Fundraiser Concert for Standing Rock Protectors, 4 to 7 p.m.; $15 donation. Old Airport Beach […]
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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: 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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Tuesday, December 6: Blackened Canteen Ceremony. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General 3 of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, comes from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring bourbon whisky from a WWII blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering […]
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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 http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://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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Wednesday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 7 – In the Real Old Style; December 14 – Whales Homecoming; December 21 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; December 28 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling […]
$20 – $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”. December 7 – Jeff Peterson; December 14 […] |
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Friday, December 9: 4th Annual Feast on the Beach Benefit. A highly anticipated holiday benefit for local charities Hawai`i Island Humane Society, Hospice of Kona, Kohala Chamber of Commerce Lava Kids, Kona Community Hospital Foundation and North Hawai`i Hospice. Feast on the Beach features beer, wine and food stations created in conjunction with Paradise Gourmet […]
$150 – $2000
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Fridays & Saturdays, December 9 & 10 and December 16 & 17: Hope Station, A Christmas Drama. Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1943 with the cast of Hope Station, a Christmas Drama with song, dance, and a story that brings hope to the midst of tragedy. Tickets are $5 and are available at […]
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Friday, December 9: Jo Koy. Jo Koy’s infectious, explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes, and family‐inspired humor cross all boundaries. In 2005, Jo had the “opportunity of a lifetime” with a performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He became one of a select few ever to receive a standing ovation. Maui Arts & […] |
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Saturday, December 10: Holiday Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua by MauiWine. Enjoy the lighting of a 20-foot Monterey Pine Christmas tree from Kula Botanical Gardens, live music entertainment, Santa’s arrival and photos with Santa, screening of “Home Alone” movie under the stars, holiday activities for families and sparkling toasts and tastings of MauiWine’s exclusive estate-grown wines […]
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Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11: Nutcracker Sweets. Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents Nutcracker Sweets, a delightful family-friendly production of the treasured classic featuring 150 MAPA students. With sumptuous costumes and inspired choreography set to the timeless Tchaikovsky score, Nutcracker Sweets is a must-see holiday event for all ages. Maui Arts & […] |
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Sunday, December 11: 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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Sunday, December 11: 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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Tuesday, December 13: Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina. As the full moon rises over Mauna Kahalawai in West Maui, the Moku`ula/Mokuhinia restoration site in Lahaina features a free cultural and educational program open to the public. Hawaiian music and storytelling mix when popular musicians share the stage with local elders who tell their stories about […] |
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Wednesday, December 14: A Nutcracker Sweet. Ballet Hawai`i puts on one of the most anticipated programs of the holiday season, “The Nutcracker”. Enjoy a sampling of this sweet concert with the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra. You will enjoy a free lanai performance at the Blaisdell Concert Hall during the December Farmer’s Market. Get into the holiday […]
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Friday & Saturday, December 16 & 17: Live Nativity. Celebrate Christmas by bringing your ohana (family) to Crossroads’ drive-through Live Nativity. Enjoy different scenes depicting the timeless story of Christ’s miraculous birth. You can also park your car and enjoy festivities in the main tent. Free crafts for keiki (children), hula, keiki (children’s) choir and […] |
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Saturday, December 17: 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, December 17: Kaua`i Choral Holiday Concert: The Colors of Christmas. Kaua`i Chorale continues its tradition of a glorious holiday concert with “The Colors of Christmas.” The show starts at 7:30pm. Box office will open 30 minutes prior to concert time. Tickets may be purchased in advanced for $12 from any chorale member and $15 […]
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Tuesday – Thursday, December 20 - 22: The Nutcracker Ballet. West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Ballet." This visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, […] |
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Wednesday, December 21: Jim Gaffigan: Fully Dressed. Actor, writer, producer, Grammy nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum selling father of five. In 2015, Jim became one of only ten comedians in history to sell out the famed Madison Square Garden arena for the finale of his “Contagious” tour, he […] |
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Tuesday – Thursday, December 20 - 22: The Nutcracker Ballet. West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Ballet." This visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, […] |
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Thursday, December 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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Friday, December 30: Annual Wailea Village Mochi Pounding. Celebrate making traditional rice cakes the "old-fashioned" way. Everyone takes their turn at pounding the glutinous sticky rice for good luck. Hearty local style lunch available to purchase. New Year’s crafts, calligraphy & floral arrangements, plantation stories, Okinawan taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment & more. Akiko’s Buddhist Bed […] |
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Saturday, December 31: 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, December 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Poipu Beach Park. The event includes food trucks, live entertainment OR a movie in the park, activities for the keiki and spectacular display of fireworks. Admission is free and open to the public. Poipu Beach Bark, 2179 Ho`one Rd., 5:30 to 9 p.m. For information visit http://poipubeach.org/new-years-eve-fireworks/. |
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The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily "talks story" with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about how […]
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Sunday, January 1: Hatsumode 2017. For the Japanese community, New Years is the most important of all cultural holidays when millions of people visit a shrine on New Year ’s Day. Embrace the spirit of the Japanese here in Hawai`i where you can be blessed for the New Year, get your head bitten by a […]
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Saturday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 7 – Gifts of the Ancestors; January 14 – For the Birds; January 21 – Poina `Ole – Never to be forgotten; January 28 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad […]
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Saturday, January 7: Kona Jazz Experience. Be transported to the big band era by Bill Noble's Big Island Big Band at the historic Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kainaliu. 7 p.m. Cost: $20. For more information, call (808) 322-9924, email Info@apachawaii.org or visit Alohatheater.com.
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