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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” about recreational, high school, professional sports along with talking story with athletes, coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about […]
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Friday, August 18: Maui Calls. Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature gala event begins with a fresh flower lei greeting and Hawaiian music serenade. Mix, mingle, and taste delectable pūpū created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants and specialty food purveyors. Enjoy premium wines served by vintners from boutique wineries around the world and dance […]
$175
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Every Tuesday Morning: BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 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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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 […]
Free – $10
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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, August 2: The Wildest Show in Town – Jimmy Borges Jazz All Stars. Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $3 ages two and over. Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 5 to 7 p.m. Zoo exhibits close […]
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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”. August 2 – Led Kaapana; August 9 […] |
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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 may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.
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Friday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 4 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; August 11– Legends of Slack Key; August 18 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Moloka`i; August 25 – Heart of Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad […]
Free – $25
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Friday, August 4: 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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Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6: Heiva I Kaua`i 2017. A colorful and exciting Tahitian cultural festival featuring competitions for solo Tahitian dancing for children and adults from age 4 years to 50+, and group competition in traditional and contemporary Tahitian dancing and drumming. An exciting part of the festival is the audience participation […]
Free – $7
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Saturday, August 5: Keiki Festival. Enjoy a family fun day featuring bounce houses, Kaua`i’s only inflatable zipline, cultural activities, ono food, great entertainment, and so much more. 100% of the event proceeds will support the new Anaina Hou Discovery Island Playground. The community will also have the opportunity to purchase and paint a commemorative 6×6 […]
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Throughout the Month of August: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below […] |
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 6 – Hanalei Slack Key; August 13 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 20 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; August 27 – Spirit of Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs […]
Free – $25
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Sunday, August 6: Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Ho`okena. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject […]
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Sunday, August 6: America. The power and poignancy of America’s musical imagery catapulted the group to the top of the charts in the 70s. Of America's albums, six have been certified gold and/or platinum, and their top tunes, which include “A Horse With No Name,” “I Need You”, “Don't Cross the River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” […] |
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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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Thursday, August 10: Ke Kani O Ke Kai – Josh Tatofi, Alx Kawakami, Blayne Asing. Kick back on the cool, beachfront lawn at the Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, for an evening of live entertainment and food under the stars. Doors open 5:30 p.m., performances 7 to 8:30 p.m. Waikiki Aquarium galleries will remain […] |
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Throughout the Month of August: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday […] |
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Saturday, August 12: Na Pali Challenge. Each year paddlers from the Hawaiian Islands and abroad gather on Kaua’i for this unique race. It is an opportunity for wahine (women) and kane (men) to come together and race down the enchanting Na Pali Coast. Each team consists of 6 wahine and 6 kane. The two teams […]
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Saturday, August 12: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or […]
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Saturday, August 12: Jazz in the Forest: Odyssey of Jazz. The 2017 Jazz in the Forest features Jean Pierre Thoma & the Jazztones with two performances (4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.) The Jazz in the Forest concert series offers an extraordinary opportunity to hear the highest caliber jazz anywhere, up close and personal. Volcano Art […]
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Sunday, August 13: Hospice of Kona’s Royal Tea Benefit. Enjoy an afternoon tea at Four Seasons Hualalai. Proceeds to benefit Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. This tea party with a Hawaiian twist features tasty mini sandwiches, scones, French pastries, decadent desserts and more. Unlimited champagne and mimosas available with the purchase of a commemorative glass. […]
$55
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Sunday, August 13: Waipa Music & Mango Festival. Enjoy a fun and relaxing day with home grown live music, hands-on activities, and local artisans and crafts. Island chefs and food vendors will offer amazing food inspired by the summer mango harvest. There will be a recipe contest and biggest mango contest, plus cultural and educational […]
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Sunday, August 13: 17th Annual Pilgrimage of Compassion. Celebrate the timeless spiritual vision of a valley long recognized as a healing sanctuary. Grandmaster Riley Lee, world-renowned shakuhachi flutist, will issue a call to the pilgrims of the world. The members of Taiko Kaua`i will add their drumbeats to open the event. There will also be […]
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Monday & Tuesday, August 14 & 15: Cooking on Maui with Chef Lee: “Seafood with Style”. Fish is fast-cooking and healthy. Hawai`i has some of the best fish in the world. Enjoy what our local oceans have. The ocean-centric meal made during this cooking class will leave you with a newfound love for fish and […]
$95
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Wednesday, August 16: The Wildest Show in Town – Rolando Sanchez & Salsa Hawai`i. Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing for children 12 and under. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $3 ages two and over. Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 5 to […]
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August 19 – 27: Duke’s Oceanfest. This annual festival features a variety of ocean sports that were close to Duke Hamaoka’s heart, including Longboard Surfing, Paddleboard Racing, Swimming, Tandem Surfing, Surf Polo, Beach Volleyball, and Stand-Up Paddling. The festival celebrates Duke Kahanamoku’s life, his athletic contributions, and of course, his spirit that still lives on. […]
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Saturday, August 19: Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Find quality merchandise for that special occasion, gift giving or keepsake. A collection of beautifully handmade products, carved bone jewelry, sculptured or laser wood carvings, Kaua`i photos & notecards, vintage Japanese kimono fabric bags, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, futons & other sewn products, sunrise & Niihau shell jewelry, […]
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Saturday, August 19: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond 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 sun/rain gear and sitting […]
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Saturday, August 19: Don The Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival. A full day of fun at Royal Kona Resort, including a Battle of the BBQ from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.; a Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; a Pool Party with live music from 2:30 to 4 p.m.; and The Mai Tai Mix-off from 4:30 […] |
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Sunday, August 20: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’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 […]
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Sunday, August 20: 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, August 20: Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Alx Kawakama. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and […]
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Thursday – Sunday, August 24 – 27: Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair. Four days of fun, food, farming and great entertainment for the family. HMSA Happy Healthy Keiki Parade, KIUC Keiki Talent Showcase, Alaska Airlines fun at the Fair Selfie Contest. Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue. Fair begins at 5 p.m. Thursday and ends at […]
Free – $5
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Friday – Sunday, August 25 – 27: Amazing Hawai`i Comic Con. Experience the best and brightest in comic book and pop entertainment. Meet your favorite creators and celebrities at this event, filled with a giant exhibitors’ hall, an international artist alley, video game arena, hundreds of people in costume and more. There is something for […]
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Weekends, August 25 – September 3: MAPA Live presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The famous love story of Quasimodo and Esmeralda comes to life on a grand scale in this re-imagining of Victor Hugo’s tale of hope, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero. With a lush score featuring songs from the […] |
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Saturday, August 26: Observe & Play Family Day: Spineless Exhibit. Parents and children are invited to the Schaefer International Gallery to see the exhibit and make a sea creature to take home. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Schaefer International Gallery, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Free admission. For more information call […]
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Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27: Greek Festival. Enjoy live music, a wide array of Greek food and drink, authentic Greek dances, Greek market/bazaar, and cultural presentations. Ala Moana Park, McCoy Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 12 noon to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 394-8644 or visit http://www.greekfestivalhawaii.com/.
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Saturday, August 26: Waimea Valley’s 5th Annual Summer Concert Series – Hoi Hou Mai I Waimea, Return to the Valley. Low beach chairs, blankets, and small coolers are allowed. Parking is free for Waimea Valley guests. Food and drinks will be available at the show. Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa. 3 to 6:30 p.m. For […] |
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Sunday, August 27: `Ohi`a Love Fest. Come out for a day of celebrating Hawai`i’s beloved `Ohi`a tree. This family-friendly event will feature hula, talks, demonstrations, music, crafts and activities focused on `Ohi`a. The event will also raise awareness about Rapid `Ohi`a Death. `Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 Imiloa Pl., Hilo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free […]
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Thursday. August 31: 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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The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is available at www.EmilyTGailTalkStory.podomatic.com online 24/7 and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story” about sports, recreation and community events in communities where Emily is involved: Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor […]
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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 […]
Free – $10
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Friday & Saturday, September 1 & 2: Wilcox Health Sports & Fitness Expo. Savvy fitness enthusiasts and families from all over the U.S. and several countries will gather on Kaua`i to see and sample the latest in athletic footwear, apparel, fitness equipment, nutrition, and cross training prior to experiencing The Kaua`i Marathon and Half Marathon. […]
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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 may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.
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Saturday, September 2: Vegfest Oahu 2017. With more than 50 booths offering education, food, and entertainment, activities include plant-based cooking demos by expert chefs, speakers on health and environmental topics, a unique collection of food entrepreneurs and local restaurants selling delicious vegan food, movement classes, lots of free food sampling, interactive exhibits with healthy games, […]
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Saturday, September 2: Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk. Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants […]
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Saturday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 2 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; September 9 – Gifts of the Ancestors; September 16 – No Concert Scheduled; September 23 – For the Birds; September 30 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key […]
Free – $25
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Sunday, September 3: Kaua`i Marathon and Half Marathon. Kaua`i’s tropical paradise is the backdrop for this world-class event. The Kaua`i Marathon and Half Marathon participants pass hula dancers and Taiko drum troupes along the course while viewing striking mountain and ocean views. The marathon and half-marathon events begin on Poipu Road in front of the […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 3 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; September 10 – Hanalei Slack Key; September 17 – Honoring Raymond Kane; September 24 – `Ohana Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. […]
Free – $25
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