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Wednesday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 2 – Legends of Slack Key; May 9 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; May 16 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; May 23 – Spirit of Slack Key; May 30 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea. Award winning […]
Free – $25
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May 3 – 20: Shear Madness – Honolulu’s Hilarious Whodunit! Shear Madness is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of the USA and has enjoyed productions staged all over the world. When the landlady who lives above a unisex hair salon is murdered, the audience […] The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story”, is about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily’s recent shows include lots of golf talk as the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in […]
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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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Tuesday, May 1: Lei Day Heritage Festival. Activities will include a variety of Hawaiian cultural arts and craft workshops, including, kaula (Hawaiian rope weaving), lei-making, and poi pounding as well as live Hawaiian music and local Maui entertainment. There will also be a special presentation by Tom Fairbanks of The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono […]
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Tuesday, May 1: 38th Annual Walter & Irmalee Pomroy May Day Lei Contest Honoring Julia Chandler, one of Kaua`i’s well-known Lei Makers. See the beautiful compositions of the various pua (flowers) arranged by talented island lei makers. Smell the fragrant aroma as you make your very own fresh flower lei to take home. There will be […] |
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Every Wednesday and Thursday: Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor 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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Every Wednesday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Enjoy 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”. May 2 – No Show Scheduled; May 9 – Led Kaapana; May 15 – Nathan Aweau; May 23 – […] |
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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. May 4 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; May 11 – Hanalei Slack Key; May 18 – ‘Ohana Slack Key; May 25 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs […]
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Friday & Saturday, May 4 & 5: St. Catherine School Carnival. A carnival filled with games, ono (delicious) food, rides, petting zoo, and fun for the entire family. All proceeds go to the school for new curriculum, furniture, and school expenses. St. Catherine School, 5021 Kawaihau Rd., Kapa`a. Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday 10 […] |
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Saturday, May 5: Cinco de May Fiesta, Plant Sale & Craft Fair. This free event will feature a plant sale, craft fair, live music, a beer & margarita garden and lots of fun. $5 specials include plants, crafts, food & drinks and entrance to McBryde Garden. National Tropical Botanical Garden South Shore Visitor Center (across […]
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Saturday, May 5: Ka`u Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a A full day of live music, hula, local food & crafts, keiki activities, educational displays, guided coffee tastings and farm/mill tours headquartered inside and out of the Pahala Community Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's a great place to “talk story” with Ka`u coffee growers. The Ka`u […]
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Saturday, May 5: 26th Annual Filipino Fiesta. Various foods and cultural booths will showcase Filipino traditions, arts, and crafts. Non-stop entertainment will be staged featuring local talents as well as performing artists. Games and activities will be provided for the kids. Invite your family and friends to celebrate. Entry is free and open to the […] |
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 6 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; May 13 – For the Birds; May 20 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; May 27 – Kaua`i Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its […]
Free – $25
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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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Sunday, May 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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Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12: Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale. Featuring orchid vendors from all over the island with exotic orchid species and exciting new hybrids. Orchid Growing Classes begin on the hour, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Many handmade craft items, jewelry and fine art, and many types […]
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Saturday, May 11: 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., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.
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Friday, May 11: Starry Night Cinema: WALL-E! Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of the animated classic, “WALL-E!” Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment with DJ HANDS and an art activity for the kids prior to the film. You can also purchase food and drinks […] |
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Saturdays, May 12 & 26: Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair bring to their monthly events. Each artisan and crafter showcases their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work. Original and fine products such as […]
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Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13: Mele Mei Maui. Hawai`i’s finest musical artist perform under the Lahaina Banyan Tree. Listen to their unplugged stories, grab a selfie and get your signed autographed copy of their music. Under the Lahaina Banyan Tree, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit http://www.melemei.com/.
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Saturday, May 12: Make Fair Spring Spree. All-handcrafted artisan bazaar, free make-and-take kids crafts and scavenger hunt, free goodie bags to the first 50 adult shoppers, local food vendors, photo booth and more. The Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd, Volcano. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, email contactmakerfair@gmail.com or visit https://www.makerfair.org/. |
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Sunday, May 13: 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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Friday, May 18: Big Island Comedy Eruption. A night of laughs as comedians Champ and Kaleo Pilanca, “The New C & K Uncut”, hit the Palace stage. Also featured will be some of Big Island’s very own amateur comedians, and music by Media. There will be a beer garden with Heineken and Coors Light available. Tickets: […]
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Friday – Sunday, May 18 – 20: Hawai`i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival. A celebration of Hawai`i Island as a cultural melting pot, this three day event will be packed with food, fashion, cultural expressions, a keiki hula competition and cultural workshops. The event begins Friday day evening with protocol from the various cultures […] |
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Saturday, May 19: Keiki Day at Na`Ania Kai. Enjoy quality time with your kids in the “Under the Rainbow” Children’s Garden. The kids can play in Jack’s fountain, explore the jungle tree house, and discover the many child friendly features of the Children’s Garden. Bring a towel and be prepared to get wet. Outside snacks […]
Free – $10
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Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20: Waikiki Artfest. Approximately 60 fine artists and Made in Hawai`i handcraft artisans display their own artwork for sale. Enjoy entertainment, shave ice, and great food. Artwork includes jewelry of all types, fabric art, woodworkers, ceramic arts, soaps and lotions, photography, fine art including watercolors and acrylic artwork. Kapiolani […]
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Saturday, May 19: Maui Brewers Festival. The event features tasty food from local restaurants and caterers at no additional charge, beer tastings from local and national craft breweries, live music, door prizes, a home brew competition, and lots of fun. Don't like beer? Enjoy hard cider, hard kombucha, root beer, and delicious food at no […] |
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May 20 – 28: Honoka`a Western Week, Parade, & Block Party. Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants and join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. On Friday, May 25th, the Block Party will be from 3 – 10 p.m., the Parade will be at 5 p.m. For more information, visit Honoka`a Western Week […]
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Sunday, May 20: Annual Farm Festival at Hamakua Harvest. A free, family-friendly event celebrating local agriculture and the community. The festivities will feature locally produced goods and artisanal food available from numerous vendors. Enjoy an all-day lineup of some of the best local musicians, stop by the educational presentations or the hands-on exhibits. Children will enjoy […]
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Sunday, May 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, May 20: Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Natali Ai Kamauu. 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 […] |
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Friday, May 25: Pint Night for the Birds. Maui Brewing Company hosts benefit night for the birds. Half the pub profits from house beers sold will go towards protecting native birds on Maui. Enjoy local beers while helping endangered species. Maui Brewing Company Lahaina Brewpub, 4405 Hono`api`ilani Hwy., Lahaina. 6 to 10 p.m. For information […]
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Friday, May 25: Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Jerry Santos. two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun! Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal. The artists will share music and stories from their careers and […] |
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Saturday, May 26: Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou. Bring your family and meet your friends at Kilauea Night Market. The last Saturday of every month is always a good time at Anaina Hou. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music bands; it’s fun for all ages, and a good time no matter what the […]
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Saturday, May 26: Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays. Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula. Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission. For information, visit http://kvbid.org/. |
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Monday, May 28: Lantern Floating Hawai`i. Locals and visitor alike gather to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Those wanting to personally float a lantern during the ceremony may receive a single individual lantern per family or group, at the Lantern Request Tent at Ala Moana Beach Park on event day, 10 […] |
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Thursday, May 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 Talk Story” is about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily’s recent shows include lots of golf talk as the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in […]
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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. June 1 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; June 8 – Hanalei Slack Key; June 15 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; June 22 – Heart of Slack Key; June 29 – Po`ina `Ole – Never to be forgotten. Free gift drawing. Award […]
Free – $25
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Friday, June 1: Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani’s Hula Ho`ike 2018. Dancers ranging in age from keiki (children) 3 years old to makua (parents) and will perform to a variety of Hawaiian chants, tunes and to the drums of Polynesia. Throughout the evening, as you sit in a theater style first come first serve seating, indulge […]
$20 – $25
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Saturday, June 2: Flight Adventures. An exciting event for people of all ages, including open cockpits, hands-on aviation and STEM activities, hangar tours, planes, helicopters, and a spectacular large-scale remote-control air show. Featuring precision RC flight demonstrations and aerial stunts by the award-winning Warbirds West and Hawai`i’s own Paradise Flyers, finishing with the popular Candy […]
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Saturday, June 2: Upcountry Ag Fair and Maui 4H Livestock Auction. The Upcountry Ag Fair will be celebrating 4H Livestock’s 100th year anniversary. This year there will be approximately 47 market steers, hogs, lambs and replacement nanny goats for sale. The 4H Auction will take place under the 4H tent on Saturday at 1 p.m. […]
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Throughout the Month of June: 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. June 3 – Gift of the Ancestors; June 10 – For the Birds; June 17 – `Ohana Slack Key; June 24 – Spirit of Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling […]
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Sunday, June 3: Crooners & Divas of the ‘50’s. The Mokihana Club is having their annual spring concert fundraiser. The Crooners & Divas of the 50s: a musical tribute featuring some of the best island singers to benefit music students on Kaua`i. All proceeds go directly to the music scholarship fund. St. Michael’s & All Angels […]
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