Hawaiiana Live
Every Wednesday: Hawaiiana Live. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Palace Theater in Hilo. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/ children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
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. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kauai Village Shopping Center. For more information call Sandy at the Center at (808) 821-1234 or visit thechildrenoftheland.com.
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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 4 – Richard Ho’opi’i; January 11 – Ledward Kaapana; January 18 – Keoki Kahumoku; January 25 – Dennis Kamakahi. Tickets: $39.99, seating is limited. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. showtime. For information call (888) 669-3858.