Archive for "July 6th, 2012"

Maui Swap Meet

Maui

Every Saturday: 
Maui Swap Meet.  Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices.  University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului.  7:00 a.m. to 1:00.  Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.

Obon Dance & Festival

Kauai

Fridays & Saturdays throughout the Month of July: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii 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.

  • Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14:  West Kauai Hongwanji Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kamaulii Hwy, Hanapepe. 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1537.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 20 & 21:  Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 3-3556A Kuhio Hwy., Lihue.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6262.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28:  Waimea Shingon Mission, 3770 Pule Rd # A, Waimea. 8:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1854.

Barry Flanagan in Concert

Big Island

Saturday, July 7: 
Barry Flanagan in Concert.  Guitarist Barry Flanagan is half of the internationally acclaimed Hawaiian music duo of HAPA. In this performance, Barry will play and tell stories about Hawaii from his personal experiences living here. Fee.  Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano.  For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays

Kauai

Saturday Evenings:
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. July 7 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; July 14 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; July 21 – Honoring Ray Kane; July 28 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki O ka ‘Aina.  Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kauai Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa’a.  5:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.