Archive for "October 3rd, 2014"

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 3 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; October 10 – Kaua`i Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; October 17 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; October 24 – Circle of Life; October 31 – Gifts of the Ancestors. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Kauai

Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Maui Friday Town Parties

Maui

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. October 3 – Wailuku, on Market Street; October 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 17 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; October 24 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

First Friday Pa`ina

Kauai

Friday, October 3:
First Friday Pa`ina. Experience old-style music local food, fun and friendship at the Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice Street, Lihue. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For directions and information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

Oahu

Friday, October 3:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum

Maui

Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Dusk – 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Moscow International Circus

Oahu

Friday – Sunday, October 3 – 5:
Moscow International Circus.  The show is action-packed from beginning to end with all the excitement of the “old-school” traditional family fun circuses with a new Moscow style twist. Clowns, high flying daredevils, acrobats, magicians, contortionists, balancing acts, aerial ballet and more. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.   Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets including the Blaisdell Box Office, and Hawai`i Walmart locations, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. For more information, visit www.moscowinternationalcircus.com.