Archive for "June, 2016"

North Shore Ocean Fest

Oahu

Saturday, June 4: 
North Shore Ocean Fest.  Celebrate the ocean up in the North Shore.  Turtle Bay Resort will host this event that brings together ocean educators, ocean activates, film promotion, Hawaiian made crafts, and lots of food vendors and live music on the grounds.  There will be hula performances and great prizes.  This is a free attendance fundraiser, honoring “World Oceans Day”, with fun filled event for the whole family!  Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku. For information call (808) 293-6000 or visit www.best-of-oahu.com.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Saturday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 4 – Spirit of Slack Key; June 11 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; June 18 – Tour of the Islands; June 25 – Hawaiian Slack Key.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 ($20 seniors, keiki and kama`aina). Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Zenshin Daiko’s Annual Taiko Festival

Oahu

Saturday, June 4: 
Zenshin Daiko’s Annual Taiko Festival.  The festival concert will start off with the Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra, playing some old time Japanese favorites in a Big Band style. The Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra is directed by Casey Nagata and is composed of an interesting mix of Maui musicians who love playing music together.  Then, Zenshin Daiko’s 50+ members will take the stage to perform some of their favorite pieces and collaborate with UnitOne – the professional taiko ensemble from Asano Taiko U.S., based in Los Angeles. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai`i

Oahu

Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5:
Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai`i. This year’s event will pay tribute to the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Experience remote control 1/5th scale warbirds, jets, and helicopters performing aerial stunts; candy bombings for the kids; aircraft displays; a kids’ activity zone; prize drawings; and hangar tours. On June 4, attend a Battle Of Midway commemorative ceremony, reception and unveiling of a special display featuring murals painted during WWII and historical artifacts from Midway Island.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For more information call (808) 441-1013 or (808) 445-9069, or visit www.PacificAviaitonMuseum.org.

Obon Dance & Festival

Maui

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.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

  • Saturday, June 4:  Lahaina Shingon Mission, 682 Luakini Street between Prison and Dickenson, Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0466.
  • Saturday, June 11:  Pu`unene Nichiren Mission, 9 Ani St., Kahului.  Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4831.
  • Saturday, June 18:  Wailuku Shingon Mission, 1939 North St., Wailuku.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 25:  Wailuku Jodo Mission, 67 Central Ave., Wailuku.  Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0066.

A Night at the Movies with Maui Humane Society

Maui

Saturday, June 4: 
A Night at the Movies with Maui Humane Society.  Enjoy an outdoor screening of award-winning films, “The Champions” and “For the Love of Dogs”.  Open to those 10 years of age and older with food and drink available for purchase.  Sugar Beach, 85 N. Kihei Rd., Kihei.  6 to 9 p.m.  For information visit www.mauihumanesociety.org.

Obon Dance & Festival

Kauai

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:

  • Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 4:  Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kuhio Hwy, across from Kapaia Stitchery (nearest cross street, Kuene St.), Festivities being at 5 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 245-6262 or visit www.lihuehongwanjimission.com.
  • Friday & Saturday, June 10 – 11:  Waimea Shingon Mission, 9770-A Pule Road, Waimea.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 337-1854.
  • Friday & Saturday, June 17 – 18:  Kapaa Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-4319.
  • Friday & Saturday, June 24 – 25:  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Waimea Temple, 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.

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.  June 3 – Wailuku, on Market Street; June 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; June 17 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; June 24 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Carnival of Orchids, Hilo Orchid Society’s Annual Show and Sale

Big Island

Friday Sunday, June 3 – 5: 
Carnival of Orchids, Hilo Orchid Society’s Annual Show and Sale.  Gorgeous orchid displays and sale of a huge range of orchids. Demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment and fashion show. Edith Kanakaole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo. For information call (808) 430-6653 or visit  www.hiloorchidsociety.org.