Archive for "May, 2015"

Capone’s Comedy Smash 4 Featuring DeRay Davis, Luenell, Red Grant and Friends

Oahu

Saturday, June 13:
Capone’s Comedy Smash 4 Featuring DeRay Davis, Luenell, Red Grant and Friends. Capone’s Comedy Smash is back for its fourth run, this time, celebrating an impressive line-up of legendary comediennes for “Battle of The Sexes”.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 768-5252 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Ironman 70.3 Hawai`i

Big Island

Saturday, May 30:
Ironman 70.3 Hawai`i. The swim takes place at Hapuna Beach State Park, frequently listed as one of the best beaches in the United States. The bike course leads athletes along the infamous Queen Kaahumanu and Akoni Pule Highways towards the tiny northern town of Hawi famous as the IRONMAN bike turn-around. The hot and sunny run starts and finishes at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i , and winds its way through the Mauna Lani Resort over modern golf greens, past ancient petroglyph fields and fishponds, and the historic Ala Loa Foot trail. For more information, visit www.ironman.com.

Kilauea Art Night

Kauai

Saturday, May 30:
Kilauea Art Night. Discover locally made pottery, wood work, original fine art, jewelry, organic skincare, handmade soaps, wish trees, apparel, chocolates and more. There is a wide variety of food vendors from around Kauai. Enjoy dinner listening to live music, with a Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn. Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Sleeping Beauty Ballet

Big Island

Saturday, May 30:
Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Based on the original 1890 ballet, academy dancers age 3 through adult bring to life this family favorite fairy tale in four swiftly moving scenes. A silent auction will be held during intermission to benefit educational programs and studio renovations. Kahilu Theatre, 68-1186 Lindsey Road Kamuela. 2:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 329-8876 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, May 28:
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 information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

17th Annual Lantern Floating Hawai`i

Oahu

Monday, May 25:
17th Annual Lantern Floating Hawai`i. Residents and visitors gather at Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. For more information call (808) 942-1848 or visit www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com.

Annual Banana Poka Roundup

Kauai

Sunday, May 24:
Annual Banana Poka Roundup. Annual forest education fair with live music, craft workshops, kid fun, and displays by conservation groups. The festival also is the finish line for the 5th annual Pedal to the Meadow bicycle race. Koke`e at Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org.

Pedal to the Meadow

Kauai

Sunday, May 24:
Pedal to the Meadow. This is the 6th Annual Bicycle Race hill climb race from Kekaha to Koke`e. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. At the end of the race, enjoy the annual Banana Poka Roundup fair. For registration and information, visit www.pedaltothemeadow.com.

Benefit Night for the Birds

Maui

Friday, May 22:
Benefit Night for the Birds. The Maui Brewing Company is hosting a benefit night for the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. Half the pub profits from house beers sold this night will go towards protecting native birds. The Maui Brewing Company, Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Lahaina. 96761. 6 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 573-0280.

Big Island Film Festival

Big Island

Thursday – Monday, May 21 – 25:
Big Island Film Festival. Celebrate the rich history of storytelling through movies. Enjoy films, social events, amazing food events, hula halau and Hawaiian musicians, and workshops by top mainland writers. A new script contest will provide an outlet for all the workshop training and is open to anyone with a script ready to submit. An Awards Brunch and Best of the Fest Concert & Audience Choice for best feature & short films close the festival each year. A Silent Auction to benefit Fisher House will ensue during the closing event. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i, One North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela. For more information call (808) 883-0394 or visit www.bigislandfilmfestival.com.