Archive for "June, 2015"

Explorers Club

Oahu

Monday – Wednesday, June 29 – July 1:
Explorers Club.
All day STEM and flight simulation programs for 3rd through 8th graders. Students explore topics in science, technology, engineering and math. One-day registration is $60 ($55 Museum Members) and includes all program materials. Students provide their own lunch. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, call (808) 445-9137 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Ki Hoalu Festival

Maui

Sunday, June 28:
Ki Hoalu Festival. A showcase of Hawai`i’s great slack key guitar musicians, presented in a laid-back, local-style outdoor festival. Bring your own beach chair, blanket or lauhala mat to stretch out on the lawn and enjoy an afternoon of music from mid-day till dusk. The lineup (announced in May) always includes many of your favorite musicians and recording artists, to make this an annual favorite Maui event; fun for families and for all ages. Free admission. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 1 to 7 p.m. For more information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Kilauea Art Night

Kauai

Saturday, June 27:
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 Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don’t miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn. Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, June 25:
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.

Na Mea Hula

Big Island

Saturday, June 20:
Na Mea Hula. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, presenting a lovely display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula), visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, June 20:
Hula Kahiko Performance by Kumu Hula Iwalani KaLima with Halau Kou Lime Nani E. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in an area known as Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Waikiki Artfest

Oahu

Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21:
Waikiki Artfest. Featuring approximately 75-100 fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale including jewelry of all types, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, bags, quilts, lauhala products. Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, across from the Honolulu Zoo. Admission is free, with live entertainment as well as great food available to enjoy. Kapiolani Park, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Hot Tuna Acoustic Duo: Hawai`i Tour 2015

Kauai

Saturday, June 20:
Hot Tuna Acoustic Duo: Hawai`i Tour 2015. Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, both original members of Jefferson Airplane, started Hot Tuna as a fun side project in 1969, so that they could play the old blues and Gospel songs that they both loved. KCC Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue. 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door. For tickets and information call (808) 386-1783 or visit www.buffalo-records.com.

Kona Marathon and Family Fun Runs

Big Island

Saturday – Sunday, June 20 – 28:
Kona Marathon and Family Fun Runs. Choose from four great family races – marathon, half-marathon, and 5-K and 10-K runs. The race will start and finish at Waikoloa Bowl at Queen’s Garden. There’s also a Keiki Run at Kona Commons, Saturday, June 20. Saturday, June 27, brings a family fitness and health expo plus registration and packet pickup. Kona Marathon, Half-Marathon, Quarter Marathon, & 5K races will be held Sunday, June 28th. Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-1000 Kolea Kai Cir., Waikoloa. For more information call (808) 967-8240 or visit www.konamarathon.com.

Obon Festival

Oahu

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of June:
Obon 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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please call each venue to confirm dates and times.

  • Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20: Haleiwa Jodo Mission, 66-279 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, 8 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4382.
  • Saturday, June 20: Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Rd., Ewa Beach, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 681-5222.
  • Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27: Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission, 1067 California Ave., Wahiawa. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 622-4320.