Archive for "June, 2017"

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, June 29: 
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) 661-3262 or visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Storytelling in Hawai`i – Jeff Gere

Oahu

Tuesday, June 27: 
Storytelling in Hawai`i – Jeff Gere.
Art Lunch is a free monthly art lecture series at the Hawai`i State Art Museum, held on the last Tuesday of the month with a different topic and presenter each month. Bring your own lunch (or buy one at Artizen Café) and feed your creativity.  First floor Multipurpose Room, No. 1 Capitol District Building. Parking across the street in the Ali`i Place building (entrance at 1099 Alakea St., cash only), metered parking at `Iolani Palace, or metered street parking. Several TheBus lines stop either in front of or close to the building.  Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Ground Floor, Honolulu.  For information call (808) 586-0305 or visit http://sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam-events/.

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, June 24:
Hula Kahiko Performance.
Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond 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 Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a 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 more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Ki Ho`alu Festival

Maui

Sunday, June 25:
Ki Ho`alu Festival.
  An all-star lineup including some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar players will perform a full afternoon of melodious Hawaiian music.  Kī Hō`alu, translating literally from the Hawaiian as “loosen the key,” indicating the tuning in slack key guitar technique, is a musical tradition dating back to 19th century paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) who played around the campfire after completing a day of ranch work. Artists performing in the festival this year include Kevin & Ikaika Brown, Stephen Inglis, Blayne Asing, Aja Gample, Ho’okena, George Kuo, George Kahumoku & Friends, Brother Noland, Paul Togioka, Ian O’Sullivan, Kamuela Kahoano, Danny Carvalho, Donald Kaulia, Dwight Kanae, Wayne Johnson, and Makana.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  1 to 7 p.m.  Gates open at 12:30 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Kilauea Art Night

Kauai

Saturday, June 24:
Kilauea Art Night.
  Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Doghouse Beer Fest

Kauai

Saturday, June 24: 
Doghouse Beer Fest. 
A benefit for the Kaua`i Humane Society. Enjoy local entertainment; small bites from restaurants and beers from Hawai`i and on the mainland will be showcased at the event.  Kauai Sheraton, 2440 Ho`onani Rd., Koloa (Poipu).  2 to 6 p.m.  Cost is $75.   This event is for adults 21 years and older.  Everyone will be ID’d at the door.  For tickets and information call (808) 0610 0r visit http://kauaihumane.org/.

Kaua`i Veterans Museum presents “A Night at the Museum” – M.A.S.H.

Kauai

Saturday, June 24:
Kaua`i Veterans Museum presents “A Night at the Museum” – M.A.S.H. 
Enjoy the big band sound of the Star Lighter and dance under the stars with the Vibrations.  You will be entertained by local talents who will engage you in a re-enactment of M.A.S.H. and a Broadway salute to our armed forces.  Proceeds will go towards the restoration of the Kaua`i Veterans Museum’s military artifacts, renovation/expansion and education program.  Kaua`i Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue.  5:30 to 11 p.m.  For tickets and information call (8080 246-1135 or visit http://kauaiveteranscenter.com/.

Annual Cultural Festival – Pu`uhonua `O Honaunau National Historical Park

Big Island

Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25:
Annual Cultural Festival – Pu`uhonua `O Honaunau National Historical Park.
  Celebrate Hawaiian culture at this free, two-day, family-friendly event. Saturday opens with games, arts, and canoe rides. On Sunday, there will be games, arts, hukilau, and Hawaiian food tasting. In order to protect fragile resources and preserve the historic setting, picnicking, coolers and chairs are not allowed in the Royal Grounds. Pu`u `O Honaunau National Historical Park, 1871 Trail, Captain Cook.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  View updates on www.facebook.com/PuuhonuaoHonaunauNPS. For more information, call (808) 328-2326 x1702.

Waimea Valley’s 5th Annual Summer Concert Series – Hoi Hou Mai I Waimea, Return to the Valley

Oahu

Saturday, June 24:
Waimea Valley’s 5th Annual Summer Concert Series – Hoi Hou Mai I Waimea, Return to the Valley.
  Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Waimea Valley during the concert.  Food and drinks will be available at the show.  Low beach chairs, blankets, and small coolers are allowed.  Parking is free for Waimea Valley guests.  Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate.  Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa.  3 to 6:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 638-7766 or visit http://www.waimeavalley.net/.

Kona Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon & Health and Fitness Fair

Big Island

Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25:
Kona Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon & Health and Fitness Fair.
The Health and Fitness Fair will be on Saturday at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Sunday’s Marathons will start and finish at the Waikoloa Beach Resort’s Waikoloa Bowl at Queen’s Garden, 69-201 Waikola Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village. 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call (808) 967-8240 or visit http://www.konamarathon.com/.