Archive for "November 1st, 2017"

Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Oahu

Friday & Saturday, November 3 & 4: 
Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience.
  A power-packed tribute to Michael Jackson that has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see. Who’s Bad has sold out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 where the King of Pop was slated to end his career with a 50-show “This Is It” concert series.  Whether you idolized the Jackson 5, fell in love to Human Nature, or learned to moonwalk to Billie Jean, Who’s Bad is the ultimate music-and-dance driven Michael Jackson homage. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 7:30 pm. both nights.  For tickets and information call (808) 946-8742 or visit https://tickets.hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org/.

Kanikapila `O Mahina – Full Moon Concert Series

Oahu

Friday, November 3: 
Kanikapila `O Mahina – Full Moon Concert Series.
  Enjoy an evening of mele, ohana, and aloha, featuring Brother Noland and George Kuo, Legendary Slack Key Guitarist with Hawai`i Loa. A benefit concert for the preservation of Cultural Education and Stewardship of the fishpond. Ono local food will be available for purchase.  Lawn Seating – bring mats, low chairs, and umbrellas. No outside food please – beverage coolers are permitted. (Concert is an alcohol-free event) Limited seating – only 250 tickets available. Waikalua Loko Ia, 45-231 Kulauli Rd., Kaneohe. Gates open 5 p.m., concert 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 online at http://www.thepaf.org/moonlight/ or $30 cash or check at the door. Make checks payable to Pacific American Foundation. For more information call (808) 263-8202.

Annual Black & White Night – Hilo

Big Island

Friday, November 3:
Annual Black & White Night – Hilo. 
This huge annual walk-about party will have music in the streets, shops open late, and an after-party at the Palace Theater. Dress to impress in your best black & white. All proceeds from the event will go to support the annual Downtown Hilo Christmas Parade. Haili and Kewae Streets, Downtown Hilo, 5 to 10 p.m.  For more information, entertainment listings, selfie spots and contest rules, visit http://downtownhilo.com/blackandwhite/.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Big Island

Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.
  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Sunset Stories

Oahu

Nightly: 
Sunset Stories.
  From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  Sunset. Free admission. For information visit http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.