Archive for "February, 2018"

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Maui

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.
  Enjoy renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  February 1 – Led Kaapana; February 7 – Slackers in Paradise with Kimo West & Ken Emerson; February 14 – Kawika Kahiapo; February 21 – Sean Na`auao; February 28 – Kevin Brown. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program

Maui

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program.
Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace

Big Island

Every Tuesday Morning: 
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace.
Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends

Big Island

Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.
  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 6 – Whales Homecoming; February 13 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae; February 20 – Heart of Slack Key; February 27 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea. Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

The Inspirational Film Festival

Kauai

February 4 – 8: 
The Inspirational Film Festival. 
Bring your friends and family to see the movies on the big screen, the way they were meant to be seen.  One $20 ticket pays for all movies at the festival. Tickets may be shared with friends & family. Sunday, February 4 – Life is Beautiful (2 p.m.), The Blind Side (4:10 p.m.); Monday, February 5 – Sounder (3:30 p.m.), Field of Dreams (5:20 p.m.), Amadeus (7:15 p.m.); Tuesday, February 6 – National Velvet (4 p.m.), Forrest Gump (6:20 p.m.); Wednesday, February 7 – Stand and Deliver (3:30 p.m.), Breaking Away (5:20 p.m.), A Beautiful Mind (7:15 p.m.); Thursday, February 8 – Million Dollar Baby (4 p.m.), Warrior (6:30 p.m.)   Kukui Grove Cinema 4, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue.  For information call (808) 245-5055 or visit http://kukuigrovecinema.com/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.
  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Niaulani Nature Walk

Big Island

Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk. 
A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

E Kanekapila Kakou

Kauai

Mondays, Throughout the Month of February:
E Kanekapila Kakou.
  A yearly line up of entertainment and musical education.  The event features performances of famous Hawaiian Entertainers.  February 5 – Aldrine Guerroro; February 12 – Mark Yamanaka with Bert Naihe and Edward Atkins; February 19 – Ku`upo Kumukahi and Friends; February 26 – Darlene Ahuna, Tani Waipa, Duane Yamada from Hawai`i Island 6 to 7 p.m.:  “What he said? Understanding Hawai`i’s Pidgin English” (a comedy sketch) by “Da Aunties Four What?” – Maka`ala Ka`aumoana, “Auntie Choppah”, Hob Osterlund, “Auntie Kay Den”, Sandy Wann Swift, “Auntie Tita”, Sabra Kauka, “Auntie Koo”.  All events are held at Kaua`i Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue.  Each event begins at 6 p.m. For information call (808) 245-2733 or email Carol Yatsuda at giac05@icloud.com.

The Big Game

Maui

Sunday, February 4: 
The Big Game.
  Watch the Super Bowl at the MACC.  Enjoy live entertainment prior to kickoff and after the final whistle.  Watch the game indoors on the huge screen in Castle Theatre, outside in the Pavilion on a high-tech LED screen, or both – mix & mingle.  Hot and cold beverages will be available for purchase in the courtyard before and during the game, and food trucks will be on hand selling ono grindz and snacks.  All ages welcome. Free admission.  No coolers, outside food/beverages, or tailgating please. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  1:30 p.m.  Gates open at 12 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.