Archive for "April, 2018"

Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou

Kauai

Saturday, April 28: 
Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou. 
Bring your family and meet your friends at Kilauea Night Market. The last Saturday of every month is always a good time at Anaina Hou. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music bands; it’s fun for all ages, and a good time no matter what the weather. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

East Honolulu Food Festival

Oahu

Saturday, April 28:
East Honolulu Food Festival.
  Top local chefs will serve signature dishes from around the world. Sample wine, spirits and beer from Young’s Market Company and Kona Brewing Company. Dance the night away with live entertainment by Kona Winds, Mobile Disco DJ, and the Shining Star Band with Lilia and emcee “Phat Joe.” Children of all ages can enjoy free rides and games, including rock climbing, face painting and more. Find something special at the silent auction featuring travel and vacation packages, sports, jewelry, clothes and specialty items. Adult tickets are $70 in advance ($80 at the event), children ages 3-13, $25. Mary, Star of the Sea Church and Schools, 4470 Ali`ikoa St., Honolulu. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 734-0208 or visit https://www.starofthesea.org/.

Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays

Big Island

Saturday, April 28:
Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays.
  Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula.  Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission.  For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Kaua`i Brewers Festival

Kauai

Saturday, April 28:
Kaua`i Brewers Festival.
  The event will feature craft beer from local Hawai`i breweries and the mainland, delicious food from top restaurants, live music, sunshine, and fun.  Event is 21 and over only.  A glass logo mug, beer, and food included with ticket purchase of $75 and $85 the day of the event.   Poipu Beach Athletic Club, 2290 Poipu Rd., Koloa.  2 to 6 p.m.  For more information call Kaua`i Habitat at (808) 335-0296.  $75 admission. Tickets available only at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/

Cazimero Lei Day Concert

Maui

Saturday, April 28:
Cazimero Lei Day Concert.
  Kumu Hula Robert Uluwehi Cazimero will perform in this perennially popular Lei Day event, along with the musicians and dancers from his award-winning Hālau Nā Kamalei – big winners at the 2015 Merrie Monarch Festival.  Enjoy the smooth showmanship, talent, and graciousness of Robert Cazimero, along with contemporary Hawaiian music and hula.  Preshow festivities start at 5:30 pm in the Yokouchi Pavilion and will include music and hula. Island crafters with displays of local arts & crafts and fragrant lei will also be on hand for purchase. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Mark Yamanaka and Kris Fuchigami

Big Island

Saturday, April 28:
Mark Yamanaka and Kris Fuchigami.
  Mark Yamanaka, Hilo’s own falsetto champion and multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, teams up with Kris Fuchigami, also a Hilo native, known for his astounding licks on the `ukulele to bring you a special evening of Hawaiian music.  The Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo.  For tickets and information call (808) 934-7101 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or visit http://hilopalace.com/. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Big Island Chocolate Festival

Big Island

Friday & Saturday, April 27 & 28: 
Big Island Chocolate Festival.
  The chocolate extravaganza includes a cacao plantation tour at Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory, a college culinary competition and several public foodie and agriculture-themed seminars. Activities culminate 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, with the indoor-outdoor festival gala.  Enjoy a host of sweet and savory culinary stations presented by top isle chefs, chocolatiers and confectioners. Fun chocolate activities include chocolate body painting. There will be food booths, unlimited wine and beer pours, a silent auction, dancing and more. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kauna`Oa Dr., Waimea.   General Admission tickets to the Gala are $85; VIP tickets are $120. For more information and event schedule, visit www.BigIslandChocolateFestival.com.

Maui Matsuri Kickoff Event

Maui

Friday, April 27: 
Maui Matsuri Kickoff Event. 
The 18th annual Maui Matsuri Festival shares all things Japanese with residents and visitors. The festival features four days of events; April 27, May 3, 4 and 5, held at various locations.    The free Kickoff Event will feature Taiko (Japanese drumming), Japanese classic and folk dancing, and coloring contest for the kids.  A community Bon Dance practice at the end of the evening welcomes participants to learn dances that will be shared again on May 4th and 5th at the UH Maui College Campus.  Queen Ka`ahumanu Center, 275 W. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului. 6:30 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 283-9999 or visit http://www.mauimatsuri.com/.

Lei Making Workshop

Oahu

Friday, April 27: 
Lei Making Workshop.
  Learn to make “wili-style” and ti-leaf lei. Bring flowers with 3” stems; greenery, such as fern and ti leaf; raffia; scissors or snippers; button and carpet thread; spray bottle with water and aluminum pan. Must register for workshop before attending. All ages, free. Enchanted Lake Community Park, 770 Keolu Dr., Kailua. 4 to 5 p.m. For information and to register call (808) 266-7665 or visit http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/program.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, April 26:
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/.