Archive for "May, 2018"

Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays

Big Island

Saturday, May 26:
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/.

Lantern Floating Hawai`i

Oahu

Monday, May 28:
Lantern Floating Hawai`i.
Locals and visitor alike gather to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Those wanting to personally float a lantern during the ceremony may receive a single individual lantern per family or group, at the Lantern Request Tent at Ala Moana Beach Park on event day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until lanterns run out.  Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. Pre-ceremony taiko performance at 6:10 p.m.  Ceremony 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 942-1848 or visit http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/.

Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou

Kauai

Saturday, May 26: 
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. Arrive early and play a round of mini golf. 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/.

Pint Night for the Birds

Maui

Friday, May 25:
Pint Night for the Birds. 
Maui Brewing Company hosts benefit night for the birds. Half the pub profits from house beers sold will go towards protecting native birds on Maui. Enjoy local beers while helping endangered species.  Maui Brewing Company Lahaina Brewpub, 4405 Hono`api`ilani Hwy., Lahaina.  6 to 10 p.m.  For information call (808) 573-0280 or visit http://mauibrewingco.com/.

Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Jerry Santos

Maui

Friday, May 25: 
Artist 2 Artist:  Henry Kapono & Jerry Santos.
  two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun! Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal.  The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an up-close-and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Jerry Santos of Olomana. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way., Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Honoka`a Western Week, Parade, & Block Party

Big Island

May 20 – 28:
Honoka`a Western Week, Parade, & Block Party.
  Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants and join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. On Friday, May 25th, the Block Party will be from 3 – 10 p.m., the Parade will be at 5 p.m. For more information, visit Honoka`a Western Week on Facebook.

Annual Farm Festival at Hamakua Harvest

Big Island

Sunday, May 20:
Annual Farm Festival at Hamakua Harvest.
  A free, family-friendly event celebrating local agriculture and the community. The festivities will feature locally produced goods and artisanal food available from numerous vendors. Enjoy an all-day lineup of some of the best local musicians, stop by the educational presentations or the hands-on exhibits. Children will enjoy the expanded Keiki zone. Treat yourself to anything from fancy dinners to local products at the Silent Auction. Joshua Lanakila Mangauil of the Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua opens the festivities with a traditional Hawaiian protocol, and the cultural center’s hula halau will take the stage to entertain and inspire. Learn all about taro (kalo), a Hawaiian staple, from planting the “huli” to pounding poi. Free admission.  Hamakua Harvest, 44-2600 Mamalahoa Hwy., Honoka`a (at the intersection of Mamane Street and Mamalahoa/Highway 19).  8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information, call (808) 640-2506 or visit www.hamakuaharvest.org.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Natali Ai Kamauu

Oahu

Sunday, May 20:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Natali Ai Kamauu.
  Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability.  Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu.  5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll

Big Island

Sunday, May 20: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.
  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art

Oahu

Sunday, May 20: 
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.
  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.