Archive for "May, 2018"

Mele Mei Maui

Maui

Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13: 
Mele Mei Maui.
  Hawai`i’s finest musical artist perform under the Lahaina Banyan Tree. Listen to their unplugged stories, grab a selfie and get your signed autographed copy of their music.  Under the Lahaina Banyan Tree, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information visit http://www.melemei.com/.

Lei Making Session

Big Island

Saturday, May 12:
Lei Making Session.
  The day before Mother’s Day, make a lei. Extra flowers or ti leaf are welcome. Cost: $12 SKEA members/$15 non-members. The Society for Kona’s Education & Art, 84-5191 Mamalahoa Hwy, Honaunau. Noon to 3 p.m.  For information or to register call (808) 328-9392 or visit www.skea.org.

Make Fair Spring Spree

Big Island

Saturday, May 12:
Make Fair Spring Spree. 
All-handcrafted artisan bazaar, free make-and-take kids crafts and scavenger hunt, free goodie bags to the first 50 adult shoppers, local food vendors, photo booth and more. The Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd, Volcano. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, email contactmakerfair@gmail.com or visit https://www.makerfair.org/.

Sea Life Park Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series – Kupaoa, Raiatea Helm, Makaha Sons, and Anuhea

Oahu

Saturday, May 12:
Sea Life Park Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series – Kupaoa, Raiatea Helm, Makaha Sons, and Anuhea.
  Sea Life Park hosts the Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series, bringing Hawai`i’s favorite music artists to one of Oahu’s most memorable venues. Family and friends of all ages are invited to experience Sea Life Park, listen to live music and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian summer nights. Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo.  5 to 10 p.m., park opens at 11 a.m.  For more information on the Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series and tickets, call (808) 259-2500 or visit http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/twilightconcert.

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair

Kauai

Saturdays, May 12 & 26:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. 
Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair bring to their monthly events. Each artisan and crafter showcases their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work. Original and fine products such as Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone carvings, water color paintings & prints, note cards, sun catchers, American traditional & Hawaiian quilts & futons & blankets, sewn gifts, fragrant floral soaps, wearable art, Hawaiian print towel wraps, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags, just to name a few. Church of the Pacific, 4520 Kapaka St., Princeville.  For information call (808) 635-4314 or visit https://kauaiislandcraftersfair.com/.

Starry Night Cinema: WALL-E!

Maui

Friday, May 11: 
Starry Night Cinema:  WALL-E! 
Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of the animated classic, “WALL-E!”  Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment with DJ HANDS and an art activity for the kids prior to the film.  You can also purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and enter a prize giveaway. A fun family event.  If it’s rainy, the movie will be shown in the Castle Theater; seating is first come/first served. No coolers or outside food/beverages allowed. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  Gates open at 6 p.m., film starts at 7:30 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum

Oahu

Saturday, May 11:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.
  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.  For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

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/.

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/.

First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum

Oahu

Friday, May 4: 
First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. 
Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided.  All ages welcome.  Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum.  Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.