Archive for "December, 2018"

Live Fire Show

Kauai

Every Wednesday:
Live Fire Show.
  Enjoy the North Shore’s newest one-stop entertainment option – a weekly Polynesian ahi lele (fire dancing) show. Start your evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m. with a delicious dinner special from Skinny B’s Island Smokehouse BBQ and a tasty signature cocktail, or choose from a great selection of wines and beer from the Anaina Hou Cafe (not included in ticket price). The performance, featuring the amazing artistry of Coppin Colburn and his `ohana, begins at 7 p.m., check-in is at 6:30 p.m.  Seating is limited; book your tickets online at http://anainahou.org/.  Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Wy., Kilauea. For more information call (808) 828-2118 or visit www.anainahou.org.

Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace 2018

Oahu

Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9:
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace 2018.
  Celebrate the holidays and enjoy a shoppers’ emporium of great local gifts and activities for the whole family. This show will feature over 150 exhibitors with a weekend full of interactive family activities. Features include a winter wonderland with real snow effect, food samplings from gourmet specialty exhibitors, hands on keiki crafts and story time. Plus a Gingerbread Festival. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 732-6037 or visit www.melekalikimakamarketplace.com.

O Nā Lani Sunset Stories

Oahu

Nightly:
O Nā Lani 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 www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com.

Jazz Minds

Oahu

Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. 
A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays.  For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.

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 www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Tuesday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 4 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; December 11 – Kaua`i Slack Key; December 18 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; December 25 – Hanalei Slack Key. 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 www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday: 
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. 
Take a 2.5 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Where the agricultural landscape changed from taro to rice to corn, watered by an intricate ditch system with a marvelous history dating back to the time of the legendary menehune. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. Enjoy a taste of the past in one of the most historic towns in all of Hawai`i. Registration is required for participation and special group tours are available. 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 www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.