Archive for "February, 2019"

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, February 28: 
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 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 www.lahainarestoration.org.

Jacob Jonas The Company

Maui

Thursday, February 28: 
Jacob Jonas The Company.
  Led by its 26-year-old namesake, Jacob Jonas The Company has gained an international profile for honest storytelling, visceral performances, and visual content creation. The Company showcases their unique mix of contemporary ballet, breakdance, and acrobatic movement, bringing dance into the world in new and exciting ways. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Starry Night Cinema: Incredibles 2

Maui

Friday, February 22: 
Starry Night Cinema: Incredibles 2. 
Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of “The Incredibles 2!”. Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment with Drew Martin and an art activity for the kids prior to the film. You can also purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and enter prize giveaway.  Enjoy some free family fun. 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, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului.  7 p.m. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Maui Whale Festival

Maui

Friday, February 22: 
Maui Whale Festival.
  Kihei Fourth Friday celebrates Maui Whale Festival with a special installment of the popular monthly town party.  Enjoy live music with some of Hawai`i’s top musicians, ono food, local vendors, keiki activities and eco programs.  Honor the majestic humpback whales who travel to Maui waters each year with free ocean themed fun for all ages. Azeka Shopping Plaza, 1279 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei. 6 to 9 p.m. For more information visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org

Waikiki Artfest

Oahu

Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24: 
Waikiki Artfest. 
Featuring 75 of Hawai`i’s fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own artwork for sale, to include all types of jewelry, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, quilts, photography, and lauhala products. There will be live entertainment and food available to purchase. Kapiolani Park (at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo), 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is free. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Amazing Comic Con Aloha

Oahu

Friday – Sunday, February 22 – 24: 
Amazing Comic Con Aloha. 
For Marvel fans, all four original creators of the “Thanos: Infinity Gauntlet” comic book series that inspired the recent feature film “Avengers: Infinity War: Jim Starlin, George Perez, Ron Lim and Joe Rubenstein will be in attendance for a speaking and signing event. Other guests include Evangeline Lily, from the movies “Ant-Man and The Wasp” and “The Hobbit”; Amy Jo Johnson, the Pink Power Ranger; and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  General admission tickets for the three-day event are $25, and some special events require separate tickets. In addition to the exhibition hall and speaking events, there will be an international artist alley and video game arena. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Friday 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Eat the Street

Oahu

Friday, February 22: 
Eat the Street. 
Be ready for a lot of chocolate.   Line up for chocolate dishes for this February event. Eat the Street is an organization that gets some of the best food trucks on the island to come together in a designated area, and create a party of its own.  Thousands of hungry folks seeking their next favorite dish attend each month.  Explore the different venues and taste some ono creations.  There will be live entertainment as well.  1011 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  5 to 10 p.m.  Free admission.

Willie K

Oahu

Tuesday, February 19: 
Willie K. 
When the Honolulu Pulse said, “Willie K can play or sing almost anything an American audience might ask for,” that wasn’t hype, it was the literal truth. The Hawaiian phenomenon Willie K is undoubtedly the only artist in the world who can go into an Irish pub in the middle of Maui and play anything from indigenous acoustic Hawaiian music to jazz, reggae, rock, country and even opera—and not only get away with it but leave everyone within earshot slack-jawed in astonishment. Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 777-4890 or visit www.bluenotehawaii.com.

LaVoix from Britain’s Got Talent & The Ab Fab

Kauai

Tuesday, February 19: 
LaVoix from Britain’s Got Talent & The Ab Fab.
  Semi-Finalist of Britain’s Got Talent and star of the Ab Fab Movie. Winning many prestigious awards over the years, La Voix is the UK’s Most Dazzling performer. For the past 10 years La Voix has been taking on the big divas and making them her own, on both stage and screen. Her unique stage show features amazing live singing, fabulous musicians, hilarious comedy and the most amazing gowns. La Voix is a vivacious performer, her many talents add saucy layers to her shows, with live spine-tingling vocals that are the finest in the industry. Her uncanny ability to switch between the vocal styles of Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland or Cher with the click of a finger leaves the audience mesmerized. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Adult and PG-13 humor.  There’s a limited-space post-show wine reception backstage that can be purchased for an additional $20 per person.  Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue.  For tickets and information call (808) 245-7464 or visit www.kauai-concert.org.

42nd Annual Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha

Kauai

Sunday, February 17: 
42nd Annual Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha.
King Kaumuali`i Celebration.  A cultural presentation of hula and mele by Ka Pa Hula o Hinano, honoring Kaua`i’s last king, Kaumuali`i (1778-1824). Hawaiian Plate prepared by Kilohana Canoe Club. Fresh flower leis available for sale by the Kupuna Klub.  Historic Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $30 per person.  For tickets and information call (808) 651-5744 or visit www.waimeatheater.com.