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Cultural Events Calendar
The island of Hawaii's Kona Slack Key Festival (September) pays tribute to a uniquely local way of playing the guitar – another Hawaiian music staple. Slack key is a “slacked” or loosened tuning or technique that reflects the breezy, flowing quality of both local climate and culture.
Hawaiian Cultural Events
Kauai Mokihana Festival 2018
The Kauai Mokihana Festival, September 23-29, 2018, Presents: September 23, 10a, Kapaa First Hawaiian Church Service, 4-1320 Kuhio Hwy. No Fee. September 24, 7p, Kauai Composers Contest and Concert: at the Historical Waimea Theatre. September 25, 9a, "Eo, E Liliu" Children's/Youth Music [...]
- Contact Name: S. Maka Herrod
- Contact Organization: Malie Foundation
Hawaii's Woodshow™ (26th Annual)
Hawaii's Woodshow™ is the premier statewide exhibition of exquisite woodwork by talented woodworkers from Hawaii and abroad who submit entries showcasing the versatility and beauty of Hawai‘i woods across design mediums including furniture, woodturning, sculpture and musical instruments. [...]
- Contact Name: Heather Simmons
- Contact Organization: HFIA
Stories From My Island Home With Aunty Nyla
Storyteller “Aunty Nyla” Fujii-Babb will celebrate our islands’ cultural roots with wonderful stories about Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Asian folklore. Born and raised in Hawaii, Aunty Nyla has been a storyteller, children’s librarian, actress, voice-over talent, and producer [...]
- Contact Name: Nanakuli Public Library
- Contact Organization: Nanakuli Public Library
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade (72nd Annual)
Kalakaua Avenue comes alive with a colorful procession of female and male pau horseback riders, floats covered with Hawaiian flowers, Hawaiian music, hula halau and local marching bands. 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Aloha Festivals was first held in 1946 as Aloha Week, and over the past seven [...]
- Contact Name: Aloha Festivals
Maui Ukulele Festival 2018
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed ukulele musicians fill the air with island music! Renowned ukulele advocate and teacher, Roy Sakuma, will serve as emcees to help us celebrate Hawaii's beloved instrument.This year's lineup will be announced at a later date. Fine ukulele will be [...]
- Contact Name: Maui Arts & Cultural Center
- Contact Organization: Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Eo e Emalani i Alakai
Enjoy the beauty of Kokee, as the mountain forests echo with the sounds of Hawaiian music and chants, during Eo e Emalani i Alakai, Saturday, October 13, 2018, 9 am to 4 pm, at Kokee State Park. Step back in time to 1871, as Queen Emma and her entourage arrives on horseback at 11 am. Enjoy the [...]
- Contact Name: Michelle Hookano
- Contact Organization: Hui o Laka
Hawaii International Film Festival (38th Annual)
Established as the premier international film event in the Pacific, HIFF showcases features and documentaries from Asia, the Pacific Islands and Hawaii, and all films depict their region/culture in a culturally accurate way. HIFF is a statewide event and the only one of its kind in the U.S. It has [...]
- Contact Name: Ticket Box Office
- Contact Organization: Hawaii International Film Festival
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
For nearly 200 years much has been celebrated, discussed and enjoyed over a cup of Kona’s world famous coffee. Kona coffee takes center stage at the 48th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival happening Friday November 9 through Sunday November 18, 2018. The award-winning Kona Coffee Cultural [...]
- Contact Name: Val Cocoran, President
- Contact Organization: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Lei-Making Class
Join us for a hands-on, cultural lei-making class every first Sunday of the month from 11am - 2pm. Meleana Estes, a contemporary master lei-maker, will demonstrate the art of lei-making to guests. Every 1st Sunday of the Month 11am - 2pm International Market Place Level 1, Queen's Court Admission [...]
Malama Wao Akua
Mālama Wao Akua A native species exhibition presented in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership September 14 – November 9 Receiving Day: August 28, 9am-6pm Opening Reception: September 14, 5-8pm Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership [...]
- Contact Name: Hui No'eau Visual Art Center
- Contact Organization: Hui No'eau Visual Art Center
