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Island of Hawaii Events Calendar
Events on the Island of Hawaii
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program - Kumu Hula Moses Kahookele Crabbe
Hula is Hawaii's most sacred and ancient cultural practice. Originally developed by Polynesians, the Hula portrays the words of the oli (chant) and mele (song/chant/poetry) in a visual dance form. Hula helps pass down the tradition of the Hawaiian culture and keeps the spirit of Hawaii alive. [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program - Lei Making with Kaipo AhChong
The lei is a Hawaiian flower garland that is worn for many different special occasions. The lei also represents and symbolizes a variety of celebrations from friendship, love, welcoming, departures and everything in between. Come join agriculture farmer Kaipo AhChong TEMPORARILY at Volcano [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program - Master Lei Maker, Randy Lee
Come join Master lei maker, Randy Lee, on the front porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery. Watch and learn as Randy Lee passes on his knowledge and craftsmanship of the iconic Hawaiian Lei. Lee uses a variety of natural materials to fashion the most gorgeous of leis. This hands-on workshop [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program - Ukulele Master Wes Awana
Come play music with Hawaii's ukulele practitioner Wes Awana on the first Friday of every month. Volcano area musician Wes Awana invites visitors and Kama'aina alike to share his love of the 'ukulele and Hawaiian music. Wes will be giving family-friendly lessons on the iconic and inviting [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
West Hawai'i County Band in Concert
Come enjoy an hour of festive music performed by the West Hawai'i County Band. The band comprised of more than 20 local community musicians, is one of the oldest professional musical organization in the State of Hawai'i. The music will include festive tunes in the style of the Canadian Brass, [...]
- Contact Name: Peter C Anderegg
- Contact Organization: 1954
Big Island Road Runners Jingle Bell Run
Big Island Road Runners presents the Jingle Bell Run to bring in the holiday season. Registration starts at 7 am in Liliuokalani Park and run starts at 7:30 am. Run or walk as many times around the park as you like. No timing, no pressure, just enjoy the morning getting out and moving. Santa Clause [...]
- Contact Name: Lory Hunter
- Contact Organization: Big Island Road Runners
Whale Fall: A Collaborative Performance of Poetry and Dance
Poet Ruth Thompson and dancers Jenn Eng, Colee Garr and Karen Masaki are featured in this performance of poetry and dance. Ms. Thompson will read poems from her new book, Whale Fall & Black Sage; the musical soundtrack includes works of John Cage, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, David Rothenberg, Meredith [...]
- Contact Name: Karen Masaki
- Contact Organization: Dance Imagined
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Hula Kahiko Performance
Hula Halau Unuokeahi with Kumu Hula Kapuaokalaniikapoliopele Kaaua perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This performance is presented authentically in a natural setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Na Mea Hula Demonstrations
Held in conjunction with monthly Na Mea hula kahiko performances, join Kumu hula Kahookele Crabbe with Halauolaokalani on the lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery as they share with you "Na Mea Hula" (all things hula). Come and learn a hula, use various hula implements and try your hand at lei [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Sakada Day Celebration 2018
Big Island HI -- The Filipino community of Hawaii will commemorate and honor the rich history and contributions of Filipino plantation labor in Hawaii at the annual Sakada Day celebration on Sunday, December 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kula'imano Community Center, Pepeekeo. This year's theme is [...]
- Contact Name: Francisco Dumanig
- Contact Organization: Sakada Day Committee
Festivals on the Island of Hawaii
Find suggestions for some of the island of Hawaii's most popular festivals celebrating food, culture and more.
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