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Island of Hawaii Events Calendar
Events on the Island of Hawaii
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
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
Hilo Hula Tuesday At The Bandstand
Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon our well-known local entertainers provide a program of Hawaiian music and hula at this FREE event in Historic Downtown Hilo at the bandstand across from the Hilo Farmers Market. The entertainers will vary from week to week. They will "talk story" and share the [...]
- Contact Name: Dinnie Kysar
- Contact Organization: Destination Hilo
Big Island Road Runners Turkey Trot
Come join us for the annual Big Island Road Runners 5K Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd at 7:30 AM. Registration day of run only from 6:30 AM to 7:15AM. Cost is $5 for Big Island Road Runners members and $10 for non-members. This is a non-competitive fun run for all ages and abilities [...]
- Contact Name: David Cotter
- Contact Organization: Big Island Road Runners
Volcano Village Art Studio Week
The Volcano Village Artists Hui will host their 32nd annual Art Studio Tour & Sale over Thanksgiving weekend, November 23 - 25. Meet the artists in their studios, and see artwork in a wide variety of media including hand blown art glass, wood & metal sculpture, pottery and fiber art as well as [...]
- Contact Name: Emily Herb
- Contact Organization: Volcano Village Artists Hui
The Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest
The Sunday Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest, located at the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honoka’a Town, offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly. It’s beautiful location and celebratory character provides a vibrant [...]
- Contact Name: Elizabeth Mallion
- Contact Organization: Hamakua Harvest
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program - Lauhala Weaving with Jelena Clay
Come join fiber artist and nationally recognized gourd artist, Jelena Clay on the lanai of Volcano Art Center Gallery for a workshop on Lauhala weaving. Lauhala leaves come from the Hala tree, a very special Pacific Island tree. Students will learn how to select, prepare and dye Lauhala [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center
Na Makua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair
The Annual Nä Mäkua Invitational Christmas Gift Fair showcases Hawai'i's best artists and producers with their finest one of a kind holiday gifts. Enjoy free entertainment by Hawaii's top entertainers, hourly drawings for prizes and 'ono food by Liko Lehua Cafe.
Nelson and Kainoa, who [...]
- Contact Name: Nelson Makua
- Contact Organization: Na Makua
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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