Hawai’i has a range of concert halls and other venues for hosting music performances, from local talent to national touring acts. In addition, you can enjoy original plays as well as Broadway musicals, intimate jazz shows to on-your-feet rock concerts, plus film festivals, sporting events, consumer expos, and more. As you might suspect, Honolulu has the widest range of concert halls and performance venues, from the Blaisdell arena to the open-air Waikīkī Shell … [Read more...] about Best concert venues in Hawaiʻi
Featured
Polynesian Discoverers’ Day in the Hawaiian Islands (2nd Monday in October)
While the second Monday in October is observed elsewhere as Indigenous People's Day (and federally as Christopher Columbus Day), this day is known throughout Hawaiʻi as Discoverers' Day, in recognition of the Polynesian discoverers of the Hawaiian Islands. While the event is observed on this day, Discoverers' Day is not a Hawaiʻi State holiday. However, some private schools, businesses, or other organizations may close or hold special events in recognition of the … [Read more...] about Polynesian Discoverers’ Day in the Hawaiian Islands (2nd Monday in October)
What’s closed and open Discoverersʻ Day (aka Columbus Day) 2022
Though it is not a state holiday, Discoverersʻ Day is observed on the second Monday in October in Hawaiʻi. Therefore, state facilities (such as DMV, public schools, and libraries) are open as usual. However, the second Monday in October is also known as the federal holiday, Columbus Day. So, federal facilities such as federal courts and post offices are closed as these employees take a federally mandated holiday off from work. Discoverers' Day (aka Columbus … [Read more...] about What’s closed and open Discoverersʻ Day (aka Columbus Day) 2022
Aloha Festivals Oʻahu events and ʻOhana Festivals on neighbor islands
“Aloha Week” was conceived in 1946 as a cultural revival of Hawaiian music, dance, and history—a re-imagined makahiki, the ancient Hawaiian festival held in late-October or early November. In the early years, Aloha Week included a parade and the Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa (celebration, aka block party) on Kalākaua Avenue. Dozens of volunteer-run events on neighboring islands were added over the years. In 1991, Aloha Week became "Aloha Festivals"—a statewide celebration of … [Read more...] about Aloha Festivals Oʻahu events and ʻOhana Festivals on neighbor islands
Contemporary Hawaiian Arts: Galleries, Craft Markets, Festivals
Listed below are resources for buying contemporary Hawaiian arts and crafts. You'll find art galleries, craft marketplaces, and art festivals featuring the works of artists and craftsman across the Hawaiian islands. For a more hands-on approach to arts and crafts, we also offer a list of visual art education centers where you can find workshops and classes in visual arts available to the public. Finally, we include free craft downloads for DIY (do-it-yourself) … [Read more...] about Contemporary Hawaiian Arts: Galleries, Craft Markets, Festivals
Hawaiian Islands Farmers Markets
Listed below are farmers markets currently operating throughout the paeʻāina (archipelago, i.e. Hawaiian Islands). We also provide tips for getting the most out of your shopping day and a guide to what’s in season throughout the year. Tips for shopping at farmers markets Bring shopping bags, baskets, or rolling cart Bring cash in small denominations ($1, $5, coins) Prepare a shopping list to help you shop efficiently Be flexible and adapt your … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Islands Farmers Markets
