Big Island, Hawaii Events 2011
Asleep at the Wheel Concert
February 5, 2011 – 7 p.m.
Andersons Arena, 51 Mile Marker, Waimea.
Texas swing group features a night of music and
two-step dancing, along with a big barbeque and cash bar.
Tickets at Music Exchange in Waimea, Soundwave Music in Kailua-Kona.
896-4845 www.lazarbear.com
Kohala Style Luau:
February 5, 2011 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kohala Intergenerational Center, Kamehameha Park, North Kohala.
Locals invite the public to learn how to prepare a traditional
Hawaiian luau with locally grown food.
884-5838,
email ecedillos@pidfoundation.org
Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival:
February 5 and 6, 2011 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Downtown Waimea. Opening festivities behind Parker Ranch Center. Annual salute to the blooming of the Church Row cherry trees in the traditional Japanese custom of hanami. Activities, entertainment, tea ceremonies, bonsai displays, crafts, and ethnic food.
961-8706
Liane Carroll Jazz Concert:
February 11, 2011 – 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Fairmont Orchid, Mauna Lani Resort. Popular jazz artist Liane Carroll performs at the Orchid Salon Ballroom, along with the Olliephonics, to help benefit the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival scholarship program.
334-0322 www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org
Arts and Fine Crafts Fair:
February 13, 2011 – 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Mooheau Park and Bandstand, Hilo. Keep it Green Hawaii presents a day of
demonstrations, vendors, healthy food and live music to promote sustainable
living practices.
216-7372 www.myspace.com/bobfestagfair
Quisine of Hearts Valentine Brunch:
February 13, 2011 – 11:30-2:30 p.m.
Waters Edge Ballroom, Hilton Waikoloa Village. An exhaustive assortment of fine food, wine and coffee to benefit nutrition awareness programs. Tickets at Kailua Candy Company, Kona Wine Market and Tropical Dreams Ice Cream.
326-2350, email jeanhull@hawaii.rr.com
Chinese Film Festival:
February 14, 2011 – 7 p.m.
Palace Theater, Hilo. Films from or about China will be shown to the public as part of the Chinese New Year holiday. Lion dance and firecracker blessing will precede the event.
933-9772
Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute:
February 17-20
Kahilu Theatre, Waimea. Public workshops and jam sessions for all skill levels, held in three separate events including a kanikapila on Thursday at 7 p.m., a talk story gig on Saturday at 2 p.m., and a concert on Sunday at 1 p.m.
885-6868
Ukulele and Slack Key Masters Concert:
February 19 – 8 p.m.
Kahilu Theatre, Waimea. Talented musicians including the Hookena group perform traditional Hawaiian music.
885-6868
Hawaii Avocado Festival:
February 19, 2011 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, Kealakekua. Farmers market, crafts, food samplings, agricultural demonstrations and more at this annual celebration of the versatile avocado.
936-5233 www.manakeasanctuary.org
Laupahoehoe Music Festival:
February 19, 2011
Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park. Popular Hawaiian bands as well as local crafts and food to help provide funds for community projects.
938-3688 www.laupahoehoemusicfestival.com
Panewa Stampede Rodeo:
February 19 and 20, 2011
Equestrian Center, Highway 11, Hilo. Fun family event at the Panewa Zoo includes various contests and games.
Art on the Water:
February 26, 2011 – 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Waters Edge Ballroom, Hilton Waikoloa Village. Enjoy some music and wine while viewing fine art displays by Janelle Marie along with the word-working designs of Tai Lake.
990-0737, email tigerjonesproductions@yahoo.com
Swing into Spring:
February 26, 2011
Kona Beach Hotel Ballroom, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. Festive buffet dinner gala features a cabaret show, auctions and other entertainment.
808-331-1115 konafestivalechorale.org
Grow Hawaiian Festival:
February 26, 2011 – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook. A cultural event featuring Hawaiian arts and crafts such as kapa making, storytelling, hula, and lei making. Learn about native Hawaiian plants.
323-3318, email agg@bishopmuseum.org
Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Admission fees may be charged for certain events.