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Friday 28 October 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai


when: Jan 2012 (annual)
where: Hualalai Resort Golf Club
cost: US$10 per day; US$25 for the week
With a total purse of US$1.8 million, the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Big Island's Hualalai Resort Golf Club attracts a field of leading golfers. The Championship is one of the first PGA Champions Tour events of the calendar year.

Designed by golf legend, Jack Nicklaus, the course is a stunning ribbon of green alongside the island's jagged volcanic coastline and the tournament is always a popular stop on the tour.

Related Information

Website: MasterCard Championship Website


Venue Information: Hualalai Resort Golf Club
Full Name: Hualalai Resort Golf Club, Kailua-Kona, USA
Address: 72-100 Ka'upulehu drive 96740
Contact Details: Hualalai Resort Golf Club
Phone: +1 808 325 8500
Other Information: Hualalai Resort Golf Club
Website: Hualalai Resort Website

Annual Sanctuary Ocean Count


when: Jan 2012 (various dates)
where: Oahu
time: 8am-12.15pm
The sight of a whale breaching must rank among the most magnificent natural spectacles on earth! Make it to Hawaii in the winter months and you can enjoy it while helping to ensure the survival of these majestic creatures.

The annual whale count all over Hawaii state gives you the opportunity to view these creatures in their natural habitat and participate in the conservation of humpback whales in a state-wide effort to estimate their population.

Group leaders guide volunteers in a systematic count at selected shorelines and lookout points on three islands, O'Ahu, Kaua'I and Big Island, providing them with the necessary tools and information. Visit the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuaries website for further details of how to participate.

Related Information

Website: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Website


Town Information: Oahu
Full Name: Oahu, USA

Aloha Festivals Floral Parade


when: Sep 2012 (annual)
where: Honolulu
cost: Free
time: 9am
Hawaii, for many outsiders, conjures up images of colourful flowers, especially in the form of huge leis, or necklaces. The Aloha Festivals Floral Parade in Honolulu lives up to this reputation, celebrating the islands' abundant array of floral life.

The day is filled with a multitude of floral floats, pa'u riders and marching bands. The parade ranks as one of the most impressive in the whole of the United States - so much so that each year it is shown on national television. But, of course, nothing beats the sweet smells and real colours of actually being there!

Related Information

Website: Aloha Festivals Website


Contact Details
Name: Aloha Festivals
Email: aloha.festivals@waikikiimprovement.com
Phone: +1 808 391 8714
Town Information: Honolulu
Full Name: Honolulu, USA

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park


when: Daily
where: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
cost: Car US$10; pedestrian US$5 (for 7 Days)
time: Open 24 hours a day; Kilauea Visitor Center 7.45am-5pm
Hawaii is best known as a picturesque holiday resort and the location of a slightly dodgy 1970s TV show, but more significantly it is also the home of some of the world's most spectacular volcanoes.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was established in 1916 and it is here that you can witness the results of a staggering 70 million years of volcanic activity. The park covers 217,000 acres and ranges from sea level to the summit of the Earth's most massive volcano - Mauna Loa, standing at a towering 13,677 feet and making up half the area of the island of Hawaii.

If you were to measure this giant from its base on the ocean floor it would be the tallest mountain on Earth, rising more than eight kilometres high. It most recently erupted in 1984, but there is plenty of activity going on beneath the surface. Kilauea, perhaps the world's most active volcano, is also here, making it a popular haunt for volcanologists and intrepid tourists alike.

Kilauea is the youngest volcano on the island, with a red-hot magma tap that reaches some 60km underground. Not surprisingly these monstrous mountains have given rise to local myths and legends. Kilauea is the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Local folklore tells of eruptions sent forth by this temperamental icon well before the first Europeans saw the volcano in 1823.

There are many ways to make the most of the park (which is open throughout the year) including a helicopter ride over the summit of Kilauea, so take your pick. Due to the geography of this amazing piece of land, the park has distinct climate zones. Be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions varying from rain and chill winds to hot, dry and often windy conditions.

For up-to-date weather forecasts call +1 808 935 8555 or visit the park's website for details of how to make the most out of a visit there. Added to this there is a place called Volcano Village located just outside the entrance to the park. It is possible to stay here on the sacred lands of Ola'a - home to the descendants of the goddess Pele. Accommodation is in a prehistoric fern forest - a more weird and wonderful landscape would be hard to find.

Related Information

Website: Hawaii Volcano National Park Website

Website: Hawaii Volcano National Park Website


Venue Information: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Full Name: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA

Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival


when: Jul 2012 (annual)
where: UH Hilo Performing Arts Center
time: Daily 12pm-6pm
Hawaii's traditional music is kept alive by events like this one at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. The Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival includes slack key music, steel guitar, ukulele and falsetto played by some of their leading exponents.


Contact Details
Name: Information
Email: arts@ehcc.org
Venue Information: UH Hilo Performing Arts Center
Full Name: UH Hilo Performing Arts Center, Hilo, USA
Address: 200 W Kawili Street 96720-4091
Contact Details: UH Hilo Performing Arts Center
Email: artsctr@hawaii.edu
Phone: +1 808 974 7310
Other Information: UH Hilo Performing Arts Center
Website: UH Hilo Performing Arts Center Website

Yoga Oasis


when: Daily
where: Yoga Oasis
Yoga Oasis bills itself as a spiritual sanctuary for the body and mind. Tucked away in the Hawaiian rainforest on the easternmost tip of the big island, it offers organic fresh food, yoga, meditation, nature and general chilling out.

There are a number of ways to enjoy Yoga Oasis: most come for a good few days of yoga - others just for the night and a yoga session before a vitamin-packed breakfast. It is, of course, possible to stay without enjoying yoga - although you may as well make use of the great studio and expert tuition. Free time can be spent exploring the surrounding forest or, closer in, the organic orchard - the offerings of which are used to help detoxify the body.


Venue Information: Yoga Oasis
Full Name: Yoga Oasis, Pahoa, USA
Directions: On the eastern tip of Big Island of Hawaii, 5 miles from the village of Pahoa and 2 miles from the ocean.
Contact Details: Yoga Oasis
Email: yogaoasishawaii@yahoo.com
Phone: +1 800 274 4446

Tropical Gardens of Maui


when: Daily; not Sun
where: Tropical Gardens of Maui
cost: US$3
time: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
As the image of Hawaii is intertwined with flower wreaths, a visit to Maui's Tropical Gardens is a must. The four-acre park is home to various native Hawaiian plants, including the Taro and other tropical plants from around the world.

The garden showcases other native plants like Coconut and Kukui Nut, brought to the island by the first Polynesians. More highlights include the garden's extensive collection of palms, orchids and other rare and exotic plants.

There is a self-guided tour through the garden which crosses Iao Stream. For more information, please see the Gardens' website.


Venue Information: Tropical Gardens of Maui
Full Name: Tropical Gardens of Maui, Wailuku, USA
Address: 200 Iao Valley Road 96793
Contact Details: Tropical Gardens of Maui
Phone: +1 808 244 3085
Fax: +1 808 242 6152

Keauhou Farmers Market


when: Sat only
where: Keauhou Shopping Center
cost: Free
time: Sat 8am-12pm
Every Saturday traders and visitors of Keauhou Kona meet at the Keauhou Shopping Center for the Keauhou Farmers Market. Vendors range from Big Island Organic Wheat Grass to Kona King Coffee.

Sponsored by the Kona County Farm Bureau, the farmers market aims to make local produce easily accessible for the community. The Bureau is dedicated to improving quality of life on farms, ranches and rural communities. Products available include seasonal tropical fruits, potted orchids, 100% Kona coffee, jams, freshly baked foods, vegetables, farmed produce and flowers.

Visitors can sample the many goods available while listening to live music. Please visit the farmers market website for more information.

Related Information

Website: Keauhou Farmers Market Website


Contact Details
Name: Kona County Farm Bureau
Email: info@keauhoufarmersmarket.com
Fax: +1 808 322 9633
Phone: +1 808 324 6011
Address: PO Box 2341, Kealakekua, HI 96750
Venue Information: Keauhou Shopping Center
Full Name: Keauhou Shopping Center, Keauhou Kona, USA
Address: 78-6831 Alii Drive HI 96740-2440
Contact Details: Keauhou Shopping Center
Phone: +1 808 322 3000
Fax: +1 808 322 2603
Other Information: Keauhou Shopping Center
Website: Keauhou Shopping Center Website

Kona Brewers Festival


when: Mar 2012 (annual)
where: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
time: 2.30pm-6.30pm
Kona Brewers Festival sees all eight of Hawaii's microbreweries showcase their beers at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. They are joined annually by a further 20 breweries from across the United States and chefs from 35 of Hawaii's top restaurants.

There is live music courtesy of three local bands, as well as hula dancing. The Kona Brewers Festival also includes a Brewers Pa'ina at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort and a golf tournament at the Big Island Country Club.

Related Information

Website: Kona Brewers Festival Website


Contact Details
Name: Kona Brewer's Festival
Email: lara@konabrewersfestival.com
Phone: +1 808 937 7596
Venue Information: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Full Name: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona, USA
Address: 75-5660 Palani Road 96740
Contact Details: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Email: reservations@konabeachhotel.com
Phone: +1 808 329 2911
Other Information: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Website: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Website

Heiva I Kauai Iaorana Tahiti


when: Aug 2012 (annual)
where: Kapaa Beach Park
cost: US$5; under 6s free
The Heiva I Kauai Iaorana Tahiti is an international Tahitian dancing and drumming competition, held at the Kapaa Beach Park every year. The event includes multicultural exhibitions, dancing, singing and an arts and crafts market.

Related Information

Website: Heiva I Kauai Iaorana Tahiti Website


Contact Details
Name: Information
Phone: +1 808 822 9447
Venue Information: Kapaa Beach Park
Full Name: Kapaa Beach Park, Kapaa, USA
Address: 96746

Queen Lili'uokalani Outrigger Canoe Race


when: Sep 2012 (annual)
where: Kailua-Kona
The Oxford Boat Race may be easier on the tongue, but when it comes to sheer size the Queen Lili'uokalani Outrigger Canoe Race is the largest long-distance outrigger paddling challenge in the world. It is held every year in Kailua-Kona.

Two thousand five hundred paddlers come from all over the world (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Florida, California and Canada, to name just a few) to the Big Island for this strenuous course which covers the 18 miles between Kailua and Honaunau. Following these races there is a luau (traditional Hawaiian feast), an awards ceremony and still more entertainment.

Related Information

Website: Kai Opua Canoe Club Website


Contact Details
Name: Kai Opua Canoe Club
Phone: +1 808 329 0833
Town Information: Kailua-Kona
Full Name: Kailua-Kona, USA

Parade of Whales


when: Feb 2012 (annual)
where: Maui
cost: Free
time: 9am-6pm
Part of the Maui Whale Festival, the annual Parade of Whales sees thousands of costumed revellers take to the streets with floats, music, marching bands and, of course, life-sized humpback balloons. An all-day festival at Kalama Park follows.

The official kick-off to Pacific Whale Foundation's Whale Day Celebration, Parade of Whales begins at Waimahaihai Street and continues south to Kalama Park. Every year floats, marching bands and the likes are decorated according to a chosen theme. Prizes are awarded in a range of categories including 'Most Eco-Friendly Entry'.

Related Information

Website: Great Maui Whale Festival Website


Contact Details
Name: Information
Phone: +1 808 249 8811
County Information: Maui
Full Name: Maui, USA

The Great Maui Whale Festival


when: Feb 2012 (annual)
where: Maui
This annual festival in Maui celebrates the endangered humpback whales that come to Hawaii each winter. It offers a variety of events at a time that coincides with the peak of the whales' activity around the islands.

The Pacific Whale Foundation sponsors the celebration and throws together an impressive array of events, including special celebratory whale watches, talks, walks, music, art and much more.

Related Information

Website: The Great Maui Whale Festival Website

Website: The Great Maui Whale Festival Website

Website: The Great Maui Whale Festival Website


Contact Details
Name: Pacific Whale Foundation's Whalewatch Eco-Adventures
Phone: +1 808 879 8811
Phone: +1 800 942 5311 (Toll-free in the US)
County Information: Maui
Full Name: Maui, USA

Annual Sanctuary Ocean Count


when: Jan 2012 (various dates)
where: Oahu
time: 8am-12.15pm
The sight of a whale breaching must rank among the most magnificent natural spectacles on earth! Make it to Hawaii in the winter months and you can enjoy it while helping to ensure the survival of these majestic creatures.

The annual whale count all over Hawaii state gives you the opportunity to view these creatures in their natural habitat and participate in the conservation of humpback whales in a state-wide effort to estimate their population.

Group leaders guide volunteers in a systematic count at selected shorelines and lookout points on three islands, O'Ahu, Kaua'I and Big Island, providing them with the necessary tools and information. Visit the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuaries website for further details of how to participate.

Related Information

Website: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Website


Town Information: Oahu
Full Name: Oahu, USA

Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival


when: Jan 2012 (annual)
where: Moloka'I
cost: Free
time: 7.30am-4.30pm
Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival is a long-held Hawaiian tradition celebrating the new harvest. The island of Moloka'I marks the occasion with a grand celebration complete with hula, Hawaiian arts and crafts, games and food.

The harsh kapu, or laws ruling the tribe, are cast aside in favour of sporting competitions and thanksgiving. Usual deities are replaced by the effigy of Lomo, represented by a staff which bears an uncanny resemblance to the sails of a ship - hence Cook's warm reception, since he was mistaken for a visiting god.

Festivities during the day include ancient Hawaiian games like huki huki (tug-of-war), Ulumaika (lawn bowling) and Uma (arm wrestling), to name just a few.

Related Information

Website: Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival Facebook Page

Website: Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival Facebook Page


Contact Details
Name: Louise Bush
Phone: +1 808 553 3673
Town Information: Moloka'I
Full Name: Moloka'I, USA

Chinese New Year Celebration


when: Jan 2012 (various dates)
where: Chinatown
cost: Free
time: Daily 10am-10pm
Spend two consecutive weekends ushering in the Year of the Rabbit with Asian cuisine and traditional performers at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza in Honolulu, the only Chinatown in Hawaii. Embrace Chinese culture with fortune readings, music and martial arts demonstrations.

Related Information

Website: Chinatown Hawaii Website

Venue Information: Chinatown
Full Name: Chinatown, Honolulu, USA
Directions: Behind N Nimitz Highway on Iwilei Road.

Chinese New Year Celebration


when: Jan 2012 (various dates)
where: Chinatown
cost: Free
time: Daily 10am-10pm
Spend two consecutive weekends ushering in the Year of the Rabbit with Asian cuisine and traditional performers at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza in Honolulu, the only Chinatown in Hawaii. Embrace Chinese culture with fortune readings, music and martial arts demonstrations.

Related Information

Website: Chinatown Hawaii Website


Venue Information: Chinatown
Full Name: Chinatown, Honolulu, USA
Directions: Behind N Nimitz Highway on Iwilei Road.

New Year's Ohana Festival


when: Jan 2012 (annual)
where: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
cost: Free
time: 10am-4pm
Take in bonsai displays and explore origami art before feasting on Japanese delicacies at the annual New Year's Ohana Festival. The day-long affair at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii celebrates Japanese heritage and culture and includes entertainment and crafts.


Venue Information: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Full Name: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA
Address: 2454 South Beretania Street 96826-1524
Other Information: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Website: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Website

Christmas Festival


when: Dec 2011 (annual)
where: Old Dole Admistration Building
Christmas makes it first stop at Lanai's Old Dole Admistration Building for the city's annual Christmas Festival. The island-style event includes seasonal music and plenty of family-orientated activities. Children also have the opportunity of taking pictures with Santa.


Town Area Information: Old Dole Admistration Building
Full Name: Old Dole Admistration Building, Lana`i, USA

Christmas Light Parade & Ho'olalaule'a


when: 3 Dec 2011 (annual)
where: Kaunakakai
Colourful Molokai floats and lively marching move to enchanting music at this annual festive event in Kaunakakai. The Christmas Light Parade & Ho'olalaule'a festival celebrates the holiday season with live entertainment, food and competitions like the ever-popular Best Holiday Dessert Contest.

Other popular contests include the Best Christmas Tree, the Best Ornament and more. Great fun for everyone.


Town Information: Kaunakakai
Full Name: Kaunakakai, USA

Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree


when: 3 Dec 2011 (annual)
where: Banyan Tree Park
cost: Free
Christmas in Hawaii offers an island twist to old traditions. This perennial favourite at Banyan Tree Park sees Lahaina's historic tree lit up with thousands of Christmas lights and includes carolling, child-friendly activities and a visit from Santa.

There are events like Hula performances on stage alongside Hawaiian musical entertainment. Don't forget to pick up Christmas gifts at the holiday arts and crafts fair.

Venue Information: Banyan Tree Park
Full Name: Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina, USA
Address: 649 Wharf Street Maui Hawaii 96761, USA
Other Information: Banyan Tree Park
Website: The Lahaina Convention and Visitor's Bureau Website

Maui Classical Music Festival


when: Apr - May 2012 (annual)
where: Maui
Greats such as Beethoven, Bach, Mendelssohn and Liszt are celebrated annually at Maui Classical Music Festival. Concerts presented by world-class musicians are held over eight days in venues across the island.

Related Information

Website: Maui Classical Music Festival Website

Contact Details
Name: Information
Phone: +1 808 878 2312
County Information: Maui
Full Name: Maui, USA

Hawaii Opera Theatre Season


when: Jan - Mar 2012 (annual)
where: Neal S Blaisdell Center
cost: Individual opera performances US$29-US$333
Every year, three renowned operas are performed during the Hawaii Opera Theatre Season in Honolulu's Neal S Blaisdell Center. Directors, singers and designers from America, Europe and Asia take part in the five-week event.

The three operas of the 2011 season are La Traviata, Faust and Lucia di Lammermoor.

Related Information

Website: Hawaii Opera Website


Venue Information: Neal S Blaisdell Center
Full Name: Neal S Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, USA
Address: 777 Ward Avenue 96814
Contact Details: Neal S Blaisdell Center
Phone: +1 808 527 5400
Other Information: Neal S Blaisdell Center
Website: Neal S Blaisdell Center Website

Hawaii State Art Museum


when: Daily; not Mon or Sun
where: Hawaii State Art Museum
cost: Free
time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Created to reflect Hawaii's diverse cultures and traditions, the Hawaii State Art Museum showcases art in a variety of mediums and styles. The museum has three galleries welcoming an assortment of travelling exhibits alongside permanent ones and events.


Venue Information: Hawaii State Art Museum
Full Name: Hawaii State Art Museum, Honolulu, USA
Address: 250 South Hotel Street 96813

Hawaii International Film Festival



when: Oct 2012 (annual)
where: Hawaii
The state-wide Hawaii International Film Festival screens Hawaiian and international premières on six Hawaiian islands. Furthering cultural exchange between the US and the Pacific Rim, the festival usually has an East-meets-West line-up of movies, and includes workshops and award presentations.

Founded in 1981, the festival began as a small series of screenings. Since then it has grown to encompass events all over the islands and audiences of around 65,000. Every year, it screens 100 or so features, shorts and documentaries from all over the world. American and Asian movies predominate, but European film-making is not excluded. Festival audiences tend to be equally multicultural.

Related Information

Website: Hawaii International Film Festival Website

 
Contact Details
Name: Hawaii International Film Festival
Email: info@hiff.org
Phone: +1 808 697 2463
State Information: Hawaii
Full Name: Hawaii, USA

Aloha Festivals Hawaii


when: Sep 2012 (annual)
where: Hawaii (The Big Island)
Hawaii is always full of life and colour - but it's even busier during the annual Aloha Festival. The Aloha Festivals are Hawaii's largest and have developed over the past 50 years into the USA's only state-wide celebration.

Aloha Festivals honour Hawaii's cosmopolitan heritage and diverse cultural influences and are still run by an army of volunteers.

During the Aloha Festival in Hawaii you can enjoy a home-style parade, Ho'olaule'a (expect hula dancers and loads of garlands), evening street dancing, a host of cultural programmes and events.

Related Information

Website: Aloha Festivals Hawaii Website


Venue Information: Hawaii (The Big Island)
Full Name: Hawaii (The Big Island), USA

First Fridays


when: Nov 2011 (monthly)
where: Chinatown
cost: Free
time: 5pm-9pm
On every first Friday of the month, the art galleries, restaurants, bars and merchants in Honolulu's Chinatown open their doors for free entertainment and late-night exhibitions. It's a great way to get in touch with the island's culture

Ongoing features of the schedule are Martini Madness at Indigo, with the biggest martini cocktails for just US$2.75, Free Jazz and Vinyl Mix Down with DJ Silvana at Next Door. Please visit the First Friday website for more information.

Related Information

Website: First Friday Website

Contact Details
Name: Information
Email: info@firstfridayhawaii.com
Phone: +1 808 739 97 97
Venue Information: Chinatown
Full Name: Chinatown, Honolulu, USA
Directions: Behind N Nimitz Highway on Iwilei Road.

Merrie Monarch Festival


when: Apr 2012 (annual)
where: Hilo
cost: US$5-US$25
The week-long Merrie Monarch Festival is Hawaii's leading hula competition, based at the Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo on Hawaii Island (also known as the Big Island). The festival features a parade, free exhibitions, concerts and competitions.

The festival begins with a Ho'olaule'a. On Wednesday there is a free exhibition night at the stadium. Thursday is the solo Miss Aloha Hula competition, while Friday and Saturday see the group Kahiko (ancient) and Auana (modern) hula competitions. A grand parade winds through Hilo town on Saturday morning.

The Merrie Monarch Festival is named after, and dedicated to King David Kalakaua, who reigned over the Hawaiian Kingdom between 1874 and 1891. A patron of the arts, he was known as the Merrie Monarch, hence the festival's name.

Related Information

Website: Merrie Monarch Festival Website


Contact Details
Name: Merrie Monarch Festival
Phone: +1 808 935 9168
Town Information: Hilo
Full Name: Hilo, USA

Honolulu Festival


when: Mar 2012 (annual)
where: Honolulu
cost: Free
The annual Honolulu Festival aims to promote cultural understanding, economic co-operation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. Musicians, performers, athletes and visitors fill venues throughout Honolulu to rediscover their shared history, traditions and customs.

Vibrant dance performances are one of the many highlights of the festival which welcomes performers and artists from as far away as China and Japan. A spectacular parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Hawaii helps close the ceremonies.

Related Information

Website: Honolulu Festival Website

Name: Honolulu Festival Foundation
Phone: +1 808 926 2424
Phone: +1 808 596 3327 (hotline)
Town Information: Honolulu
Full Name: Honolulu, USA

First Fridays


when: Nov 2011 (monthly)
where: Chinatown
cost: Free
time: 5pm-9pm
On every first Friday of the month, the art galleries, restaurants, bars and merchants in Honolulu's Chinatown open their doors for free entertainment and late-night exhibitions. It's a great way to get in touch with the island's culture

Ongoing features of the schedule are Martini Madness at Indigo, with the biggest martini cocktails for just US$2.75, Free Jazz and Vinyl Mix Down with DJ Silvana at Next Door. Please visit the First Friday website for more information.

Related Information

Website: First Friday Website


Name: Information
Email: info@firstfridayhawaii.com
Phone: +1 808 739 97 97
Venue Information: Chinatown
Full Name: Chinatown, Honolulu, USA
Directions: Behind N Nimitz Highway on Iwilei Road.

Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational


when: Feb 2012 (annual)
where: Maui
This invitational welcomes 25 of the finest plein air painters (who work outside, not in a studio) from Hawaii and mainland USA to paint on location around Maui. Visitors have numerous opportunities to meet and talk with artists.

As well as the actual painting, the invitational presents a lecture on plein air painting, a quick draw, sunset paint-out, a gala reception and, of course, an exhibition of all the works created.

Related Information

Website: Hawaii Plein Air Painters Website


Contact Details
Name: Information
Email: info@hawaiipleinair.com
County Information: Maui
Full Name: Maui, USA

ASP World Tour - Pipeline Masters


when: 8 - 20 Dec 2011 (annual)
where: Banzai Pipeline
cost: Free
The Pipeline Masters, held at Ehukai Beach on Oahu's North Shore, is the final event in the men's World Championship Tour and the biggest in world surfing. Fittingly, it takes place on the revered waves at the Banzai Pipeline.

The Banzai Pipeline is a formidable tubed surfing break formed by the huge winter swells of the open ocean and driven south by the storm winds of the Aleutian Islands. It gained its name in the 1950s when famed surf cinematographer Bruce Brown screamed "Banzai" on witnessing a surfer commence his descent of a vicious wave.

Bag a prime spot on the white sand as the bronzed and the beautiful kick back, socialise and gaze seawards as the world's best surfers do battle with the glittering turquoise waves.

Related Information

Website: ASP Website

visitor info
tourist info
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Contact Details
Name: Oahu Surf Report
Phone: +1 808 596 7873
Venue Information: Banzai Pipeline
Full Name: Banzai Pipeline, Ehukai Beach, USA
Directions: Fly to Honolulu International Airport and then drive or take ‘The Bus’.

SAN FERMIN


Pamplona, Spain — July 6-14
Made famous by Ernest Hemingway’s ‘The Sun Also Rises,’ the festival of San Fermin is simply incredible. Most of you have heard of the running of the bulls, or ‘el encierro’ as it is called by the locals, which takes place each morning at 8am. After those wounded from the bulls have been removed from the streets, however, the real partying begins. Alcohol and great food are everywhere. The bars are open and filled with people by 9am so you can imagine the atmosphere of the festival’s entirety. Bull fights take place each night at 6:30pm which can usually only be attended if you buy tickets in advance.
Note: Make sure you wear all white with a red bandanna around your neck if you plan to attend or you will be the ONLY person there without such attire.
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SONGKRAN


Thailand — April 13-15
Songkran is the celebration of the Buddhist New Year that takes over Thailand for 3 full days in April. The goal? To “cleanse” everyone and everything in sight. Yes, prayer is involved but the main way of cleansing is to douse everything in water. Participants are all armed with buckets, water guns, hoses and whatever they can get their hands on that can get others wet. Even thepolice are not spared from being soaked! You gotta love Thailand for that fact alone
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CANNABIS CUP

 Amsterdam — November 22 – 26
High Times magazine hosts the Cannabis Cup annually to celebrate the wonders of marijuana as well as the legalization movement. Participants are encouraged to purchase a judge’s badge which allows them access to all ceremonies, concerts, seminars, the expo and of course, the right to vote on the best strain of cannabis. The hundreds of different coffee shops in Amsterdam all create their own strains of marijuana (like micro-breweries for marijuana).
While High Times states that samples must be purchased from the coffee shops, there are tons of booths at the expo that give out free samples including joints, small sacks and full vaporizer bags. The coffee houses take immense pride in their strains so they will do whatever possible to win the competition.
different strains of cannabis
different strains of cannabis
vaporizer bag full of marijuana vapor
vaporizer bag full of marijuana vapor

OKTOBERFEST


Theresienwiese, Germany — Sept 19th to Oct 4th
Oktoberfest, the celebration of beer, is the biggest festival in the world with over 6 million people attending annually. Reportedly over 6 million liters of beer are consumed within the beer gardens there. Yet despite all of the alcohol-consumption, Oktoberfest boasts a great family atmosphere with a huge fairground to entertain kids and adults alike. The event kicks off on the first Saturday with a huge procession of the tent concessionaires, all of which are pulled by those gigantic horses you see on beer commercials. Oktoberfest is nothing short of epic…especially if you’ve been participating in some of the beer-drinking activities.
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BURNING MAN


‘Black Rock City’, Nevada, USA — September 3rd-5th
The official site for Burning Man describes the event as “a city in the desert dedicated to radical self reliance, radical self-expression and art.” Even that description cannot do Burning Man justice, however; there is just too much going on. Basically 50,000+ people swarm to the middle-of-no-where, Nevada and build a temporary city that they call Black Rock City. Those who attend are simply expected to contribute whatever they can to the Burning Man community.
The name gets its roots from the giant wooden effigy that is ritually burned every year (as seen below). There is also a temple that has constructed and burned every year since 2000. Artists construct huge art pieces all over Black Rock City and music is always being played by musicians. Nudity and psychedelic drugs are very prevalent. Need I say more?
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LA TOMATINA


Bunyol, Spain — August 26th – 11am
Every year 30,000 people assemble in the streets of Bunyol, Spain to participate in the largest tomato fight in the world. 125,000 kg of tomatoes are brought into the city via truck so ammunition is never short. 5 massive tomato-packed rockets are exploded in the air to commence the fight. There are only two rules:
1) You must squish each tomato before throwing it so that the force of the vegetable against you target’s head will not cause injury
2) Only tomatoes can be thrown
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Bob Dylan & Mark Knopfler live in London


Artist / Event:Bob Dylan
City:London
Price:£ 179.00
Event Date:20th November 2011
Venue:HMV Hammersmith Apollo
 
 
Booking Package Detail
Bob Dylan is back and performing some exclusive dates in London, with the incredible Mark Knopfler. For over 5 decades Bob has been at the top of his game and with Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar style alongside him, it promises to be a gig not to forget

We have a great Ticket and Hotel package available to see Bob and Mark perform, including one nights 3 star London hotel accommodation and of course your concert ticket for the show at HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London on Sunday 20th November 2011.

You can also extend your stay and add extra nights for just £50.00 per person or if you prefer a touch of luxury you can upgrade your hotel to 4 Star (see below for supplement prices)

It is also possible to upgrade to seated tickets (see below for details and prices)

London - So many sights to see and things to do - if shopping is for you - check out Oxford Street, Covent Garden and High St Kensington as well as the famous weekend street markets in Camden Town, Portobello Rd and Greenwich. If sightseeing is more your thing you can get various guided tours or do it yourself with a Tube Pass and set off to see Big Ben, Houses Of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and maybe even the London Eye !!!

The City’s transport service offers you your own freedom to travel by Underground, DLR & bus and sometimes its more fun doing your own thing at your own pace !!! Whatever you do I am sure you will have a great time !!

Though book now - there is a limited availability
 
What's Included
* One nights 3 Star London Hotel accommodation
* Continental or Buffet Breakfast
* Your Standing Ticket

Bob Dylan & Mark Knopfler live in London


Artist / Event:Bob Dylan
City:London
Price:£ 179.00
Event Date:19th November 2011
Venue:HMV Hammersmith Apollo
 
 
Booking Package Detail
Bob Dylan is back and performing some exclusive dates in London, with the incredible Mark Knopfler. For over 5 decades Bob has been at the top of his game and with Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar style alongside him, it promises to be a gig not to forget

We have a great Ticket and Hotel package available to see Bob and Mark perform, including one nights 3 star London hotel accommodation and of course your concert ticket for the show at HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London on Saturday 19th November 2011.

You can also extend your stay and add extra nights for just £50.00 per person or if you prefer a touch of luxury you can upgrade your hotel to 4 Star (see below for supplement prices)

It is also possible to upgrade to seated tickets (see below for details and prices)

London - So many sights to see and things to do - if shopping is for you - check out Oxford Street, Covent Garden and High St Kensington as well as the famous weekend street markets in Camden Town, Portobello Rd and Greenwich. If sightseeing is more your thing you can get various guided tours or do it yourself with a Tube Pass and set off to see Big Ben, Houses Of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and maybe even the London Eye !!!

The City’s transport service offers you your own freedom to travel by Underground, DLR & bus and sometimes its more fun doing your own thing at your own pace !!! Whatever you do I am sure you will have a great time !!

Though book now - there is a limited availability
 
What's Included
* One nights 3 Star London Hotel accommodation
* Continental or Buffet Breakfast
* Your Standing Ticket

Bob Dylan & Mark Knopfler live in London


Artist / Event:Bob Dylan
City:London
Price:£ 179.00
Event Date:21st November 2011
Venue:HMV Hammersmith Apollo
 
 
Booking Package Detail
Bob Dylan is back and performing some exclusive dates in London, with the incredible Mark Knopfler. For over 5 decades Bob has been at the top of his game and with Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar style alongside him, it promises to be a gig not to forget

We have a great Ticket and Hotel package available to see Bob and Mark perform, including one nights 3 star London hotel accommodation and of course your concert ticket for the show at HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London on Monday 21st November 2011.

You can also extend your stay and add extra nights for just £50.00 per person or if you prefer a touch of luxury you can upgrade your hotel to 4 Star (see below for supplement prices)

It is also possible to upgrade to seated tickets (see below for details and prices)

London - So many sights to see and things to do - if shopping is for you - check out Oxford Street, Covent Garden and High St Kensington as well as the famous weekend street markets in Camden Town, Portobello Rd and Greenwich. If sightseeing is more your thing you can get various guided tours or do it yourself with a Tube Pass and set off to see Big Ben, Houses Of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and maybe even the London Eye !!!

The City’s transport service offers you your own freedom to travel by Underground, DLR & bus and sometimes its more fun doing your own thing at your own pace !!! Whatever you do I am sure you will have a great time !!

Though book now - there is a limited availability
 
What's Included
* One nights 3 Star London Hotel accommodation
* Continental or Buffet Breakfast
* Your Standing Ticket

Rihanna live in London


Artist / Event:Rihanna
City:London
Price:£ 149.00
Event Date:21st December 2011
Venue:O2 Arena
 
 
Booking Package Detail
Rihanna is one of the hottest recording artists around with her many number one hits as well as her multi million selling album "Loud".
Now she is bringing her stunning stage show back to Europe and you can see this incredible performer live at the O2 Arena in London
We have a great Ticket and Hotel package available to see Rihanna live in London, which includes one nights 3 star hotel accommodation and of course your concert ticket for the show at the O2 Arena, London on Wednesday 21st December 2011.

You can also extend your stay and add extra nights for just £50.00 per person or if you prefer a touch of luxury you can upgrade your hotel to 4 Star (see below for supplement prices)

We use a variety of 3 star hotels, normally in the Chelsea/Kensington/ Earls Court area, such as Best Western Burns, La Reserve and the also The Americana near Baker Street . Our 4 Star hotels include Crowne Plaza Shoreditch, Hilton Kensington and Quality Maitrise

It is also possible to upgrade your tickets (see below for details and prices)

London - So many sights to see and things to do - if shopping is for you - check out Oxford Street, Covent Garden and High St Kensington as well as the famous weekend street markets in Camden Town, Portobello Rd and Greenwich. If sightseeing is more your thing you can get various guided tours or do it yourself with a Tube Pass and set off to see Big Ben, Houses Of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and maybe even the London Eye !!!

The City’s transport service offers you your own freedom to travel by Underground, DLR & bus and sometimes its more fun doing your own thing at your own pace !!! Whatever you do I am sure you will have a great time !!

Though book now - there is a limited availability
 
What's Included
* One nights 3 Star London Hotel accommodation
* Continental or Buffet Breakfast
* Your Higher Level 4 Seated Ticket

Rihanna live in London


Artist / Event:Rihanna
City:London
Price:£ 149.00
Event Date:22nd December 2011
Venue:O2 Arena
 
 
Booking Package Detail
Rihanna is one of the hottest recording artists around with her many number one hits as well as her multi million selling album \"Loud\".
Now she is bringing her stunning stage show back to Europe and you can see this incredible performer live at the O2 Arena in London
We have a great Ticket and Hotel package available to see Rihanna live in London, which includes one nights 3 star hotel accommodation and of course your concert ticket for the show at the O2 Arena, London on Thursday 22nd December 2011.

You can also extend your stay and add extra nights for just £50.00 per person or if you prefer a touch of luxury you can upgrade your hotel to 4 Star (see below for supplement prices)

We use a variety of 3 star hotels, normally in the Chelsea/Kensington/ Earls Court area, such as Best Western Burns, La Reserve and the also The Americana near Baker Street . Our 4 Star hotels include Crowne Plaza Shoreditch, Hilton Kensington and Quality Maitrise

It is also possible to upgrade your tickets (see below for details and prices)

London - So many sights to see and things to do - if shopping is for you - check out Oxford Street, Covent Garden and High St Kensington as well as the famous weekend street markets in Camden Town, Portobello Rd and Greenwich. If sightseeing is more your thing you can get various guided tours or do it yourself with a Tube Pass and set off to see Big Ben, Houses Of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and maybe even the London Eye !!!

The City’s transport service offers you your own freedom to travel by Underground, DLR & bus and sometimes its more fun doing your own thing at your own pace !!! Whatever you do I am sure you will have a great time !!

Though book now - there is a limited availability

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