More Ways to Enjoy hawaii for Less:

Hawaii Art Gallery Walks and Receptions, Artists Open Studio Tours, Annual Art Events

Free and Low Cost Music in Hawaii

See Hawaii Museums for Free

See Hawaii Theatre for Free

See and Experience Dance for Free in Hawaii

Hawaii Festivals and How To Get Free Admission to Some

Hawaii Film Festivals and How to Get Free Admission to Some.

Hawaii Internships

Best Hawaii Happy Hours

Hawaii Area Free Wine Tasting

Hawaii Open Mic Nights and Poetry Slams

Hawaii Coffee Houses, Juice Bars and Other "Chillin'" Venues

Hawaii Free Wi-Fi Hotspots

Meeting People, Making Friends in Hawaii

Volunteering as a Way to Meet Like-minded People in Hawaii

Budget Hawaii Accommodations

Budget and "Value" Dining in Hawaii

Where to Get the Best Shopping Deals in Hawaii

How to Get Free Swag as a Member of a Hawaii Street Team

Hawaii Farmers Markets and Natural Food Stores

Hawaii Sights and Tours

Hawaii Open Mic Nights and Poetry Slams

Comedy Open Mic and Mononlogue Contest

Jazz Minds Art and Cafe Mondays: Monologue Contest; Friday's: Comedy Open Mic 7:30 to 9:00 "... Honolulu’s only jazz club, dedicated to jazz with live jazz six nights a week.  On the edge of the Kapiolani bar district across from 24 Hour Fitness at 1661 Kapiolani, the club is open six nights a week, dark Sunday.  Cocktails and pupus served in ultra comfy, hip setting with custom, cutting edge sound...."

"At the Hawaiian Hut, we had 600 people show up last month," he said. "Thirty signed up to do the slam -- it feels like more of a show now. But even though we're still babies compared to what's happening on the mainland, our scene is straight-up love...." article in Hawaii Star-Bulletin

First Thursdays Poetry Slam The Hawaiian Hut, 410 Atkinson Drive (ground level in the Ala Moana Hotel) Doors & Poet Sign-Ups at 7:45pm, Show starts at 8:30pm Admission is $3 before 8:30pm, $5 after. All ages (parental consent needed for under 18's) "...dedicated to showcasing poets from the islands and running the nationally certified First Thursdays slam poetry competition. Hosted by Kealoha, First Thursdays is the largest registered poetry slam in the world (with 600+ in attendance). First Thursdays offers $100 in cash prizes to the winner, and features Hawaii's best performance poets, live musicians, MC's, and live painters. In addition, featured DJ's offer up turntable bliss to keep the night flowing smoothly... The best spoken word poets from First Thursdays qualify for the HawaiiSlam Team, which is determined once a year. This team competes in festivals on the mainland (including the National Poetry Slam)..."

Youth Speaks Hawaii "... is the Hawai`i branch of Youth Speaks, founded by the HawaiiSlam movement (the same organization that hosts First Thursdays, the largest slam poetry competition in the world). We encourage youth to find their own avenues toward creative self-expression, and embrace the collaborative nature of group dynamics and peer-to-peer education. By coupling public performance and publication opportunities with educational workshops, mentoring programs, and cooperative learning, YSH encourages active literacy, honest writing, and critical thought...."

Literary Events: Book and Poetry Readings, Signings, Publication Parties

Borders Frequently hosts author events at many of its Hawaii locations. Search for location, and then click on "events".

Volcano Art Center (Big Island) "...From book signings and author appearances to writer's panels and publication parties, the Volcano Art Center celebrates the written word...." Check "Current News" for any literary events. Volcano Village is located in the Puna district of East Hawai'i, just off Highway 11 (between mile markers 26 & 28) near Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. This is approximately 30 miles (about a 45 minute drive) from Hilo and 100 miles (about a 2 1/2 hour drive) from Kailua-Kona.

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