Music is all around us–in the wind, the rain, and the weird sounds that children make. Listen to something that’s actually been rehearsed with this deal to the Pure Aloha Festival at Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino. For $7.99, you get two adult general-admission tickets (up to a $16 value). Choose between the following dates:

• Thursday, April 18, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<p>

Entry is $6 for children aged 5–10, senior citizens aged 55 and older, and military personnel.<p>

More than just a greeting, “aloha”—sometimes translated as “joyfully sharing life”—refers to a way of approaching both people and the world. This deeper meaning is celebrated at the 12th annual Pure Aloha Festival, which welcomes guests with live entertainment and Hawaiian cuisine as they mix and mingle. On Thursday and Sunday, carnival games and carousel rides, although not included with admission, bring out visitors’ inner barkers, and hula performances showcase graceful, entrancing movements. More than 100 food and clothing vendors beckon with succulent cuisine and colorful apparel.<p>

Vizzun Entertainment

Although it has set up shop in the Nevada desert, Vizzun Entertainment is dedicated to promoting island culture through Hawaiian-themed concerts and festivals. Endorsing bands and producing events including comedy nights with Hawaiian standups, the company deftly turns even the most landlocked venue into a beachy retreat.