March 15, 2020:
Oli Into Your Equinox with Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani. Oli into your Equinox is a personal development experience that you can apply to any part of your life-personal, familial or professional, no matter who you are or where you come from and whether you are familiar with Hawaii language or not. The oli that will be taught will be oli done particularly in the time of Piko o Wakea, Equinox. Oli is a vibrational practice that helps us connect to internal & external selves at different scales and in many different environments. In this 2 1/2 hour session I will teach oli basics and 2 or 3 different chants using 2 or 3 different chant styles-that you can use on a daily basis. Come! Let’s oli together and raise the vibrational field of aloha, for ourselves and our aina! Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani – your guide. Kekuhi learned chant first from her grandmother Aunty Edith Kanakaole at the age of 8 yrs old and has been training and teaching oli in hula, for ritual, and for personal well-being till today at the bright age of 53. Workshop fee $80. Please register prior to the event at: www.eventbrite.com.

March 15, 2020:
Alii Sunday – Queen Kaahumanu. Alii Sundays are among the many long and honored traditions of Kawaiahao Church, which began about 1914. In the 1970’s our people were embarking on a tidal wave of change. In the midst of circumstance and sensing the urgency to unite Hawaii’s people and rekindle their strength and purpose in Ke Akua [God], the Reverend Dr. Abraham Akaka rejuvenated these services as part of the larger cultural awakening already taking place. He reminded us of the importance “to unite as the people of Hawaii and to recognize the leadership our Alii gave us as Christians.” We celebrate nine Alii Sundays which are held as part of a larger series of celebrations recognized by the Benevolent Royal Societies, Alii Trusts and the Hawaiian Civic Clubs of which always occurs on Sundays or the Sunday just before the birthday of the Alii. Join us as we celebrate these Alii and the many blessings from Ke Akua together. 

March 14, 2020:
Jake Shimabukuro. Castle Theater; 7:30 pm Jake Shimabukuro’s deft finger work and virtuoso technique transform the ukulele into an instrument of boundless capabilities. Jake has been at the forefront of the reinvention of the ukulele, and includes elements of jazz, blues, rock, pop, classical, and flamenco in his playing. Now a worldwide star, his 2011 release, Peace Love and Ukelele, rose to #1 on Billboard’s world music charts. This, and subsequent albums (Grand Ukelele, Travels, and Dragon), showcase the depth and breadth of Jake’s talent and musical explorations, as he mixes in pop covers with his own intricate compositions. Hoonanea preshow festivities start at 5:30 pm, with local craft vendors and live music in the courtyard. Tickets: $15, $25, $45, $65, $85 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under.

March 14, 2020:
Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration (10th Annual). Prince Kuhio Festivals around the state will be held in the month of March to honor our Ke Alii Makaainana for his love and passion of the Hawaiian people. The Prince Kuhio Festival will feature Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the Hawaiian Royal Societies, Hawaiian Homestead Associations, halau hula, cultural practitioners, Hawaiian serving institutions, Hawaiian musical groups, Hawaiian schools, and Hawaiian entertainers who will deliver a family-friendly immersion in various Hawaiian cultural activities open to the public. The event will have at least 4 interactive and learning activities for the ohana, for example, a new kaleka manu game, trivia about the Prince, aloha aina patriot button making, etc. The event will also include food vendors, entertainment and honoring of leaders in the Anahola community who are perpetuating Prince Kuhioʻs vision.

March 14, 2020:
Collector’s Reception Featuring the works of Christian Enns and Betty Hay Freeland. Please join us for a Collector’s Reception and enjoy creative conversation with Master Artists Christian Enns and Betty Hay Freeland. Hawaii is a land of endless beauty. In this show you will experience rich oil paintings that capture the light and energy of the Islands. Award winning surfer Christian Enns has a unique perspective and the ability to create. Betty Hay Freeland has a gift for imagining and creating images of “old Hawaii” before the arrival of man. Please R.S.V.P. To Tiffany@TiffanysArtAgency.com

March 14, 2020 – March 15, 2020:
Prince Kuhio Celebration at the Waianae Sunset on the Beach. Prince Kuhi Festivals around the state will be held in the month of March to honor our Ke Alii Makaainana for his love and passion of the Hawaiian people. The Prince Kuhio Festival will feature Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the Hawaiian Royal Societies, Hawaiian Homestead Associations, halau hula, cultural practitioners, Hawaiian serving institutions, Hawaiian musical groups, Hawaiian schools, and Hawaiian entertainers who will deliver a family-friendly immersion in various Hawaiian cultural activities open to the public. This event includes cultural displayʻs, food booths, health expo, keiki village, all day entertainment, keiki hula, hula halau, crafts and more.

March 13, 2020 – May 08, 2020:
Retrospective: Deybra Fair – Trinkets, Tokens and Treasures of a Charmed Life. The Retrospective Series was designed to acknowledge the contributions of individuals who have made a profound influence on local art and to share their work and ideas with the community. The Hui is honored to present celebrated Maui artist Deybra Fair as the Retrospective Artist for 2020. Deybra Fair’s show is a collection of assemblages, installations and mixed medium works commemorating her expansive 40-year mixed media art career on Maui. As an avid collector of found objects, Deybra’s dimensional memoir invites the viewer to take a journey into her treasure trove of trinkets for a show that is bound to inspire and excite.

March 13, 2020 – March 15, 2020:
Tip a Cop Fundraiser (30th Annual). There’s a new server in town! Volunteer, off-duty law enforcement from around Oahu will be trading in their badges to serve YOU during Special Olympics Hawaii’s 30th Annual Tip a Cop Fundraiser. The event takes place at all seven California Pizza Kitchen locations on Friday, March 13, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The annual fundraiser will raise awareness and collect donations for Special Olympics Hawaii’s athletes and programs. Honolulu Police Chief and Special Olympics Hawaii Board Member Chief Susan Ballard will put on an apron at the Kahala Mall California Pizza Kitchen on Friday, March 13 during dinner. During the event, law enforcement from Honolulu Police Department, Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, Department of Public Safety, Sheriff Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Probation Office will put their serving skills to the test by volunteering to clear tables, run food and assist servers in efforts to raise tips for Special Olympics Hawaii’s programs. For more information on Special Olympics Hawaii’s 30th Annual Tip a Cop, please contact (808) 695-3528 or visit www.sohawaii.org. You can also follow Special Olympics Hawaii on Twitter, www.twitter.com/sohawaii, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsHawaii, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/SOHawaii.

March 12, 2020:
Calder Quartet. McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Winners of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Calder Quartet are widely known for the discovery, commissioning, recording, and mentoring of some of today’s best emerging composers. Inspired by the innovative American artist Alexander Calder, the Quartet’s desire to bring immediacy and context to the works they perform creates an artfully crafted musical experience. Hailed as “Superb” and “imaginative, skillful creators” by the New York Times, the Quartet captivates audiences by exploring a broad spectrum of repertoire and always striving to fulfill the composer’s vision in their performances. The group’s distinctive artistry is exemplified by a musical curiosity brought to everything they perform and has led them to be called “one of America’s most satisfying—and most enterprising—quartets” by the Los Angeles Times. The Calder Quartet includes Benjamin Jacobson, violin; Andrew Bulbrook, violin; Jonathan Moerschel, viola; and Eric Byers, cello. Tickets: $40, $50 10% discount for MACC Members and half-price kids under 12 (plus applicable fees) Tickets on sale to members: Friday, November 15 Tickets on sale to public: Friday, November 22

March 11, 2020 – March 20, 2020:
Exhibit: NIUHI-SHARK: Honoring Kamehameha the Great in Paint and Prose. The Donkey Mill Art Center is honored to present NIUHI-SHARK: Honoring Kamehameha The Great in Paint & Prose featuring original paintings created by Carl F. K. Pao paired with selections from the book Kamehameha–The Rise of a King by Kāwika Eyre with illustrations by Brook Parker. The exhibit was created in 2019 in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of King Kamehameha’s passing in West Hawai`i.