March 25, 2020:
John Prine in Honolulu. Singer-songwriter, John Prine is heading to Hawaii in March to perform on Oahu and Maui. Known as America’s folk troubadour, John is continuing his “Tree of Forgiveness Tour” with stops on Hawaii’s beautiful islands.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020 he will perform at the Blaisdell Concert Hall located at 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI 96814. This show is all ages and begins at 8:00 PM with doors opening at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available by clicking here, or at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 808-768-5252, or in person at the Blaisdell Center Box Office.
On Friday, March 27, 2020 Prine will perform at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater located at 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI. 96732. This show Is all ages and begins at 7:30 PM with doors opening at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available by clicking here, or at Mauiarts.org, by phone at 808-242-7469, or at MACC’s Box Office.
Two-time Grammy-award winner, John Prine, is a singer songwriter who, from his eponymously titled first LP release in 1971, has continued to write and perform songs that have become central to our American musical heritage. Classics like, ‘Angel from Montgomery’,’Sam Stone,’ ‘Paradise,’ and ‘Hello in There’ speak to the everyday experience of ordinary people with a simple honesty, and an extraordinary ability to get right through to the heart of the listener.
For more information visit: JohnPrine.com

March 22, 2020:
Alii Sunday – Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.  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 21, 2020:
116th Birthday Celebration. Celebrate the Waikiki Aquarium’s 116th birthday! Learn about monk seals, coral, and Hawaii’s ocean animals. Entertainment with the ukulele stylings of the Park Rats, Hula Halau I Kahal, children activities with LEAHI build with LEGOS, Pigtails & Crewcuts, Diamond Bakery Kimo and Olina costume characters. While supplies last, samples of birthday cake, Pepsi Bubly products, Diamond Bakery Cookies. Supported by Friends of Waikiki Aquarium. 

March 20, 2020 – March 22, 2020:
Windward Orchid Society’s 40th Annual Orchid and Plant Sale. Join the Windward Orchid Society for their 40th Annual Orchid Show and Plant Sale on March 20-22, 2020. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, the event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, March 22, the even will go from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Sales close at 3:00 p.m.).
The event is located at S.W. King Intermediate School (45-155 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744). This is two blocks north of Windward Mall.
There will be educational sessions each of the days surrounding orchids.
Friday, March 20, 2020:10:00 a.m. Orchid Growing Culture 2:00 p.m. Honohono Orchid Culture 4:00 p.m. General Orchid Culture
Saturday, March 21, 2020: 10:00 a.m. General Orchid Culture 2:00 p.m. Bonsai Culture 4:00 p.m. Honohono Orchid Culture
Sunday, March 22, 2020: 10:00 a.m. Honohono Growing Culture 2:00 p.m. Bromeliad Culture
For more information, go to www.windwardorchidsociety.org

March 18, 2020:
Ocean Talks: Plastics and Ocean Issues in Hawaii. Join us for our free monthly Ocean Talk in the Waikiki Aquarium classroom. “Plastic and Ocean Issues in Hawaii” Meet Doorae Shin of the Surfrider Foundation and learn about plastic pollution, recycling and trash, policy solutions and ways individuals can be part of the solution. The amount of micro plastics washing up on Hawaiian beaches is expected to doubly by 2030. (Civil Beat) and babyish around Hawaii are eating a large amount of plastic particles (National Academy of Sciences)

March 17, 2020:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade (53rd Annual). This year the parade will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Join us when the march steps off on Kalakaua Ave. in front of Ft DeRussey and makes its way through Waikiki to the bandstand at Kapiolani Park. The parade has around 800 participants including community organizations, marching bands, groups from the military, and keiki from schools. The parade lasts about 90 minutes.

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 – 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 – 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 11, 2020:
Cinema In The Park. Since 2014, HIFF and Ward Village have been bringing top notch films, special guests, and fun activities to the Honolulu community with this amazing program. CINEMA IN THE PARK will be held the second WEDNESDAY of each month at Victoria Ward Park, 1020 Auahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96814. Free tickets are required; please RSVP to reserve your place. When a film is sold out, you may still be able to attend the showing on a standby basis and would be allowed entrance after ticket holders, if space permits. hiff.org