Saturdays, April 27 – May 26: 
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery.  America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Honolulu, Hawai`i. Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware, the culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it. An event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. The actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience; this results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana – Waikiki Beach, 1956 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.  For tickets and information call (866) 496-0535 or visit www.thedinnerdetective.com.

Friday, April 12, Saturdays, April 13 – May 18: 
The Adventures of Pinocchio.  Enjoy a new take on a timeless classic with Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s production of Pinocchio. Re-imagined with a radiant new design and original music, this story about a mischievous puppet and his father Geppetto holds powerful lessons about truth and lies, genuine friendship and the power of love to give us life. Opening Night & Reception: Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m.  Additional performances every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ASL Interpretation, Pay-What-You-Can: Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m.  Onstage Workshop For Youth, Saturday, May 11 at 2:30 p.m. This hour-long Saturday workshop is thematically connected to the production and will give kids the chance to peek backstage, try out a bit of performing, and directly interact with members of the HTY creative team. Parents are invited to watch the workshop from the house. Tenney Theatre Cathedral of St. Andrew, 229 Queen Emma Square Honolulu.  $10 Youth, $15 Seniors, $20 Adults.  Parking is free.  For tickets or more information call (808) 839-9885, ext 720, or visit www.htyweb.org.

Thursday – Sunday, May 2 – 5: 
Dionne Warwick.  Dionne Warwick will be performing at Blue Note Hawai`i with 2 shows nightly at 8 p.m. Warwick ranks second only to Aretha Franklin as the most charted female vocalist in history, with classic recordings like “Walk On By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” and “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again.” Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest, not included in ticket price. Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  For information call the box office at (808) 777-4890.

Wednesday, May 1: 
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2019: The Tradition Continues.  Keauhou, consisting of Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio, and brothers, Nicholas and Zachary Lum, will headline. The star-studded program will feature Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei o Lililehua, the big-band sounds of Kahulanui, the hula artistry of Hālau Hi`iakainamakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Hula Keano Kaupu IV and Lono Padilla, the Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club, the vocal artistry of Kaumakaiwa Kānakaole, the celebrated reunion of Na Palapalai, and more. Concert attendees will also be treated to exclusive access to the May Day Makeke, a marketplace featuring favorite Made in Hawai`i crafts from vendors and local artisans. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, with VIP selections from award-winning chef, Mark Noguchi, co-founder and executive chef of the Pili Group and a Hawaiian Airlines featured chef. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  3 to 9:30 p.m.  Tickets: $35 available at www.keauhouband.com.

Wednesday, May 1: 
92^nd Annual Lei Day Celebration.  The Celebration provides a venue, where one day of the year is set aside to celebrate the lei and the skill and artistry of Hawai`i’s lei makers.  This event honors Hawai`i’s people and their rich heritage.  The event features the annual Lei Court, as well as local entertainment and hula halau. The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association traditionally plays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lei exhibit/Kulana Lei area (open area between the bandstand and the shell).  The Lei Contest Exhibit is open to the public 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the open area between the bandstand and the shell.  See some of the most exquisite lei in the world exhibited in a variety of colors and methods, featuring contest entries from the adult, children and lipine (ribbon/yard) lei contests.  Come to Kulana Lei, a village of Hawaiian artisans, as they share their talents and skills with exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  While at Kulana Lei, have the mo`opuna (grandchildren) visit Tutu (grandparent) at Tutu’s Hale and hear stories, play Hawaiian games, learn a song, a hula, how to make a lei, and learn how to weave with lauhala.  In addition to Kulana Lei, craft, lei and food vendors will also be in the park all day.  Kapiolani Park in Waikiki, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (schedule subject to change).  For more information call (808) 768-3041 or visit www.honolulu.gov/parks.

Nightly: 
O Nā Lani Sunset Stories.  From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  Sunset. Free admission. For information visit www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com.

Saturdays, April 27 – May 26: 
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery.  America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Honolulu, Hawai`i. Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware, the culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it. An event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. The actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience; this results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana – Waikiki Beach, 1956 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.  For tickets and information call (866) 496-0535 or visit www.thedinnerdetective.com.

Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28: 
Waikiki Artfest.  Featuring over 75 of Hawai`i’s fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own artwork for sale, to include all types of jewelry, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, quilts, photography, and lauhala products. There will be live entertainment and food available to purchase. Kapiolani Park (at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo), 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is free. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Wednesday – Saturday, April 24 – 27: 
The Country Wife.  Restoration Comedy (written in 17th century England) is known for bawdiness and a satirical, sometimes farcical, view of sexuality and marriage. The Country Wife includes diabolical cads, flirts, rakes, and other delightful yet unsavory characters in a war of wits and dimwits.  Show times are Wednesday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 956-7655 or visit www.manoa.hawaii.edu.

Sunday, April 21: 
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.