February 12, 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.

February 13, 2020 – February 15, 2020:
Valentine’s Weekend with Anuhea. Anuhea will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. With a delicate balance of fragility, strength and sass, Hawaiian born singer-songwriter Anuhea blends engaging lyrics, acoustic soul, pop, rap and reggae into a style that has earned her a reputation as Hawaii’s #1 female artist. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively. Seating first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest, not included in ticket price. Call our box office (808)777-4890 for inquiries.

February 14, 2020:
Valentine’s Day Dinner. Celebrate and share aloha on Valentine’s Day! Bring your loved one(s) to a special evening at the Proud Peacock in Waimea Valley Thursday February 14th. Start your evening with a complimentary glass of prosecco followed by a five course dinner by Ke Nui Kitchen. Enjoy the photo booth on your way out. Bottle service by request at events@waimeavalley.net. Book today at www.waimeavalley.net.

February 11, 2020:
Shimmy On Down To The 51st Annual Senior Valentine Dance! Everyone is invited to get on up and boogie down with our energetic kupuna club members during their 51st Senior Valentine Dance sponsored by the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). The fun-filled, annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. It is free and open to the public, but parking rates may still apply. This year’s theme of “Love Will Keep Us Together” will be felt throughout the exhibition hall as hundreds of members from 32 DPR senior clubs island-wide dance throughout the morning. A live performance from the Royal Hawaiian Band will kick-off the event, followed by special appearances from Mayor Kirk Caldwell, members of his cabinet, city employees, newscasters, athletes and local celebrities. Mahalo to Bank of Hawaii, the numerous contributing organizations, and volunteers who continue to support this annual event. We’ll see you at the dance!

February 10, 2020 – March 22, 2020:
“Fabulous, Fashionable Women” Art Exhibit. Utagawa Kunisada / Toyokuni III (1786–1865) Survey of Styles of Contemporary Beauties (Tōsei bijin fūryū asobi) Japan, Edo period (1615–1868), 1852 Woodblock print; ink and color on paper Gift of Mrs. Sibyl Kidder Paris, 1993 (25289) During the Edo period (1615–1868) in Japan, the Tokugawa shogunate occasionally forbade citizens from wearing brightly colored or elaborately decorated clothing for fear that such artistic expression would disturb public order. Since the police did not patrol the Yoshiwara brothel district on the outskirts of Edo (now Tokyo), however, fashion connoisseurs gathered there to show off and admire sumptuous outfits. In this way, the Yoshiwara came to be celebrated as a venue for artistic expression. This rotation focuses upon woodblock prints whose titles include the term fūryū, meaning “fashion” or “elegance.” Although some of the women depicted in the prints have their obi sashes tied in front, signifying them as prostitutes, others are either renowned authors of classical literature or characters from works such as the Heian-period Tale of Genji or the Tales of Ise. By dressing all of them in contemporary clothing, the artists erased the indicators of each figure’s social status, thereby essentially elevating the women of the Yoshiwara to the level of tenth-century court ladies.

January 12, 2020:
New Year’s Ohana Festival. As part of its New Year’s tradition, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (JCCH) will celebrate 2020 with the 27th Annual New Year’s Ohana Festival. The Festival will feature foods from the Japanese kenjin kai (prefectural clubs), entertainment including taiko performances, Japanese dance, and the Royal Hawaiian Band. Martial arts and other cultural demonstrations to experience will include kimono dressing, bonsai, bunka shishu (embroidery), calligraphy, go, kumihimo (braiding), origami, shippoyaki (enameling), mochi pounding, a tea ceremony and blessings from Shinto shrines. The JCCH campus will also feature a craft fair, and a scavenger hunt in the Okage Sama De historical exhibit. There will be a variety of children’s games to play throughout the day on the Moiliili field. Free parking will be available at the UH parking structure with complimentary shuttle service to and from the festival. Festival is presented by Hawaii Tourism, Edward Enterprises, Inc. and the U.S. Census Bureau.

January 11, 2020 – January 12, 2020:
Waikiki Artfest. The Waikiki Artfest held in Kapiolani Park offers our guests the opportunity to enjoy more than 75 Hawaii artists who display their work for sale, to include jewelry of all types, fabric arts, ceramics, photography, fine art, and woodworks. Admission is free, . We have  music ,food, and some great shave ice,  Our festival is located directly across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, and we’re there both days from 9am to 4pm. Please join us, and celebrate the arts of Hawaii.

January 02, 2020:
Straight No Chaser will perform on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall located at 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI. 96814. This show is all ages and begins at 7:30 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM.
Click here for tickets!
Tickets are also  available at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 808-768-5252, or in person at the Blaisdell Center Box Office.
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with CD releases. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. On the road, Straight No Chaser has built a reputation as an unforgettable live act.
For more information please visit: SNCMusic.com

November 30, 2019:
Holiday Craft Fair (48th Annual). Oahu’s oldest and finest craft fair! Saturday, November 30, 2019, 8:30am to 3pm — the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Our annual craft fair features only products made in Hawaii Nei by local crafters and artisans. Support your local craftspeople at this unique and amazing fair on the historic grounds of the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives. Get your holiday shopping done early and locally on Small Business Saturday!

November 28, 2019 – December 01, 2019:
The Wailers. Island 98.5 Rocksteady Reggae Series The Wailers Performing the 40th Anniversary of “Survival” The legendary Wailers band is carrying its revolutionary sound and message to loyal fans around the world. Steered by famed bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined in solidarity with original Wailers’ band members, The Wailers are on the brink of musical history! This Wailers band promises to deliver music and talent perfected over numerous decades. Old-school members welcome the new-generation talent of drummer Aston Barrett Jr., Fams’ multi-talented son and nephew of Wailers co-founder and innovative drummer Carlton “Carly” Barrett. Familyman Barrett is heralded as a musical genius, was named as one of the most influential bass players of all times, and received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from Bass Player magazine. Since 1974, Bob Marley & The Wailers have recorded, toured, and performed before millions of fans in multiple countries. They have claim to more than 250,000 Bob Marley & The Wailers records sold since the early 70s, including 1977’s Exodus, declared Best Album of the Century in 1999 by Time Magazine. The BBC named “One Love” Song of the Millennium that same year. The New York Times named Bob Marley the most significant musician of the century, and Rolling Stone magazine name Bob Marley & The Wailers Band of the Year in 1976.