Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai`i
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4:
Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai`i. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. See remote control warbirds, jets, and helicopters; open cockpits, Hangar 79 tours, prize drawings, kids’ activities, food and beverages. Airshow entry (includes Hangar 79), $5, keiki 3 and under free. Free with Museum General Admission. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island. Drive onto Ford Island or board the free shuttle at USS Arizona Memorial. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For tickets and information call (808) 441-1007 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.
First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum
Friday, June 2:
First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment in the Sculpture Lobby (second floor). Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
Friday, June 2:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.
The Battle of Midway
Wednesday & Thursday, May 31 & June 1:
The Battle of Midway. Enjoy a series of events commemorating the battle that changed the war in the Pacific. Speakers include Jon Parshall, author of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway and Craig Symonds, author of the The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History. Battle of Midway Symposium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit Reception will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m.; cost is $75 (includes Continental breakfast, lunch, and reception) – for tickets and information call (808) 445-9137. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For more information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.
All Shook Up
Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, May 19 – June 11:
All Shook Up. A musical comedy built around a number of songs made famous by Elvis Presley. It’s not a biographical revue, but rather a tale of mistaken identity and romance inspired by Twelfth Night and other Shakespearean comedies. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling musical fantasy. Among the 24 songs featured in the score are classics like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and of course the title tune. Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu. For tickets, show times, and information call (808) 733-0277 or visit https://www.diamondheadtheatre.com/.
Sunset Stories
Nightly:
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 http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.
The Battle of Midway
Wednesday & Thursday, May 31 & June 1:
The Battle of Midway. Enjoy a series of events commemorating the battle that changed the war in the Pacific. Speakers include Jon Parshall, author of Shattered Sword: The Untoled Story of the Battle of Midway and Craig Symonds, author of the The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History. Battle of Midway Symposium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit Reception will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m.; cost is $75 (includes Continental breakfast, lunch, and reception) – for tickets and information call (808) 445-9137. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For more information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.
Lantern Floating Hawai`i 2017
Monday, May 29:
Lantern Floating Hawai`i 2017. Locals and visitor alike gather to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Those wanting to personally float a lantern during the ceremony may receive a single individual lantern per family or group, at the Lantern Request Tent at Ala Moana Beach Park on event day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until lanterns run out. Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. Pre-ceremony taiko performance at 6:10 p.m. Ceremony 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 942-1848 or visit http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/.
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art – Wheel World
Sunday, May 21:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art – Wheel World. 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.
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Na Mea Ho`okani
Sunday, May 21:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Na Mea Ho`okani. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.
