Anjelah Johnson, Comedienne
Saturday, April 19:
Anjelah Johnson, Comedienne. Anjelah Johnson became an internet sensation with her viral video “Nail Salon” and was featured on MadTV along with being cast in movies such as “Our Family Wedding” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel”. Don’t miss an unforgettable night of comedy with Anjelah Johnson as she shares countless hilarious stories about life, love and family. Neal Blaisdel Center Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Two shows: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. For tickets and information call 1(800) 745-3000 or visit www.blaisdellcenter.com.
Hawai`i Pops Live at Lewers
Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19:
Hawai`i Pops Live at Lewers. Featuring Tierney Sutton, Jazz Songstress. Live at Lewers perfectly complements the lounge’s sophisticated ambiance. Two concerts each night at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Halekulani Hotel’s Lewers Lounge, 2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu. For tickets, dinner reservations, and information call (808) 923-2311. Dress code in effect. Visit www.hawaiipops.com for more information.
Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challenge
Sunday, April 13:
Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challenge. The event kicks off with a double-hulled canoe procession, an oli (chant) and Kahiko (ancient hula and song) by the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble class. Events feature a 1/4 mile canoe sprint race in Duke’s Beach, Ancient Hawaiian Makahiki land games (the public is invited to participate for a donation to WCC), which include Huki Kaula (Hawaiian Tug-of-War), SUP Paddle Races in Rainbow Lagoon, Canoe Glide Demonstration in Rainbow Lagoon and Duke Beach. Live entertainment featuring Jake Shimabukuro and Henry Kapono and more. Craft and Hawaiian Artist Marketplace. Fun for the whole family. Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 923-1802 or visit www.waikikicommunitycenter.org.
Aiea High School Family Fun Fair
Friday, April 11:
Aiea High School Family Fun Fair. Enjoy a local community fundraiser fair in Aiea with a night of delicious food, craft fair and family fun. Free admission. Unlimited Xtreme ride wristbands $20. Aiea High School, 98-1276 Ulune St., Aiea. 4 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 382-7713 or email AieaHSPTSO@yahoo.com.
2014 Green Fair
Saturday, April 5:
2014 Green Fair. Go green at the Mililani Town Association Green Fair. Event features Hawai`i Farm Bureau Farmers’ Market, local artists and hand crafters, eco-business resources to help home and business owners reduce their carbon footprint & safe money, eco-demonstrations and seminars, Keiki Zone with bouncers, make and take activity, plus a keiki art competition, food and entertainment. Free. Free parking. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mililani Rec. 7, 95-1333 Lehiwa Dr., Mililani. For information call (808) 440-2624 and visit www.mililanitown.org.
Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6:
Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games. The Festival will feature live Celtic music and dancing; a highland dance competition with dancers from Scotland, Canada and the U.S. mainland; athletic competitions of strength and skill with athletes from Hawai`i and the U.S. mainland, the sale of Celtic-themed food, drinks and wares; a clan and genealogy tent; a children’s tent with activities geared for the younger set, displays of medieval hand-to-hand combat, and much more. Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion, 1360 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 732-6861 or visit www.scotshawaii.org.
Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Pan Am’s Captain Don Cooper, Betsey Pease Tryon and Ed Dover, author of The Long Way Home
Saturday, April 5:
Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Pan Am’s Captain Don Cooper, Betsey Pease Tryon and Ed Dover, author of The Long Way Home. Travel back to an era of adventure and glamour, as presenters share the memories of Pan American Airlines. The Long Way Home tells the story of Pan American Airways Captain Robert Ford’s record-breaking, unplanned flight around the world following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The book is available for purchase at the Museum Store. Panel Discussion at 2 p.m.; book signing at 3 p.m. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For tickets and information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
Friday, April 4:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.
Hawai`i Ocean Expo 2014
Friday – Sunday, April 4 – 6:
Hawai`i Ocean Expo 2014. Hawai`i’s premier annual event for water enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Each year, this family-friendly expo fills Blaisdell with a rich gathering of activities, exhibitions, educational opportunities, entertainment and shopping opportunities that will appeal to anyone who loves the ocean. Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 768-5433 or visit www.hawaiioceanexpo.com.
Hawai`i Opera Theatre: Pagliacci & Carmina Burana
Tuesday, April 1:
Hawai`i Opera Theatre: Pagliacci & Carmina Burana. Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, one of Opera’s most popular stories about Love, Jealousy, and Death has historically been paired with other pieces including Puccini’s Il Tabarro or Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. This new combination of Pagliacci with Carl Orff’s extraordinarily popular choral masterpiece Carmina Burana works magically as both pieces combine to touch upon the visceral emotions of the human condition. Neal S. Blaisdel Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For tickets and information call 1(800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.