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 […]
Every Monday through Saturday Night: Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit […]
Friday & Saturday, February 2 & 3: Punahou Carnival 2018 – “A Worldwide Ride”. Two days of family fun. Fresh malasadas, mango chutney, kiddie games and E.K. Fernandez rides, White Elephant treasures and live musical entertainment are among the many treats that draw fans each year to the Punahou Carnival. Punahou School, 1601 Punahou St., […]
Friday, February 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. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]
Friday, February 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. 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 […]
Saturday, February 3: Liliuokalani Festival. In Celebration of Queen Liliuokalani's coronation, celebrate the history and culture of native Hawaiians. Enjoy a fun filled family day. Indulge in ono foods, buy locally made arts and crafts, watch traditional cultural demonstrations, play fun keiki games, learn about Native Hawaiian organizations, and relax with awesome local entertainment. Liliuokalani […]
Saturday, February 3: Celebrating Black History Month: Screening of the motion picture “Hidden Figures.” Co-sponsored by the Hawai`i Council for the Humanities, the screening will include a presentation by a noted scholar, hosted Q&A session and discussion of the movie’s theme. Event is free to Museum members and free with Museum admission. Limited seating, advance […]
Friday & Saturday, February 9 & 10: Chinese New Year Celebration. Celebrate the Year of the Dog in Chinatown along the streets of Maunakea, Smith, and Pauahi Streets. Enjoy food booths and entertainment at three stages. Attend the Chinese New Year’s Parade, which begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 100 N. Beretania […]
Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11: Vietnamese-American Lunar New Year Festival. Enjoy a fun filled family day with cultural food, crafts, musical entertainment, games and inflatable play area for the kids. Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 221-3159 or email phamdb@gmail.com.
Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11: Ukulele Picnic in Hawai`i. A festival-like music event featuring iconic ukulele musicians from across Hawai`i and the world. The medley of events kicks off on Saturday, with the International Ukulele Contest and Hula Show. The finale takes place on Sunday, with an eclectic collection of more than 20 […]
Saturday, February 10: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.
Friday, February 16: Chinese New Year Lion Dance. Welcome in the Year of the Dog with Sing Yung Dragon and Lion Dance Association blessing the Museum’s hangars and Ford Island Control Tower. The Museum will provide the red envelopes for guests to feed the lions as they roam the campus, bringing all good luck for the […]
Sunday, February 18: 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 […]
Saturday & Sunday, February 24 & 25: Waikiki Artfest. Approximately 60 fine artists and Made in Hawai`i handcraft artisans display their own artwork for sale. Enjoy entertainment, shave ice, and great food. Artwork includes jewelry of all types, fabric art, woodworkers, ceramic arts, soaps and lotions, photography, fine art including watercolors and acrylic artwork. Kapiolani […]
Sunday, February 25: Hawai`i Opera Theatre Presents SOL3 MIO. The boys are back in town, and they’re ready to make you laugh and move you with the power of all-male opera harmony. A New Zealand musical trio consisting of brothers Pene Pati and Amitai Pati and their cousin Moses Mackay. Of Samoan descent and classically […]
Saturday & Sunday, March 31 & April 1: Waikiki Artfest. Approximately 60 fine artists and Made in Hawai`i handcraft artisans display their own artwork for sale. Enjoy entertainment, shave ice, and great food. Artwork includes jewelry of all types, fabric art, woodworkers, ceramic arts, soaps and lotions, photography, fine art including watercolors and acrylic artwork. […]
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 […]
March 1 – 18: Fun Home. A musical comic drama by Lisa Kron, Jeanine Tesori and Alison Bechdel; a Hawai`i premiere. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic artist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving […]
Thursday – Saturday, March 1 – 3: The Sound of Music. Featuring the songs "Do-Re-Mi", "Edelweiss" and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", The Sound of Music is a story of love, faith, and the power of music to give hope in the darkest of times. The `Iolani cast features nearly 50 student performers accompanied live by an outstanding student […]
Friday – Sunday, March 2 – 4: Kawaii Kon 2018. At Kawaii Kon, you can experience interviews & autograph sessions with Japanese & American voice actors and artists, informational panels hosted by community leaders and guests, Japanese animation screenings, access to the convention gaming rooms, Artist Alley, Dealers’ Room, and much more. Hawai`i Convention Center, […]
Friday, March 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. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]
Friday, March 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. 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 […]
Saturday, March 3: Open Cockpit Day – Honoring Women in Aviation & Aerospace. Event will feature pilots, ground crew, military volunteers, and women pilots commemorating Women in Aviation and Women’s History Month. Guests will meet and talk with aviators who share their love of aviation. Wally Funk, one of the Mercury 13 (women who trained for […]
Saturday, March 3: Avocado Festival. This free event offers non-stop activities for attendees of all ages. Family fun includes an avocado recipe demonstration, food sampling, an avocado grafting demo, avocado tree sale, arts & crafts, and healing arts. Enjoy healthful, organic, vegan foods and beverage booths serving refreshing smoothies, juices and kava drinks. Hale Halawai […]
