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 […]
Thursday, April 4: Henry Kapono’s Artist 2 Artist Series: Featuring Amy Hanai`ali`i. Join GRAMMY® Award nominee Henry Kapono as he opens each show with his own classic hits, then talks one on one with the featured artist, “deconstructing” their career, artist to artist. The show wraps up with an intimate jam session you don’t want […]
Friday, April 5: 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, April 5: 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, April 6: Spring Open House and Family Fun Day. Featuring free admission, family and kid-friendly activities, and entertainment from Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band. Learn about life at the Honolulu Mission Station in the 19th century at the two oldest still-standing houses in Hawai`i. Free family and kid activities will include lauhala […]
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 […]
Saturday, April 12: 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.
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, […]
Saturday, April 20: Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila. This annual event was initiated by Cyril Pahinui as a tribute to his father, Gabby Pahinui, in 2007. Since then, it has grown to become one of Hawai`i’s premier celebrations of Hawaiian music. The festival celebrates the musical heritage of Waimānalo, Gabby’s April 22nd birthday, Cyril’s April 21st […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, May 1: 92nd 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Friday, May 3: 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, May 4: Parade of Farms. This annual event spotlights farms in Waianae. A free community fair will be hosted at Kahumana Organic Farm and Cafe and will include community organizations, information on local farming and a variety of locally grown food products. Event goers can enjoy the community fair, keiki activities, a farm-to-table lunch […]
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 […]
Sundays, throughout the month of May: Mele Mei Concert Series. May 5 – Na Keiki O Hawai`i; May 12 – Ledward Kaapana; May 19 – Mark Yamanaka; May 26 – Amy Hanaiali’i. Halekunani and Kani ka Pila Grill, 2199 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.