May 3 – 20:  Shear Madness – Honolulu’s Hilarious Whodunit!  Shear Madness is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of […]

Tuesday, May 1: May Day is Lei Day.  One of the biggest events celebrated in Hawai`i Nei has always been May Day. It is a day set aside to “make […]

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 […]

Friday, May 4: 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 […]

Friday, May 4:  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 […]

Saturday, May 5: 26th Annual Filipino Fiesta.  Various foods and cultural booths will showcase Filipino traditions, arts, and crafts. Non-stop entertainment will be staged featuring local talents as well as […]

Saturday, May 11: 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 […]

Saturday, May 12: Sea Life Park Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series – Kupaoa, Raiatea Helm, Makaha Sons, and Anuhea.  Sea Life Park hosts the Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series, bringing Hawai`i’s favorite […]

Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20:  Waikiki Artfest.  Approximately 60 fine artists and Made in Hawai`i handcraft artisans display their own artwork for sale. Enjoy entertainment, shave ice, and […]

Saturday, May 19: Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.  Each year the Hawai`i Academy produces a live television broadcast of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards honoring the achievements of excellence in the […]