Thursday & Friday, May 1 & 2: Lei Day Celebration 2014. The Hawaiian Lei Day Celebration events began in 1927. The annual Lei Day Celebration provides a venue whereby 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 […]

Friday, May 2: 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, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information […]

Saturday, May 3: Hangar Talk with Terry Tonkin. LTCOL Terry Tonkin, USMC (Ret.), will share his firsthand account of the heroic actions of the Air Force HH-53 aircrews and the Marines whose mission was to free the crew of the merchant marine vessel SS Mayaquez only days following the end of the Vietnam War. This […]

Saturday, May 3: Waikiki Spam Jam. Join this exciting annual street festival that celebrates locals' extraordinary love affair with SPAM® in Hawai`i and features a variety of Honolulu's finest restaurants serving up SPAM®-inspired creations, entertainment and even a "Mr. or Mrs. SPAM®" contest. This street festival is great for all ages, as the event includes […]

Saturday, May 10: Filipino Fiesta and Santacruzan. This festival will provide a multi-faceted Filipino cultural experience that includes traditional Filipino food, games, cultural exhibits, and live entertainment. Admission is free. Honolulu Municipal Grounds, 530 S King St., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information call (808) 680-0451 or visit www.filcom.org.

Saturday, May 17: Open Cockpit Day. Climb into the cockpit of an historic aircraft, talk story with pilots, and snap a photograph with an aviator in period attire. Activities for the whole family take place throughout the Museum. Bring your camera. Flight suits, helmets, and fun provided. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum […]

Sunday, May 18: 11th Annual Honolulu Triathlon. Triathletes from around the world visit Oahu each May to compete in the Honolulu Triathlon. The triathlon features 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run courses that begin and end at Ala Moana Park. Events leading up to the triathlon include “Hustle Up the Hyatt Stair Race” and […]

Sunday, May 18: Na Mele No Na Pua (Music for the Generations) Sunday Showcase: Marlene Sai and Ken Makuakane. Valet parking for up to four hours is available for $6.00 at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street).   Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 201 Beachwalk, […]

Friday , May 23: Hawai`i Ukulele Museum Benefit Concert. Headlining the concert are award winning favorite local artists including Don Tiki, Aiden James, Byron Yasui, Benny Cong, and Raiatea Helm with Bryan Tolentino. There is an exclusive silent auction during the event with rare and valuable ukuleles from aNueNue, Kanile'a and more. Complimentary pupu are […]

Saturday, May 24: Makahiki Challenge 2014. The Makahiki Challenge is a 3+ mile obstacle journey through tireless hills, rough terrain, mud pits and more. Designed to test your physical endurance and mental toughness this challenge will make sure that you "go all out." Located at Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohi. 9 a.m. to 2 […]