Saturday, January 11:  Makahiki Kuilima.  This festival celebrates the Makahiki season, which begins with the first sighting of Makali`i, the constellation Pleiades, as it rises above the horizon at sunset. It’s the beginning of a four month period honoring Lono, the god worshipped for peace, prosperity, and fertility. During this season tributes were made, battles […]

Saturday, January 11:  Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Christina Olds.  Christina Olds is the author of Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds. Hangar Talk is from 2 to 3p.m. followed by the book signing at 3p.m. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  2 to 4 p.m. Pacific Aviation […]

January 15 to March 29: Disney Presents “The Lion King”.  The Serengeti comes to life through the extraordinary vision that is The Lion King. More than 50 million people have felt the thrill of this Tony Award winner for Best Musical, which tells the classic journey of young royal heir Simba. Giraffes strut, birds swoop […]

Saturday, January 18:  Music of Hawai`i Concert Series – Kamakakehau Fernandez.  Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre, 901 Kinau St., between Ward Avenue and Victoria Street (at rear of museum).  For tickets and information call (808) 532-8701 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Saturday, January 18:  Discover Kualoa.  Kualoa Ranch presents a unique farm-to-table culinary experience.  This event showcases culinary creations, prepared by the hands of local farmers and chefs using fresh products and produce. Featuring a farmers’ market, with countless ready-to-eat creations and a showcase of produce and products straight from the various farms. Enjoy do-it-yourself Hawaiian […]

Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19:  Pacific Island Arts Festival.  Featuring the work of Hawai`i's finest artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale, demonstrations of fine artists working onsite, Hawaiian quilters, ceramics to make and take home, and flower lei making. Enjoy live music, and hula presentations both days, as well […]

Saturday, January 25: Last Saturday Roots in Jazz:  Halie Loren.  This Oregon-based jazz stylist has global appeal, delivering fresh interpretations of jazz standards; she’ll make you hear the old anew. Playing to sell-out audiences at home and abroad, Loren is on tour for her latest CD, Heart First.  7:30 p.m. Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum […]

Saturday, January 25: Hawai`i Pops Orchestra Series – Contemporary Hawaiian Music Showcase with Keali`i Reichel.  Enjoy dinner and dancing at the Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  8 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 533-4164 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Sunday, January 26: 2014 Pro Bowl.  This year's Pro Bowl is different. It's all about giving the fans match-ups they've never seen before. Watch the all-stars get drafted and the lines removed between AFC and NFC.  Unexpected teams. Memorable match-ups. The game like you've never seen it before. This is the Pro Bowl Unconferenced. Aloha […]

Tuesday, January 28:  On Stage: Rhys Darby at Doris Duke Theatre.  Best known as hapless band manager Murray on the HBO comedy series Flight of the Conchords, New Zealand comedian and actor Rhys Darby will have the audience rolling in the aisles with his sensational (and offbeat) blend of sound effects, characterizations, and askew observations.  […]