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, February 3: 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. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Friday, February 3: First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, including the “I Love Art” hands-on play area. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in […]

Saturday, February 11: International Ukulele Contest.  The contest invites amateur ukulele players from across the world to compete at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center’s Royal Grove Stage from Ukulele players of all ages and ability levels will compete.  Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For information visit http://www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/.

Saturday, February 11:  Na Mele O Ko Olina.  Na Mele O Ko Olina is held at the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club along Oahu`s Leeward Coast. This event features wonderful Hawaiian music offered by some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar and ukulele artists, along with the artwork of more than 40 Hawai`i artists and […]

Saturday, February 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 State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or […]

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 […]

Fridays & Saturdays, March 3: 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. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Saturday, March 4:  Pacific Aviation Museum’s Open Cockpit Day. Kids of all ages can climb into the cockpit of one of several historic aircraft and talk story with pilots. Flight suits and helmets provided. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford […]

Saturday, March 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 State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or […]