Mardi Gras Festival, February 21

Posted on February 20, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Arts District Merchants Association is hosting the annual Mardi Gras Festival in Honolulu, between Nu’uanu Avenue and Hotel Street, this evening, February 21.  The event will include a variety of festive features, including traditional New Orleans food favorites, Samba parades and elaborate, decorative floats, a parade performance by the Royal Elephant Brass Band, and a soccer tournament.  There will also be plenty of live music and outdoor dancing with performances on five outdoor stages.

The event is free and open to the public.  The festival will last from 6 to 10 pm.

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Pow Wow Hawaii, February 18-19

Posted on February 16, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The second annual Pow Wow Hawaii artist invitational will take place this weekend, February 18 and 19, in the Loft and Space art gallery on Queen Street, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  Thirty-one local and international artists will convene to share the artistic process.

The event is free and open to the public to watch, learn, and possibly partake in the creative process.  Pow Wow Hawaii will last from 6 to 10 pm each evening.  For more information, check out powwowhawaii.com.

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Valentine’s at Nobu Waikiki – Feb. 14

Posted on February 12, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

Nobu Waikiki at the Waikiki Parc Hotel, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is offering an extravagant 7 course dinner on Valentine’s Day.  The meal will begin with Siberian Caviar Karshi Su Miso, indulge in Seared Hotate Tiradito and Kampachi  Sashimi Salad, and feature Butter-poached lobster and braised Wagyu short rib.  It will finish with assorted sushi and miso soup, followed by a pinot noir truffle and caramel ice cream.

The dinner costs $140 per person.  For more information, or to make your reservation, check out www.noburestaurants.com/waikiki or call (808) 237-6999.

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Phone Camera Photo Gallery, Now through March 10

Posted on February 9, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The South Street Gallery, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is hosting a phone camera photo exhibit now through March 10.  The exhibit seeks to celebrate the transcendence and technological advances of modern phone photography.

The exhibit is free and open to the public from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Mondays through Fridays and from 9:30 am to 1:00pm on Saturdays.  For more information, call 808-525-5212.

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Maui Open Studios, Now through Feb. 26

Posted on February 7, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Second Annual Maui Open Studios will run every weekend in February all around Maui.  This open house features a variety of artists, including jewelers, painters, and photographers, as they share their craft with the public.  Many will give demonstrations as they show you their signature technique.

The Open Studios events are free and open to the public.  For more information about where to find the artists, visit www.mauiopenstudios.com.

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Wine Pairing Dinner, Tonight, Feb. 4

Posted on February 3, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki Beach, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is hosting a rare wine pairing dinner tonight, February 4.  The meal will feature ten different, classic wines expertly paired with fine dining appetizers, entrees, and desserts.  The multi-course meal has been designed by master chef Bruno Chevalier in celebration of the 350 year anniversary of Bordeaux’s Château Rauzan-Ségla.

The dinner will begin at 6:30 pm and costs $395 per person.  For more information, visit www.halekulani.com.

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North Jazz Trio Debut, Tonight, Feb. 1

Posted on January 31, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The North Jazz Trio will have their debut performance at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art, about 30  minutes from Ko Olina, tonight.  Named for their love of Oahu’s North Shore, the trio features a bassist, pianist, and drummer.

Tickets cost $20 to $25 and can be purchased online, and the performance will begin at 7:30 pm.  For more information, check out www.honoluluacademy.org or call (808) 532-8700.

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Whale Wednesdays, February 1-29

Posted on January 29, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

Every Wednesday in February, the Waikiki Aquarium will be hosting Whale Wednesdays.  Located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, they will combine educational talks and creative displays to inform visitors about Hawai’i's Humpback Whales.  The Wake of Giants, an educational film, will be shown in the aquarium’s theatre.

The month will kick off on February 1 from 3 to 4:30 pm, and attendance is free with regular aquarium admission.  For more information, check out www.waquarium.org.

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Art After Dark, January 27

Posted on January 26, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Dragon Enters and Honolulu Art Academy will be hosting Art After Dark again tomorrow, January 27, after a brief break during the peak of winter.  The monthly event will include fan painting by artist Andy Lee, Chinese food, and open access to the Chinese gallery.

The event is open to the public from 6 to 9 pm, and admission costs $10.  The Honolulu Art Academy is just thirty minutes from Ko Olina.  For more information, check out www.honoluluacademy.org.

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Kanikapila Jam Session, Jan. 29

Posted on January 22, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Abrigo Family and Bishop Museum will host Kanikapila, a Hawaiian Jam session next Sunday, January 29.  This celebration of whimsical, impromptu music occurs on the last Sunday of each month.  In addition to instrumental and vocal performances, hula and dance will be encouraged.  While it is hosed at the Bishop Museum, about 3o minutes from Ko Olina, admission to the museum itself is separate.

The event will last from 1 to 4 pm and is free and open to the public.    For more information, check out www.bishopmuseum.org.

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Bollywood Film Festival, Now through Jan. 29

Posted on January 18, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Doris Duke Theatre is currently hosting the fifth annual Bollywood Film Festival.  Known for their bright colors and musicality, Bollywood films often tell the story of love, deceit, and family.  They will be hosting screenings of seven different Indian films, and Indian food will be available for purchase.

Tickets cost $12 to $15, and passes for all screenings cost $48 to $60.  The Doris Duke Theatre is about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  For more information about showtimes, check out honoluluacademy.org.

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Dragon’s Lair, Jan. 15 – 16

Posted on January 14, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Honolulu Academy of Arts and Bank of Hawai’i is hosting a two day festival from January 15 through 16 to celebrate the New Year.  The festival, which is geared toward families with younger children, will include a wide range of arts and crafts activities, martial arts, and dragon and lion dancing.  They will also host a Chinese lion pole performance.

The Honolulu Academy is located near the Ala Moana State Recreational Area, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina.  The festival will last from 11 am to 5 pm each day, and admission is free.  For more information, check out www.honoluluacademy.org.

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Shanghai Circus, Jan. 13 to 15

Posted on January 11, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Hawaii Theatre will host the new Shanghai Circus from January 13 through 15.  This circus will feature a variety of acts not included in a traditional circus, including human pretzels, dragon dancers, and an extravagant Chinese acrobatic troupe.

The Shanghai Circus is free and open to the public, beginning at 5 am.  The Hawaii Theatre is located in Honolulu, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina.  For more information, check out hawaiitheatre.com.

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Sony Open, Jan 9 -15

Posted on January 6, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Sony Open is Hawaii’s largest annual sporting event which will feature competition between over 140 golfing professionals.  Hosted at the Waialae Country Club, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina, the Sony Open is the first full-field tournament of the PGA tour season.

For more information or to purchase tickets, check out www.friendsofhawaii.org.  Proceeds benefit women, children, and youth in need in Hawai’i.

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Chinese New Year, Jan. 6

Posted on January 4, 2012 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

The Chinese New Year will be celebrated in Chinatown at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, on January 6 and 7.  Festivities will last from 10 am to 10 pm and will include a variety of events and exhibitions, including martial arts demonstrations, fortune telling, arts and crafts, and an array of traditional foods and dances.

The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, check out www.chinatownhi.com.

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New Year’s Eve at Pearl, Dec. 31

Posted on December 31, 2011 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

Tonight, the Pearl Ultralounge in the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina, will be hosting a luxurious New Year’s Eve celebration.  Festivities will include champagne, party favors, a balloon drop, and hors d’oeurves as Hawai’i rings in 2012.

Tickets cost $25.  The event will begin at 8pm and last until 4am on January 1.  For more information, check out www.pearlhawaii.com.

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Bill Maher for New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31

Posted on December 29, 2011 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

Commentator Bill Maher of HBO’s Real Time will be at Waikiki Shell in Honolulu for New Year’s Eve, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina.  Famed for his entertaining commentaries and vocal political opinions, he has earned 27 Emmy nominations over the years.

Ticket costs range from $29.50 to $79.50 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.

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Jane’s Addiction, Dec. 30

Posted on December 23, 2011 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

Jane’s Addiction will perform at Mele Kaliki-Rock-A, a rock performance hosted by 101.9, on December 30.  This alternative band has been named one of the top one hundred greatest hard rock artists by VH1.  Additional performers will include Primus and Mickey Avalon.

The show will begin at 7 pm at the Neil Blaisdell Arena, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina.  Tickets begin at $72.50 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

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Eric Miyashiro Jazz Concert – Dec. 22

Posted on December 21, 2011 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

Renowned Japanese jazz trumpeter Eric Miyashiro will perform tomorrow, Thursday, December 22 at the Pearl City Cultural Center, about 25 minutes from Ko Olina.  His famed high energy performance will be complemented with a selection of contemporary jazz pieces by 3rd Stream jazz troupe.

Tickets cost $30 with a $3 service charge and are available online at www.honoluluboxoffice.com or by phone at (808) 550-8457.  The show will begin at 7 pm.

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Lani Misalucha Show – Dec. 20 through March 1

Posted on December 20, 2011 by AndreDenis| Leave a comment

Lani Misalucha will be performing at the Polynesian Showroom at the Holiday Inn Waikiki, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, from now through next March.  In addition to a selection of her own signature songs, she will perform hits from classic artists such as Diana Ross, Celine Dion, and Tina Turner.

Tickets are $55 to $65 for adults and $30 to $40 for children.  For more information, check out www.laniinwaikiki.com.

 

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