Geobunga Outdoor Garden Center, about 25 minutes from Ko Olina, will host an introductory seminar on gardening this Saturday, March 17. The seminar will focus on planting and harvesting essentials, especially for small, contained kitchen gardens.
The first workshop will take place from 9 to 10 am, and the second workshop will last from 1 to 2 pm. Attendance is free. For more information or to reserve a seat, check out www.geobunga.com.
Waikiki Shell, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host Heiva i Honolulu this week from March 15 through 17. These daily performances will inculde traditional Tahitian song and dance as part of the Tahiti Nui International tenth anniversary celebration. Performers will compete for several awards, including Best Couple and Original Aparima.
Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, check out tahitinuiinternational.blogspot.com
The Honolulu Museum of Art, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina, will be celebrating the rich traditions of New Zealand’s Maori and Aotearoa cultures with a five day film festival. The films are representative of New Zealand’s growing independent film industry.
The first show is tonight, March 10, at the Doris Duke Theatre. Tickets cost $8 for museum members and $10 for general admission. For more information, check out honolulumuseum.org.
Manoa Valley Theatre, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina in Honolulu, will hostthe Tony Award winning play, Spring Awakening. Tonight, March 8, is the opening show of this musical drama, and performances will continue until March 25. The play explores a number of mature themes related to the struggle of teenage sexuality.
Tickets cost between $20 and $35. For more information about showtimes or to purchase tickets, check out www.manoavalleytheatre.com or call (808) 988-6131.
The Honolulu Museum of Art, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina, is hosting a day filled with World Music today, March 3. The event will feature over forty students from the University of Hawaii as they showcase their musical talents and play pieces representative of China, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, and more.
This showcase is free with museum admission and open to the public. Performances will last from 11 am until 3 pm. For more information, visit honoluluacademy.org.
The Shidler College of Business Alumni Association is hosting the Executive Vineyards annual wine tasting event on March 1 and 2 at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. The evening will include live entertainment from Manoa DNA, pupu from the Kahala Hotel and Resort, and a silent auction in addition to the wines.
General admission starts at $80, and the event will last from 6 to 9 pm each evening. For more information or to purchase your ticket, check out www.shidler.hawaii.edu/executivevineyards.
Next Tuesday will be the last weekly installment of Keiki Tuesday for February. This coming week, the Downtown Center Court of Pearlridge Center, about 20 minutes from Ko Olina, will host entertainers with kid-friendly crafts, storytelling, and facepainting to celebrate “Mad Science of Hawaii”.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.pearlridgeonline.com or call (808) 488-0981.
Student choreographers, dancers, and production artists from the University of Hawaii are presenting their latest work, Winter Footholds, at the Kennedy Theatre, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.
They will have performances nightly fat 8 pm from now through February 25 and an afternoon performance at 2 pm on February 26. Ticket prices range from $5 to $15 and can be purchased online at www.hawaii.edu/kennedy or by phone at (808) 944-2697.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
