SPECIAL EVENTS

KAIMUKI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE
Date: July 30th - August 1st, 9 am - 5 pm, 2010
Place: Star of the Sea School Cafeteria (NEW LOCATION), Oahu
Contact: Lisa Abbott, labbott@hawaii.rr.com
Kaimuki Orchid Society Inc. Presents "Orchids for Everyone!"
Friday July 30, 2010 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday July 31, 2010 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday August 1, 2010 9:00 - 4:00 pm
4469 Malia Street- Honolulu, Hawaii 96821
Suggested Donation for show: $2.00 Free Parking Hawaii's Best Orchid Vendors! alternativehawaii.com. Free Orchid workshop for children ages 5-12 Re-potting for adults: one with donation.
FIRST 300 PEOPLE EACH DAY RECEIVE FREE ORCHID PLANT WITH INVITATION!
Invitations available at these locations:
Ko'olau Farmers Kawamoto Orchids, Wally's Garden Center, From any Kaimuki Orchid Society Member, Ace Hardware Kaimuki.

ACLU HAWAII TALK-STORY MEETING
Date: August 6th, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, 2010
Place: Haleiwa Art Gallery, 66-252 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa, HI 96712. Next to North Shore Marketplace, Oahu
Contact: Kit Grant, kgrant@acluhawaii.org, (808) 522-5904, 24-hour RSVP line: (808)522-5906 or office@acluhawaii.org
Discuss local and national civil liberties concerns with local staff and North-shore based board members of the ACLU of Hawaii. The ACLU is celebrating its 45th anniversary of defending the bill of rights in Hawai'i. Come join the conversation, share your views and help us better protect constitutional rights for all. Free and open to the public. alternativehawaii.com. RSVPs are appreciated, walk-ins are welcome. Requests for special accommodation must be received by Friday, 7/23/10. We will always try to accommodate requests.

GABBY PAHINUI WAIMANALO KANIKPILA
Date: August 7th, 10:00 am - 6 pm, 2010
Place: Waimanalo Beach Park, Oahu
Contact: Cyril Pahinui (Producer - Pahinui Productions), cyril@cyrilpahinui.com, (808) 722-8575
The third annual "Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila" is a gathering for musicians to perform and connect and acknowledge Waimanalo as a focal point of Kiho'alu and Hawaiian music and recognizes the contribution of Gabby Pahinui and his family to Hawai'i's musical heritage and music industry. alternativehawaii.com. In addition to eight hours of music by more than 200 of Hawaii's best musicians and hula dancers, community organizations have craft, food, informational booths, cultural displays and demonstrations.

ONOE KIKUNOBU DANCE COMPANY: COMMUNICATING CULTURE AND TRADITIONS THROUGH NIHON BUYO
Date: August 7th & 8th, both shows at 2 pm, 2010
Place: UH Manoa Kennedy Theatre, Oahu
Contact: Community Services - UH Outreach College, (808) 956-8246, brandman@hawaii.edu
In commemoration of its 36th anniversary and Kikunobu Sensei's legacy of 51 years of Japanese classical dance in Hawai'i, the Onoe Kikunobu Dance Company has assembled a production comparable in artistry and authenticity to what you would find in Japan. Visiting performers include mainland artist David Furumoto, professor of Asian Theater at the University of Wisconsin; and Japanese artists Onoe Kikunojo II, Headmaster of Onoe School of Dance (Tokyo) and his assistant dance master/choreographer, Onoe Kikushiro; as well as costumes from Kyoto and wigs from Tokyo. alternativehawaii.com. Music will be provided by guest musicians Darin Miyashiro, Yuma Totani, Ayako Masuda, and Yumiko Kubo.

BLUE SHAMROCK KILTED CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Date: August 8th, 10 am - 2 pm, 2010
Place: Pearl Country Club, Oahu
Contact: Cesci Wang (Event Coordinator - Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii), (808) 381-7216, saintandrewsociety@hawaii.rr.com
Spend a day in the sun golfing in a kilt and when a chance to win a trip for two to Scotland and golf at St. Andrew's Golf Course! alternativehawaii.com. Cost: $150.00 Includes: golf fees,lunch, dinner and drinks, and many, many prizes, and sponsor goodies!Kilts preferred, loaners available.

NA HULA FESTIVAL - 70TH ANNUAL
Date: August 8th, 10 am - 4 pm, 2010
Place: Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park & Bandstand, Oahu
Contact: Kaiulani Kauahi (Promoter - City & County of Honolulu, Parks & Recreation), rkauahi@honolulu.gov, (808) 768-3041
The 70th annual Nā Hula Festival will be at the Queen Kapi'olani Park Bandstand on, Sunday, August 8, 2010. The schedule of performances is as follows:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2010:
10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Royal Hawaiian Band
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. Puanani Alama Hula Studio
Noon - 12:50 p.m. Leilani Alama Hula Studio
12:50 - 1:00 p.m. 2010 Lei Queen & Court
1:00 - 1:50 p.m. Hālau Hula 'O Pua 'A'ala Hone
2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Ka Hale I 'O Kahala
3:00 - 3:50 p.m. Hālau Hula O Hōkūlani
(times and performers subject to change)
Beginning in 1941, DPR's Nā Hula Festival has celebrated the artistry and grace of Hawai'i's premiere dance form - Hula. The festival is Hawai'i's longest running annual non competitive hula event. Please bring your hāli'i (covering, spread), mea 'ai (food) and enjoy a beautiful, relaxing day of hula at the park. Admission is free.

INTERISLAND TERMINAL PRESENTS REED SPACE HONOLULU: A "POP-UP" BOOKSTORE OF ART, DESIGN, AND ARCHITECTURE TITLES
Date: July 29th – August 8th, 10:30 am - 7:30 pm, 2010
Place: Waikiki Parc Hotel, Oahu
Contact: Sarah Honda (PR Contact - Interisland Terminal), sarah@interislandterminal.org, (808) 277-4484
The inspiration for REED SPACE HONOLULU is Interisland Terminal's desire to see a return of independent bookshops in Honolulu featuring thoughtfully selected titles to nurture the intellect and creative capital of this community. alternativehawaii.com. Renowned graphic designer and brand developer jeffstaple (www.stapledesign.com) will curate the temporary bookstore's selection of art, architecture and design books.

THE MANGO SHOW
Date: August 9th - 26th, 8 am - 4:30 pm, 2010
Place: Honolulu Hale, Oahu
Contact: Public Relations - Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, (808) 768-6622, moca-info@honolulu.gov
Mango season is officially here! In celebration of this delicious summertime delight, local artists will present original works showcasing the mango's diverse varieties and flavors at The Mango Show. Through drawings, paintings, photographs and more prepare to take a look at the majestic mango like you've never seen it before. alternativehawaii.com. The Mango Show is presented by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts with support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

THE DRUG POLICY FORUM OF HAWAI'I AND ACLU OF HAWAI'I PRESENT: MEDICINAL CANNABIS: BALANCING ACCESS, SAFETY AND PRIVACY
Date: August 10th, 5:30 pm - 7 pm, 2010
Place: Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites 1 & 2, Oahu
Contact: Kit Grant, (808)522-5904, office@acluhawaii.org
Join the Drug Policy Forum-HI & ACLU-HI for a compelling discussion of drug law trends in the U.S. and how the successful reforms in Washington State could be a promising model for Hawai'i. ADA - accessible. Enter from concourse between Exhibition Hall and Arena. Parking $5, if booth is attended. If unattended, enter and park for free. alternativehawaii.com. Request special accommodation by Monday, August 2. We will always try to fulfill requests. To help us plan, please RSVP by Monday, August 9. (Walk ins are also welcome).

RETURN TO WAIKIKI - A LUAU & COCKTAIL SHOW
Date: August 12th, 6 pm - 10 pm, 2010
Place: International Marketplace - Waikiki, Oahu
Contact: Reservations, (808) 542-6567, reservations@returntowaikiki.com
Return to Waikiki celebrates the incredible story of the evolution of Hawaiian music. Master slack key guitarist MAKANA pays tribute to pre-Western contact roots to the Hawaiian music renaissance and beyond. A vaudevillian-style presentation combines comedy, dance and story telling to entertain and enlighten guests to this rarely told tale. alternativehawaii.com. Dinner show/buffet: 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets: visit http://www.honoluluboxoffice.com/Return-to-Waikiki.html Cocktail show: 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (No cover - two drink minimum).

KEIKO FUJII DANCE COMPANY IN "HANA - THE FLOWER II"
Date: August 15th, 2 pm, 2010
Place: UH Manoa Kennedy Theatre, Oahu
Contact: Community Services - UH Outreach College, (808) 956-8246, brandman@hawaii.edu
Choreographer and modern dance artist Keiko Fujii returns to Kennedy Theatre to present "Hana - The Flower II." alternativehawaii.com. Featured in this one-time only Honolulu matinee is a portion of an original work that Ms. Fujii premiered for members of the royal families of Japan and Denmark in an exclusive concert last February in Tokyo.

FORUM ON: CREATIVITY AND HAWAI`I'S FUTURE. HOW CAN ARTISTIC INNOVATION LEAD US FORWARD AND TRANSFORM THE ISLANDS?
Date: August 16th, 5 - 6:30 pm, 2010
Place: Neil Abercrombie Headquarters, Ward Warehouse, Oahu
Contact: Lynn Shivers ladmcski1@aol.com or Julia Steele, julia@hanahou.com, 808-386-8317
Description: A discussion with:
--Donne Dawson, entrepreneur and former State Film Commissioner
--Pegge Hopper, renowned artist, community leader, and owner of the Pegge Hopper Gallery
--Maile Meyer, champion for community-based art and owner of Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i
--Neil Abercrombie, candidate for Hawaii's next governor
All are welcome. Please come, ask questions, and share your ideas.

WHY VEGAN? HOW A VEGAN DIET CAN SAVE YOUR HEALTH AND MONEY
Date: Tuesday, August 17th, 7:00pm, 2010
Place: Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave. (0.2 mi. Behind the Waikiki-Kapahulu Library - across from the chevron station)., Oahu
Contact: Vegetarian Societ of Hawaii (VSH), (808) 944-8344, scott101@hawaii.rr.com
llustrating with the persuasive booklet "Why Vegan?" by Vegan Outreach (veganoutreach.org), Hesh will describe the numerous ethical, health, and environmental advantages of a vegan diet. alternativehawaii.com. He will also explain how the U.S. "Health Care Crisis," so hotly debated in Washington recently, is in actuality the result of the government's own USDA agricultural subsidies, which give financial aid only to the unhealthiest products of U.S. agriculture. When combined with the advertising tax deductions given by the IRS and exploited by the unhealthiest offerings of the U.S. food industry, we have an explanation for the blackout of real health news by the ad-driven American media. FREE Admission and Refreshments!

ACLU HAWAII TALK-STORY MEETING - WINDWARD OAHU
Date: Wednesday, August 18th, 6 - 7:30pm, 2010
Place: Kailua High School Cafeteria, Oahu
Contact: Kit Grant, (808) 522-5904, kgrant@acluhawaii.org
Discuss local and national civil liberties concerns with local staff and neighborhood board members of the ACLU of Hawaii. alternativehawaii.com. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs are appreciated, walk-ins are welcome: 24-hour RSVP line: (808)522-5906 or office@acluhawaii.org.

ACLU HAWAII TALK-STORY MEETING - EAST HONOLULU
Date: August 19th, 5:30 - 7 pm, 2010
Place: Kaiser High School Library, Oahu
Contact: Kit Grant, (808) 522-5904, kgrant@acluhawaii.org
Discuss local and national civil liberties concerns with local staff and neighborhood board members of the ACLU of Hawaii. alternativehawaii.com. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs are appreciated, walk-ins are welcome: 24-hour RSVP line: (808)522-5906 or office@acluhawaii.org.

THE JOY OF SAKE: AMERICA'S LARGEST SAKE CELEBRATION
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 6-8:30pm, 2010
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, Oahu
Contact: 808-532-8700
Individual: $80 per person. VIP reserved seating for Academy members only: $150 per person. This year marks the tenth year of The Joy of Sake: America's Largest Sake Celebration, and for the second year in a row the event is at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. alternativehawaii.com. If you buy your Joy of Sake tickets directly from the Academy, a tax-deductible $25 goes to the museum (for VIP tickets, a tax-deductible $100 goes to the museum).

BIGGEST LITTLE AIRSHOW ON FORD ISLAND
Date: August 21st - 22nd, 9 am - 5 pm, 2010
Place: Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Oahu
Contact: Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 808-441-1008, Tours@PacificAviationMuseum.org
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor proudly presents the 3rd "Biggest Little Airshow" Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22, 10am to 4pm. Over 150 aircraft - both real and remote control models - will be on the tarmac. We will have candy bombings for the keiki, free Hangar 79 tours to see the new MiG Alley Korean War Exhibit and other aircraft in the 88,000 sq. ft. battle scarred hangar. Free concerts featuring Maunalua Saturday at 2pm, and Natural Vibrations Sunday at 2pm will be held in Hangar 79. The event, sponsored in part by Clear Channel Radio, celebrates 100 Years of Aviation in Hawaii. The show has been expanded to two big days of flying, food, prize drawings, and festivities. alternativehawaii.com. Admission to the Airshow is free. Purchase Museum general admissions online at www.pacificaviationmuseum.org or at the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Board the shuttle bus to Ford Island and the Museum. Free Airshow Shuttles depart every 15 minutes, 9 am to 4:30pm. Call 808-441-1008 for more information or visit our website.

THE HOT CLUB OF HULAVILLE - DJANGO AND TANGOS
Date: Sunday, August 22nd, 4:00 p.m., 2010
Place: Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, Oahu
Contact: (808) 532-8765, smobley@honoluluacademy.org
Honolulu’s most popular and well seasoned show band plays their own brand of delectable Jazz and Hawaiian Jump Swing, done in the Gypsy, or Hot Club fashion. Hot Club music has direct origins from the gypsy virtuosos who played the Parisian dance halls, bistros, and cafés of the 30's and 40's. alternativehawaii.com. 2010 marks Django's centenniel, and is being celebrated the world over. Join the party with these kings of the gypsy tango.

E KŪ ANA KA PAIA: UNIFICATION, RESPONSIBILITY, AND THE KU IMAGES
Date: June 5th – October 4th, 2010
Place: Hawaiian Hall and J.M. Long Gallery, Oahu
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz, (808) 847-8274
Bishop Museum, the British Museum, and the Peabody Essex Museum are partnering to bring together the three largest Kū images in the world for a historic exhibition this summer. alternativehawaii.com. It will be the first time in over 160 years that three traditional Kū images of this size and magnitude will be displayed alongside one another.

SURFING
Date: June 19th – September 6th, 2010
Place: Castle Memorial Building, Oahu
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz, (808) 847-8274
This exhibition provides a glimpse into the fascinating pasts of surfing, one of Hawai‘i’s gifts to the world. The exhibit will feature archival images from Bishop Museum Archives along with historic surfboards from the Museum’s renowned collection of artifacts. alternativehawaii.com. Trace the historical transformation of surfing’s image through the centuries, from Polynesian myths of love to an account of an exotic “amusement” that presented nothing but “horror & destruction,” as well as recollections of surfing as a character-building activity and sometimes the test of one’s romantic interest.

STILL PRESENT PASTS: KOREAN AMERICANS AND THE “FORGOTTEN WAR”
Date: June 26th – September 12th, 2010
Place: Castle Memorial Building, Oahu
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz, (808) 847-8274
This is a multi-media exhibit of installation and performance art, documentary film and archival photographs, and oral histories that explores memories and legacies of the Korean War. alternativehawaii.com. Embodying life stories of ordinary Korean Americans who experienced the war, the exhibit is a public space of remembering that breaks the silence about a tragic episode in U.S. and Korean history.

ONGOING EVENTS

IOLANI PALACE EVENTS
Place: Iolani Palace, Honolulu
Ongoing and special cultural events throughout the year for visitors and kamaaina (local residents). Call: (808) 522-0822. (For Palace Tours call 522-0832.)

MAYOR'S PERFORMANCE - CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Ongoing and special events each month including:
    Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace and elsewhere
    Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki and elsewhere
    Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Pageant in Waikiki
For detailed information on these and other events, call Performance Hotline (808) 527-5666. Most events are Free!

MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM
Place: 553 South King Street, Honolulu (opposite City Hall)
Mission Houses Museum is a registered historic landmark offering a wide variety of ongoing and special events. For more information please visit their site.

SAIL WITH THE STARS
Place: Leeward Oahu
Marine biologist team crew unique sailing charters including Star Gazing, Full Moons, and Meteor Showers. Call: (808) 306-7273 or visit their Events Calendar.

CHANGING OF THE KING'S GUARD
Date: Daily
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Place: King's Village Shopping Center (Front Gate), 131 Kaiulani Avenue, Waikiki
Witness this dramatic rifle drill ceremony nightly. After retiring the Hawaiian flag, the world renowned King’s Guard, dressed in uniforms that are the exact replicas of those worn by the Hawaiian Royal Palace Guard for King David Kalakaua in 1875, impress you with a spectacular performance of skill. Free. Call: (808) 926-7890.

BISHOP MUSEUM
Date: Daily
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu
Along with special programs and exhibits, Bishop Museum offers a wide variety of short ongoing cultural events for children and adults. Call: (808) 847-3511 or visit their site.

LYON ARBORETUM TOURS
Date: Every Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: Lyon Arboretum, Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa, 3860 Manoa Rd., Honolulu
Enjoy the ever-changing sights and sounds of the 193.5 acre rainforest botanical garden administered by the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides will share highlights of the Arboretum collections. Reservations required. Tours are limited to the first 12 participants daily. Free - donations gladly accepted. Call: (808) 988-0461 to register. Photo

KEIKI FUN, HULA, AND MORE!
Date: Every Tuesday & Sunday
Place: Pearlridge Shopping Center, Aiea
Keiki (children) games/entertainment every Tues. 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Hula and Hawaiian music show on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free. For information on these and other events call (808) 488-0981.

AFTERNOON TOUR AND TEA
Date: Every Tuesday & Sunday
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu
Designed for visitors who want to explore the galleries, learn more about art, and socialize over a glass of tea. The tours are led by docents who will lead discussions in the galleries and offer insight into many cultures and time periods. Free with museum admission. Reservations required. Call: (808) 532-8700.

CHADO - THE WAY OF TEA
Date: Every Wednesday & Friday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon (closed holidays)
Place: Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii, 245 Saratoga Road (Waikiki)
The Japanese tea ceremony known as "chanoyu" is the quintessence of Japanese art and etiquette. The Urasenke Foundation tea gatherings present chanoyu in a simple, direct manner and require no prior experience to participate. Minimum of $3 donation required. Call: 923-3059.

HAWAII NATURE CENTER
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday
Place: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu
Nature classes and hikes for children and adults. Programs scheduled on a monthly basis. Call: (808) 955-0100.

ART ON THE ZOO FENCE
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Monsarrat Avenue - Across from Kapiolani Park Bandstand, Waikiki
Honolulu's very own Left Bank! Meet the artists at this outdoor art show. Originals, prints and photographs available for sale. For more information, please visit their site.

NA MELE NEI - THE MUSIC OF HAWAII TODAY!
Date: Every Sunday
Time: Concert starts 1:00 p.m.
Place: Ward Warehouse Stage, Honolulu
Live music concert presented every Sunday by Native Books Na Mea Hawaii. Call: (808) 596-8885.

FREE LEI MAKING LESSONS
Date: Every Monday (through November 30)
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Place: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 3rd fl. lanai, Bldg.A, Waikiki
"Talk story" with our Hawaiian lei maker as you learn this beautiful art. Flowers are provided, free. You'll make one lei per session. Call: (808) 922-2299.

GUIDED TOURS OF THE HAWAII THEATRE
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Hawaii Theatre, Chinatown, Honolulu
The one-hour guided tour offers a unique insight into the history, art, architecture and restoration of the beautiful Hawaii Theatre. The tour includes a performance on the 1922 Robert Morton Theatre Organ. Admission $5. Call: (808) 528-0506.

ALOHA FRIDAY KING'S JUBILEE & FIREWORKS
Date: Every Friday
Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Waikiki
Their Super Pool becomes the perfect tropical stage for Hawaiian entertainment and a beachfront fireworks show. The color and pageantry of Hawaii's monarchy are brought to life in this regal tribute to King David Kalakaua, featuring the music, song and dance of the Polynesian Islands and the exciting Samoan Fire Knife Dance. Call: (808) 949-4321.

FIRST FRIDAY HONOLULU'S DOWNTOWN GALLERY WALK
Date: 1st Friday of each month
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Place: Chinatown, Honolulu
Self guided tour of 25 downtown art spots that includes "Live from the Lawn", a free live performance held in front of the Hawaii State Art Museum at 250 S. Hotel Street. Call: (808) 521-2903.

RELIVE THE PLANTATION DAYS!
Date: 1st Saturday of each month
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Hawaii's Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St., Waipahu (S.W. Oahu)
A living history museum and ethno-botanical garden on a 50-acre site dedicated to the legacy of immigrant workers from the sugar plantation era. Each month features activities and demonstrations of a different ethnic heritage group. Call: (808) 677-0110.

HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS "FREE SUNDAY" PROGRAM
Date: 3rd Sunday of each month
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu
Sponsored by Bank of Hawaii. Entertainment, art activities for kids, gallery tours, and other activities. For residents & visitors. It's free! It's fun! Call: (808) 532-8700.

OBON FESTIVAL DANCES
Date: June through August
Place: Buddhist Temples throughout the islands
The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Special services usually start at 7:00 p.m. followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00 p.m. Held at different temples on different dates. Check newspapers for schedule.

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