SPECIAL EVENTS

MANOA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Date: May 1st - 2nd (Sat. - Sun.), 8:30 am - 4 pm, 2010
Place: Noelani Elem. School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive, Honolulu, Oahu
Admission: FREE!!!

MILILANI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Date: May 8th (Saturday), 8 am - 3 pm, 2010
Place: Mililani Uka Elem. School, 94-380 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani, Oahu
Admission: FREE!!!

HAWAII KAI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Date: May 8th (Saturday), 8 am - 3 pm, 2010
Place: Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 6700 Kalanianaole Highway, Oahu
Admission: FREE!!!

CAPONE'S MOTHER'S DAY COMEDY SMASH WEEKEND
Date: May 8th, 2010
Place: Neal Blaisdell Arena, Oahu
Contact: Capone (Promoter - Capone's Productions), caponenyc32@yahoo.com, (808) 306-2926
Capone's Productions presents Capone's Mother's Day Comedy Smash Weekend, May 8th, at the Neil Blaisdell Arena. A STAR studded event featuring Tracy Morgan, J.J. Williamson, and Lavell Crawford! alternativehawaii.com. Ticket prices are $125 for VIP seating, rows 1-15, $100, $75, and $45. Any information on tickets or VIP seating, call Capone at (808) 306-2926. alternativehawaii.com. Also, be sure to hold on to your ticket stubs and bring them in for 25% off of a detail at Capone's Ultimate Detail, the BEST in Hawaii.

MOTHERS DAY CRUISE
Date: May 8th, 5:30pm - 8:00pm, 2010
Place: Waianae Boat Harbor - Slip A-11, Waianae, Oahu
Contact: (808) 306-7273, reservations@sailhawaii.com
Give Mom a memorable treat this year. Dinner served, leis for Mom. early reservations recommended. Portion of proceeds are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation.

HAWAII'S MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH WITH THE STARS
Date: May 9th, 11 am, 2010
Place: Hawaii Okinawa Center, Oahu
Contact: Umma, umma@hawaiipacificentertainment.com, (808) 237-3675
TIME TO CELEBRATE MOM! AT HAWAII'S MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH WITH THE STARS Submit Essay for "2010 Top Moms of the Year" Contest and Win Mom a Free Ticket to the Show. Presented by Hawaii Pacific Entertainment, you'll celebrate a meaningful lunch with mom filled with laughter, appetizing food, and special performances. alternativehawaii.com. The entertainment lineup features talented local musicians, artists and comedians. Tickets are $55 per person. Each "2010 Top Mom of the Year" essay winners will receive one complimentary admission to the event and other great prizes. The deadline to submit the essay is Friday, April 30th. The top essays will be posted on the Hawaii Pacific Entertainment website. Please submit all essays to umma@hawaiipacificentertainment.com. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 9th, 2010 for the Mother's Day Lunch with the Stars at the Hawaii Okinawan Center. Doors open at 11:00 AM and lunch will be served at Noon.

AN AFTERNOON WITH KENNY ENDO - REFLECTIONS ON 35 YEARS OF TAIKO
Date: May 15th, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2010
Place: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii's 5th Floor Lounge, Oahu
Contact: Kirstin Pauka or Narciso Oyamot, noyamot@gmail.com
Talk Story with Master Taiko Artist Kenny Endo. Learn about the Trials and Tribulations enroute to a successful career as a taiko artist which has taken him around the world. alternativehawaii.com. Moderated by University of Hawaii Ethnomusicologist Dr. Ricardo Trimillos.

NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM EXHIBIT IN HONOLULU
Date: May 17th - June 3rd, 8 am - 4:30 pm, 2010
Place: Honolulu Hale, Oahu
Contact: Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, (808) 768-6622, moca-info@honolulu.gov
The fifth annual exhibit of The National Arts Program in Honolulu, featuring artwork by City and County of Honolulu employees and their families, will be on display in City Hall. The exhibition is presented by The National Arts Program Foundation and the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts.

URBAN GARDENING WITH ANN TANAKA - FREE!!!
Date: May 18th, 7 - 8:30 pm, 2010
Place: Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse - 404 Kapahulu Ave. (0.2 mi. behind the Waikiki-Kapahulu Library), Oahu
Contact: Denise (volunteer and help with publicity and outreach - Vegetarian Societ of Hawaii (VSH)), scott101@hawaii.rr.com, (808) 944-8344
"Urban Gardening" - presented by Ann Tanaka. Ann will detail starting plants from seeds, potting mix, fertilizer, watering, transplanting, plant care, and gentle pest control, focusing on leafy greens and tomatoes, and container veggies. alternativehawaii.com. She hopes to convey how you can grow something fresh and nutritious to eat even if you have little space and no experience. FREE Admission and Refreshments.

HAWAI'I ENDANGERED SPECIES CELEBRATION AT THE HONOLULU ZOO
Date: May 22nd, 10 am - 2 pm, 2010
Place: Honolulu Zoo, Oahu
Contact: Celeste Ventresca, 808-586-0922
The Hawai'i Conservation Alliance and the Honolulu Zoological Society host a celebration in honor of Hawai'i's endangered species and those across the globe. Educational exhibits, games, crafts, and a silk aerial performance by Samadhi Hawai'i will be among the festivities. alternativehawaii.com. Don't miss the chance to visit with zookeepers, who will share their firsthand experiences with the zoo's unique residents. Learn about endangered species recovery projects and habitat restoration efforts and what you can do to help protect endangered and threatened species.

RECYCLING & WASTE PROCESSORS - 2010 TOUR DE TRASH
Date: May 22nd, 2010
Place: Kapolei Hale, 949 Kamokila Blvd, Oahu
Contact: (808) 768-3200
Tours are usually filled weeks in advance of its scheduled date. Each tour includes round trip site-to-site bus transportation but does not include lunch or parking. The bus stops in a lunch-friendly area. Participants should anticipate spending $5 to $15 for lunch or may opt to brown bag it. alternativehawaii.com. Parking fees at departure sites range from free to $3. Tour de Trash is an award-winning educational program recognized for outstanding achievement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The event is coordinated by the City and supported by island businesses engaged in recycling at various levels.

5TH ANNUAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTS MARKET AND KEIKI FESTIVAL
Date: May 22nd and May 23rd, 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 2010
Place: The Bishop Museum, Oahu
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz, (808) 847-8274
This weekend festival is the culmination of Maoli Arts Month (MAMo) and features work from dozens of native Hawaiian artists. A wide variety of quality art and crafts will be available for sale. alternativehawaii.com. In addition, festival-goers can enjoy performances, demonstrations, workshops, and food booths. This event is sponsored by Bishop Museum and the PA‘I Foundation. $5 Admission for kama‘aina and military (with ID).

BODY LANGUAGE: HOW DO BODIES SPEAK AND WHAT DO THEY SAY?
Date: May 22nd, 10:30 am, 2010
Place: The Contemporary Museum - Makiki Heights, Oahu
Contact: RSVP to the Education Department at (808) 237-5230 or education@tcmhi.org
Free for Members, $8 Non-Members An illustrated talk by artist, educator and arts writer Marcia Morse.

FLORA & FAUNA BY KATHLEEN C. GRENNAN
Date: March 23rd - May 23rd, 2010
Place: TCM at First Hawaiian Center, Oahu
Contact: Jennifer Tanabe, 808.593.8848, jtanabe@1013integrated.com
The Contemporary Museum Café Gallery exhibits Flora & Fauna by Kathleen C. Grennan. This exhibition features new paintings and wood burnings which reflect a range of influences, from Albrecht Durer etchings and botanical illustrations to fine line tattoo work.

NEW EXHIBITIONS OPEN AT THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM
Date: February 12th - May 23rd, 2010
Place: Fishcake Gallery - 307 Kamani Street, Honolulu, 96813, Oahu
Contact: Jennifer Tanabe, 808.593.8848, jtanabe@1013integrated.com
New Exhibitions Open: Elizabeth Berdann: Wonders, Curiosities and Conundrums; Judy Fox: Legendary Beings; Fay Ku: Face All Eyes, Eyes All Hands; Allison Schulnik Videos: Hobo Clown and Forest.

MAY MYSTERY MADNESS
Date: May 27th, 10:30 am, 2010
Place: Fishcake Gallery - 307 Kamani Street, Honolulu, 96813, Oahu
Contact: RSVP to the Membership Department at 526-0232 or skramer@tcmhi.org
Tickets: $25/person An illustrated talk by artist, educator and arts writer Marcia Morse.

NA HOKU O HAWAII MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: May 27th to May 30th, 5:00pm, 2010
Place: Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Oahu
Contact: Dawn Kaniaupio, dawn@4milesllc.com
The 1st annual 4 day music festival which will include the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Show will be held May 27-30, 2010 at the Hawaii Convention Center. alternativehawaii.com. Throughout the week the center will be bustling with workshops, panels, lectures, entertainment, hula, exhibitors, hands-on demonstrations, fashion, networking and films.

THE ART OF YOGA WITH KATE BALDWIN
Date: May 29th, 10:30 am, 2010
Place: The Contemporary Museum - Makiki Heights, Oahu
Contact: RSVP through Education Department: Quala-Lynn Young, 808-237-5217 or qyoung@tcmhi.org.
$10 members, $12 non-members. Mats provided. TCM partners with lululemon Athletica Ala Moana to bring you this yoga class in our Nu‘umealani (Heavenly Terraces) Garden.

ROCK-N-ROLLER DERBY SCRIMMAGE AND FUNDRAISER
Date: May 29th, 4:30 am, 2010
Place: The Hideaway Club, USCG Air Station at Barber's Point, Oahu
Contact: Sylvia, sylflores@gmail.com
Bring out the inner flower child and dust off those studded leather jackets and join Pacific Roller Derby as the Hippies and the Rockers bust out their moves in the caged track at the Hideaway Club. Join us at this family friendly event for live roller derby, bbq, slip n slide, a mechanical bull, and live music by Master of Oz. alternativehawaii.com. Hideaway Club, 1 Coral Sea Street at USCG Air Station, Barbers Point. Sat 5/29 (4:30P.M) $5/kids free, All Ages, 18+ after sunset. To enter the USCG base, fans must RSVP at www.pacificrollerderby.com by 5/26.

HENNESSY BLACK TO DEBUT IN HAWAII AT EPIC PIPELINE CAFE RELEASE PARTY
Date: May 29th, 10 pm - 4 am, 2010
Place: Pipeline Cafe - 805 Pohukaina Street, Oahu
Contact: Andrew Sato, (808) 429-0715 or Eric B., eric@emergingnewmedia.com
Celebrate the debut of Hennessy's newest super premium cognac "Hennessy Black" at an epic release party at Pipeline Cafe on Saturday, May 29th at 10:00 p.m. alternativehawaii.com. Presented by Hot Lava Entertainment and Productions, Hawaii's veteran entertainment and promotions specialists, you'll be the first to taste Hennessy's highly versatile, sophisticated and decidedly different blend of cognac. Cover charge is $20 per person and can be purchased at the door on the night of the event. VIP reservations are available for $50 per person, but make sure you dress to impress. VIP access includes head of the line privileges, exclusive access to Hennessey Black VIP areas, a gourmet buffet and full tasting of all the recipes for Hennessey Black!

WHO IS KINSEY TEXEIRA? MRS HAWAII INTERNATIONAL 2010 CELEBRATION PARTY
Date: May 31th, 5 pm - 10 pm, 2010
Place: Pipeline, North Shore, Oahu
Contact: Tommy Chock (Point of Contact - Mrs. Hawaii International), 808-391-0183, dachocks@hawaii.rr.com
Who is Kinsey Texeira? Kinsey Texeira is our Mrs. Hawaii International 2010 and we are having a Celebration Party. Everyone is welcome to join us. Attire: Best Dress/Hootchie Classy. alternativehawaii.com. The Pageant Girls will be there and the studs will be there too. Don't miss out on not being there! Reserve your $20 tickets today by emailing me ASAP at dachocks@hawaii.rr.com. Mahalo.

RAY YOSHIDA: A MEMORIAL EXHIBITION
Date: March 12th - June 11th, 2010
Place: TCM at First Hawaiian Center, Oahu
Contact: Jennifer Tanabe, 808.593.8848, jtanabe@1013integrated.com
TCM at First Hawaiian Center pays tribute to Kaua‘i born artist Ray Yoshida, who was a leading contributor to the movement called Chicago Imagism. Exhibit free during bank hours and during First Fridays.

ONGOING EVENTS

WAIANAE FARMERS MARKET OPENS AT WAIANAE HIGH SCHOOL
Date: May 1st, 8:30 am - 11 am, 2010
Place: Waianae High School, 85-251 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI 96792, Oahu
Contact: Desiree Hikuroa (Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center), (808) 697-3516, dhikuroa@wcchc.com
The Waianae Farmers' Market is relocating to Waianae High School on Saturday, May 1st. Join local farmers, including Waianae's own, Naked Cow Dairy, MP Farms, Ailani Gardens, and Waianae High School's student farm, as they celebrate their grand re- opening. Free parking and giveaways (while supplies last). The farmers' market will be held every Saturday from 8 am - 11:30 am at the Waianae Farmers' Market. Come down ad enjoy fresh fruits and veggies, specialty items, hot breakfast, and fun!

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.

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.

JOSIAH KEKOA OF "TEN FEET"
Date: Every Tues. & Sat. (through July 11)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2nd fl. Lanai, Bldg.A, Waikiki
Features singers from the hit group Ten Feet. Lead singer, Josiah Kekoa, will be heading up the entertainment twice each week as part of an exciting trio performing traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs, with hula. Call: Amber Belcher (808) 531-0244.

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.

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