SPECIAL EVENTS

VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING
Date: November 1st - December 20th, 2010
Place: North Shore, Oahu
Contact: Jodi Wilmott (Media director - Ocean Promotion), oceanpromotion@hawaii.rr.com, (808) 258-8533 (NFP)
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is the world's premier series of professional surfing events and annually crowns the world champions of the sport. Staged on Oahu's North Shore, the series features 3 events for men and women: Haleiwa November 12-23; Sunset Beach November 24-December 6; and the Banzai Pipeline December 8-20. alternativehawaii.com. Competition for each individual event takes place on the four biggest days of surf within the allotted period. This series features the world's top men and women surfers in waves of up to 30 feet.

FOOD FILM SERIES IN OCTOBER AT CHURCH OF THE CROSSROADS
Date: November 5th - 6th, 7pm & 9 am, 2010
Place: Church of the Crossroads (1212 University Avenue Honolulu HI), Oahu
Contact: Aya Hirata Kimura, 808-949-2220, aya.hirata.kimura@gmail.com
Come join us for two inspiring dialogues on food/agricultural problems and on visions for food democracy in Hawai’i and beyond! alternativehawaii.com. Frances Moore Lappé, the world-renowned democracy advocate, author (Diet for a Small Planet, Hope’s Edge, Liberation Ecology, World Hunger, Twelve Myth among many), and food and hunger expert, will be featured at the Umematsu and Yasu Watada Lecture Series on November 5-6 at Church of the Crossroads.
November 5th - (7 pm) “Food Democracy: Ideas and Stories to Liberate Our Food Systems”
November 6th - (9 am) “Diet for a Small Island: Visioning Food Democracy in Hawai'i.” Panelists: State Senator Carol Fukunaga, Eric Enos (Ka'ala Farms), Dr. Ted Radovich (University of Hawai'i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources), Hi'ilei Kawelo (Paepae o He'eia). Talks are free and open to public. Both talks are at church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Avenue, Honolulu.

HAWAII PET FILM FESTIVAL
Date: November 6th, 10 am - 3 pm, 2010
Place: Ward Warehouse, Oahu
Contact: Mary Long, info@hawaiipetmagazine.com
Free Admission • Pets Welcome film festival award ceremony prizes • holiday pet gifts • pet vendor booths informational displays • pet fashion shows • and more!alternativehawaii.com. Learn more and submit a video at http://hawaiipetfilmfestival.com

DESSERT FANTASY
Date: November 7th, 1 pm - 3 pm, 2010
Place: Pacific Beach Hotel - Grand Ballroom, Oahu
Contact: Donna D. Fouts (Executive Director), (808) 532-6744, ucpa@ucpahi.org
An "all you can eat" dessert extravaganza, featuring local chefs, restaurants & vendors. 2-hours of unlimited sampling of the most delicious desserts in town. alternativehawaii.com. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. Cost is $25 per person ($20 tax-deductible), children 5 & under free. Call 532-6744 for more information or ticket purchase. To benefit United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii.

DAVIS LEVIN FIRST AMENDMENT CONFERENCE FEATURING DANIEL ELLSBERG
Date: November 13th, 10 am - 1 pm, 2010
Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom #3 (2005 Kalia Road), Oahu
Contact: Kit Grant (Planner - ACLU of Hawaii), (808) 522-5906, office@acluhawaii.org
The Davis Levin 1st Amendment Conference explores the government's unquenchable desire for secrecy vs. the public's constitutional right to know. In 1971, Ellsberg leaked a copy of the Pentagon's secret history of the Vietnam War to the New York Times. Ellsberg and moderator Aviam Soifer, Dean of the UH Richardson School of Law will discuss whistleblowing and government secrecy, then and now. alternativehawaii.com. $5.00 admission, includes a screening of the Ellsberg documentary, "The Most Dangerous Man in America." ADA-accessible.

TRIBAL BEAT DANCE CLASS
Date: November 13th, 1 pm - 2:30 pm, 2010
Place: Kalihi Valley District Park, Oahu
Contact: Michael Cahill, (808) 358-2056, imanhawaii@yahoo.com
Tribal Beat is the newest hottest dance class. You will do expressive dance movement to live drumming for a new kind of dance class. If you like Zumba you are going to love this class because it takes you to another level. Experience a full body workout, burn calories, improve coordination, enhance muscle tone, even lose weight while having FUN! FUN! FUN! It can't just be talked about, it must be experienced! alternativehawaii.com. Here's a testimonial from a Tribal Beat lover: "Tribal Beat makes me sweat like no other class I've taken before! It's so fun, it's not a workout, I'm just dancing! I love it!" -Iman Bance, Kaimuki. Join us, 1:00-2:30pm, Saturday, November 13 or 20 and try your first class for $5.

2ND ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR - CENTRAL OAHU
Date: November 20th, 8 am - 12 pm, 2010
Place: Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission, Oahu
Contact: Annette Kakazu, (808) 754-8137, just_annette@yahoo.com
This is a free event focusing on Community Health Care Providers and Health Care Alternatives. Planned presentations include Tai Chi, acupuncture, and chair yoga. The Blood Mobile will be there, and Wahiawa General will be providing health screenings and flu shots.

9TH ANNUAL UKULELE GUILD OF HAWAII EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE
Date: November 20th - 21st, 9 am - 5 pm, 2010
Place: Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, 120 Kaiulani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu
Contact: Doug Long, (808) 239-9279, exhibition@ukuleleguild.org
Large exhibition of custom ukuleles handcrafted by guild members; live entertainment by top ukulele artists, free ukulele giveaways by random drawings; ukulele music(playing) and building seminars - please bring your ukulele to the seminar; experts to answer questions about repair of or questions generally about your ukulele. alternativehawaii.com. Exhibition is free. Seminars: $25.00/2day pass. Please sign up at the seminar entrances. Validated hotel parking $5.00/12hours.

5TH ANNUAL BOOK DAY AT QUEEN EMMA SUMMER PALACE
Date: November 20th, 10 am - 4 pm, 2010
Place: Queen Emma Summer Palace, Oahu
Contact: Sean Cleland, (808) 791-4621, dohofficeassistant@hawaii.rr.com
Join us at Queen Emma Summer Palace for the annual Book Day! 20% off all titles including new releases, book signing, and talk story with the authors. Light refreshments provided! Parking available. FREE admission to palace (2-4pm).

SOUNDING JOY MUSIC THERAPY PRESENTS DONNA STOERING
Date: November 20th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, 2010
Place: Central Union Church, Oahu
Contact: 808.551.2448, Amanda@MoanaEvents.com
These one-of-a-kind performances will support Sounding Joy's mission to promote music therapy in Hawaii, enhancing public awareness of its benefits, increasing its accessibility, and advancing music therapy research. Musician Donna Stoering has been giving concerts since the age of five. A protégé of thelate Sir Georg Solti, she is a renowned pianist and singer, a Grammy Award nominee, Artistic Ambassador of the USA and Great Britain, Marshall Scholar, Artist in Residence to Oxford University, host and presenter of numerous television programs about music on the national networks of various countries, youngest-ever judge of international music competitions in Russia, Italy, Canada, and the UK, and the creator/producer of music programs now shown on the BBC and other networks. She is also the founder of Listen for Life, a global family of music listeners and performers who are working together to restore music as a unifying force and channel of communication worldwide. The event will be open to the public with a suggested donation of $10.

FOREVER THE RAINBOW-HOW THE COLORS OF THE GARDEN CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE-BY MADHAVA DAS
Date: November 20th, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, 2010
Place: McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park, Oahu
Contact: Vegetarian Societ of Hawaii (VSH), (808) 944-8344, info@vsh.org
There is much conflicting information presented in the field of nutrition. We need the simplest accurate concept of healthy eating. What can be more simple, beautiful and appealing than a rainbow in your garden? By attending this lecture with question period, you will become familiar with the powerful science-based approach to nutrition that dramatically reduces your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, and which improves your quality of life and happiness.

DANCE AND MUSIC FROM BALI AND JAVA
Date: November 20th, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, November 21st, 4 pm - 5:30 pm, 2010
Place: Imin Center- Jefferson Hall, East-West Center, Oahu
Contact: Campus Center Box Office, (808) 944-7177, ferrard@eastwestcenter.org
Renowned for their mesmerizing choreography and fine detail, Indonesian, dance masters I Made Sidia (Bali) and Baghawan Ciptoning (Java) will perform at the East-West Center with the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's two fine gamelan ensembles.

WAIMEA VALLEY'S MAKAHIKI FESTIVAL
Date: November 21st, 10 am - 5 pm, 2010
Place: Waimea Valley, Oahu
Contact: Jasmine O., JOrnellas@waimeavalley.net
Celebrating Makahiki,an ancient Hawaiian festivity, with a hula exibition, games, music, craft vendors, food, and fun for everyone!

PACIFIC ROLLER DERBY ALL-STARS PRESENT: BLACK OUT FRIDAY FEATURING THE JOHNNYS LIVE KARAOKE!
Date: November 26th, 9 pm, 2010
Place: The Mercury Bar 1154 Ft. Street Mall (at Bethel and Chaplain Ln.), Oahu
Contact: Pacific Roller Derby, 530-848-0147, info@pacificrollerderby.com
Enjoy the satisfaction of Black Friday's steals and deals and join Hawaii's best live karaoke band, The Johnnys, and party hard with your local derby girls at The Mercury Bar! With over 100 songs available, belt out some tunes or sing a duet with your favorite derby girl as we raise funds for our All-Stars Travel Team 2011 season. alternativehawaii.com. For more information, visit www.pacificrollerderby.com or text "like PacificRollerDerby" to 32665 become our fan on facebook! $5 cover/$1 per song.

KAHUKU LIBRARY HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Date: November 30th, 2 pm - 7:30 pm, 2010
Place: Kahuku Library, Oahu
Contact: MaryAnne Long (Organizer - Friends of the Library Kahuku), malong@hawaii.rr.com, 808-293-7554
Meet our local talented artists and crafters. Shop for holiday gifts. Only original work on display.

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.

PUBLIC TOURS - JAMES CAMPBELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Date: Every Thursday & Saturday (through February 15)
Place: The Refuge is located near Kahuku town (North Shore)
This wetland refuge is home to four endangered Hawaiian water birds and numerous migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. Tours are offered twice a week and are about one hour and a half in duration. Tours are free - reservations required. Call: (808) 637-6330.

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.

TASTE OF CHINATOWN EATERIES
Date: Every Saturday (except June, July & August)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Place: Chinatown, Honolulu (in front of Hawaiian Nat'l. Bank at Smith & King Streets)
Join this fun-filled tour and eat your way through Honolulu Chinatown. Learn where to go, what to order, how to eat, and how to find a good place. Also, get to know the foods from a cultural and a food science perspective. Comfortable shoes and elastic waistband clothes are highly recommended. Fee $59. Reservations required. Call: (808) 391-1550 or email eat_hawaii@yahoo.com

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.

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.

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.

REIKI
Date: 4th Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Place: Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach
Noted author and Hawaiian Reiki master, Maureen Puaena O’Shaughnessy shares her knowledge about this ancient form of healing that provides balance, pain relief and relaxation. Hands-on demonstration included. Come experience it for yourself. Call: Ethan Chang (808) 921-9731.

WORLD ART BAZAAR
Date: Late November through Early December
Place: Academy Art Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St.
A very popular bazaar featuring one-of-a-kind gift items from Hawaii and around the world. Free admission. Call: (808) 532-8700.

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