SPECIAL EVENTS

THIRD ANNUAL BOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
Date: Jan. 23 - March 2, 2010
Place: Doris Duke Theatre, at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, HI
Contact: Sabrina Velazquez, (808) 532-8727, svelazquez@honoluluacademy.org
On opening and closing nights, Jan. 23 and March 2, food from the best Indian eatery in town, Bombay Restaurant, will be serving food for purchase; wine, beer and soda will be available for purchase from the Academy’s Pavilion Café. 532-8700, tickets available online at tix.com

KO'OLAU: A TRUE STORY OF KAUA'I
Date: March 5th, 7:30 pm, 2010
Place: Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College - UH Manoa Outreach College, Oahu
Contact: Phyllis Look, phyllis.look@hawaii.edu, (808) 956-8246
An intimate and inventive multi-media puppet performance based on the true story of Kaluaiko'olau, the native Hawaiian paniolo who achieved legendary status by resisting forced exile to Kalaupapa in the 1890s. alternativehawaii.com. This tale of sacrifice, love, and the power of the human spirit is revealed in an entrancing production employing the rare form of Japanese puppetry "kuruma ningyo" (wheeled puppets). alternativehawaii.com.

PACIFIC ROLLER DERBY 2010 SEASON OPENER
Date: March 6th, 5 pm - 7 pm, 2010
Place: US Coast Guard Base - Sand Island, Oahu
Contact: Sylvia (PR - Pacific Roller Derby), sylflores@gmail.com
Oahu's local roller derby league, Pacific Roller Derby is gearing up for the 2010 season opener on Saturday, March 6, at the US Coast Guard base on Sand Island. alternativehawaii.com. Tickets for Pacific Roller Derby's season opener are available at www.pacificrollerderby.com for $7, keiki 12 and under are free. Fans are encouraged to bring beach chairs for comfort. The first whistle blows promptly at 5pm at US Coast Guard Base tennis courts, 400 Sand Island Parkway.

RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE HAWAII
Date: March 12th - 13th, 8 am - 4 pm, 2010
Place: Fort DeRussy, Waikiki, Oahu
Contact: Jodi Wilmott (Media director - Ocean Promotion), oceanpromotion@hawaii.rr.com, (808) 258-8533 (NFP)
A weekend celebration of the rapidly growing sport of Stand-Up Paddling. alternativehawaii.com. The Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle includes free kids races, competitive distance and surf races, as well as expo booths, free demonstrations and product trials, cultural exhibits and more.

SPRING BREAK @ WET 'N' WILD HAWAII
Date: March 17th - 20th, 2010
Place: Wet 'N' Wild Hawaii, Kapolei, Oahu
Contact: Chimaine Pouteau, chimaine@hawaiipacificentertainment.com, (808) 237-3678
Come celebrate Spring Break with 102.7 Da Bomb at Hawaii's number one family attraction Wet 'N' Wild Hawaii from March 17 to March 20. Bring your family and friends and experience over 25 Mad'n'Massive rides, including Raging River, Island Racer, Tornado and much more! 102.7 Da Bomb will broadcast live from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the park! alternativehawaii.com. There will be live entertainment at the Bomb Shack and great prize giveaways.

CHEF PAUL ONISHI - COOKING DEMO & BUYER BEWARE LECTURE
Date: March 20th, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, 2010
Place: McCoy Pavilion - Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu
Contact: Denise (Volunteer with Publicity and Outreach - Vegetarian Society of Hawaii), 944-8344, scott101@hawaii.rr.com
Chef Onishi has seen many 'healthy' food products come and go, and is concerned we are still the victims of marketing and flash-in-the-pan advertising. alternativehawaii.com. In this presentation he will share his viewpoint as a culinary practitioner and consumer. Please join us for this free program at Ala Moana Beach Park. Name: Vegetarian Societ of Hawaii (VSH).

THE WISDOM OF WELL-BEING AND LONGEVITY A LIFE CHANGING SEMINAR BY DR. DIANA JOY OSTROFF
Date: March 21st, 1 pm - 4 pm, 2010
Place: Center for Natural Healing Hawaii, Oahu
Contact: Dani, bosshawaii@gmail.com, (808) 469-6044
Learn how to reverse premature aging, restore memory, hormonal balance and libido and much more in this life changing seminar. The Center for Natural Healing is a complementary and alternative medicine center, based on the island Oahu in Hawaii, uses naturopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, vitamins, therapeutic massage, structural alignment, counseling and stress management to improve the health of patients. alternativehawaii.com. Seminar leader Dr. Joy Ostroff is one of Hawaii's most well known Naturopathic physicians in Hawaii. She is also a Licensed acupuncturist and Specialist in clinical nutrition, Herbal medicine, Homeopathy and Psychological therapies and physical medicine.

SPLENDORS OF IKEBANA 2010: IKEBANA - TRADITIONAL TO MODERN
Date: March 22nd - 26th, 8 am - 4:30 pm, 2010
Place: Honolulu Hale, Oahu
Contact: Chris, moca-info@honolulu.gov, 808-768-6622
Hawaii's top ikebana artists and students throughout Oahu will present "Splendors of Ikebana 2010: Ikebana - Traditional to Modern," a spring exhibition of colorful floral arrangements in all shapes and sizes. alternativehawaii.com. Visitors will see more than 50 floral arrangements that feature a variety of exotic materials. alternativehawaii.com. Both traditional and contemporary ikebana-arranging techniques will be showcased in the exhibit. The exhibit is presented by Ikebana International Honolulu Chapter 56 and the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts.

RISE UP FOR HAITI BENEFIT CONCERT
Date: March 25th - 26th from 7 pm to 2 am, 2010
Place: SoHo mixed media bar, Oahu
Contact: Kristen (coordinator & promoter), riseupforhaiti@gmail.com
Local bands and artists will perform at the benefit concert, where all of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. alternativehawaii.com. There's going to be a silent auction, Chinese lion dancing, food & drinks, slam poets and more. 7pm -10pm all ages, 10pm - 2am 21+. Come out and support a great cause, it's the day before Prince Kuhio Day holiday and it's spring break for UH.

WATCH WHALES WITH THE SANCTUARY
Date: March 26th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 2010
Place: Halona Blowhole, Oahu
Contact: O`ahu Sanctuary Office: (808) 397-2651 ext. 249
Pack a brown bag lunch and join sanctuary staff for this fun shoreline whale watch. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them) to this event that is located at the Halona Blowhole lookout. See you there!

2010 FIRST HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Date: March 26th - 28th, 2010
Place: Hawaii Convention Center, Oahu
Contact: Bill Smith, williams@adstrategies.com
Hours: Friday - 12pm - 10pm Saturday - 10am - 10pm Sunday - 10am - 7pm Admission: Adults (13+) $7 Senior Citizens (62+) $5 Children (7-12) $4 Children (6 & under) FREE Free subscription to Motor Trend Magazine with every ticket purchase. alternativehawaii.com. Sunday is Kids Day. All Kids 12 & Under admitted FREE with a paying adult.

HAWAII'S WOODSHOW
Date: March 27th to April 11th from 11 am to 6 pm, 2010
Place: Academy Art Center (Honolulu Academy of Arts), Oahu
Contact: Vicky (PR for Hawaii Forest Industry Association), vicky@current-events.com, 808-933-9411
Hawaii Forest Industry Association's 18th Annual Hawaii's Woodshow, Academy Art Center - Honolulu Academy of Arts, March 28 through April 11, 2010. alternativehawaii.com. This juried show highlights the very best in local woodworking. alternativehawaii.com. Most of the heirloom-quality works on display will be for sale throughout the show. Entries must be made predominantly from locally grown woods and certain rare or endangered species are prohibited. Address: 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu (ACROSS the street from Academy of Arts Museum) $5 donation suggested. alternativehawaii.com.

COMPETITION FOR NEW COMMUNITY ARCHITECTURE
Date: March 30th, 2010
Place: Oahu
Contact: Jocelyn (Interisland Terminal), jocelyn@interislandterminal.org
Interisland Terminal is launching an annual architecture competition for architects living and practicing in Hawaii. alternativehawaii.com. Each year, a community organization will work in partnership with Interisland Terminal and act as the "client" for the competition briefing, which will seek to address a challenge faced by that organization through innovative architecture. Competition Objectives * To support and highlight the work of emerging and mid-career architects in Hawaii with challenging opportunities to build new work. * To heighten awareness of contemporary architecture and its potential on our day-today lives * To engage architecture as a solution to everyday challenges faced by a community organization.

AVCO TECH SHOW 2010
Date: March 31th - April 1st, 2010
Place: Neil Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Oahu
Contact: Jason Walters, jwalters@campus.hpu.edu
Experience the latest groundbreaking innovations sweeping the high-tech world at the first ever AVCO Tech Show 2010. You'll see the hottest cutting edge tech gadgets such as Panasonic's MONSTROUCIOUS 103 INCH plasma screen, Video Conferencing Systems, Control Systems and a lot more! alternativehawaii.com. Brought to you by The Audio Visual Company (AVCO), Hawaii's largest audiovisual systems integration organization, this two-day tech show, March 31 - April 1 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, will showcase the latest in display, communication, and education technologies.

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.

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.

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

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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