SPECIAL EVENTS

BANANA BIODIVERSITY EXHIBIT OPENS AT LYON ARBORETUM
Date: June 5th to June 30th
Contact: Jill Laughlin, (808) 988-0461
Place: Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu - Lyon Arboretum is a 193.5 acre rainforest botanical garden administered by the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Lyon Arboretum goes bananas with “No End to the Banana”. HONOLULU – The Lyon Arboretum announces a new exhibit highlighting biodiversity and the importance of preserving cultural plants. The exhibit uses the banana, everyone’s favorite fruit, as a vehicle to discuss genetic diversity and the preservation of the plant that millions of people depend upon for food, shade, fiber, forage, economic stability, and that plays a central role in native Hawaiian culture. The exhibit features displays, 2 short films, and many banana crafts and products from all over the world. The traveling exhibit was designed by Biodiversity International, and has been featured at the Eden Project in Cornwall, Royal Botanic Garden and the Edinburgh International Science Festival in Scotland, Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Florida, Smith College, and many other sites across the U.S. This is the first time it has been shown in Hawai`i. Opening reception Friday June 5, features a cooking demonstration using dwarf apple bananas, a tour of the exhibit, banana tasting, & light pupus. Cost is $5.00 before/$8.00 at the door. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Please call 988-0461 for reservations.

LOMI LOMI WEEKEND WITH ALVA ANDREWS
Date: June 5th to June 7th
Contact: Rebecca Avery (coordinator), (808) 959-2258, contact@healinginparadise.org
This workshop, held in a beautiful beach setting, offers you a unique style of lomi lomi which incorporates aspects of lua (Hawaiian martial art), hula and ho'oponopono (forgiveness). Taught by Kumu Alva Andrews,of Oahu, who believes true healing comes only after balancing the spirit, body and mind. A wonderful way to incorporate many aspects of the Hawaiian culture as well as learn powerful lomi lomi techniques. www.healinginparadise.org

FATHER'S DAY CLASSIC CAR SHOW & MINIATURE GOLF
Date: June 6th, 10 am to 3 pm
Place: The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Market
Contact: Lisa Gouveia (Hosting on behalf of the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace - PCF Virtual), lisag@pcfvirtual.com
The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace, which is known for its over 700 vendors offering everything from clothing to artwork, is kicking off the summer with an event on Saturday, June 6th from 10 am to 3 pm. Cruise down to Section 4B for a day of shopping, activities and more for the entire family! Enjoy FREE activities including: 18-hole miniature golf course where you can earn bragging rights with your golf buddies. Check out over 100 classic cars from around the island. The Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry will also be on-site where you can sign up and be tested to see if you are a life-saving match for a baby named Ally among others. Ally was recently diagnosed with leukemia and is undergoing chemotherapy until a bone marrow donor can be found. For just $1 Admission to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace visitors can enjoy the free activities as well as all of the regular vendor booths. Find that perfect Father's Day gift for Dad or a congratulatory present for your Grad! And while you are there, pick up a little something for yourself. With this tough economy, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace invites you to experience these FREE activities while offering very affordable shopping options for all of your needs.

32ND ANNUAL NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS
Date: June 9th
Place: Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Hawaii Ballrooms, Oahu

CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Date: June 13th, 5 pm to 9 pm
Place: Aikahi Park Shopping Center - 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Oahu
Contact: Lisa Gouveia, (Marketing dept. - PCF Virtual), lisag@pcfvirtual.com
Join us for our Classic Car Show featuring over 80 classic cars and motorcycles. Car showcases will be held every month so be sure to check back for future at www.shopaikahi.com.

UH KIDS FIRST! FILM FESTIVAL
Date: June 14th & 28th
Place: UH Manoa Art Auditorium, Big Island
Contact: Ann Brandman (Director of KIDS FIRST! Film Fesetival - UH Outreach College), brandman@hawaii.edu
Free Family Film Fun! Ages 5-12, 88 minutes. The Velveteen Rabbit. Based on the best-selling book, enchanting combination of live-action and animated adventure story of a lonely boy who wins over his distant father and strict grandmother with the help of a toy rabbit and other toys he befriends in a magic attic. Voices of Golden Globe winner Jane Seymour, Emmy Award winner Tom Skerritt and Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn.

SAKAMAKI EXTRAORDINARY LECTURES SERIES: "THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE: A DOWN-SIDE-UP STORY OF OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION"
Date: June 17th 7 pm to 9 pm
Place: UH Manoa Architecture Auditorium, Oahu
Contact: Phyllis, (808) 956-8246, css@hawaii.edu , University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College
It's free! The tropical ocean is the largest energy resource in the world and is available through the use of technology that has been proven in Hawai'i. Global warming has actually made this technology more efficient and the global economic crisis has made tapping this resource on a large scale inevitable.

FATHER'S DAY CRUISE
Date: June 21, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Place: Starlet departs from Kewalo Basin, Slip 4, Oahu
Contact: Tricia Masaki (Marketing/Public Relations - Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events), 808.983.7881, tmasaki@starofhonolulu.com
Dads deserve their day too! Our favorite pick for this Father's Day is the family-friendly Waikiki Ocean Fun & BBQ Cruise. Water activities include fishing, waterslide, water trampoline, snorkel tours, jumping plank and more! Freshly grilled BBQ lunch buffet and open soda bar complete your cruise! For reservations or more information, please call 983-STAR (7827) or visit www.starofhonolulu.com. Kama'aina / Military Rate: $54.75 adult, $33.00 keiki (3-11) with valid Hawaii ID.

RENDEZVOUS TWO
Date: June 22 to June 26 2009, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Place: Honolulu Hale, Oahu
Contact: moca-info@honolulu.gov, 808-271-4802 or 808-768-6622 , Korean Artists Association of Hawaii, Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts (City and County of Honolulu)
A collaborative art exhibition by members of the Korean Artists Association of Hawaii and the Han-Mee Artists Association from Washington D.C. will be featured in the Courtyard of Honolulu Hale. Exhibit viewing is open to the public and is admission free. Exhibit hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit is support by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. For more information, call the Korean Artist Association of Hawaii at 271-4802.

SAKAMAKI EXTRAORDINARY LECTURES SERIES: "NATIVE HAWAIIAN PERSPECTIVES ON RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT"
Date: June 24th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Place: UH Manoa Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, Oahu
Contact: Phyllis, University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College ,(808) 956-8246, css@hawaii.edu
It's free! Native Hawaiians have a tradition of caring for the land and the people of these islands. Faced with environmental, economic, and cultural challenges, leaders in the Hawaiian community engaged in the development of clean energy, scholars of cultural and resource management, and state policy makers come together to discuss policies and actions to ensure a sustainable energy future for Hawai'i.

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.

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.

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.

ALII SUNDAY
Date: June 10
Time: Pre-Service Activities at 8:30 a.m.; Service at 9:00 a.m.
Place: Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu
A glimpse of the pageantry of Hawaii's royal past - a worship service in honor of Kamehameha Ekahi. Call: (808) 522-1333 or visit their site.

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