JUN 14
2012
Waimea Falls cascade down a series of natural stone steps into the Waimea Bay. Located just 55 minutes from Ko Olina, these falls are best accessed from the Waimea Valley Audubon Center and botanical gardens near the North Shore during the summer months. There, families can enjoy a picnic along the water, swim in the calm open bay, and enjoy the lush forest flora.
For more information, visit the Audubon Center at 59-864 Kamehameha Highway or call (808) 638-9199. Admission costs $8 for adults and $5 for children, and the center is open year round.
JUN 11
2012
The annual King Kamehameha Celebration will take place next Saturday, June 16, on Ali ‘i Drive, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. The parade will be followed by a celebration at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. This party will last from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and will feature a concert by Grammy award-winning artists Cyril Pahinui, Darlene Ahuna, and talented musicians.
The celebration is free and open to the public. For more information, check out www.konaparade.org.
JUN 9
2012
The Bishop Museum planetarium, located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will be showing the documentary film “Coral Rekindling Venus” from now through July 2. The film takes an in-depth look at the current state of the world’s coral reefs and rare marine life to reveal the effects of global climate change. Artist Lynette Wallworth hopes the film will inspire her audience to better appreciate the complexity and precariousness of coral reefs.
Admission to the Bishop Museum costs $17.95 for adults and $14.95 for children and seniors. Members receive a discount. The museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm. Check out www.bishopmuseum.org for more information about planetarium showtimes and ongoing events.
JUN 7
2012
The Venue in Honolulu, located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will continue its weekly Monday Movie series. The next film will be shown next Monday, June 11. Featured films generally include documentaries and independent films.
The showing will begin at 7pm, and admission costs $10. For more information or for a complete movie schedule, check out www.bambutwo.com or call Don Brown at (808) 223-0130.
JUN 4
2012
Renowned Japanese printmaker Satoshi Takahira is hosting an exhibition at the HPU Art Gallery, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. The exhibition features minimalist art crafted from lithograph and woodblock prints. His work was inspired by the Japanese adage, “A moment is in everything, and everything is in a moment.”
The exhibition is open to the public from 8 am to 5 pm on Mondays through Saturdays, and admission is free. For more information, check out http://www.hpu.edu/CHSS/Arts_Humanities/Arts_at_HPU/ArtGallery/index.html.
MAY 31
2012
The Native Hawaii Library will host a Summer Fun Book Fair today, May 31 from their location on Keawe Street, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. In addition to selling a variety of fun summer reads, the fair will include crafts, a storytelling event, and the potential to win a $50 gift certificate to Regal Theaters.
The fair will last from 9 am to 6 pm. Admission is free.
MAY 26
2012
Precious Cakes will host a cupcake and wine tasting event next Thursday, May 31, from their location on Restaurant Row on Ala Moana Boulevard, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. Each attendee will be able to choose four cupcakes out of six different flavors offered in addition to one glass of wine. The cupcakes are designed to embody the whimsical attitude of cupcake baking and the distinctive gastronomic features of Hawaii and feature flavors such as margaritas, pina coladas, and kahlua.
Tickets cost $13 each. For more information or to purchase a ticket online, visit http://preciouscakesmayevent.eventbrite.com/.
MAY 23
2012
The Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host the 2012 Shop and Grind for a Cause Series on Monday, May 28. This event is part of a series that takes place periodically throughout the year. The event will feature a variety of foods, fresh produce, entertainment, and giveaways.
Although admission is free, visitors are encouraged to make a donation, monetary or otherwise, to support the Ronald McDonald House Charity. For more information, visit www.alohastadium.hawaii.gov.
MAY 20
2012
Artist Mayumi Oda will host a painting exhibition titled “A Prayer for the New Birth of Japan” at the Honolulu Museum of Art, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. This artistic series was inspired by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan and follow the ancient Japanese style “Yamato-e”.
The exhibition will begin with an exhibition blessing by members of the Buddhist temple and the director of the Hawaiian cultural foundation on Thursday, May 24 at 3 pm. Admission to the museum costs $10 for adults and $5 for children. Admission is free for children under 4 years old. For more information, visit honolulumuseum.org.
MAY 18
2012
The Hilton Hawaii will host a concert on the lawn tonight, Friday, May 19. Just 30 minutes from Ko Olina, the Hilton’s concert will feature artists such as Cyril Pahinui, Maunalua, and a group of Tihati Polynesian dancers. In addition to music and food, the event will culminate with fireworks on the lawn.
General admission costs $20, but VIP seats are available for $50. Proceeds will benefit the 2012 Charity Walk. For more information, check out http://www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/mele/.
