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/.
MAY 16
2012
The seventh annual Native Hawaiian Arts Market will be held this weekend, May 19-20, at the Bishop Museum, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. The market is a feature of this month’s recognition of Maoli Arts and will feature visual arts from over 40 native Hawaiian artists. Their work will range from jewelry to leatherwork to gourd carvings.
Admission costs $5 for kamaaina and military. For everyone else, standard admission rates will apply. For more information, check out www.bishopmuseum.com.
MAY 14
2012
The Plaza Club at Fort Street Mall, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host a live jazz music concert this Thursday, May 17. In addition to a New York-based jazz quartet, several local groups will perform throughout the evening. A special happy hour menu will be available from 2 to 7 pm before the performances.
The event will officially begin at 6 pm and last until 9 pm. Tickets cost $10 each for non-members of the Plaza Club. For more information, call (808) 521-8905.
MAY 10
2012
The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC), located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host the 20th Annual World Fireknife Competition from now through May 12. Dancers from around the world will converge in Hawaii to compete in the dangerous and beautiful art of fireknife.
Admission to preliminary events is $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Tickets for the finals (May 11 and 12) start at $45. Advanced purchase of tickets is recommended for interested visitors. For more information or to reserve your seats, check out worldfireknife.com.
MAY 7
2012
The Garden Club of Hawaii will host their major, annual horticulture show, “Echoes of Rainbows”,next weekend at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. In addition to sharing the intricate flower arrangements and exotic horticulture species they have grown, they’ll hold seminars on flower arranging, sell botanical jewelry, and showcase a series of flora-inspired photographs.
Admission costs $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit www.honoluluacademy.org.
MAY 4
2012
The Seventh Annual Hawaii Book and Music Festival will take place this weekend, May 5 and 6, at the Honolulu Hale Civic Center, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. Local, domestic, and international authors will gather for panel discussions, excerpt readings, and Hawaiian music performances.
Attendance is free and open to the public, but all proceeds will benefit the Hawaii Literacy and Read to Me International foundations. The event will last from 10 am to 5 pm both days. For more information or to review a complete schedule, check out www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org.
APR 25
2012
The Hawaii Youth Symphony Association will present their spring concert on Saturday, April 28 at the Kaimuki High School Auditorium, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. One of the largest youth symphony orchestras in the country, the concert will feature classical pieces with Hawaiian notes.
In lieu of tickets, the Hawaii Youth Symphony will accept canned goods to benefit their ongoing Orchestras Feeding America campaign. The concert will begin at 1 pm.
APR 22
2012
Fresh Cafe on Queen Street, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host the Found Footage Festival on Friday, April 27. This event will showcase hilarious film footage accumulated, compiled, and hosted by Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett. Previously, clips have been posted on shows such as the Late Show with David Letterman.
Tickets to the comedic event cost $10 each and can be purchased at foundfootagefest.com. The show will begin at 9 pm.
APR 20
2012
Ocean’s Motion, a series of sea-inspired dance performances, will take place from now until April 29 at the Kennedy Theatre at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. In addition to elaborate dance choreography, the show will feature family-friendly puppetry drama.
Performances will begin at 7:30 pm except on April 29, when the show will start at 2 pm. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $12 for students, and $10 for youth and can be purchased in person at the Kennedy Theatre or by phone at (808) 944-2697. For more information, check out www.hawaii.edu/kennedy.
