MAR 17
2012
The Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host a Jewish film festival beginning tonight, March 17, until March 29. The festival will celebrate seven highly acclaimed films, including award winners from the Sundance film festival.
Admission costs $8 for museum members or $10 for non-members. For more information about show times, check out honolulumuseum.org.
MAR 15
2012
Geobunga Outdoor Garden Center, about 25 minutes from Ko Olina, will host an introductory seminar on gardening this Saturday, March 17. The seminar will focus on planting and harvesting essentials, especially for small, contained kitchen gardens.
The first workshop will take place from 9 to 10 am, and the second workshop will last from 1 to 2 pm. Attendance is free. For more information or to reserve a seat, check out www.geobunga.com.
MAR 11
2012
Waikiki Shell, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host Heiva i Honolulu this week from March 15 through 17. These daily performances will inculde traditional Tahitian song and dance as part of the Tahiti Nui International tenth anniversary celebration. Performers will compete for several awards, including Best Couple and Original Aparima.
Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, check out tahitinuiinternational.blogspot.com
MAR 9
2012
The Honolulu Museum of Art, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina, will be celebrating the rich traditions of New Zealand’s Maori and Aotearoa cultures with a five day film festival. The films are representative of New Zealand’s growing independent film industry.
The first show is tonight, March 10, at the Doris Duke Theatre. Tickets cost $8 for museum members and $10 for general admission. For more information, check out honolulumuseum.org.
MAR 7
2012
Manoa Valley Theatre, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina in Honolulu, will hostthe Tony Award winning play, Spring Awakening. Tonight, March 8, is the opening show of this musical drama, and performances will continue until March 25. The play explores a number of mature themes related to the struggle of teenage sexuality.
Tickets cost between $20 and $35. For more information about showtimes or to purchase tickets, check out www.manoavalleytheatre.com or call (808) 988-6131.
MAR 3
2012
The Honolulu Museum of Art, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina, is hosting a day filled with World Music today, March 3. The event will feature over forty students from the University of Hawaii as they showcase their musical talents and play pieces representative of China, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, and more.
This showcase is free with museum admission and open to the public. Performances will last from 11 am until 3 pm. For more information, visit honoluluacademy.org.
FEB 27
2012
The Shidler College of Business Alumni Association is hosting the Executive Vineyards annual wine tasting event on March 1 and 2 at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. The evening will include live entertainment from Manoa DNA, pupu from the Kahala Hotel and Resort, and a silent auction in addition to the wines.
General admission starts at $80, and the event will last from 6 to 9 pm each evening. For more information or to purchase your ticket, check out www.shidler.hawaii.edu/executivevineyards.
FEB 25
2012
Next Tuesday will be the last weekly installment of Keiki Tuesday for February. This coming week, the Downtown Center Court of Pearlridge Center, about 20 minutes from Ko Olina, will host entertainers with kid-friendly crafts, storytelling, and facepainting to celebrate “Mad Science of Hawaii”.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.pearlridgeonline.com or call (808) 488-0981.
FEB 22
2012
Student choreographers, dancers, and production artists from the University of Hawaii are presenting their latest work, Winter Footholds, at the Kennedy Theatre, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.
They will have performances nightly fat 8 pm from now through February 25 and an afternoon performance at 2 pm on February 26. Ticket prices range from $5 to $15 and can be purchased online at www.hawaii.edu/kennedy or by phone at (808) 944-2697.
FEB 20
2012
The Arts District Merchants Association is hosting the annual Mardi Gras Festival in Honolulu, between Nu’uanu Avenue and Hotel Street, this evening, February 21. The event will include a variety of festive features, including traditional New Orleans food favorites, Samba parades and elaborate, decorative floats, a parade performance by the Royal Elephant Brass Band, and a soccer tournament. There will also be plenty of live music and outdoor dancing with performances on five outdoor stages.
The event is free and open to the public. The festival will last from 6 to 10 pm.
