FEB 16
2012
The second annual Pow Wow Hawaii artist invitational will take place this weekend, February 18 and 19, in the Loft and Space art gallery on Queen Street, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. Thirty-one local and international artists will convene to share the artistic process.
The event is free and open to the public to watch, learn, and possibly partake in the creative process. Pow Wow Hawaii will last from 6 to 10 pm each evening. For more information, check out powwowhawaii.com.
FEB 12
2012
Nobu Waikiki at the Waikiki Parc Hotel, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is offering an extravagant 7 course dinner on Valentine’s Day. The meal will begin with Siberian Caviar Karshi Su Miso, indulge in Seared Hotate Tiradito and Kampachi Sashimi Salad, and feature Butter-poached lobster and braised Wagyu short rib. It will finish with assorted sushi and miso soup, followed by a pinot noir truffle and caramel ice cream.
The dinner costs $140 per person. For more information, or to make your reservation, check out www.noburestaurants.com/waikiki or call (808) 237-6999.
FEB 9
2012
The South Street Gallery, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is hosting a phone camera photo exhibit now through March 10. The exhibit seeks to celebrate the transcendence and technological advances of modern phone photography.
The exhibit is free and open to the public from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Mondays through Fridays and from 9:30 am to 1:00pm on Saturdays. For more information, call 808-525-5212.
FEB 7
2012
The Second Annual Maui Open Studios will run every weekend in February all around Maui. This open house features a variety of artists, including jewelers, painters, and photographers, as they share their craft with the public. Many will give demonstrations as they show you their signature technique.
The Open Studios events are free and open to the public. For more information about where to find the artists, visit www.mauiopenstudios.com.
FEB 3
2012
Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki Beach, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is hosting a rare wine pairing dinner tonight, February 4. The meal will feature ten different, classic wines expertly paired with fine dining appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The multi-course meal has been designed by master chef Bruno Chevalier in celebration of the 350 year anniversary of Bordeaux’s Château Rauzan-Ségla.
The dinner will begin at 6:30 pm and costs $395 per person. For more information, visit www.halekulani.com.
JAN 31
2012
The North Jazz Trio will have their debut performance at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, tonight. Named for their love of Oahu’s North Shore, the trio features a bassist, pianist, and drummer.
Tickets cost $20 to $25 and can be purchased online, and the performance will begin at 7:30 pm. For more information, check out www.honoluluacademy.org or call (808) 532-8700.
JAN 29
2012
Every Wednesday in February, the Waikiki Aquarium will be hosting Whale Wednesdays. Located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, they will combine educational talks and creative displays to inform visitors about Hawai’i’s Humpback Whales. The Wake of Giants, an educational film, will be shown in the aquarium’s theatre.
The month will kick off on February 1 from 3 to 4:30 pm, and attendance is free with regular aquarium admission. For more information, check out www.waquarium.org.
JAN 26
2012
The Dragon Enters and Honolulu Art Academy will be hosting Art After Dark again tomorrow, January 27, after a brief break during the peak of winter. The monthly event will include fan painting by artist Andy Lee, Chinese food, and open access to the Chinese gallery.
The event is open to the public from 6 to 9 pm, and admission costs $10. The Honolulu Art Academy is just thirty minutes from Ko Olina. For more information, check out www.honoluluacademy.org.
JAN 22
2012
The Abrigo Family and Bishop Museum will host Kanikapila, a Hawaiian Jam session next Sunday, January 29. This celebration of whimsical, impromptu music occurs on the last Sunday of each month. In addition to instrumental and vocal performances, hula and dance will be encouraged. While it is hosed at the Bishop Museum, about 3o minutes from Ko Olina, admission to the museum itself is separate.
The event will last from 1 to 4 pm and is free and open to the public. For more information, check out www.bishopmuseum.org.
JAN 18
2012
The Doris Duke Theatre is currently hosting the fifth annual Bollywood Film Festival. Known for their bright colors and musicality, Bollywood films often tell the story of love, deceit, and family. They will be hosting screenings of seven different Indian films, and Indian food will be available for purchase.
Tickets cost $12 to $15, and passes for all screenings cost $48 to $60. The Doris Duke Theatre is about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. For more information about showtimes, check out honoluluacademy.org.
