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Native American Flute and Storytelling Contest, Oct. 8-9

This weekend, the Center for Hawaiian Studies of the University of Hawai’i in Honolulu will host the annual Native American Flute and Storytelling Contest in conjunction with the American Indian Pow Wow Association.  Flute players will showcase a variety of …
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Family-friendly, Eco-friendly Reef Walk – This weekend, Sept. 23-25

For the most intimate view of Hawai’i’s tidal pools and and undiscovered marine life, join the expert marine biologist staff from Living Art Marine Center this weekend for a safe and informative reef walk.  The program includes knee-deep wading in …
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Mark your calendar — Ko Olina Taste at Kapolei, Sept. 10

Ko Olina Taste at Kapolei  Set for Sept. 10 If you’re in Ko Olina, be sure to check out the 12th Annual Ko Olina Taste at Kapolei.  The event is set for next weekend Saturday, Sept. 10, and includes 19 tasting …
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Uniquely Hawaiian, Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concerts

  Check out the “Tune Your World to Aloha” concert featuring slack key guitar & ukulele this Friday, August 26 at 4 pm (and most Fridays at 4 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.)  The unique “slack” sound (detuning one or more of the …
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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail for a nice break in the week

Looking for a break from the everyday? Check out the Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, a nice 2-mile loop within the Ka Iwi State Scenic Shoreline with outstanding views of Oahu’s southeastern coastline (including Koko Head and Koko Crater.) From the trail’s …
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Shakespeare or Made in Hawaii Festival… talk about choices!

I love seeing an eclectic mix of things to do near Ko Olina, and this week takes you from ballet to fun local products made in Hawaii at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. First up — Romeo & Juliet with a …
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“Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive!” concert at Waikiki Shell this Saturday

Looking for things to do around Ko Olina this weekend? This concert sounded like fun… Country recording artist Lee Greenwood, known for his anthem “God Bless the USA,” will headline the “Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive!” concert honoring World …
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Check out Aerial Acrobatics at Hawaii State Art Museum Tonight

Every first Friday of the month is “Live from The Lawn” at the Hawaii State Art Museum. Bit of a neat find – especially since it’s a FREE event to attend! Tonight’s show is entitled “Aerial Romance” and includes performances …
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Everything’s coming up orchids at Kaimuki Orchid Society Show

Join the Kaimuki Orchid Society this weekend and learn how to care for lovely orchids, make friends and just have a good time. Orchids always look so fragile to me… so I’m definitely impressed with people who can bring out …
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More than just marine life at Waikiki Aquarium…

It’s always fun to discover new events going on around Ko Olina… and one great find is “Ke Kani O Ke Kai” (The Sound of the Ocean), featuring different bands playing on the Waikiki Aquarium lawn June through August. The …
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