Oahu Visitor Magazine - Events Calendar

		Special Hawaiian Days In addition to the federal and religious holidays that would be celebrated throughout the United States, Hawaii has quite a few additional holidays and fun events: Whale Watching Season Late November through April Prince Kuhio Day March 25* Lei Day May 1 King Kamehameha Day June 11* Hawaii Admission Day 3rd Friday in August* Aloha Festivals Mid-October (2 weeks) Halloween in Waikiki October 31 First Night (New Years Eve) December 31 *State & County offices, banks, and schools are closed.
	OAHU EVENTS - JULY 2008
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	Ongoing Activities Every Saturday & Sunday Art at the Zoo Fence. Art at the Zoo Fence. For over 50 years, people have discovered the richness of Hawai‘i through the eyes of various artists who present their wide range of art styles and subjects in original paintings, prints and photographs for viewing and sale. Along the Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue, across from the bandstand in Kapiolani Park. Shaded by the lovely Banyan trees, Art at the Zoo Fence is within walking distance of Waikiki hotels. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday Evenings Ke Kani O Ke Kai Summer Concert Series. The Waikiki Aquarium hosts this concert series that highlights singer-songwriters. The July 10 show features Jerry Santos and Jay Larrin. The July 24 show features Eddie Kamae. Tickets: $25 adult, $10 juniors (7 – 12 years), keiki 6 and under free. ‘Ono (yummy) food will be available for purchase so you can make a fun evening of it. Reservations are required. Waikiki Aquarium, Kalakaua Avenue across from Kapiolani Park. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Info & Reservations: (808) 440-9015. Summer Weekends Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai'i by Japanese immigrants and has evolved into a social and cultural event. It was originally a religious custom designed to honor the spirits of ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Throughout the Obon season, various Hongwanji host the dance and festival each Friday and/or Saturday evening. Check local listings for a schedule. Current – Jan. 18, 2009 Bodies…The Exhibition. Featuring over 200 meticulously dissected and preserved human specimens consisting of whole bodies and individual organs, this exhibition is both captivating and enlightening. The subject of many news stories recently, it is thought provoking, fascinating, and arresting in the scope of its subject. Tickets: $27.08 adult, $18.75 keiki (12 and under); $25 senior (65 and over). Exhibition Venue at Ala Moana Center, next to Nordstrom. Mondays – Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Info: 877-750-4400. Performances & Events Current – Sunday, July 13 Manoa Valley Theatre's Rocky Horror Show. Enjoy audience participation theatre at its finest with the classic Rock & Roll, Sci-Fi, gothic horror show featuring Dr. Frank N. Furter and his motley band of misfits. $35 adult, $30 senior/military, $20 patrons 25 and under. One beverage is included in the ticket price. Manoa Valley Theatre, Honolulu. Info & box office: (808) 988-6131. Friday, July 4 Independence Day at Maunalua Bay. Enjoy a full day of fun and celebration at this East Honolulu-area event. Enjoy a double-hull canoe ride, lunch or dinner at the food tents, cultural and educational displays and live entertainment featuring Henry Kapono. Admission is free, as is the entertainment and fireworks show. Maunalua Bay Park, Hawaii Kai-area. Info: (808) 395-0577. Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 19th Annual Bayfest 2008. Windward Oahu's largest music festival is located on the Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe, Hawaii. Open to the public, there will be carnival rides and games, great food, exhibits and more. This year's lineup includes Little Big Town, Rodney Atkins, 3 Doors Down, Everclear and Live. For entertainment schedule and tickets, call (808) 254-7679. Tuesday, July 8 Hula Film Festival at Bishop Museum. The film, Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula, profiles a candid, behind-the-scenes look at Halau Na Kamalei under the direction of noted kumu hula Robert Cazimero as they prepare to compete in the 2005 Merrie Monarch Festival. Tickets: $5 general admission. Bishop Museum, Honolulu. 7 p.m. Info: (808) 848-4187. Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 27 Diamond Head Theatre Season presents Wizard of Oz (Musical). The timeless story of Dorothy Gale and her little dog Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and all the eccentric inhabitants of Oz is told based on the classic MGM motion picture. Tickets: $12 - $42. Diamond Head Theatre, on the back slope of Diamond Head. Info & Box Office: (808) 733-0277. Saturday, July 12 7th Annual Korean Festival. This one-day free event features the best in Korean music, dance, food, cultural displays and family activities. Kapiolani Park & Bandstand. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Info: (808) 792-9321. Saturday, July 12 Chinowa – Ring of Renewal. Chinowa Kuguri is Japan's oldest religious tradition and entails one stepping through a chinowa, a large ring made of reeds, to rejuvenate the vital force that heals and energizes the physical, emotional and spiritual life force for the second half of the year. Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha – Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu on Olomea Street (off Houghtailing St). Plenty of free parking at Damien Memorial School with complimentary shuttle service. 4 – 9 p.m. Info: (808) 721-2935. Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19 Hawaii All-Collectors Show. This is the place to be to purchase Hawaiiana collectibles and antiques. Blaisdell Hawaii Suites, Ward Avenue. Info: (808) 941-9754. Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20 11th Annual Hale‘iwa Arts Festival. One of Hawai‘i's premier fine arts and crafts events features over 130 Juried Visual Artists from Oahu, the Neighbor Islands, plus several mainland and international locations. The performance stage showcases two full days of musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers. Additional favorites during this weekend include cultural history trolley tours, student art displays, art demonstrations and keiki (children's) art activities. Admission, parking and all activities are free of charge. Hale‘iwa Town on the North Shore of Oahu. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Info: (808) 637-2277. Sunday, July 27 38th Annual ‘Ukulele Festival presented by Starbucks. This summer musical tradition showcases the finest ‘ukulele players in the world along with the ‘ukulele orchestra which consists of more than 800 people, mostly children. Admission is free. Kapiolani Park Bandstand, at Diamond Head end of Waikiki. 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Info: (808) 732-3739. Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20 Waikiki Artfest. This monthly Artfest features the art and handcrafted products of more than 75 Hawaii artists including jewelry, clothing, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, wood products, lauhala items, quilts and bags. All items are displayed by the artists personally. There is live entertainment and great food for purchase. Free admission. Located in Kapiolani Park, directly across from the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Info: 696-6717. The TV game show, “Wheel of Fortune” returns to Hawaii!: “Wheel of Fortune” will be at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island on September 12, 13, 15 and 16. For information on tickets to see Pat Sajak, Vanna White and America’s #1 game show, please go to www.khon2.com from July 21-August 8 to request tickets. Move fast, as tickets for "Wheel" go faster than Vanna turns the letters!

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