Calendar of Events on Oahu
In guidebooks before, Oahu Revealed, we listed a calendar of local events for the island. It was a colossal waste of time! Things change so often in Hawaii that we couldn't keep it current. The web fixes that. Don't get me wrong. Some of the events listed below will not occur or will change time or place. That's because decisions about these things are made quite capriciously in the islands, often the day of the event. We'll change this page daily if we have to, but you can't bet your life on the timeliness of these events. Nonetheless, if you're interested in attending a local event, these might be worth checking into.
Note! There are so many great venues of entertainment on Oahu. Check the local papers for concerts, theatre, exhibits and other events that may not be listed here.
MARCH 2010
Nightly (except Mondays) Weather-Permitting
Authentic Hawaiian Music & Hula shows by Hawaii's finest hula halau (dance troupes) and Hawaiian performers. Opens with torch lighting ceremony and blowing of conch shell. From 6pm-7pm at the Kuhio Beach at Uluniu & Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki. Seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. okay. Cameras are welcome. For information call (808) 843-8002.
Every Saturday & Sunday
Art at the Zoo Fence in Waikiki where various artists personally present their wide range of art styles and subjects in original paintings, prints, and photography for view and sale from 9am-4pm on Monsarrat Avenue, across from the bandstand in Kapiolani Park.
Saturday & Sunday Afternoons/Evenings
Sunset on the Beach picnic as the sun sets in Waikiki and the moon rises while listening to music and watching classic films under the stars. 7:15pm at Queen's Surf Beach. With food from Waikiki's leading restaurants, from 4pm-9pm. Event is subject to the weather. Call for information at (808) 923-1094.
March 6
12th Annual Ft. DeRussy Biathlon and Keiki Run-Swim-Run choose between long course 5K run followed by a 1K swim or short course 2.5K run / 500M swim along Waikiki’s finest beach. Keiki distance course will be a run, swim, run format, with distances varying with age groups (12-11 = 200 yds, 10-9 = 175 yds, 8-7 = 150 yds, and 6 & under = 50 yds). All races start and finish on Ft. DeRussy Beach. Entry fees: Individual $22, Student $20, Military $18. Two-Person Relay Team $40 per team, Keiki $15. Adults start 7am, Keiki at 8:20am. Entry deadline is Feb 20 - late entry add $7. Call (808) 955-9151.
March 12-14
16th Annual Honolulu Festival highlighting the people and diversity of the Pacific and Asia through an impressive showcase of the arts and culture. More than 5,000 participants and visitors from Japan and other Pacific Rim countries will come to Honolulu specifically to take part in the Festival. The Festival will be open to the public on March 13 and 14 at various locations including the Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk. It will conclude with a spectacular Grand Parade through Waikiki along Kalakaua Avenue on Sunday, March 14. Call (808) 926-2424.
March 18-20
8th Annual Heiva I Honolulu experience some of the most vibrant and energy driven dances of the islands of Tahiti and French Polynesia at the Waikiki Shell Amphitheatre. Call (808) 384-2765.
March 25-28
Honolulu Family Festival at Magic Island features carnival rides, live entertainment, acrobats, specialty acts, games, food booths, and much more. Free admission. Call (808) 924-1907.
March 27-April 10
18th Annual Hawaii’s Woodshow highlights the very best in local woodworking. Most of the heirloom-quality works on display will be for sale throughout the juried show. Entries must be made predominantly from locally grown woods and certain rare or endangered species are prohibited. Your chance to see wood crafts from the best of the best from every island. 11am-6pm. Free ($5 donation suggested). Academy Art Center - Honolulu Academy of Arts. Call (808) 933-9411.
March 28
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show is a strictly vintage 20 years and older show and sale at the Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites in Honolulu. Vendors are from mainland U.S., outer islands and O'ahu with everything from aloha shirts, art, estate jewelry, dolls, furniture, asian antiques, fine glassware, Hawaiiana, coins, stamps, kitchenware, koa, surf items, ukulele and more. They're a 91 table show with no presales to the vendors until early entry at 9am. Call (808) 941-9754.
APRIL 2010