 Calendar
of Events 2009
H ANNUAL HO`OLAULE`
Feb 28, 2009
|
E Aloha, E Ola Pono (Live Love, Live Right) is the theme of this year's Annual Kamehameha Schools Ho`olaule`a. Bring your beach mats, chairs and family to the Konia Field at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus on Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 8:30am to 4:00pm. This is the perfect Hawaiian cultural event where all ages will enjoy great entertainment by Hoku Hanohano Award Winning groups, crafts, food, hula, keiki rides and games. |
Kamehameha School, Konia Field
1887 Makuakāne Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8659 |
HAWAII CIVIC CLUB OF HONOLULU PRESENTS THE "HOLOKU BALL" | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 7, 2009
|
The Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu held its first Holoku Ball nearly eight decades ago. It was chaired by renowned composer Mrs. Bina Mossman. Originally intended to showcase the beauty and style of the uniquely Hawaiian holoku in an elegant social setting, the Ball soon provided a wonderful opportunity for scholarship fundraising. As part of the Holoku Ball, HCCH honors individuals and/or organizations who are supportive of the Hawaiian community in promoting cultural events, music, art and dance. |
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
2259 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
455-4949 |
NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH FESTIVAL / HO`IKE`IKE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 8, 2009
|
As part of the month-long Prince Kuhio Celebration, the Native Hawaiian Health Festival / Ho`ike`ike will be a full day of events featuring health organizations, speakers, cultural demonstrations and entertainment. It will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2009, from 9 am to 5 pm on the Great Lawn at Bishop Museum. Come and participate in health screenings, listen to speakers on health issues, and learn about traditional Hawaiian cultural practices, including lomi lomi massage, and Hawaiian foods. The event is free and open to all. |
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-224-8068 |
|
WHALE TAILS, FULL MOON CRUISE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 9, 2009 - Mar 11, 2009
|
Taking advantage of the night's heavenly luminescence, this unique cruise will set out on a quest to experience three of nature's most awesome sights - a Hawaiian sunset, whale watching, and the full moon's path across the water, along with major winter constellations and planets. Romantic and serene on private 42 ft. catamaran, limited seats (4 -16 passengers) and wholesome dinner included. Early bookings recommended. Portion of proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Please click on "Learn More" for a link to auto-magically transform to our night sails webpage. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
WHALE'S TAILS AND STARGAZING SUNSET CRUISE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 12, 2009 - Mar 29, 2009
|
Daytime whale watching melts into sunset, and then far from city lights - the sky glows with an unbelievable display of glimmering stars. Leo and lion shine directly overhead, whiles whales sing in the distance. Wholesome dinner included on 42-ft catamaran. Romantic, serene charters limited to 6 - 16 passengers to keep excursion intimate. Early bookings are recommended. Portion of proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Please click on "Learn More" for a link to auto-magically transform to our night sails webpage. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
15TH ANNUAL HONOLULU FESTIVAL | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 13, 2009 - Mar 15, 2009
|
The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii's premier cultural event, promoting understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. Each year, the Festival draws thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience beyond Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, a nonprofit organization, the Festival continues to successfully share the rich and vibrant blend of Asian and Hawaiian cultures with the rest of the world. |
P.O. Box 8494
Honolulu, HI 96830
|
PUALEILANI FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 14, 2009
|
As part of the month-long Prince Kuhio Celebration, the Pualeilani Festival of Arts will feature Native Hawaiian artists and cultural demonstrations, singers, Hawaiian Civic Club members, community choral groups and hula dancers. The Festival will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki. It will run from noon to 6 pm, and all events are free of charge and open to the public. |
Royal Hawaiian Center
2201 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-224-8068 |
PRINCE KUHIO CELEBRATION OF LIFE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 26, 2009
|
In honor of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole, a ceremony will be held at Mauna `Ala (the Royal Mausoleum) on his birthday, March 26, 2009, from 9 am to 10 am. This ceremony will be performed by members of a Hawaiian Civic Club, following traditional Hawaiian cultural practices. |
The Royal Mausoleum at Mauna `Ala
2261 Nu`uanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-224-8068 |
PRINCE KUHIO STATUE CEREMONY | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 26, 2009
|
As part of the month-long Prince Kuhio Celebration, a ceremony honoring the "Citizen Prince" will be held on his birthday, March 26, 2009, beginning at 7 am. Lei and "ho`okupu" (gifts) will be presented to the Prince at his statue, located off Kalakaua Avenue, at Waikiki Beach. It is free of charge and open to the public. |
Prince Kuhio Statue at Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-224-8068 |
PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANA`OLE COMMEMORATIVE PARADE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 28, 2009
|
As part of the month-long celebration of Prince Kuhio, the annual Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanian`ole Commemorative Parade will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 through Waikiki. The parade begins at 4 pm, and travels along Kalakaua Avenue from Saratoga Road to Kapi`olani Park. There will be four parade announcer stations with narratives about each unit. Ho`okupu (gifts) will be presented to the Prince Kuhio statue by each unit. A free Moonlight Concert will follow at Kapi`olani Park. Come join the fun! |
Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-224-8068 |
PRINCE KUHIO HO`OLAULE`A | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 28, 2009
|
As part of the month-long celebration of Prince Kuhio, a ho`olaule`a (celebration) will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Kapi`olani Park in Waikiki. The celebration will include Native Hawaiian Craft booths and demonstrations, local foods and entertainment. The event will run from 10 am to 4 pm, admission is free, and the event is open to the public. |
Kapi`olani Park in Waikiki
Kalakaua Ave. and Monsarrat Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-224-8068 |
PRINCE KUHIO MOONLIGHT CONCERT | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 28, 2009
|
To cap off a month-long celebration of Prince Kuhio, the Prince Kuhio Moonlight Concert will be held under the stars at the Kapi`olani Park Bandstand. Hula halau and well-known local entertainers will be featured at the show. The Concert begins at 6 pm, and it's free and open to the public. Come join us! |
Kapi`olani Park Bandstand
Kapiolani Park in Waikiki
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-224-8068 |
WIKI WIKI ONE DAY VINTAGE HAWAIIANA & COLLECTIBLES SHOW | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Mar 29, 2009
|
The 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 Oahu with everything from Aloha shirts, estate jewelry, dolls, furniture, asian antiques, fine glassware, Hawaiiana, coins, stamps, kitchenware, surf items and more! The two annual Wiki Wiki shows are in Spring and October. They're a 91 table show with no presales to the vendors until early entry at 9 am. |
777 Ward Ave
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-941-9754 |
WHALE TAILS AND FULL MOON CRUISE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 8, 2009 - Apr 9, 2009
|
Sail on 42 ft. private catamaran on coastline noted for its clear, warm skies, stargazing, and late season humpback whales through April! A quest to experience nature's most awesome sights - a Hawaiian sunset, full moon's path across the water, and possibly humpback whales, with viewing of major constellations and planets (all five naked-eye planets visible in the evening sky). Romantic, serene charters limited to up to 4 - 15 passengers intimate excursion. Portion of proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Please click on "Learn More" for a link to auto-magically transform to our night sails webpage. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
ROMANTIC STARGAZING SUNSET CRUISE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 11, 2009 - Apr 25, 2009
|
Cruise takes place on 42 ft. catamaran on leeward coastline noted for clear warm skies, and views of stars. Polynesian voyagers use these same stars in the art of celestial navigation. April is probably the single best month for constellation watching in Hawai‘i. Nearly every famous constellation in the evening sky visible in April. Orion, Big Dipper, Leo, Gemini Twins, Taurus, and the Southern cross late in the month! We may see stars in the ocean, Hawaii's dolphins and whales! Early bookings are recommended. Please click on "Learn More" for a link to auto-magically transform to our night sails webpage. A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation for habitat conservation efforts. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
CETACEAN DAY, WHALE AND DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 12, 2009 - Apr 18, 2009
|
April 14th is a day to honor dolphins and whales globally. In Hawaii, we celebrate all week! Spend time learning about, from and sailing with wild spinner dolphins and whales with docents from Wild Dolphin Foundation and an intimate group of fellow journeyers. Please click on "Learn More" for a link to auto-magically transform to general information about our biologist led "marine seafari's." Portion of proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
DIVE IN TO EARTH DAY | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 18, 2009 - Apr 25, 2009
|
Join in marine conservation activities the week of Earth Day, April 22nd. Says the Coral Reef Alliance: "People are invited throughout the week to organize and participate in a wide range of activities to help protect underwater ecosystems." In conjuction with the Wild Dolphin Foundation, participate in afternoon fish and turtle surveys with Wild Side Specialty Tours marine biologists. Snorkle equipment, refreshements and training provided on 2 1/2 aftermoon sailing charters. $75 per person, portion of proceeds donated towards ongoing reef conservation efforts. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
METEOR SHOWER OVERNIGHTER | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 21, 2009 - Apr 22, 2009
|
We'll be setting sail on 42-ft, catamaran before sunset for evening whale watching waking up in the wee morning hours for the Lyrids meteor shower, and when the sun rises... spinner dolphins will be coming into neashore bays (GREAT time of year for dolphins). Continental breakfast included. $259 per person, limited to the first six takers and their sleeping bags ... Portion of proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Click on "Learn More" for a link to our website and more info. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
CELEBRATION, HAWAII QUILT GUILD CELEBRATES 25 YEARS | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 24, 2009 - May 5, 2009
|
Annual quilt show put on by the quilters of the Hawaii Quilt Guild. Featured artists will be founding members of Hawaii Quilt Guild. |
Academy Art Center
1111 Victoria Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
|
DANCE: ROOTS AND OFFSHOOTS | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 24, 2009 - May 3, 2009
|
UH Dance Department's annual mainstage dance concert featuring guest choreographers and student dancers. |
1770 East West Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 956-7655 |
34TH ANNUAL SPRING FOOD & NEW PRODUCTS SHOW | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 24, 2009 - Apr 26, 2009
|
The Spring Food & New products show provides a unique shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. The show hosts a collection of local and mainland merchants under one roof with hot new products, gadgets and services. Hungry? Experience “Taste of the Pacific,“ with an array of yummy local favorites. Make a day of it! Win some great prizes, like Round trip Vegas packages for 2, courtesy of Vacations Hawaii. Furniture packages from ABC Design Center and more. |
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
777 Ward Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-945-3594 |
2ND ANNUAL HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY GROW HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Apr 25, 2009
|
Join Hawaiian Electric Company at Bishop Museum for the 2nd Annual Grow Hawaiian Festival celebrating conservation, sustainability and the cultivation of native plants. |
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
848-3511 |
THE ANNUAL DOLPHIN CONVOCATION | Oahu | Hawaiiana
May 3, 2009 - May 9, 2009
|
During the first week of May each year, large amounts of dolphins gather in Indonesian waters, swimming in a gigantic wheel or spiral pattern. No one knows exactly why this happens. In Hawaii, a similar thing happens with spinner dolphins. Join Hawaiian marine biologists this spring as they venture out to research this strange phenomenon. On May 6th, we will be combing dolphin encounters with an early morning (before dawn) meteor shower. For general information on our daily dolphin encounters, please click on "Learn More" for a link to auto-magically transform to our dolphin encounter webpage. Portion of proceeds to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
ROMANTIC FULL MOON, SUNSET, SOUTHERN CROSS CRUISE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
May 7, 2009 - May 9, 2009
|
A quest to experience three of nature's most awesome sights - a glorious Hawaiian sunset, and the full moon's path across the water, and the Southern Cross. Your boat departs an hour before sunset in search of feeding dolphins. Romantic and serene on private 42 ft. catamaran, limited seats (6-15 passengers)and wholesome dinner included. Early bookings are recommended. Portion of proceeds are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Please click on "Learn More" for a link to auto-magically transform to our night sails webpage. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
MOTHERS DAY CRUISE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
May 10, 2009
|
Not only does Mom not have to cook, she can enjoy the peace of the wind blowing through her hair watching the day melt into night on our special Mothers Day sunset, and stargazing, and maybe even dolphins sail. Give Mom a memorable treat this year. Dinner served, leis for Mom. early reservations recommended. Portion of proceeds are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Click on title above to go to our Night Sails page. |
Waianae Boat Harbor
Slip A-11
Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
ROMANCE UNDER THE STARS, SOUTHERN CROSS VISIBLE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
May 10, 2009 - May 24, 2009
|
Escape Waikiki crowds on a 3-hour semiprivate cruise of the coastal countryside. A spectacular view of remote coastline, summer constellations and planets, and the Southern Cross! Best time to see the Southern Cross in 2008. Feel the wind in your hair and soak in the gorgeous sunset as day melts into night. Feeding dolphins may be sighted during daylight portion. Wholesome dinner included. Romantic, serene charters limited to 6 - 16 passengers to keep excursion intimate. For more info, please click on "learn more" for a link to visit our night sailing webpage. Portion of proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, Oahu, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
KUHIO BEACH HULA SHOW | Oahu | Hawaiiana
Jan 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009
|
Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows by Hawaii's finest hula halau (dance troupes) and Hawaiian performers. Opens with the traditional blowing of the conch shell. Tues-Thurs-Sat, weather-permitting. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6:00-7:00 Nov-Dec-Jan) at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, near the Duke Kahanamoku statue, beachside at Uluniu and Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki. Outdoors, casual. Seating on the grass;beach chairs, mats,etc. okay. Cameras welcome! Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority, City and County of Honolulu and Waikiki Improvement Association. |
Kuhio Beach Hula Mound in Waikiki
Uluniu & Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
843-8002 |
WORLD OCEANS DAY, CELEBRATION CRUISE | Oahu | Hawaiiana
May 31, 2009 - Jun 6, 2009
|
World Oceans Day was first declared in 1992, to express a shared belief in stopping the worldwide loss of marine resources. Share in "edutainment" events happening worldwide near and around that date. Aboard a private 42 ft. catamaran, we will be focusing on Hawaii's ocean resources this week. Limited to 6 -16 passengers per charter, a sensitive journey will be taken to explore dolphin habitats, turtles and reef ecosystems. Snorkel equipment and refreshments provided. Above cost proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. For more info, please click on "learn more" for a link to visit our marine wildlife encounters webpage. |
Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-5
85-371 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 306-7273 |
©
2008 Hawaii Web
All
rights reserved - Photos, logo, copyrighted images, and
text
Photos © 2008
Policies & Privacy
|
