Out ‘N’ About: Hawaii Kai Carnival, ‘Discover Kualoa,’ more
2014 Holomua Ka No’eau: “Maika’i Kauai i ka Malie,” Mapuana de Silva and her Halau Mohala ‘Ilima share stories of Kauai with hula, chant and mele; 6 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $25-$35. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com (Courtesy Nick Tomassello)
WEEKEND
First Hawaiian International Auto Show, featuring new and exotic cars, test drives and prize giveaways, noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Hawai’i Convention Center. $7-$10; kids 12 and younger free; $1 discount online. hiautoshow.com
Hawaii Kai Community Carnival, E.K. Fernandez midway of rides, games and food; 6-11 p.m. Fridays, noon-11 p.m. Saturdays and noon-10 p.m. Sundays through March 23, at Kuapa (Kalanianaole Highway at Hawaii Kai Drive). $1; free for keiki under 40 inches. Discount rides noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 682-5767, ekfernandez.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., Iolani Palace. Free. 922-5331, rhb-music.com
St. Andrew’s Cathedral Noontime Concert, featuring mezzo soprano Emily Haswell and pianist Megumi Kurachi, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Cathedral of St. Andrew. Free. 524-2822, ext. 217, thecathedralofstandrew.org
Cyril Pahinui CD Release Kanikapila, featuring Pahinui, Jeff Au Hoy, Peter Wook Moon and special guests including Palani Vaughan and Roland Cazimero, celebrating “Kani Pu Kolu,” 6-9 p.m., Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s. No cover. cyrilpahinui.com
“Dream To Fly,” full-dome show by The Heavens of Copernicus Planetarium of Warsaw, Poland exploring mankind’s dream and inventions to take flight, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. $5-$7; free for kids under 4. 235-7433, aerospace.wcc.hawaii.edu/imaginarium.html
“Hula Guyz,” fundraiser show by Robert Cazimero and his Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua, 7:30 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $32. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com
Ian O’Sullivan concert: “Finding Inspiration,” North Shore native and guitar virtuoso performs new original works and classical guitar favorites, a benefit for the UH guitar program, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. $5-$12. 956-8742, hawaii.edu/uhmmusic
“Star Wars and More: The Best of John Williams,” Hawaii Symphony Orchestra pops concert featuring music from “Star Wars,” “E.T.,” “Harry Potter” and other movies, with conductor Stuart Chafetz, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $27-$71. 866-448-7849, hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Cane Haul Road & Friends Seconds Sale, crafts from Cane Haul Road and others and bargain books from Bamboo Ridge Press, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kuhio Elementary School cafeteria. Free. 626-1481
“Discover Kualoa,” final family-friendly cultural celebration of makahiki series celebrates the Kualoa ahupuaa with live Hawaiian entertainment, makahiki activities, hula lessons, a kanikapila (musicians’ jam), food vendors, locally grown oysters and other foods, farmers market, Kualoa Ranch tours and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kualoa Ranch. $3-$7. Discover Kualoa Experience pass $19-$49; includes special tours. discoverkualoa.com
“Wild About Reading,” National Reading Month celebration featuring animal book readings by storytellers, zoo-themed activities (face painting, crafts, games, bio-fact talks), live music, food and free book to first 500 families, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Honolulu Zoo main lawn. Free with zoo admission ($4-$14). 926-3191, ext. 114; honoluluzoo.org/read
2014 Pokemon Trading Card Game State Championships, players of all ages vying for state title and points toward a potential invitation to the world championships this summer in Washington, D.C.; 9 a.m., Da-Planet, 2700 S. King St. Free to watch; free to play in junior and senior divisions; $20 to play in masters division. 791-2345, da-planet.com; pokemon.com/play
Kapolei Keiki Wellness Day, resource fair featuring free keiki IDs and fingerprinting, free health screenings, health and wellness information, keiki helmet fitting, games, activities, giveaways and healthy snacks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kapolei High School cafeteria. 586-8500
Hanayagi Dancing Academy 2014 Maizome, recital of Japanese dance and shamisen, 1 p.m., Mission Memorial Auditorium. Free. 768-6666, www1.honolulu.gov/moca
62nd Cherry Blossom Festival queen contestants, appearance with Dragon Beat Wa-Taiko, 3 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center. Free. cbfhawaii.com
Quiksilver Board Room blessing and autograph signing, featuring two-time and current ASP world women’s longboard champion Kelia Moniz, 3-5 p.m., Quiksilver Board Room, Kahala Mall. Free. 596-2773
2014 Holomua Ka No’eau: “Maika’i Kauai i ka Malie,” 6 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $25-$35. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com
Contradance, featuring guest musicians Larry Unger and Audrey Knuth from Boston, welcoming all ages and skill levels (no partner necessary), 7-10 p.m., Kapiolani Community College chapel. Free. 392-8774, contradancehi.weebly.com
Pacific Roller Derby: Tropic Thunder vs. Leahi Diamond Dolls, women’s roller derby league, 7 p.m., Palama Settlement gymnasium. $8-$12; free for keiki 12 and younger. pacificrollerderby.com
Pink Tie Ball, Susan G. Komen Foundation Hawaii affiliate gala fundraiser with dinner, program and auctions, 6 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Hotel. $200. 754-6659, komenhawaii.org
“Sky This Month” planetarium show, exploration of the current night sky on new star projector and into the depths of space with full-dome video in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art J. Watumull Planetarium, with live music, 8-9 p.m. (seating 7:45 p.m.) Bishop Museum. $6-$8. Reservations: 848-4168. bishopmuseum.org
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
La ‘Ohana, monthly family day with scavenger hunt, kupuna storytelling, hula, lei making, petroglyph rubs, mini Hawaiian sport tournaments every hour, snack bar and Hawaiian weapons, arts and crafts; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Waimea Valley. $5-$15 (includes half off for kamaaina and military). waimeavalley.net, 638-7766
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show, featuring 93 tables of Hawaii and mainland vendors, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. $4.50; early entry (9 a.m.) $15. ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html
Science Alive! Family Sunday, day of fun science activities and demonstrations with museum researchers and staff, interactive displays, food trucks and entertainment, plus free access to the museum, including the “Meet! Doraemon” exhibit and the newly renovated J. Watumull Planetarium; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bishop Museum. Free for kamaaina and military with ID. 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org
Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art: “Noruz,” Persian New Year celebration featuring Persian art and cultural displays, keiki art activities, Persian poetry readings, modern jazz band Cerro Negro performing Middle Eastern, Turkish and Moorish music, and Persian-style weapons and armor display by Golden Horde members, plus free shuttle service to and from Family Day at Spalding House in Makiki Heights, featuring “Arabian Nights” shadow puppet shows by master storyteller Jeff Gere and more Persian art crafts for keiki; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (galleries and shuttles till 5 p.m.) Sunday, Honolulu Museum of Art. Free admission. 532-8701, honolulumuseum.org
Kakaako Kendama Tournament, featuring tricks and skills by competitors of all ages vying for more than $1,000 in prizes, 1:30 p.m. (registration at noon), The Groove Hawaii. Free admission; $5 to compete. 660-9188, groovehawaii.com
Chuck James Music Studio recital and concert, featuring jazz/Mediterranean/gypsy flamenco acoustic band Cerro Negro and the Aaron Aranita Big Band, 3-6 p.m., Town Center of Mililani gazebo. Free. 678-3763, chuckjamesmusicstudio.com
Halekulani Masterworks Series: Herbig Conducts Beethoven, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra with German conductor Gunther Herbig, guest pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the music of Beethoven, 4 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $32-$90. 866-448-7849, hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org
Choral Evensong, the St. Andrew’s Cathedral Men’s Schola sings music by Morley, Parry and Wesley, 5:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Free with calabash offering. 524-2822, ext. 217
MONDAY, MARCH 17
47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, sponsored by the Friends of Saint Patrick, featuring marching bands including the Royal Hawaiian Band, floats, community and military groups and keiki; noon-1:30 p.m., Kalakaua Avenue (from Saratoga Road/Fort DeRussy to Kapiolani Park). Free. irishclubhawaii.com
Friends of St. Patrick Post-Parade Party, featuring live music into the night by Celtic Waves, Melissa Cox and Master of OZ (from 1 p.m. at Kelley O’Neil’s); Elephant and Hooligan’s Harp (from 1:30 p.m. at Irish Rose Saloon); and others (from 1 p.m. at Anna O’Brien’s). No cover. irishpubshawaii.com
Women’s History Month keynote: U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, discussing issues facing women in the military, her journey to Washington and lessons learned in office, 3-4 p.m., Hale Akoakoa 105, Windward Community College. Free. 236-9223, windward.hawaii.edu/whm
Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, featuring Irish food, Guinness Oyster Bar, drink stations and live music (Doolin Rakes, Elephant and others), 5:30-10 p.m., Murphy’s Bar and Grill, O’Toole’s Irish Pub and vicinity (Nuuanu Avenue, Merchant Street and Marin Lane). irishpubshawaii. com; 531-0422, murphyshawaii.com
Galliard String Quartet and Friends, performing music by Brahms and Schubert, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. $20-$25. 489-5038, chambermusichawaii.org
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
“Splendors of Ikebana” exhibit opening, ceremony and demonstration kick off Ikebana International Honolulu Chapter 56′s exhibit of various schools and traditions of Japanese flower arrangement, 9 a.m., Honolulu Hale. Exhibit runs through March 21. Free. 768-6666, www1.honolulu.gov/moca
Personal Finance Education Day for Girls, free program for girls in grades 10 to 12 covering personal and college finances, the role of the Federal Reserve Bank, and entrepreneurship, with a panel talk by community business leaders, hosted by Sacred Hearts Academy and presented by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sacred Hearts Academy. Free. Registration: 734-5058, ext. 232; sacredhearts.org
Movies @ The Library: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” rated PG, with refreshments while supplies last, 2:30 p.m., Hawaii Kai Public Library. Free. All ages. 397-5833
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
Waikiki Aquarium 110th Anniversary celebration, first of two events features Royal Hawaiian Band performance (9:30-10:30 a.m.), birthday ceremony and cake, demonstrations and discussions by experts and partners such as the UH Botany Department, Hard Rock Cafe and NOAA, $1.10 admission, prize giveaways, ‘Iolani School art exhibit, Lego aquarium sculpture, monk seal presentations, medallion machine unveiling, and more; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium. $1.10. 923-9741, waikikiaquarium.org
“Splendors of Ikebana” demonstration, flower arranging by Sogetsu School of Ikebana sensei Earl Shimabukuro, in conjunction with exhibit (running Tuesday through March 21); 10 a.m., Honolulu Hale. Free. 768-6666, www1.honolulu.gov/moca
YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale, new and used women’s clothing and accessories, a benefit for economically disadvantaged women re-entering the workforce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laniakea YWCA lobby, 1040 Richards St. Free admission. 538-7061
“Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings,” film screening and discussion with director Tadashi Nakamura, 12:30-2 p.m., UH West Oahu Classroom Building D237. Free. 689-2800, uhwo.hawaii.edu
“Learn About Social Security,” informational program and Q-and-A with financial adviser Darryl L. Wong, 6 p.m., Kaneohe Public Library. Free. 233-5676
Movie Night @ the Library: “Frozen,” screening of the PG-rated Disney blockbuster with free refreshments while supplies last, 6 p.m., Bookmobile Garage, Kaneohe Public Library. Free. 233-5676
Music of Hawaii: Debashish Bhattacharya and Jeff Peterson, the legendary Indian classical musician and the local Grammy-winning guitarist perform a mix of Hawaiian, classical raga and Bengali folk music, with touches of jazz and flamenco, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. $45. honolulumuseum.org, 532-8701
Mars Comedy Club, hosted by the Guys With Issues Comedy Podcast crew of James Mane, Russel Kealoha and Chad Wago, featuring special guests, comedy battle, imrov game and open-mic search for The Funniest Person in Hawaii; 7:30 p.m., The Studio, Hawaiian Brian’s. Cover: $5. Ages 18+. marscomedy.com
Walkabout Wednesdays Comedy Throwdown, new improv show featuring On The Spot Improv’s Iron Improvisers and a new challenger each week competing for audience laughs and points, 7:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free. otsimprov.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale, new and used women’s clothing and accessories, a benefit for disadvantaged women re-entering the workforce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laniakea YWCA lobby, 1040 Richards St. Free. 538-7061
“Pakele Live!”, Tony Solis’ live-streaming Hawaiian music show features David Kaio, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. No cover; cocktail seating. Restaurant reservations: 952-9200. pakelelive.com
ONGOING SHOWS
“‘Aha ‘Aina: A Royal Hawaiian Lu’au,” 5:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Hotel. $89-$185. 921-4600, royal-hawaiian.com
“Fourever Fab,” Beatles tribute band concert show, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, Pacific Beach Hotel. $39.99-$89.99 (Oceanarium buffet packages available). All ages. 725-4136, foureverfabshow.com
“Ha: Breath of Life,” with Polynesian dance, music and fireknives, 7:30-9 p.m. nightly except Sundays, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $25-$50. 293-3333, polynesia.com
“Meet! Doraemon,” exhibition featuring Japan’s blue time-traveling robotic cat; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, through April 20, at Bishop Museum. General admission $8.95-$19.95. 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org
“Na Kane — Men of Paradise,” 10-man Las Vegas-style male revue, 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Pacific Beach Hotel, Paradise Theater. $39-$59; VIP package $79-$119. Ages 21+. 550-4444, menofparadise.us
Rockin Hawaiian Rainbow Revue and Fireworks Show, hula and Hawaiian music show including Duke Kahanamoku tribute and keiki; 7 p.m. show, 7:45 p.m. fireworks, Fridays at Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Super Pool. $20, includes drink. 949-4321, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
“Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action,” interactive exhibit for children exploring physical activities such as kung fu, surfing, snowboarding, yoga and horizontal climbing, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays through April 30, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center. $8-$10. 524-5437, discoverycenterhawaii.org
“Te Moana Nui (Tales of the Pacific),” debut of new Tihati Productions show retracing the journey of Hawaii’s ancestors from the South Pacific to Hawaii with song, dance and storytelling of Oceania; 7:30 p.m. (5:30 dinner check-in) Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Pacific Beach Hotel. $50-$115 (cocktail or buffet dinner packages). 441-4480, temoananui.com
Waikiki Starlight Luau, 5:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, Hilton Hawaiian Village, rooftop of Mid-Pacific Conference Center. $51-$125. 941-5828, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com