Out ‘N’ About: I Heart the Ocean, First Thursdays
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
Prince Kuhio Statue Lei Draping, by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, 7:30 a.m., Kuhio Beach, Waikiki. Free. princekuhiofestival.org
The Betsy Show, a nostalgic musical journey back to 1970s Japan with ’70s Japan pop star and Hawaii native Betsy Curtis of the Betsy & Chris duo; 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Captain’s Room, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. $45-$60. hawaiiprincehotel.com/betsy, 952-4789
Mars Comedy Club, new weekly 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
Colin Hay. (Courtesy photo)
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
Colin Hay’s “Finding My Dance,” touring one-man show of storytelling and song by the former Men at Work frontman, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. $45. honolulumuseum.org, 532-8701
Natalie Ai Kamau‘u at Pakele Live, Tony Solis’ live-streaming Hawaiian music show features the Na Hoku-winning singer, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. No cover; cocktail seating. Restaurant reservations: 952-9200. pakelelive.com
Oil in the Alley, Busekrus and poetry, local rock ‘n’ roll improv and pop-punk/rock bands, plus an ’80s attire contest, live art by Michelle Poppler, emcee Shannon Winpenny and performance poets Jenilea Heath, Joanna Gordon, Faith Pascua, Serena Ngaio Simmons and Kamalei Hee; 7:30-10 p.m., Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s. $10 cover. 946-1343
WEEKEND OF MARCH 28-30
First in Hawaii Robotics Regional Competition, high school students from Hawaii and around the world compete in robot games, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Stan Sheriff Center. Free. 738-4590, friendsofhawaiirobotics.org
Women of Wonders Film Fest, presented by Hawaii Women in Filmmaking, 6-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free. 799-4438, hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org
Eat the Street returns to Kakaako on Friday. (Star-Advertiser File)
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., Iolani Palace. Free. 922-5331, rhb-music.com
St. Andrew’s Cathedral Noontime Concert, mezzo soprano Emily Haswell countertenor Padraic Costello and pianist Yuka Lee; 12:15-12:45 p.m., The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Free; byo lunch. 524-2822, ext. 217, thecathedralofstandrew.org
Kailua Fun Fair, games, food, rides, music, a benefit for school programs, 1-5 p.m., Kailua Elementary School. Free admission. 266-7878
Eat the Street: Japan, food truck festival with 40+ vendors and DJ, 4-9 p.m., 555 South St. Free admission. 772-3020, streetgrindz.com
ARTafterDARK: “Roshan Institute Noruz,” monthly art party celebrates Persian New Year with Persian poetry, cultural displays and food, belly dancing, paper mache art activity and Persian art gallery tours, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Museum of Art. $10. 532-8700, artafterdark.org
I Heart the Ocean Fundraiser, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii second annual event featuring a Marine Debris Fashion Show, live music by Dread Ashanti, Raw Suga and Jason Laeha, heavy pupus by Miso & Ale and drink from Kona Brewing Co. or Barefoot Wines, 6-10 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium. $50. sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org
The Gregg Hammer Band: A Comedy & Variety Show, with buffet dinner, 6:45 p.m., Dave & Buster’s Showroom. $45. All ages. Reservations required: 589-2215
Mike Brown’s Solo Improv Extravaganza, featuring the Peoples Improv Theater (New York City) performer, with Think Fast and special guests, presented by Mr. Aaron; 7:30-10 p.m., Ong King Art Center. $10; $8 advance. 728-7146, fb.com/mraaronpresents
Brian Posehn, comedian/actor/writer, 8 p.m., The Republik. $25-$40. All ages with adult. 855-235-2867, flavorus.com
Hot Import Nights returns to the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this weekend. (Star-Advertiser File)
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Epiphany Episcopal Church Spring Bazaar, foodstuffs, clothes, housewares,more, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Epiphany Episcopal Church, 1041 10th Avenue. 734-5706
2014 Sanctuary Ocean Count, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary seeks volunteers for islandwide humpback whale observations, 8 a.m.-noon. 268-3087. sanctuaryoceancount.org
Polar Plunge, Special Olympics Hawaii supporters go down an 80-foot water slide into ice water, plus food booths and entertainment; 9-11 a.m., Waterfront Plaza’s makai lawn. Free to watch, $100 to plunge. 695-3533, specialolympicshawaii.org
Discover Your Future in Aviation, youth and family event with remote-control model aircraft flying, a career fair, flight lab simulators, interactive science exhibits, Sharyn Emminger Dey (first female pilot to fly for Hawaiian Airlines), a moon rover and NASA space suit, prizes and photos with costumed characters (Amelia Earhart, Rosie the Riveter, others); 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Museum admission, $7-$20. pacificaviationmuseum.org, 441-1007
Urchins: The Underwater Gardeners of Kaneohe Bay, display with collector urchins, games, Department of Land and Natural Resources experts, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Windward Mall center court. Free. 587-0407, fb.com/hawaiiseaurchinhatchery
A Look Back: Laie’s Own Na Makua Mahalo ‘Ia, presentation by Hula Preservation Society of digitally preserved 1980s Na Makua Mahalo ‘Ia concert series, featuring rare footage; 10 a.m.-noon, Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hawaiian Journey (IMAX) Theatre. Free. 247-9440, hulapreservation.org
Friends of Manoa Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manoa Public Library. Free. 988-0459
Wahiawa Spring Festival of Fun, live music and entertainment, booths, free keiki plant-and-take seedlings and free keiki train rides, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wahiawa Shopping Center and Wahiawa Town Center. Free admission. 221-2774
YMCA Camp Erdman Community Day, tours, swimming, archery, rock wall climbing, Alpine Tower and High Ropes Odyssey challenges, food, arts and crafts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., YMCA Camp Erdman, Waialua. Free. camperdman.org, 637-4615
Crazy Carnival, featuring entertainment by Curtis Kam, Stevo the Clown and Periwinkle, Balloon Monsoon, Royal Hawaiian Caricatures, Pyschic Fair, Asian Lion Dance Team and YMCA Mililani Dancers, shave ice, cotton candy and more, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Town Center of Mililani. 625-0108, towncenterofmililani.com
Abilities Unlimited Film Festival, eight local short films tell stories of individuals with disabilities, 1:30-4 p.m., Park Restaurant, The Lotus Honolulu. $5; $35 with pupu buffet. 532-2119, 532-2110
Kaiser High School Springfest: “Welcome to Cougar Country,” featuring keiki fair (3-6 p.m.) with 25 booths, food trucks (4-8 p.m.) and Natural Vibrations concert (7-8:30 p.m.; lawn chairs, blankets OK). Free admission; $20 for concert; $15 advance. 396-3818, www.cougarcountry.net
Hot Import Nights, car show tour returns with new AT&T Connect Car Expo and a League of Legends gaming tournament, model lounge and live entertainment, 4-10 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. $15-$20; kids 10 and younger free. 768-5252, hotimportnights.com
Yiddishkeit! Jewish music concert performed by Roz Cohen, Josh Kaye, Ernie Provencher, Duane Padilla and Bill Noble, 7:30 p.m., Temple Emanu-El. $10 suggested donation. 226-9215
Last Saturday Roots in Jazz, Sacha Boutros, Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist/pianist/composer, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $30-$35. honolulumuseum.org, 532-6097
John Clayton and Graham Dechter, Grammy-winning bassist/composer with 26-year-old guitarist/composer, the youngest member of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, in concert; 7:30 p.m., Studio 909. $35-$45. BYO food and drink. 596-2121, musicianshawaii.com
In Yo Face Improv: The After Party — Three Acts of Improv Magic, improv comedy group celebrates six years with short form, long form and pick-a-player scenes; 8 p.m., Ong King Arts Center. $5-$7. fb.com/IYFIFYI
Sky This Month, planetarium show with full-dome video in the 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
The 2014 Cherry Blossom Festival Queen will be crowned this weekend at the Sheraton Waikiki. (Star-Advertiser File)
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
Taste of Hongwanji Bazaar, food, entertainment, crafts, kendama contest, more, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway. 536-7044, hongwanjihawaii.com
Sunday Fishmarket, garage and pop-up shop with local vendors of clothes, furniture, curiosities, design goods, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fishcake. 593-1231, fishcakehi.us
Hawaiian Weapons, Part II, master woodworker and Hawaiian weapons specialist Manny Mattos showcases his private collection, 1-2:30 p.m., Kaneohe Public Library children’s section. Free. Ages 12+. 233-5676
UH Saxophone Choir, performing a new repertoire including El-Farrah’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Bricault’s Symphony No. 3 and original works by Hindman and Fukuda, with guest performers Tim Tsukiyama, Reggie Padilla, Stacey Tangonan and the UH Percussion Ensemble; 4 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. $5-$12. hawaii.edu/uhmmusic
62nd Cherry Blossom Festival Ball, dinner and Japanese culture celebration crowning the 62nd queen and court, 5 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki. $95. www.cbfhawaii.com, 949-2255
St. Andrew’s Cathedral Choral Evensong, the Diocesan Choir sings music by the beloved local composer and cathedral organist emeritus John McCreary on the first anniversary of his death, 5:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Free. 524-2822, ext. 217
Dr. J’s Blues Review: Eric Clapton Birthday Party, featuring Hawaii’s Yvonne Elliman, a former Clapton collaborator, The Chames Gang, Chocolate Meat and Cradle2Grave, representing three generations of Hawaii blues guitarists, 6-10 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s. No cover. 946-5190. On Facebook: Dr. J’s Blues Review
Jurassic 5, hip-hop group returns, 8 p.m., The Republik. $50; $45 advance. All ages with adult. 855-235-2867, flavorus.com
MONDAY, MARCH 31
Dennis Kamakahi Fundraiser, concert, dinner and silent auction in a special edition of “Pakele Live!” to help defray medical costs for the Hawaiian music legend in his battle with stage-four lung cancer, featuring performances by Waipuna, Ledward Kaapana, Mike Kaawa, The Keawe Ohana, Maunalua, Herb Ohta Jr., Stephen Inglis, Brother Noland, Danny Carvalho, Kupaoa, Raiatea Helm, Bryan Tolentino and Nathan Aweau; 5:30-9 p.m., The Willows. Free admission; Willows donating 20 percent of each buffet meal sold. teamdenniskamakahi.com. Table reservations: 952-9200
Science Pub Hawaii: “To Infinity and Beyond,” Hawaii Pacific University’s monthly research-showcase pau hana features assistant professor of mathematics Tara Davis on the concept of infinity, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant’s waterfront outdoor stage. Free. www.hpu.edu/sciencepub-hawaii/
Oahu Civic Orchestra Spring Concert, music by Bach, Alwyn, Dvorak, Kamen and Gounod, guest solo harpist Sharene Taba, 7 p.m., Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Free. 342-0610, oahucivicorchestra.org
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Passion 2014, with Chris Tomlin, Crowder & Louie Giglio, youth rally tour with Christian music stars, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Arena. $25. 768-5252; 866-448-7849, ticketmaster.com
Bring Me The Horizon, British metalcore band, 8 p.m., The Republik. $25-$30. All ages with adult. 855-235-2867, flavorus.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Career Expo 2014, presented by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Monster and Alternate Energy, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. $1-$3. 768-5252
Architecture Month Film Night, “From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process,” presented by the American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter, 5:30 p.m. Free; seating limited. Registration: aiahonolulu.org
Spring Twilight Concert, featuring Celtic Pipes & Drums of Hawaii, Celtic fusion singer/songwriter Melissa Cox and Oahu “Celtic slack-key” guitarist Michael Tanenbaum, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Foster Botanical Garden. Free. Picnics, mats, umbrellas OK. 522-7064
Out Loud In The Library! literacy and music talent showcase featuring hip-hop by Big Mox (“American Idol” contestant Jonah Moananu), classical guitar by Ian O’Sullivan, poet Jaimie Gusman and novelist David Odhiambo, 6-8 p.m., Windward Community College Library. Free. 236-9235
Music of Hawaii, Jerry Douglas and Led Kaapana, guitar legends — one in country lap steel and the other in slack key — in reunion concert, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. $40-$45; $60-$65 VIP. 532-8701, honolulumuseum.org
Mars Comedy Club, new weekly hosted by the Guys With Issues Comedy Podcast crew of James Mane, Russel Kealoha and Chad Wago, 7:30 p.m., The Studio, Hawaiian Brian’s. Cover: $5. Ages 18+. marscomedy.com
Walkabout Wednesdays Comedy Throwdown, new 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
First Thursdays will hold its 11th anniversary Grand Slam Finals at Fresh Cafe on April 3. (Star-Advertiser File)
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Papana, jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific, noon-1 p.m., Tamarind Park. Free. www.bandofthepacific-hawaii.af.mil
A Celebration of Words and Poetry, National Poetry Month event featuring Bamboo Ridge poets and writers (Gail N. Harada, Brenda Kwon, Wing Tek Lum, Christy Passion, Cathy Song and Joseph Stanton), 5:30-7:30 p.m., Manoa Public Library. Free. 626-1481, bambooridge.com
Hulu Lindsey at “Pakele Live!” Hawaiian music show features the Maui singer, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. No cover; cocktail seating. Table reservations: 952-9200. pakelelive.com
First Thursdays, 11th Anniversary Grand Slam Finals, elimination match to determine the 2014 HawaiiSlam Team, with poet/musician C.R. Avery, 8:30 p.m., Fresh Cafe. $15. hawaiislam.com, 387-9664
ONGOING
“‘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. $15 (kamaaina special through April 30)-$50. 293-3333, polynesia.com
“Legends in Concert Waikiki: Rock-A-Hula,” featuring Elvis Presley tribute, hula and impersonators, 8 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $47.79-$180. 629-7469, legendswaikiki.com
“Magic of Polynesia,” with illusionist John Hirokawa, 7:30 p.m. daily (6 p.m. dinner seating), Magic of Polynesia Theater, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $30-$144. 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com
“Meet! Doraemon,” exhibition by Fujiko F. Fujio Museum featuring the blue time-traveling robotic cat, Japan’s first “anime ambassador,” makes its U.S. debut; 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, on 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
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