2017-02-16

WEEKEND AND BEYOND

“Homefront Hawaii — Pearl Harbor 75th Commemoration”: See how the war transformed Hawaii through period artifacts and archival images, including rarely seen photos of explosion-damaged Honolulu streets, a fortified Waikiki Beach and a bomb shelter at Iolani Palace. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through March 1, Bishop Museum. $10.95-$22.95, free for ages 3 and younger. Parking: $5 per car. 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org

75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Attack — Hawaii Wartime History Tour: Walking tour to 52 sites in the downtown Honolulu/Chinatown area. 1-5 p.m. daily through Feb. 28. $40. Reservations required 24 hours before tour date. 395-0674, stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com

Pow! Wow! Hawaii: More than 100 international and local artists and musicians gather in Kakaako to create all-new murals, installations and other forms of art. Friday-Saturday throughout Kakaako. powwowhawaii.com. Highlight:

>> Dim Mak 20 Year Anniversary with Steve Aoki: DJ and founder of Dim Mak Records celebrates the label’s anniversary with special guest iLoveMakonnen and Dim Mak artists Autoerotique, Max Styler and Trippy Turtle. Presented by Electric Palms, Dim Mak and Pow! Wow! 5 p.m. Saturday, 1011 Ala Moana Blvd. $65; ages 18+. $115 VIP ticket and $50 VIP upgrade for existing ticketholders available for ages 21+. 941-7469, seetickets.us

Exhibit on the Battle of Okinawa and Children’s Messages of Peace: Presented by the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. today-Feb. 28 (closed on Sundays), 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Clubhouse. 366-3148

>> Battle of Okinawa: Lecture by Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum curator and screening of NHK documentary “Compassion in a War Zone.” 1-3 p.m. at the clubhouse.

Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Expo: Sport, health and fitness expo with fitness and children’s activities, live demonstrations, prize giveaways, and more. 4-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Center. $2-$4, free for ages 12 and younger, and ages 65 and older. 528-7388, greataloharun.com

Optimysstique Festival: Music, yoga, food, art and sustainable lifestyle celebration, in its 11th year, includes live music by Reid Defever, Taimane and Quadrophonix. Also features cooking classes, meditation and spa party, medicinal plant walks, nature hikes, workshops and more. Saturday-Tuesday, Camp Mokuleia, 68-729 Farrington Highway. $15-$3,000. 637-2117, optimysstique.com

Hawaii Farm Bureau KCC Farmers Market: 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday and 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Kapiolani Community College. 260-4440, hfbf.org/market

Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Marketplace: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday, and 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $1 admission. 486-6704, alohastadiumswapmeet.net

“Plantation Plays”: Special, site-specific performances: “Lost Boy,” by Kiki; “Jan Shoda and the Case of the Missing Chicken,” by Courtney Takabayashi; and “Saudade,” by Kirstyn Trombetta. Presented by Leeward Theatre. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday-­Sunday and Feb. 25-26, Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St. $5. 677-0110, hpv.waipahu@hawaiiantel.net

Family fishing — catch and release: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kaneohe. Free. Bring fresh white bread for bait. Limited number of bamboo poles available to borrow, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. 233-7323

FRIDAY

Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner: Marshallese poet and activist launches her new book, “Iep Jaltok: Poems From a Marshallese Daughter,” with a reading and discussion. 12:30-2 p.m., Chaminade University, Clarence T.C. Ching Conference Center. 735-4711

Hawaii Farm Bureau Aloha Tower Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. 260-4440, hfbf.org/market

Pa‘akai Marketplace: Monthly event features local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners displaying their works, selling goods and providing information, plus live music by Danny Carvalho and Kapena. Hosted by PA‘I Foundation, a Hawaiian arts and culture preservation organization. 5-9 p.m., Salt at Our Kakaako, 660 Ala Moana Blvd., between Coral and Keawe streets. saltatkakaako.com

“A Night on the Red Carpet” with Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra and Auli‘i Cravalho: Concert brings to life unforgettable film scores. “Moana” star Cravalho will perform “How Far I’ll Go.” 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $27-$79. 946-8742, hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org

SATURDAY

Sacred Hearts Academy’s 23rd Science Symposium for Girls: Interactive workshops facilitated by local professionals, including a veterinarian, chef, medical doctors and coral reef experts. The 18 workshops allow exploration of exciting topics and potential future careers. Open to girls in grades 5 through 8. 7:45-11:30 a.m. at the academy campus, 3253 Waialae Ave. 734-5058, ext. 232, sacredhearts.org/sciencesymposium2017

Keiki Great Aloha Run: A 1.5-mile course for children ages 12 and younger. 8 a.m. around the Blaisdell Center and McKinley High School. Registration closed. kahoomiki.org

FarmLovers Market at Ward Warehouse: 8 a.m.-noon. 388-9696, farmloversmarkets.com

FarmLovers Market at Pearlridge Center Downtown: 8 a.m.-noon, Sears parking lot. 388-9696, farmloversmarkets.com

Manoa Cliff Trail Hike: Sharpen your botanical knowledge with geographer Mark Merlin, author of “Hawaiian Forest Plants.” The moderate, 3-mile hike features island views and various native plants along the trail. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawaii Nature Center. $10. 955-0100, ext. 118

Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center Tour Day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (also, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. fire safety classes) at the museum, 620 South St. Reservations: 723-7168, honolulu.gov/hfd

Waialua Public Library Used Book Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the library. 637-8286

Waipahu Plantation Marketplace Eat the Street: Food and art vendors, auction, and music by Benny and the Cruisers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Waipahu Plantation Marketplace, 94-333 Waipahu Depot Road (old Arakawa’s parking lot). 282-8425, helpleifindhope.com

“An Internment Odyssey: Haisho Tenten” book launch: Long-awaited release of the book by Suikei Furuya (translated by Tatsumi Hayashi), 75 years after Furuya was transferred from the Sand Island Internment Camp to the INS Immigration Station and before being sent from Hawaii to the mainland internment camps. Program includes panel discussion. 11 a.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. RSVP: 945-7633, jcch.com

Lokahi Festival: Showcase of food, retail and handmade products from local vendors, as well as games and rides. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. 4-10 p.m. along Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki. 531-5050, millwoodohanaproductions.com

Concert for the Keiki: Willie K, Anuhea, John Cruz, Led Kaapana and Josh Tatofi perform to raise funds for the Kailua Elks Lodge and its programs, which include services for children with disabilities. 5 p.m., Waikiki Shell. $15-$60. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

SUNDAY

FarmLovers Market Kailua: 8:30 a.m.-noon, Kailua Elementary School. 388-9696, farmloversmarkets.com

Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday — Here in the Islands: Art activities, including making collages using photographs of intertidal scenes, allow keiki to re-create scenes from the Artists of Hawaii 2017 exhibit. Entertainment by the Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. art activities and entertainment, museum open until 5 p.m., Honolulu Museum of Art. Free. Also, take a shuttle bus to the museum’s free Family Day at Spalding House for more art and activities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 2411 Makiki Heights Drive. 532-8701, honolulumuseum.org

Comic Jam Hawaii: Watch local artists create collaborative cartoons, illustrations and sketches while “talking story.” 1-4 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court. 203-2366

“Money Talks: But What the Hell Is It Saying?”: Temple Emanu-El presents this one-act musical play that follows two female artists trying to understand the meaning of success and money by writing a Broadway musical. 7:30 p.m. at the temple, 2550 Pali Highway. $15-$20, free for ages 4 and younger. 595-7521, shaloha.com

MONDAY

33rd annual Great Aloha Run: 7 a.m., starts on Nimitz Highway at Nuuanu Avenue and ends at Aloha Stadium. $5-$50. 528-7388, greataloharun.com

‘Aha ‘Aina: A Royal Hawaiian Lu‘au: Oceanfront dinner show. 5:30-­8 p.m. Mondays, Royal Hawaiian hotel. $89.01-$197.91. 921-4600, royal-hawaiianluau.com

Michael Carbonaro Live!: Actor, magician, comedian and improv artist. 7 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $37, $137 VIP meet-and-greet. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

TUESDAY

Kuhio Beach Hula Show: Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Halau Ka Liko o ka Palai. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. Free. 843-8002

Letters From the Ali‘i — From Process to Product: Symposium on the newly translated and digitized collection of correspondence consisting of more than 225 letters from 42 alii between 1820 and 1907. The project was organized and led by Hawaiian Mission Houses Site and Archives. 7-9 p.m., Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus. RSVP: 447-3926, missionhouses.org.

Scotty McCreery: Country star and “American Idol” winner. 8 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $49.50-$69.50. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

WEDNESDAY

Farmers Market at Windward Mall: 2:30-7 p.m., Macy’s wing, upper level. 235-1143, windwardmall.com

FarmLovers Market at Ka Makana Ali‘i: 3:30-7:30 p.m., 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway. 388-9696, farmloversmarkets.com

Hawaii Farm Bureau Honolulu Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall lawn, with free parking. 260-4440, hfbf.org/market

THURSDAY

Wanderlust Oahu: Headlined by yoga stars Eoin Finn, Janet Stone, Gerry Lopez, Nicki Doane and Noah Maze. Music lineup includes Allen Stone, Eric Krasno, Mike Love and Griz. Thursday-Feb. 26, Turtle Bay Resort. $19.50-$490. wanderlust.com/festivals/oahu

Kevin O’Keefe: One-man circus “in a suitcase.” O’Keefe is artistic director of Circus Minimus. 10:30 a.m., Kaneohe Public Library. 233-5676

FarmLovers Market at Haleiwa: Hawaii-grown produce. 2-6 p.m., Pikake Pavilion, Waimea Valley. 388-9696, farmloversmarkets.com

Hawaii Farm Bureau Kailua Farmers Market: 5- 7:30 p.m., 609 Kailua Road, parking lot by Longs. 260-4440, hfbf.org/market

“Dream Big — Engineering Our World”: Hawaii debut of a film aimed at inspiring the next wave of future engineers by celebrating engineering marvels from around the world. Presented by the American Society of Civil Engineers Hawaii Section during Engineers Week. 6 p.m., Consolidated Theatres Ward 16. $5-$10. ascehawaii.org

Kuhio Beach Hula Show: Joan “Auntie Pudgie” Young and Puamelia. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. 843-8002

ONGOING SHOWS

“Fourever Fab”: Beatles tribute concert. 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Ainahau Show­room, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. $35.49-$89.99. 725-4136, foureverfabshow.com

“Magic of Polynesia”: Starring John Hiro­kawa. 7 p.m. daily (6:15 p.m. dinner), Magic of Polynesia Theater, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $39-$149. 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com

“Ha: Breath of Life”: Polynesian drama, dance, music and fireknives. 7:30-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $19.99-$49.95. 293-3333, polynesia.com

“Rock-A-Hula”: Legends in Concert Waikiki show features Celine Dion tribute artist Elisa Furr, as well as Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson tribute artists, with a cast meet-and-greet. 8 p.m. Saturday-Thursday. Royal Hawaiian Center. $39-$185. Sixth-anniversary kamaaina special: Purchase a premier cocktail show ticket, $89, get second ticket free, through March 31. 629-7469, rockahulahawaii.com

“Te Moana Nui”: A journey through old Hawaii and legends of Polynesia with song and dance. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Ainahau Showroom, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Cocktail/dinner packages $45-$155. 921-4600, princess-kaiulani.com/show

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