2016-03-03

WEEKEND

Honolulu Printmakers’ 88th Annual Exhibition: Juried selection of print work by Hawaii artists; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through March 17 at Honolulu Museum of Art School. Free. 536-5507, honoluluprintmakers.org

Waialua Carnival: E.K. Fernandez midway of rides and games, live entertainment (Cover 5, Pineapple Squeeze, Cultural Nation, hula, Middle Eastern dance, more) and North Shore foods; 6-10 p.m. today, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday; Waialua High and Intermediate School. Free admission. 260-0993, waialuacarnival.org

John Scofield & Joe Lovano Quartet: Grammy-winning jazz greats — guitar and saxophone — perform at the new Blue Note Hawaii jazz club, 6:30 and 9 p.m. nightly through Sunday, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. $21.25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com

Family fishing: Catch and release; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 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

“CrossCurrents”: Shakuhachi, shamisen and koto musicians from Tokyo ensemble Pro Musica Nipponia and guest violinist Sean Yung-Hsiang Wang perform traditional and contemporary Japanese instrumental music, including the premiere of new works by University of Hawaii composers. Presented by the East-West Center Arts Program and the UH-Manoa Music Composition Program; 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Orvis Auditorium. $10-$20. ewcarts.bpt.me, 1-800-838-3006

“Guitar Chamber Music”: Award-winning classical guitarist Luke Trimble and an ensemble of chamber players from the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra perform chamber music written especially for guitar, including Luigi Boccherini’s “Quintet for Guitar & Strings No. 4 in D major,” in the final concert of the 2015-16 Atherton Winter Season; 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday (recently added), Atherton Performing Arts Studio. $15-$30. 955-8821, hprtickets.org

FRIDAY

1st Fridays at Mililani High: Food truck festival and campus fundraiser featuring 28 vendors; 4-8 p.m., Mililani High School. Free. 307-4323

First Friday Honolulu: Walkabout celebration of the arts with live music, DJs, special events and more; from 5 p.m. in the Downtown-Chinatown arts and cultural district. 739-9797, “First Friday Hawaii” on Facebook. Highlights: >> Streetlight Cadence performs outside Hawaii Theatre 7-9 p.m. Free. >> Taimane Gardner offers “a whimsical journey through music” at Ong King Arts Center’s First Friday variety show, also featuring fellow musicians Jason Chu, Quadraphonix and Ismael Wonder, improv comedy by the Think Fast crew, burlesque by Cherry Blossom Cabaret, storytelling by Jeff Gere, and art and pole and juggling acts; 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Ong King Arts Center, corner of King and River streets. $10; free admission before 8 p.m. 724-816-6585, ongkingartcenter.com

African American Film Festival 2016: Closes tonight with Hawaii film “Popolo” screening, followed by a Q&A with cast and crew members; 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $8-$10. 532-6097, honolulumuseum.org

“Following the Lieder: Tracing the World of German Song”: Baritones Jeremy M. Wong and Christian Adolph present works by composers such as Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Mahler and Strauss exploring themes of love, life and loss; 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. $5-$12. 956-8742, manoa.hawaii.edu/music

Jimmy Funai Quartet: Performing a variety of music including jazz and Jimi Hendrix; 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Medici’s, Manoa Marketplace. $20 cover. Reservations recommended. 351-0901, medicismanoa.com

“Racing Extinction” film screening: Academy Award-winning director Louie Psihoyos’ eco-thriller following a mission to expose the black market of endangered species, presented by Hawaii Wildlife Coalition in celebration of World Wildlife Day; 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. Free. Tickets must be reserved: eventbrite.com

SATURDAY

Kakaako Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Ward Warehouse parking lot. Free. wardvillage.com

Pearlridge Farmers Market: More than 35 vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods and more, a 70-seat pop-up cafe and live Hawaiian music; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Pearlridge Center Downtown, in Sears parking lot. 488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com

Easter Bunny event: The Easter Bunny arrives at Windward Mall’s center court with fanfare including Easter craft activities, balloons, temporary tattoos and a canned goods/funds drive for the Salvation Army; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. windwardmall.com

Open Cockpit Day: Family-friendly exploration of aviation, with opportunities to don a flight suit and helmet and sit in the cockpit of high-performance aircraft, talk story with aviators, stand in hangars scarred by the Pearl Harbor attack and on ground that cradled Hawaii’s aviation heritage; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Free with museum admission ($10-$20) and for museum members. 445-9137, pacificaviationmuseum.org

Slow Art Day: Quiet contemplation of selected artworks, a monthly event; 10 a.m.-noon, Honolulu Museum of Art. At the front desk you’ll receive a map marked with four works of art. Take a stool, find the art and sit in front of each one for 10 minutes. At 11 a.m. participants meet in the Coffee Bar to discuss over complimentary iced tea. Reservations: 532-3621. honolulumuseum.org

YMCA Camp Erdman Community Day: Families invited for tours, to try out camp activities (including the Apline Tower and High Ropes Odyssey challenges, archery, swimming, rock-wall climbing, arts and crafts); 10 a.m.-3 p.m., YMCA Camp Erdman, Waialua. Free. 637-4615, camperdman.org

Maizome: Traditional Japanese first recital of the year features Japanese dances and shamisen numbers by Hanayagi Dancing Academy students of all ages; 1 p.m., Mission Memorial Auditorium, 550 S. King St. Free. 768-6666, honolulu.gov/moca

University Laboratory School Paina and Cultural Festival: Entertainment (Jeff Rasmussen, Everyday Aloha, others), games, keiki activities, food, country store, crafts, plants and a silent auction; 3-9 p.m., 1776 University Ave. Free admission. 956-7833, universitylaboratoryschool.org

UFC 196 viewing event: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Connor McGregor, plus the World Bantam Weight Championship of Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate and others on three large HD screens; 3 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Tapa Ballroom. $29-$78. 947-7955, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/ufc

Lucky To Be In Hawaii Festival: Block party featuring food trucks, local vendors, a keiki zone with hula lessons, rides and carnival games, party jams by island DJs, island adventure prizes and a game zone between Royal Hawaiian and Seaside avenues; 4-10 p.m., Kalakaua Avenue. Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Kaiulani and Kapahulu avenues, with lane closures starting at 1 p.m. Free admission. 531-5050, millwoodohanaproductions.com

64th Cherry Blossom Festival contestant reception: Modeling of local boutique fashions by the 15 queen contestants, door prizes and lucky draw contests; 5 p.m., Rumours Nightclub, Ala Moana Hotel. $30 cover. Ages 21+. cbfhawaii.com

“I Am Extraordinary” young women’s prom event: Fashion show, inspirational guest speakers, entertainment, food and information booths, and a giveaway of modest prom dresses, presented by Rep. Andria Tupola (R, Kalaeloa-Ko Olina-Maili); 5-8 p.m., Ka Waihona o Ka Na‘auao Public Charter School, Waianae. Free. 586-8465

14th Annual Temple Emanu-El Kirk Cashmere Jewish Film Festival opening reception: Pupu and no-host bar, 6 p.m., followed by “Dough” screening at 7:30 p.m.; Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $12-$15. 532-6097, honolulumuseum.org

Saturday Night Fevah 1: Live band Audissey, 7-11 p.m., Fatboy’s, Ala Wai Golf Club. $10 cover.

Lee Brice and Jerrod Niemann: Country music stars in concert, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $49.50-$69.50. All ages. 866-448-7849, ticketmaster.com

“An Evening with Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty”: Songs and stories from the Tony-winning writing team’s careers in theater and film (including “Once On This Island,” “Ragtime,” “Rocky”) and a Q&A moderated by former television anchor Jodi Leong, presented by the Dramatists Guild Fund’s Traveling Masters program; 7:30 p.m., Paliku Theatre. Free. Seat reservations at etickethawaii.com. paliku.com

“Stars & Guitars”: Planetarium show with live classical guitar music and a telescope viewing to follow; 8-9 p.m. (seating by 7:45 p.m.; doors open 7:15), J. Watumull Planetarium, Bishop Museum. $5-$10. Reservation required. 847-8251, eventbrite.com

SUNDAY

Windward Mall farmers market: Nearly 60 vendors; 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, upper level, Macy’s wing. windwardmall.com

Sea Life Park Keiki Sunday: “Birds Rock!”: Family-friendly activities and educational exhibits highlighting the park’s seabird rehabilitation efforts, plus live entertainment, arts and crafts, special menu offerings and more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sea Life Park. General admission $15.70-$39.99. Free entry for two children under 12 when accompanied by a paying adult. 259-2500, sealifeparkhawaii.com

Greg Zelek: Young Cuban-American organist and Juilliard School graduate, performs a range of works, from quiet contemplation to loud exuberance — presented by the Hawaii Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; 2 p.m., Central Union Church. Free; calabash offering taken. 941-0957, centralunionchurch.org

Lunafest Film Festival: Traveling show of short films by, for and about women, presented by the Zonta Club of Leilehua, with all proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund, youth scholarships and U.S. Vets; 2 p.m., Sacred Hearts Academy. $10-$25. lunafest.org, 389-6029

Choral evensong: The St. Andrew’s Cathedral Choir and organist John Renke; 5:30 p.m. at the cathedral, 229 Queen Emma Square. Free. 524-2822, ext. 217; thecathedralofstandrew.org

Cajun Country Revival: Traditional American roots (string band and Cajun dance) music quartet, joined by Kauai banjoist Matt Morelock, Hawaiian steel guitarist Bobby Ingano and square dance caller Becky Hill, with Cajun dance lessons before the show and an Appalachian square dance during the show; 6:30 p.m. (dance lessons from 5:30), Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s. $15-$20. 946-1343, hawaiianbrians.com, 386-1783, buffalo-records.com

MONDAY

Hot Club of Hulaville: Na Hoku-winning swing jazz band brings its Django Reinhardt and Hot Club of Paris-inspired sounds to the new Blue Note Hawaii jazz club, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. $12.75-$30. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com

TUESDAY

Solar eclipse viewing: Hawaii Astronomical Society telescopes for up-close, safe views, a webcast of the total eclipse from Micronesia, special eclipse planetarium shows at the top of each hour, and extended hours of the Science Adventure Center and Hawaiian Hall; 3-6:30 p.m., Bishop Museum. Included with museum admission ($10.95-$22.95). Parking $5. 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org

“The Pit Stop — Shop, Dine & Dash at Aloha Stadium”: Food trucks, crafters, resellers, direct sellers, closeout vendors and more; 5-9 p.m. (most second Tuesdays), Aloha Stadium bus lot. Free admission and parking. Parking entrance: Salt Lake Boulevard Gate 1. alohastadium.hawaii.gov

Kuhio Beach Hula Show: Torch lighting and conch shell blowing followed by Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Halau ka Liko o ka Palai; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. Free. Weather permitting. Bring beach chair or mat. 843-8002

Nordstrom gala: Celebration in newly relocated store featuring cocktails and champagne, dinner and dessert stations (by chefs from The Pig & The Lady, MW and Senia restaurants), entertainment and a first opportunity to shop the new store, with a fashion presentation, private shopping and a parting gift; 6:30-10 p.m., Ala Moana Center’s new Ewa wing. $100. All proceeds go to Aloha United Way, supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii and Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii. Cocktail attire. Free valet parking. RSVP: 543-2201

Pedrito Martinez Group: Master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and ensemble perform at the new Blue Note Hawaii jazz club, 6:30 and 9 p.m. nightly through March 13, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. $12.75-$35. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com

Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe: Internationally acclaimed flamenco dance ensemble from New Mexico, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaii Theatre. $17-$57. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

Sarah Chang: Renowned violinist performs in the Honolulu Chamber Music Series with American pianist Julio Elizalde, program includes Johannes Brahms and Cesar Franck sonatas and Bela Bartok’s “Romanian Folk Dances”; 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. Sold out; any available seats will be sold right before the show. 956-8246, honoluluchambermusicseries.org

WEDNESDAY

Hakuoh University Handbell Choir: Student handbell ringers from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, perfom a variety of songs on the choir’s 25th Goodwill Tour of Hawaii; 10 a.m., Leeward Theatre. Free. 455-0385, lcctheatre.hawaii.edu

Windward Mall farmers market: Nearly 60 vendors; 2:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, upper level, Macy’s wing. windwardmall.com

Teen slam poetry: Pacific Tongues/Youth Speaks Hawaii offers teen slam poetry writing and performance workshops 4:30-6 p.m. every Wednesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free. artsatmarks.com

Pedrito Martinez Group: Master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and ensemble perform at the new Blue Note Hawaii jazz club, 6:30 and 9 p.m. nightly through March 13, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. $12.75-$35. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com

Erin Smith video premiere party: Na Hoku-nominated rock/pop/punk singer/songwriter celebrates new radio single “Love Long Distance,” 7 p.m., The Safehouse (in The Republik). Free. All ages with an adult. jointherepublik.com

“Stargazing”: Monthly live show touring the constellations, 7 p.m., Hokulani Imaginarium at Windward Community College. $5-$7. 235-7433, aerospace.wcc.hawaii.edu/imaginarium.html

Comedy Throwdown: On the Spot Improv show pits guest improvisers against Iron Improvisers in a battle for points and laughs; 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage. Free; donations accepted. otsimprov.com

THURSDAY

Eat The Street presents BreakfastAGoGo: Smaller spinoff event features themed dishes by food trucks and vendors; 4:30-9:30 p.m., Makers & Tasters, 1011 Ala Moana Blvd. Free admission. fb.com/EatTheStreetHawaii

Jazz Vespers — “A Love Supreme”: Contemplative jazz for Lent — this week, improvisation on the third movement of John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” — by vocalist Starr Kalahiki, saxophonist Reggie Padilla, pianist Dan Del Negro and bassist Jon Hawes; 6-7 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1317 Queen Emma St. Soup-and-salad fellowship follows in the parish hall. Free. 533-1943, stpetershonolulu.org

Kuhio Beach hula show: Torch lighting and conch shell blowing followed by Joan “Auntie Pudgie” Young and Puamelia; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. Free. Weather permitting. Bring beach chair, mat. 843-8002

“At Last: An Ode to the Beauty of Soul”: Na Hoku-winning soul singer Maryanne Ito salutes the great women of blues — Etta James, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan and others — at this four-course dinner party; 6:30 and 8 p.m., Stage Restaurant. $65. Wine pairing an extra $35. Reservations: 237-5429

Pedrito Martinez Group: Master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and ensemble perform at the new Blue Note Hawaii jazz club, 6:30 and 9 p.m. nightly through March 13, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. $12.75-$35. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com

Hakuoh University Handbell Choir: Student handbell ringers from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, perfom a variety of songs on the choir’s 25th Goodwill Tour of Hawaii; 7 p.m., Central Union Church. Free. 941-0957, centralunionchurch.org

Lunasa: Celtic-music stars from Ireland, on tour with multiple Grammy-winning bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien, 7:30 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $37-$47. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

UH Contemporary Music Ensemble — Works of Donald Reid Womack: Musical celebration of longtime UH composition faculty member’s 50th birthday, featuring his works for Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Western instruments performed by students and guest artists Sean Yung-Hsiang Wang (violin), Soo Yeon Lyuh (haegeum), I-Bei Lin (cello) and Jonathan Korth (piano); 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. $6-$10. 956-8742, manoa.hawaii.edu/music/event

ONGOING SHOWS

“‘Aha ‘Aina: A Royal Hawaiian Lu‘au”: Oceanfront dinner show; 5:30-­8 p.m. Mondays, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. $93-$179. 921-4600, royal-hawaiian.com

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

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

“Magic of Polynesia”: Starring John Hiro­kawa; 5:45 p.m. daily (4:45 p.m. dinner), Magic of Polynesia Theater, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $28-$149. 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com

“Rock-A-Hula”: Legends in Concert Waikiki show features new Celine Dion tribute artist Elisa Furr, as well as Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson tribute artists; 8 p.m. daily except Mondays; Royal Hawaiian Center. $39-$185. 629-7469, rockahulahawaii.com

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

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