WEEKEND AND BEYOND
50th State Fair: Circus, rides, games and a petting zoo. 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, noon-midnight Sunday-Monday, Aloha Stadium. Continues through June 26. $5 Friday, $3-$5 Saturday-Monday. Free May 30 for military and dependents with valid ID. 682-5767, ekfernandez.com
Andy McKee: Acoustic guitarist in concert with an ukulele artist. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Blue Note Hawaii. $21.25-$45. Tickets: ticketweb.com. Info: 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com.
>> With Taimane Gardner: Friday and Sunday
>> With Kalei Gamiao: Saturday
“Opera Takes Stage”: Keith Ikaia-Purdy sings selections from “La Traviata,” “La Boheme,” “Don Carlo” and “Tosca” at two dinner performances, accompanied by his ensemble cast and pianist Thomas Yee. Followed by a meet-and-greet. 6:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Stage Restaurant. $175-$220. 237-5429, stagerestauranthawaii.com
Beyond Borders: Windward Choral Society performs jazz, gospel and Japanese music. Free, donations accepted. 254-5717, thewindwardchoralsociety.org
>> 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe
>> 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, St. John Vianney Parish, Kailua
“Variable”: Convergence Dance Theatre presents contemporary dance about chance and change, with guest artists Cora Yamagata and Camille Monson. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. $20. 542-9442, convergencedance.org
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Marketplace: 400-plus vendors. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the stadium. $1 admission. 486-6704, alohastadiumswapmeet.net
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
Heaven and Earth: Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble performs classical, contemporary and Broadway/Great American Songbook selections. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University. $20-$35. $5 student tickets, at the door only, for those under 25. Tickets: 550-8457, honoluluboxoffice.com. Info: 372-0274.
Christopher Cross: Grammy-winning blues/soft rock hit maker in concert. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tuesday-June 5, Blue Note Hawaii. $29.75-$75. Tickets: ticketweb.com. Info: 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com.
FRIDAY
Memorial Day lei drive: Community invited to donate lei for the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Oahu fire stations; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at select city parks; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at all city fire stations on Oahu. 768-3003
Caryatids: Paul Pfeiffer’s exhibition of videos and sculptures depicting boxers being punched in slow motion by an invisible opponent opens. 10 a.m.-4:30 pm., $10 general admission. Exhibition continues until Sept. 11. 532-8700, honolulumuseum.org
Sew a Lei for Memorial Day: Flowers and supplies provided, with entertainment by the Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club, in an effort to collect lei for the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Honolulu Hale Courtyard. Free. 768-6622
Eat the Street — Garlic: Forty-plus food trucks and vendors with garlic-themed entrees and desserts and live music at this monthly event; 5-10 p.m., Makers & Tasters, 1011 Ala Moana Blvd. Free admission. 722-3020, eatthestreethawaii.com
Mele at the Moana: Featuring Brother Noland playing Hawaiian/reggae fusion. 5 p.m. music, Banyan Courtyard, Moana Surfrider. Free. Dinner reservations: $100; $80 for pupus for four or more at honoluluboxoffice.com, 550-8457. Info: 922-3111, moana-surfrider.com.
“Hululani: Contemporary Featherwork Exhibitions”: Pau hana event explores the Hawaiian tradition of feather work, with educational activities and feather-work tours, a Q&A with cultural ecologist Sam Ohu Gon and live Hawaiian music by Kupaoa and Chad Takatsugi, along with food and drink. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Bishop Museum. Tickets: $15 from eventbrite.com. 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org
ARTafterDARK: “Worldwide Voyage”: Monthly event celebrates the Hokule‘a with footage from the its travels, make-and-take peace flags, live entertainment by Tahiti Mana and Greg & Junko Steel Drum Music Hawaii, and food/drinks; 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Museum of Art. $25. 532-8781, honolulumuseum.org
Chance’Um Tour: Local comedians Frank De Lima, Augie T and Mel Cabang. 7 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $22-$42. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com
Travis “Moonchild” Haddix: Touring blues artist in concert. 8 p.m., Crossroads, Hawaiian Brian’s. $20 cover. All ages accompanied by adult. 926-1783, stoddardsl@yahoo.com
Let’s Go Crazy: A Live Tribute to Prince: Featuring Tim Rose and his band. 9 p.m. The Republik. Ages 18+. Tickets: $15, $10 presale from flavorus.com, 855-235-2867. Free for 21+ until 9 p.m. if wearing purple. Info: 941-7469, jointherepublik.com.
SATURDAY
Kakaako Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Ward Warehouse parking lot. Free. wardvillageshops.com
Pearlridge Farmers Market: More than 40 vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods and other food, 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
Great Strides Honolulu: 5K walk and family-friendly activities in a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 9 a.m. check-in, 10 a.m. walk, Kapiolani Park. Free event. Info: facebook.com/honolulugreatstrides.
NASA Exhibit launch: A new planetarium exhibit depicting NASA’s studies of Earth from outer space opens to the public. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum. Admission $10.95-$22.95. 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org
Olomana Gardens Discovery Day: Tours featuring aquaponics, permaculture and a compost worm farm, with owner Glenn Martinez. 11 a.m.-4 p.m./closing, Olomana Gardens, 41-1140 Waikupanaha St. Free, bring a dish for a potluck. 259-0223
“Miss Representation”: A movie screening and panel-audience discussion on the negative effects of media on women’s social and political standing. 4 p.m., Tenney Theatre. Free. Best for ages 14+. RSVP: eventbrite.com.
Mahina Market: Art, vendors, food and entertainment by downtempo DJ Alissa Jo at this organic market experience. 5-8 p.m., Kuilima Point, Turtle Bay Resort. Free. 866-475-2567, turtlebayresort.com/mahinamarket
39th Na Hoku Hanohano Awards live screening: 5:15-10 p.m., Helumoa Hale Guest Services, Royal Hawaiian Center. Free. 922-2299, royalhawaiiancenter.com
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards: The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts honors the top local recording artists in a dinner and awards show, with more than 15 entertainers performing live Hawaiian music. 5:15 p.m., with registration beginning at 3:30 p.m. Black tie/Hawaiian couture. $135-$225. 593-9424, www.nahokuhanohano.org
Kuhio Beach Hula Show: Leimomi Ho and Keali‘ika‘apunihonua Ke‘ena A‘o Hula. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. Free, weather permitting. 843-8002
Karol’s Karolers May Concert: A Christmas/holiday a cappella music group performs a variety of styles. 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St. Free. facebook.com/karolskarolers
Thomas Rosenkranz: “Goldberg Variations”: Pianist Rosenkranz performs the 30 variations of Bach’s composition. 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio. $15-$30. Tickets: 955-8821, eventbrite.com. Info: hprtickets.org.
SUNDAY
Windward Mall Farmers Market: Nearly 60 vendors. 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, upper level, Macy’s wing. windwardmall.com
28th Annual Memorial Day Observance: Speakers U.S. Rep. Mark Takai and Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins pay tribute to America’s fallen soldiers, with special regard to 10,000 soldiers from Hawaii who served in World War I, in a ceremony including a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps, and hula by Halau Olana. 10 a.m., Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium lawn, 2815 Kalakaua Ave. Free. natatorium.org
Gospel Brunch: Blue Note Gospel Choir performs. 1 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $39.97-$47. Tickets: ticketweb.com. Info: 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com.
School of Hawaii State Ballet Spring Recital: Students from 3-year-olds to advanced levels perform. 1 and 5 p.m., Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School. $25. 947-2755, info@hawaiistateballet.com, hawaiistateballet.com
Choral evensong: 5:30 p.m., The Cathedral of St. Andrew, 229 Queen Emma Square. Free, calabash offerings accepted. 524-2822, ext. 217. thecathedralofstandrew.org
MONDAY
67th Annual Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony: Honoring veterans who died in service to the country, with a speech by Mayor Kirk Caldwell and a placing of 38,000 lei on veterans’ graves. 8:30 a.m., National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Free. Shuttles to the ceremony from Stevenson Middle and Lincoln Elementary schools. 768-3002.
Schofield Barracks Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony: Annual Army ceremony in honor of military veterans. 10 a.m., Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. Valid state/government ID required. Free. 656-3160, usaghi.comrel@gmail.com
Memorial Day Kickoff: Superhero Day: Multiple superheroes at the park, as well as entertainment by 98.5. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wet’n’Wild. General admission: $49.95, $25 if wearing superhero costume, free to military with purchase of a general pass. 674-9283, wetnwildhawaii.com
Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony: “Sacrificed All to Preserve Liberty”: Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara and Gov. Ige speak at this ceremony, with a lei presentation to the Memorial Plaza Monument, a rifle salute and playing of taps, and music by the 11th Army Band of the Hawaii National Guard. 12:45 p.m., Memorial Plaza, Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Shuttle service from the city bus stop. Aloha attire requested for civilians; Class B or equivalent attire requested for military attendees. governor.hawaii.gov
East End Hot Rod Car Show: More than 200 vehicles on display. 4-8 p.m., Hawaii Kai Towne Center. Free. 396-0766, hawaiikaitownecenter.com
Memorial Day Parade: In honor of veterans of World War II and those who fell at Pearl Harbor, in the 75th-anniversary year of the attacks. Free. www.memorialdayparade.com
>> Opening ceremony: 5 p.m., Fort DeRussey Park
>> Procession: 6 p.m., beginning at Kalakaua Avenue
>> Closing ceremony and picnic: 7 p.m., in front of Honolulu Zoo
“‘Aha ‘Aina: A Royal Hawaiian Lu‘au”: Oceanfront dinner show. 5:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Hotel. $89.01-$197.91. Reservations: sheraton.discoverhawaiitours.com. Info: 921-4600, royal-hawaiianluau.com.
Shinnyo-En Lantern Floating Ceremony (Toro Nagashi): More than 6,000 lanterns will be set afloat in memory of loved ones. 6:30 p.m., Ala Moana Beach Park. Free, donations accepted. One lantern issued per family, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., while supplies last, at Ala Moana Beach. 942-1848, lanternfloatinghawaii.com
Honolulu Jazz Quartet featuring John Kolivas: The 15th-anniversary performance, with saxophonist Tim Tsukiyama, drummer Von Baron and pianist Dan Del Negro. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $12.75-$35. Tickets: ticketweb.com. Info: 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com.
TUESDAY
Blues Jam with Robert Johnson: Film screening of “The Search for Robert Johnson,” a documentary of a blues musician, followed by J.P. Smoketrain’s Tuesday Blues Jam. 6:30 p.m., The Studio, Hawaiian Brian’s. No cover. All ages accompanied by adult. 946-1343, hawaiianbrians.com
Above and Beyond Acoustic: The British EDM group presents acoustic music and versions of its trance songs, with vocalists and a musical ensemble. 6:30 p.m. Waikiki Shell. $45-$125. Tickets: 866-448-7849, ticketmaster.com. Info: bampproject.com.
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, weather permitting. 843-8002
WEDNESDAY
“The Wave — Odyssey of Earth”: Opening reception for photographer Shuro Matsumoto’s exhibition. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Canon USA Hawaii Office, Ward Plaza, Suite 200. Free. 522-5930, kayo@mediaetc.net
Windward Mall Farmers Market: Indoor market with 50-plus vendors. 2:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, upper level, Macy’s wing. windwardmall.com
Honolulu Farmers Market: Locally grown produce and homemade food. 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Blaisdell Concert Hall lawn. Free entrance and parking. hfbf.org
Jazz at Gordon Biersch: The PBS Big Band. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. gbjazzhawaii.com
Hard Rock Rising: Hollow Spheres, Scarlet Cord, Fresh Preps and Siire of the Lords compete as part of nationwide rock showcase and competition. 7 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe. 955-7383, hardrock.com/cafes/honolulu, hardrockrising.com
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
Intra-Island Music Tour: Reggae by CRSB (Chris Ramos and Sonny B), with hip-hop, funk and dancehall by Manny Phesto, Tripple Los and Bigg Happ, and Megaton. 8 p.m., The Republik. Ages 18+. Tickets: $25, $20 presale from flavorus.com, 855-235-2867. Info: 941-7469, jointherepublik.com.
THURSDAY
Eat the Street presents TacoAGoGo: Spinoff event with themed dishes by food trucks and vendors. 4:30-9 p.m., 1011 Ala Moana Blvd. Free admission. 722-3020, eatthestreet.com
Twilight Summer Concert Series: Rebecca Beralas: Fusion/reggae/R&B. 5:45-6:30 p.m., Foster Botannical Garden. Free. 522-7066
Jazz Vespers: Jazz in a contemplative style with Reggie Padilla (sax), Starr Kalahiki (vocals), Dan Del Negro (piano) and Jon Hawes (bass). 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 533-1943, StPetersHonolulu.org
Kuhio Beach Hula Show: Joan “Auntie Pudgie” Young and Puamelia. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kuhio Beach hula mound, Waikiki. Free, weather permitting. 843-8002
Harmonic Odyssey at Medici’s: University of Hawaii students perform jazz at this monthly event; 7:30 p.m., Medici’s. $5-$10 cover. Tickets: musicatmedicis.tix.com, 351-0901. Info: honolulumusicatmedicis.com.
Rock N Blues Night: HiRiz, 85 Decibels and MonoTrio. 8-11 p.m., The Studio, Hawaiian Brian’s. $5 cover. All ages. 946-1343, hawaiianbrians.com
Hawaii Slam: Local poets invited to compete for $100 prize; 8:30 p.m. Crossroads, Hawaiian Brian’s. Poet sign-ups: 7:30. $3-$5. All ages accompanied by adult. 946-1343, hawaiianbrians.com
ONGOING SHOWS
“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
“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. daily except Sundays, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $19.99-$49.95. 293-3333, polynesia.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. 7:30-8:30 Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings. Ainahau Showroom, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Cocktail/dinner packages $45-$155. 921-4600, princess-kaiulani.com/show