Waikiki Calendar: March – April 2014
HONOLULU FESTIVAL
March 7-9
The Honolulu Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Events include the Friendship Gala (admission) March 7 at the Hawai’i Convention Center, Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden, a race through Waikiki on March 8 and the Grand Parade on March 9 followed by the Nagaoka Fireworks Show in the skies over Waikiki Beach. Hawai’i Convention Center, (808) 926-2424, www.honolulufestival.com
FIRST HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
March 14-16
Peruse the auto world’s latest offerings that are on display at this annual car show (admission). Hawai’i Convention Center, (808) 943-3500, www.motortrendautoshows.com/honolulu
HAWAII POPS PRESENTS “DRIVEN TO DANCE”
March 15
It’s an evening of high-energy music as Hawaii Pops continues its Orchestra Series at the Hawai’i Convention Center. Legendary GRAMMY-nominated pop music vocalist, songwriter and Broadway star, Taylor Dayne joins in on the fun. Hawaii Convention Center, (808) 550-8457, www.hawaiipops.com
WCC DUKE KAHANAMOKU CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE AND HILTON GRAND VACATIONS CLUB
April 13
Paddlers take to the waters of the Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Lagoon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for this spirited all-day community event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that also features makahiki games. This fundraiser for Waikiki Community Center starts off with a double-hulled canoe procession, followed by the competition, ending with the awards presentation. The event also features a craft and Hawaiian artist fair, non-stop entertainment and food booths. Proceeds from the Duke Kahanamoku Challenge go to the Center’s programs and services for families, children and senior adults who live, work and visit Waikiki. Hilton Hawaiian Village, (808) 923-1802, www.waikikicommunitycenter.org
HAPALUA
April 13
Runners—from the elite to the not-so-elite—take to the streets of Waikiki for this 13.1-mile race that steps off at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at 6 a.m. and ends at Kapi’olani Park. Waikiki Beach, www.thehapalua.com
HAWAII POPS PRESENTS “LIVE AT LEWERS—FEATURING TIERNEY SUTTON, JAZZ SONGSTRESS”
April 18-19
The Hawaii Pops presents its Live at Lewers series. Join jazz songstress, Tierney Sutton for this intimate, cabaret experience at the elegant Lewers Lounge, located at Halekulani. There are two showings, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; call for dining reservations. Lewers Lounge at Halekulani, (808) 923-2311, www.hawaiipops.com
Classes
LEI MAKING CLASS
Mondays-Saturdays, 1-2 p.m.
Building A, Level 1, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
HULA LESSON WITH AUNTY LEILANI
Mondays and Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.
($3 per class, per person)
Paoakalani Lobby, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, (808) 922-6611
HULA LESSONS
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 noon
Building C, Level 2, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
HAWAIIAN ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 6-7 p.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
‘UKULELE LESSONS
Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.
Pa’ina Lanai Food Court, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
WOOD CARVING DEMONSTRATION
Wednesdays, 12 noon-4 p.m.
Paoakalani Lobby, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, (808) 922-6611
ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1-1:45 p.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
HAWAIIAN QUILTING WITH MASTER QUILTER, AUNTY CAROLE KAMAILE
Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.
(kits available for purchase)
Paoakalani Lobby, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, (808) 922-6611
POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER PERFORMANCE
Thursdays and Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
HULA LESSONS
Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
LEGENDS IN CONCERT MINI PERFORMANCE
Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
RIBBON, CROCHET & HAKU LEI-MAKING WITH MAKIKO
Fridays, 9-11 a.m. (kits available for purchase, from $7)
Paoakalani Lobby, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, (808) 922-6611
ALOHA FRIDAY
Fridays, 4:30-6 p.m.
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki celebrates this Hawai’i tradition at the property’s Great Hall with a fire knife dancer, hula, singing, Polynesian tattoo demos, lei making and more, (808) 923-1234
ROCKIN’ HAWAIIAN RAINBOW REVUE
Fridays, 7 p.m.
Super Pool, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road, (808) 949-4321, Admission.
HULA KAHIKO AT HELUMOA
Saturdays, 6-6:30 p.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
TORCH LIGHTING CEREMONY
Daily, 6 p.m.
Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road, (808) 949-4321