Waikiki Calendar: September 2014
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HAWAI‘I FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Through September 7
Co-founded by two of Hawai‘i’s James Beard Award-winning chefs, Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, this festival serves up 10 days of culinary excitement including many events in Waikiki. Various locations. See page 60 for more information. www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com
WAIKIKI ROUGHWATER SWIM
September 1
The famed Waikiki Roughwater Swim celebrates its 45th year. The course takes swimmers from San Souci Beach, roughly parallel to the Waikiki shoreline, ending at Duke Kahanamoku Beach fronting the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Start time is 8:30 a.m. www.waikikiroughwaterswim.com
ALOHA FESTIVALS
September 6, 20 & 27
Celebrate Hawaiian culture with a month filled with festivities. On September 6, witness the pomp of the Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony at the Royal Grove at the Royal Hawaiian Center. Here, at Helumoa—the home of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop—the king, queen and princesses are introduced, and chanting and a hula mark the start of the Aloha Festivals. On September 20, music fills the air during the Waikiki Ho‘olaule‘a (street party) on Kalakaua Avenue between Lewers Street and Kapahulu Avenue—it’s Hawai‘i’s largest block party. Revelers can look forward to multiple stages of entertainment, food, lei vendors and Hawaiian crafters. The beauty of the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade begins on September 27 at 9 a.m. and makes its way down Kalakaua Avenue, ending at Kapi‘olani Park. Marching Bands, pa‘u riders, hula halau and a myriad of floats bedecked in fragrant blooms make this a not-tobe-missed parade. Various locations. See page 48 for more information. www.alohafestivals.com
‘HAWAII FIVE-0’ PREMIERES ON SUNSET ON THE BEACH
September 21
In keeping with the popular CBS show’s tradition, the season premiere of “Hawaii Five-0” will be screened ocean side at Sunset on the Beach. Stars from the show (who will have just completed filming the series’ 100th episode) walk the red carpet as thousands of fans gather to greet them and watch the episode—a day before the rest of the world on a giant screen on Waikiki Beach.
NA WAHINE O KE KAI
September 21
Female canoe paddle teams challenge the Kaiwi Channel leaving Moloka‘i’s Hale O Lono Harbor, ending the grueling and prestigious paddle race at Duke Kahanamoku Beach at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. www.nawahineokekai.com
HONOLULU CENTURY RIDE
September 28.
Hawai‘i’s largest cycling event, the 32nd annual Honolulu Century Ride attracts more than 2,000 participants who choose between 20-, 25-, 40-, 50-, 75-or 100-mile routes. Spectators can catch action as the course starts and ends at Kapi‘olani Park. www.hbl.org
MOLOKA‘I HOE
October 12
The Moloka‘i Hoe, considered the world championship of men’s long-distance outrigger canoeing, starts at Hale O Lono on the island of Moloka‘i and ends its 41-mile trek across the Kaiwi Channel at Duke Kahanamoku Beach at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (the first finishers are expected to arrive midday). www.molokaihoe.com
DUKE’S UKES
October 18. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Some of the island’s best amateur ‘ukulele players gather at Duke’s Waikiki at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach for the 9th Annual Duke’s Ukes contest. Categories include: ‘ukulele instrumental and ‘ukulele and vocals. The annual contest, organized by Duke’s Waikiki, features great live, local music, ‘ono food and lots of family fun. (808) 922-2268. www.dukeswaikiki.com
AMAZING ADAPTATIONS
Ongoing
The newest (and largest in 10 years) exhibit at the Waikiki Aquarium explores the fascinating world of seahorses, seadragons and pipefishes. Known as family Syngnathidae, these creatures are uniquely adapted to reef life. The gallery features nine exhibits including a 320-gallon native Hawaiian seahorse and pipefish exhibit. (808) 923-9741. www.waquarium.org
Classes
NA MELE NO NA PUA SUNDAY SHOWCASE
Every 3rd Sunday, 5-6 p.m.
Plaza Stage, Waikiki Beach Walk, (808) 931-3593
YOGA LESSON
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Sign up at ‘Ohana Island Style, Waikiki Beach Walk, 2nd level, (808) 923-3377
LOMILOMI HAWAIIAN MASSAGE
Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12 noon Building A, Level 1, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
TOM CUMMINGS, MASTER STORYTELLER
Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Helumoa Hale Guest Services & Heritage Room, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
LEI MAKING CLASS
Mondays-Saturdays, 1-2 p.m.
Building A, Level 1, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
HAWAIIAN QUILTING
Tuesdays, 9:30-noon
Building A, Level 3, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
HULA WORKSHOP
Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
Sign up at ‘Ohana Island Style, Waikiki Beach Walk, 2nd level, (808) 923-3377
HULA LESSONS
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
HAWAIIAN ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 6-7 p.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
KUHIO BEACH HULA SHOW
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The blowing of the conch shell heralds the beginning of this popular hula show that’s free and open to the public. Located at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound near the Duke Kahanamoku statue, beachside at Uluniu and Kalakaua Avenues.
‘UKULELE LESSONS
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m.
Pa‘ina Lanai Food Court, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
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
HULA WORKSHOP
Fridays, 4 p.m.
Sign up at ‘Ohana Island Style, Waikiki Beach Walk, 2nd level, (808) 923-3377
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 fee
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
ISLAND CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
Saturdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, (808) 922-2299
