Thu, May 23, 2013
Build a Playground with YMCA
Help make our community a better place to play with KaBOOM!, Disney Aulani and the Windward YMCA. Volunteers can help build the playground, or simply assist in providing supplies. Prep Day will be held May 23 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Build Day will take place May 25 during the same hours.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Command Performance: Kuba Cloths
The people of the Kuba kingdom, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, were referred to as the “people of the cloth.” Visit the Honolulu Museum of Art for an exhibition featuring 25 of these intricate fabrics.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Little Worlds: Video Sculptures by Tony Oursler
This exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art reveals artist Tony Oursler's work from the early 1990's to the present. Oursler takes simple projections of filmed actors' faces and monologues/dialogues them onto blank doll-like figures set in a suitcase or under a mattress, playing with distortions of form and image all the while.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Honolulu Museum of Art: Black Painting
Honolulu Museum of Art presents Black Painting—an exhibition featuring Chinese artists persecuted during the Cultural Revolution. The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution was one of the most traumatic periods in modern Chinese history, having a staggering effect on the arts.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Andrew Rose Gallery: Contemporary Hawaiian Landscape Painting
The Contemporary Hawaiian Landscape Painting exhibition features original images built on the tradition started by the Volcano School, but exemplified by Kilohana artists and modernists.
Thu, May 23, 2013
The Humane Society: Adoption Special for the Month of May
Looking for a furry new addition to your family? The Hawaiian Humane Society has plenty of adorable pets waiting for their new home, and this month all adoptions of all animals are available for $10.
Thu, May 23, 2013
The Sheraton Waikiki presents Johnny Valentine
Every Thursday at The Sheraton, the public is invited to kick back, sip on their favorite cocktail under a Banyan tree and enjoy the sounds of award-winner Johnny Valentine.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Afternoon Tea at The Veranda
Spend an afternoon over tea with friends, family or business associates in the newly remodeled Veranda lounge.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Thursday's at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand
This month, Hula's will feature live music by Hana Hou, Gigi Lee and Chris Salvador from 6-9 p.m. $5 long island's will be served all day and food will be served from 3:30-9:30 p.m.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Wahiawa Evening Farmer's Market
The Wahiawa Evening Farmer's Market is open every Thursday, featuring fresh produce from area farmers and local products. Parking is available at the Hongwanji and the district park.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Art and Flea Presents Vintage Flight
Fasten your seat belts, Art and Flea is back to bring you another unique and fun shopping experience. There will be over 60 vendors featuring vintage and handmade goods, art, music and prize giveaways. Guests who come dressed in their best vintage flight attendant or pilot ensemble will be admitted for $2.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Pamper Yourself for a Good Cause at Beautiville
Beautiville is offering a special spa package to help support programs for children in forster care. The package includes one mini spa treatment, wine and chocolate tasting, pupus, a book written by a former foster youth, singing and a spiritual reading. To purchase your tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Happy Hour Thursday's at M Nightclub
Enjoy happy hour specials ($2 martinis, $3 Coors Light and $5 appetizers) every Thursday night at M Nightclub.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Piano jazzman David Swanson at The Veranda
Relax at The Veranda lounge every Tuesday through Saturday night listening to David Swanson play jazz-infused classic and contemporary tunes on the piano.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Swing Thursday's at the Ong King Arts Center
Every Thursday, join the Hawaii Jitterbugs to learn how to do the Lindy Hop or swing dance. BYOB is welcome, and free beginner lessons are available at 8:15 p.m.
Thu, May 23, 2013
Dick Brewer at Surfer The Bar
This Thursday, Surfer The Bar will feature legendary surfer and shaper Dick Brewer for the bar's Talk Story session. Brewer has set the pace in surfboard design for five decades, hand his boards have been used by the sport's best including Eddie Aikau, Buzzy Trent, Jeff Hakman and many others.
Fri, May 24, 2013
ii Gallery presents Uncontrollable Urge
Artist Dana Paresa will showcase her black and white ink drawings in Uncontrollable Urge. Characters depicted in her works portray paraphilias, delusions, obsessions and compulsions. Together these works complement each other's unusual urges, bringing organization to the disorderly. On opening reception for the exhibition will take place May 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Fri, May 24, 2013
Build a Playground with YMCA
Help make our community a better place to play with KaBOOM!, Disney Aulani and the Windward YMCA. Volunteers can help build the playground, or simply assist in providing supplies. Prep Day will be held May 23 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Build Day will take place May 25 during the same hours.
Fri, May 24, 2013
Command Performance: Kuba Cloths
The people of the Kuba kingdom, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, were referred to as the “people of the cloth.” Visit the Honolulu Museum of Art for an exhibition featuring 25 of these intricate fabrics.
Fri, May 24, 2013
Little Worlds: Video Sculptures by Tony Oursler
This exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art reveals artist Tony Oursler's work from the early 1990's to the present. Oursler takes simple projections of filmed actors' faces and monologues/dialogues them onto blank doll-like figures set in a suitcase or under a mattress, playing with distortions of form and image all the while.