Honolulu Events


	Honolulu Events January Queen Emma's Birth Held in early January Location: Queen Emma's Summer Palace 808-595-2167 Admission Free Queen Emma's Summer Palace, managed by the Daughters of Hawai'i, will be open to the public for tours. February Valentine's Day Special at the Polynesian Cultural Center Held on or around Valentine's Day Location: Polynesian Cultural Center 800-367-7060 Admission Charged La'ie lights up with a romantic setting under the stars at the Polynesian Cultural Center featuring North Shore dining and entertainment like no other. March Annual Dance Concert Held in early - mid March Location: Honolulu 808-956-7655 Admission Charged A large cast of UHM dance students/community members perform in this breathtaking blend of artistry, athleticism, dynamism, and explosive energy. The program culminates with a collaboration between UH's four resident faculty members employing a variety of flying and climbing apparatus to accentuate the beauty of motion in space. April Hawaii Scottish Festival Usually held in early April Location: Honolulu and surrounding area 808-262-7550 Highland games and athletics! Men's and women's competition and prizes, entertainment: Piping, music, song & dance, plus traditional food and vendors. May Annual Dolphin Convocation Usually occurs in early May 808-330-2502 Each year, during this time, huge numbers of dolphins (millions) gather in the waters between Bali and Lombok islands, Indonesia swimming in a gigantic wheel or spiral pattern. No one knows exactly why this happens. In Hawaii, similar occurrences take place (although usually "only" in the numbers of 100-200 spinner dolphins) during the same time. Join a marine biologist team to venture out and look for any correlations in Hawaiian waters in the spring. June Statue Decoration Ceremonies Ali'iolani Hale Held in mid June Location: Honolulu Civic Center 808-586-0333 Admission Free The statue of King Kamehameha I, in the Honolulu Civic Center, is decorated with 13 foot floral leis, which are created on site throughout the day by volunteers. Music and Hula performances add to the colorful display; a photographer's delight. July 4^th of July Annual Sunset Sail - Wild Dolphin Foundation Fundraiser Held on the 4^th of July Location: Varies 808-306-7273 Admission Charged The boat departs just before dusk to capture the glorious sunset. This annual fundraising event also allows one to view the major summer constellations and planets. August Annual Whakataetae Maori Song & Dance Competition Held in early August Location: Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Charged Join the Polynesian Cultural Center as it celebrates the Maori culture with the annual Whakataetae Festival. Don't miss this unique glimpse into the culture of New Zealand's people. September Ceremony Commemorating the Anniversary of the End of World War II Usually held in early September 808-423-0405 Call for additional information The USS Missouri Memorial Association, caretaker of the Mighty Mo holds a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War II. The war ended on the deck of the USS Missouri on Sept. 2, 1945, when representatives of 10 nations, including U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, assembled on her deck in Tokyo Bay, Japan, to receive the surrender documents from Japanese officials. October Ghost Ship Held on Holloween 808-306-7273 Admission Charged A local storyteller transforms a serene night boat trip into a Ghost Ship! Hear local legends and "chicken-skin" stories. Proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. November Hawaii International Film Festival Usually held in mid November 808-528-FILM Admission Charged 100 films from 150 countries, awards. December Annual Honolulu City Lights Held the month of December Location: Honolulu Hale 808-523-4674 Admission Free The Honolulu City Lights are spectacular and a holiday season tradition! The city's 65-foot Norfolk Island pine is lighted at Honolulu Hale. Light Parade, concerts, indoor Christmas trees and wreaths are all part of the festivities. Arts: Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall 777 Ward Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 808-527-5400 The Concert Hall is Hawaii's premier performing arts theater for the Honolulu Symphony and the Hawaii Opera Theatre. Broadway productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable, Rent, Miss Saigon, Chicago, Cats and other national touring shows have performed here. Symphony Honolulu Symphony Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall 808-792-2000 Founded in 1900, the Honolulu Symphony claims the distinction of being the oldest American orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains! Opera Hawaii Opera Theatre 987 Waimanu Street Honolulu, HI 96814 808-596-7858 Season runs January - March Hawaii Opera Theatre has been delighting audiences of all ages for decades. With sensational grand opera productions, award-winning education programs and delightful presentations that bring opera to everyone, HOT is a shining star in Hawaii's performance arts community. Ballet Hawaii State Ballet 1418 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 808-947-2755 Call for performance schedule. Hawaii State Ballet performs throughout the year, culminating in December with several performances of the Nutcracker.