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Exploring: Calendar > Oahu > October Early October INTERTRIBAL POWWOW Come and participate in a variety of activities highlighting the Native American Indian/Alaskan Culture. Food booths, arts, crafts, entertainment and more! Sponsored by American Indian Powwow Association. Thomas Square, Honolulu, all day. Free admission. No alcohol/drugs. For more information call (808) 885-5569 or (808) 938-5080. Every October WIKI WIKI ONE-DAY HAWAIIANA & COLLECTIBLES SHOW Hawaii's strictly vintage collectibles (20 years and older), antiques and Hawaiiana show and sale. Exhibitors from Oahu, other Hawaiian Islands, and mainland U.S. sell vintage Hawaiiana, antiques, estate jewelry, kimono, koa, rattan, aloha shirts, tribal art, textiles, toys, dolls, coins, stamps, Mings, ivory and much more. Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Admission fee. For more information call Ilene Wong (808) 941-9754 . Month of October HAWAII WATERCOLOR SOCIETY OPEN SHOW A juried exhibition of works in Chinatown at Marks Garage, corner of Pauahi and Nuuanu. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 - 6. For more information call (808) 349-0966. October 3, 2010 HAWAII PACIFIC ISLANDS KAVA FESTIVAL The kava festival features kava in traditional, contemporary, and novel forms. Food, entertainment, music, culture, education, awa (Hawaiian kava) plants, & other native plants are available. All day, free admission, at the University of Hawaii Manoa, main campus, on the Mall. For more information call (808) 256-5605. Early October NIKETOWN 5K RUN Start and Finish at Niketown, King Kalakaua Plaza, Waikiki 5K run and Kids run. 7 a.m. For more information call (808) 943-6453. Early October NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE AND STORYTELLING CONCERT Enjoy the diverse musical styles of Native American flute players at the Center for Hawaiian Studies, 2645 Dole Street, Honolulu. An annual event. For more information call (808)734-8018. Early October NIGHTWALK AT HOOMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN Explore tropical plants in the moonlight. Participants should come prepared with walking shoes insect repellent, raingear and flashlights. Garden gates are open 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for picnics. The walk is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information call (808) 233-7323. Early October ANNUAL DISCOVER MOILIILI FESTIVAL It is a special day. Discover the rich culture of old town Moilili and enjoy food, entertainmnt, games for kids, crafts, general store and a photo museum ofthe history of Moilili town. Free trolley will be provided departing from Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center (Kalakaua Avenue) at 8:30 A.M. and return every 30 minutes till 1:30 P.M. Location: Old Stadium Park For more information call (808) 955-1555. Mid October ALA MOANA HOTEL OCTOBERFEST Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu, hosts Hawaii's largest and longest-running Bavarian festival. For more information call (808) 955-4811. October 9 - October 11, 2010 HONOLULU ORCHID SOCIETY ORCHID SHOW The Honolulu Orchid Society Annual Orchid Plant and Flower Show. A beautiful three-day show with hundreds of orchids on display and for sale. One of the many orchid shows presented throughout the year by the Orchid Societies in Hawaii. McKinley High School Cafeteria. 1039 S. King Street. For more information call (808) 247-3345 or visit http://www.honoluluorchidsociety.org. Mid October HANA HOOHIWAHIWA O KAIULANI & PRINCESS KAIULANI KEIKI HULA FESTIVAL A week of special activities are presented annually at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Waikiki to commemorate the birthday of its namesake, Princess Victoria Kaiulani. Complimentary hula lessons, lei making, ukulele lessons and more. The Princess Kaiulani Keiki Hula Festival showcases performances by over 200 keiki from halau (hula schools) on Oahu. Free. For more information call Cynthia Rankin at(808) 931-4524. October 15 - October 25, 2010 HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The annual Hawaii International Film Festival is a statewide film festival presented by Louis Vuitton Hawaii including feature films, documentaries and short subjects plus seminars, workshops, special award presentations and receptions. HIFF specializes in films from Asia, the Pacific Rim, and North America. Signature Theatres at Dole Cannery & other locations. For tickets or more information call (808) 528-4433. Late October TALK STORY FESTIVAL Hawaii's largest and oldest celebration of storytelling and oral history! Many tellers share their stories! Spooky stories, legends, and more! McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free. For more information call Jeff Gere at (808) 692-5751. Late October FAMILY FUN AND CRAFT FAIR An annual fair of Halloween crafts and educational exploration for kids, with games, food, live entertainment, crafts fair and more. Leeward community College fro 9 am to 2 pm. Free. For more information call (808) 455-0483. Late October YWCA'S DOWNTOWN DECADENCE Celebrating the spirit and strength of women everywhere, the YWCA of Oahu's annual "Downtown Decadence" event invites guests to an evening of food, festivity and pampering. The divas of downtown Honolulu are making a collective statement and celebrating nothing else than the "Empowered Woman." This star studded event is more than a social affair--this gathering of over 350 women is a fundraiser and statement of incredible support for the YWCA of O`ahu. All proceeds will go to further economic advancement and leadership opportunities for women in Hawaii. This year's Downtown Decadence features champagne, wine and martini bars courtesy of The Wine Stop, delicious appetizers, makeovers, mini-manicures, massages, hairstyling, a silent auction and more. Guests will dine on an array of fine appetizers created by Cafe Laniakea and other talented local chefs donating their culinary skills. The silent auction, themed "Decadent Pleasures," will feature jewelry, clothing, vintage treasures, as well as gift certificates and packages from our best restaurants, hotels, and beauty & hair salons. Special outposts will be set-up throughout the site provided by consultants donating their time and services. Beauty partners include JPS Dressers, CHOP Hair Salon, Elements Hair Salon, Body & Soul Cosmetics, Fixx Cosmetics, Brian Kleine Massage Therapy, The Institute of Massage Therapy, Massage & Foot reflexologists including Linda Friedman, manicurist Sharon Richards, plus many more. "Proceeds from the event will benefit our women's economic advancement and leadership development programs, and help ensure the continuation of many of our key programs and services," said Cheryl Ka'uhane Lupenui, President and Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of Oahu. For more information call 808-538-7061 x234. Late October HALEIWA TRIATHLON Bikefactory Haleiwa Triathlon--Swim 400 yards, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles starting at Haleiwa Beach Park, North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. For more information call (808) 638-8173. Late October MARCH OF DIMES GOVERNORS BALL The March of Dimes Hawaii Chapter hosts the Governors’ Ball in honor of all governors and territorial governors throughout Hawaii’s history that have supported the March of Dimes mission and have worked to improve the health or our babies and families. Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom, Honolulu. For more information call (808) 973-2155. Late October STREET TREAT AT BISHOP MUSEUM Hundreds of little angels, ghosts, clowns and super heroes (and their parents) head to Bishop Museum for a Safe Halloween at Treat Street! Gates open at 5:30 p.m. (close at 8:30 p.m.) There will be 30 spooky houses along Treat Street, designed and constructed by students at the UH Manoa School of Architecture. Free! Bishop Museum. For more information call (808) 847-3511. Thursdays and Saturdays October through February (ongoing) PUBLIC TOURS AT JAMES CAMPBELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge is located near Kahuku town on the north shore of Oahu. This wetland refuge is home to four endangered Hawaiian water birds and numerous migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. The refuge offers public tours Thursdays and Saturdays starting the third Saturday in October and ending the third Saturday in February each year. For more information call (808) 637-6330 ext. 27. Every Tuesday and Saturday, except holidays (ongoing) ARBORETUM TOURS Enjoy the ever-changing sights and sounds of the Lyon Arboretum, University of Hawaii. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides will share highlights of the Arboretum collections. Tours are Tuesday 10 - 11:30 a.m. and Saturday 1 - 2:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Tour donation: $2.50. For more information call (808) 988-0456. All Year (ongoing) MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM Mission Houses Museum was established in 1920 by the Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society, a private, non-profit organization and genealogical society. Its three restored houses and research library provide a unique glimpse into 19th century Hawai‘i, and its temporary exhibition gallery expands the Museum’s relevance and positive impact on the community through the presentation of such exhibitions as The Marquesas: Two Centuries of Cultural Traditions and Lasting Impressions: Printing & Engraving in Hawai‘i. Each spring the museum hosts the Fancy Fair, where island craftspeople and artists show their wares. The visitor experience is further enhanced by an orientation Center, a shop and the Winterbourne Tea Room. Located at 553 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813-3002 For more information call (808) 531-0481. Every Tuesday (ongoing) GUIDED TOURS OF THE HAWAII THEATRE The one-hour tour offers a unique insight into the history, art, architecture and restoration of the beautiful Hawaii Theatre in Chinatown, including a performance on the 1922 Robert Morton theatre organ. There is a fee for admission. For more information call (808) 528-0506. Saturdays (ongoing) HONOLULU STREET MARKET Bringing the country back to Honolulu at City Square in Kalihi, right outside the downtown area. Open Saturdays only from 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Produce, cut flowers, bananas, fresh baked Kakaako breads, knick-knacks, collectibles, crafts, Paniolo Popcorn. Vendors vary from week to week. Support Hawaii's small farmers. No admission. Free parking. For more information call (808) 221-6042. Weekends (ongoing) HAWAII NATURE CENTER Ongoing nature classes and hikes for children and adults. 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu. For more information call (808) 955-0100. Every Weekend (ongoing) ART AT THE ZOO FENCE Every weekend since July of 1954 hundreds of original paintings prints, and photos have been on display at the zoo fence and dozens of fine artists are on hand to meet. If you're visiting Honolulu, Art At The Zoo Fence is only a two-block walk from Waikiki. If you're lucky enough to live here, you can park at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand free parking lot just across Monsarrat Avenue from the Honolulu Zoo. (9 am - 4 pm) For more information call (808) 946-7713. First Saturday of Every Month (ongoing) RELIVE THE PLANTATION DAYS A living history museum and ethno-botanical garden on a 50-acre site dedicated to the legacy of immigrant workers from the sugar plantation era. There are 32 authentic and replica structures furnished with artifacts placed in original settings. Hawaii's Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St. For reservations or more information call (808) 677-0110. Every Thursday Evening (ongoing) INTRODUCTION TO HULA: KEIKI Keiki Hula: Children can learn basic movements of hula from instructor Germaine Kaleolani Haili. Haumana (students) will learn the history, language, and culture of this beautiful art form. Ward Warehouse (Ewa End-under Old Spaghetti Factory). For more information call Germaine Haili (808)596-8885. |