Oahu Revealed - Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events on Oahu

In guidebooks before, Oahu Revealed, we listed a calendar of local events for the island. It was a colossal waste of time! Things change so often in Hawaii that we couldn't keep it current. The web fixes that. Don't get me wrong. Some of the events listed below will not occur or will change time or place. That's because decisions about these things are made quite capriciously in the islands, often the day of the event. We'll change this page daily if we have to, but you can't bet your life on the timeliness of these events. Nonetheless, if you're interested in attending a local event, these might be worth checking into.

Note! There are so many great venues of entertainment on Oahu. Check the local papers for concerts, theatre, exhibits and other events that may not be listed here.

FEBRUARY 2012

Nightly (Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun) Weather-Permitting
Authentic Hawaiian Music & Hula shows by Hawaii's finest hula halau (dance troupes) and Hawaiian performers. Opens with torch lighting ceremony and blowing of conch shell. From 6pm-7pm at the Kuhio Beach at Uluniu & Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki. Seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. okay. Cameras are welcome. For information call (808) 843-8002.

First Friday of the Month: July-December
Honolulu's Downtown Galleries individuals, businesses and nonprofits located in the Chinatown neighborhood present art in their establishments. 5pm-9pm. Call (808) 521-2903.

Every Saturday & Sunday
Art on the Zoo Fence in Waikiki where various artists personally present their wide range of art styles and subjects in original paintings, prints, and photography for view and sale from 9am-4pm on Monsarrat Avenue, across from the bandstand in Kapiolani Park.

Saturday & Sunday Afternoons/Evenings
Sunset on the Beach picnic as the sun sets in Waikiki and the moon rises while listening to music and watching classic films under the stars. 7:15pm at Queen's Surf Beach. With food from Waikiki's leading restaurants, from 4pm-9pm. Event is subject to the weather. Call for information at (808) 923-1094.

February 20
2012 Great Aloha Run 8.15-mile relatively flat course starts at Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu, winds its way along the historic harbor, down Nimitz Highway, Kamehameha Highway and on to Aloha Stadium. Aid stations are at miles 3, 5, and 7 and at the finish. Entertainment along the course. Starts at 7am. Call (808) 528-7388.

February 25
2nd Annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival celebrate all things chocolate and will feature guest speakers and displays about locally grown cacao and how it is transformed into chocolate. Includes Chocolate 101 classes plus exhibitor booths featuring everything from chocolate vodka to a chocolate fountain and even chocolate pearls. There will be live entertainment, chef demonstrations, a chocolate inspired spa, a Chocolate Garden, a Chocolate Tea House, the Cocoa Cafe and, of course, lots of chocolate tasting. Noon-5pm at Dole Cannery Shops. Call 808-234-0404.

MARCH 2012

March 3
Haleiwa Triathlon 2012 swim 500 meters, run 3 mile out & back, bike 3 loops of Haleiwa town. Starts at 6:30am at Haleiwa Beach Park. Call 808-372-8885.

March 3 & 4
Honolulu Festival a dynamic showcase of cultural performances and exhibits, the popular Waikiki Grand Parade, and the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show off Waikiki Beach. Activities are held at various locations in and around Waikiki with the Hawaii Convention Center serving as the main venue. Admission to the majority of Festival events is free. 10am-3pm daily. Parade starts at 4:30pm Sunday. Call (808) 926-2424.

March 15-17
Heiva i Honolulu 2012 showcasing some of the best Tahitian dancers and groups in a competition brought to the community by Tahiti Nui International. At the Waikiki Shell from 10am-noon daily. Call (808) 384-2765.

March 25
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show is an all vintage (20 yrs & older) collectibles & antiques show and sale. 90 tables with vendors from O'ahu, outer islands, and mainland U.S. Early entry at 9am. General Admission 10:30am-4:30pm at the Neal Blaisdell Hawaii Suites. Call 808-941-9754.

March 31
Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association State Championship canoe racing that began in January now ends with a championship race from Waimanalo to Kaimana Beach Park. Race fee is $30. Registration is from 7am-9am. Call 808-222-2484.

APRIL 2012

April 7
Taste of Waialua a gathering of local art, food, agriculture products, music, and community groups and to celebrate the rebirth of the Old Historic Waialua Sugar Mill town. 8am-3pm. Call (808) 779-7439.

April 29
Honolulu 5K a run and 1 Mile Run/Walk in Downtown Honolulu to benefit our local schools. 6am-10am starts at Frank Fasi Civic Center. Call 808-271-4057.

MAY 2012

May 1
85th Annual Lei Day Celebration features the annual lei queen and court, as well as local entertainment and hula halau. The Lei Contest Exhibit is open to the public. Visit Tutu’s Hale and hear stories, play Hawaiian games, learn a song, a hula, how to make a lei, and learn how to weave with lauhala. A Hoolaulea of Hawaiian craft exhibits and demonstrations, as well as, craft, lei and food vendors. The event is free and open to the public. At the Queen Kapiolani Regional Park and Bandstand from 9am-5:30pm. Call 808-768-3041.

May 19
DetermiNation - Honolulu Triathlon at Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park, 6am-1pm. Call 808-432-9144.

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