Looking for ways to enjoy the weekend? From live music from the Royal Hawaiian Band to remembering 9/11, here are some of the events happening on Oʻahu this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, Sept. 11
Listen to the Royal Hawaiian Band. Work in Downtown Honolulu? Head over to ʻIolani Palace at noon to hear a free performance from the Royal Hawaiian Band. Founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, this band plays classic Hawaiian melodies, marches and hula music. Details.
Remember 9/11. Award-winning journalist Carol Lin, who now calls Honolulu home, wrote “When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War,” which is a collection of personal stories from 9/11. She is credited as the first national journalist to report the first 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. Read more about 9/11 and her work. Details.
Catch the Okinawan FEASTival. Celebrate Okinawan-owned restaurants and businesses which will offer specials as part of Okinawan FEASTival through Monday, Sept. 21. Featured dishes include Okinawan sweet potato croquettes, pandan andagi, and more. Details.
Saturday, Sept 12
Watch Football! This weekend is the Hawaiʻi Heroes – First Responders Night, and the Rainbow Warriors will play New Mexico State University at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. First responders will receive 30% off select tickets. Throughout the night, special presentations will honor the Honolulu Police Department, Honolulu Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, and lifeguards. There will also be a pre-game flyover by the American Medical Response Medevac helicopter. Details.
Go to the Megabon Hawaiʻi. The fourth annual event, created by JCI Honolulu and Hawaii Todaiji, features a bon dance, games and merchandise and takes place at Leeward Community College. Learn more about LCC’s educational programs and support local businesses and performers. Admission is $1. Details.
Adopt plants. Visit Waimea Valley’s plant sale, which runs from 8 a.m. until noon every Saturday. Explore the collection of plants in the nursery and learn tips for how to care for them. Details.
Catch “Kind of New, Kind of Blue, A Miles Davis Centennial Celebration.” The event features Reggie Padilla on alto saxophone, Larry Cook on tenor saxophone, Dan Del Negro on piano, John Kolivas on bass, and Darryl Pellegrini on drums. Details.
“The Queen’s Will” (Aug. 20 – Sept. 20). In the early days of the Territory of Hawai‘i, Princess Theresa Owana Ka‘ōhelelani La‘anui Wilcox Belliveau was accused of conspiracy to commit forgery of the last will and testament of Queen Lili‘uokalani. In this story, she fights for her freedom and identity. “The Queen’s Will” runs through Sept. 20 at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Tickets for “The Queen’s Will” are $28 for general admission, with discounts for students, kūpuna, and large group orders. Details.
Sunday, Sept 13
Visit ‘Iolani Palace. It’s Kamaʻāina Sunday, where residents of the islands can visit ʻIolani Palace for free. Self-led audio tours are available to the first 500 guests. Enjoy music and activities from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m., including featured performances from Hālau ʻO Nāpualaʻikauikaʻiu, led by Kumu Hula Sallie Yoza, as well as Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Hawaiian Ensemble, led by Kumu Kaleo Trinidad. There will also be kōnane lessons with Kapena Baptisita, as well as instruction on how to make floral kūpeʻe and weave lauhala. Finally, check out the lauhala anthurium workshop, led by Naomi Nascimento, which will be held for up to 30 people. Free. Details.
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Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
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