Oahu Local Events
ALOHA FESTIVALS FLORAL PARADE
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 am
From Ala Moana Park, along Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park
A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pau riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. This is a “must see” event! Free admission
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PAST LOCAL EVENTS
Honolulu Family Festival
Address: Magic Island, Alamoana Beach Park
Beginning Date: 03/25/2010
Ending Date: 03/28/2010
Honolulu Family Festival at Magic Island features carnival rides, live entertainment, acrobats, specialty acts, games, food booths, and much more. Free admission. Call (808) 924-1907.
INDIAN MOVIES
THREE IDIOTS
Hawaii Premiere
Two friends (Madhavan and Sharman Joshi) embark on a quest for a lost buddy. During their journey, they encounter a long forgotten bet, crash a wedding and a funeral that goes impossibly out of control. As they make their way through the perilous landscape, another journey begins: an inner journey through memory lane and the story of their friend – the irrepressible free thinker Rancho (Aamir Khan), who in his unique way, touched and changed their lives. THREE IDIOTS conveys a powerful message about how valuable your friends can be when they push you toward reaching your own highest potential.
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani, Omi Vaidya, Mona Singh, Jaaved Jaaferi
India 2009 | Hindi w/ English subtitles | 173 min.
Sunday, April 18 11:00 AM
Wednesday, April 21 5:00 PM
Theatre : Regal Dole Cannery
TODAY’S SPECIAL
Hawaii Premiere
When Samir, an ambitious chef, is passed up for a promotion, he heads home to to Jackson Heights, where the dilapidated family restaurant ‘Tandoori Palace’ beckons. A down but not out Samir takes up the challenge to make a success of the family restaurant. A sparkling romantic comedy that hits the heart as well as the funny bone, TODAY’S SPECIAL is a lovingly crafted ode to family, food and New York City. Steaming kitchens and Bollywood songs of yore fill this hilarious second feature from Kaplan, written by and starring the great Aasif Mandvi.
Director: David Kaplan
Cast: Aasif Mandvi, Jess Weixler, Madhur Jaffrey, Naseeruddin Shah, Harish Patel, Kevin Corrigan
United States 2009 | English | 99 min.
Thursday, April 22 8:30 PM
Theatre : Regal Dole Cannery
11TH ANNUAL PACIFIC ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
Oahu
Address: Kapiolani Park
Waikiki, HI 96815
Beginning Date: 01/23/2010
Ending Date: 01/24/2010
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Description: The 11th Annual Pacific Island Arts Festival is held at Kapiolani Park directly across from the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. Our event is scheduled from 9am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday, and admission is free. We feature the art and handcrafted products of approximately 100 Hawaii artists and handcraft artisans, including all types of jewelry, clothing, stained glass, ceramics, quilts and bags, wood products, soaps and candles. All products are displayed for sale by the artist personally. We have live entertainment and great food.There are ongoing demonstrations throughout the weekend. Join us and celebrate the arts of Hawaii
2010 NIGHT IN CHINATOWN FESTIVAL & PARADE
Oahu
Address: Chinatown
Maunakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Beginning Date: 02/06/2010
Ending Date: 02/06/2010
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Description: Night in Chinatown 2010, presented by the Chinatown Merchants Association, in conjunction with the City and County of Honolulu, celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in the heart of Chinatown. A day long block party, from 9:00 am to 10:30 pm, features food,
Martial Arts, crafts, good luck trinkets, Lion Dances, fireworks, and other entertainment.
At 4:00 pm the ever-popular Night in Chinatown commences with Color Guards, Lion Dances, bands, Martial Arts clubs, Chinese Societies, marching units,
and the majestic and colorful dragon! Richards/Hotel St to River/Hotel St.
HAWAIIAN TELCOM GREAT ALOHA RUN
Oahu
Address: Great Aloha Run
P O Box 29750
Honolulu, HI 96820
Beginning Date: 02/15/2010
Ending Date: 02/15/2010
URL: http://www.greataloharun.com
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Description: The Hawaiian Telcom Great Aloha Run is one of Hawai‘i’s largest participatory events and considered one of the top road races in the world. This 8.15-mile run/walk starts at Aloha Tower Marketplace in downtown Honolulu and ends at Aloha Stadium. For more information, visit GreatAlohaRun.com.
16TH ANNUAL HONOLULU FESTIVAL
Oahu
Address: P.O. Box 8494
Honolulu, HI 96830
Beginning Date: 03/12/2010
Ending Date: 03/14/2010
URL: http://www.honolulufestival.com
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Description: The Festival’s theme, “Pacific Harmony,” reflects the Foundation’s vision to share the many cultures of the Pacific region with the people of Hawaii and those visiting from all over the world.
The Honolulu Festival Foundation is very excited to announce its sub theme for the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival, “Discovery through Traditions.”
The Honolulu Festival was initiated in 1995 to help promote cultural understanding and harmony between the people of Hawaii and Asia-Pacific. The Honolulu Festival is supported by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, a non-profit organization formed in 2000 to administer Festival activities and perpetuate the cultures, customs and traditions of Asians and Pacific Islanders through community outreach and charitable efforts.
FOR MORE INFO
Contact: Honolulu Festival Foundation
Phone Number: (808) 926-2424
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