Looking for what to do in Honolulu’s vibrant cultural or philanthropic social scene? Here are the top events to enjoy this spring.
From left: Yasmin Dark, Crystal Pancipanci and Kathy Croman at the Opera Ball. PHOTO COURTESY OF HAWAI‘I OPERA THEATRE
3/4-8 & 12
PEARL CONVENTION
Join Adult Friends for Youth at its 11th annual anti-bullying and violence convention, PEARL Week (Peace, Empathy, Acceptance, Respect, and Love). Last year, over 3,000 students across the islands of O‘ahu and Kaua‘i participated to help support AFY’s mission and vision in creating safe schools and communities. afyhawaii.com
3/8 & 9
JANET JACKSON: TOGETHER AGAIN
Performing over 35 megahits, from “Rhythm Nation” to “Let’s Wait a While,” don’t miss this music icon when she visits Hawai‘i. Blaisdell Arena, blaisdellcenter.com
3/9 & 10
28TH HONOLULU FESTIVAL
Hawai’i’s premier cultural event promotes mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Rim region. Join the thousands of new and returning spectators looking for an experience unique to Hawai‘i. honolulufestival.com
4/13
OPERA BALL
With this year’s theme, Under the Big Top!, taking its cue from the winter production Pagliacci, the annual Hawai‘i Opera Theatre black-tie event features a cocktail reception, silent auction, gourmet dinner, and dancing and musical performances by HOT artists. Sheraton Waikiki, hawaiiopera.org
4/27
LOST IN CONCERT
Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra presents an evening with Michael Giacchino conducting his music from the made-in-Hawai‘i television series LOST in celebration of the iconic show’s 20th anniversary. myhso.org
5/1
LEI DAY CELEBRATION
Enjoy this statewide celebration of the vital element of Hawaiian culture, which includes lei-making competitions and demonstrations, crafts, food, hula and live music. Kapiʻolani Park, honolulu.gov
5/4
PINK TIE BALL
Join guests for this glamorous night as they gather to honor breast cancer survivors and supporters and, most importantly, fundraise in support of Susan G. Komen’s mission and its vision of a world without breast cancer. `Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, komen.org
5/10
TEA & CHAMPAGNE
Join the Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i (WFH) for an evening of tea, Champagne, and a delicious dinner at the annual fundraiser. In addition to funding organizations with programs for women and girls, WFH has activated a special fund to help those affected by the Maui wildfires. Kahala Hotel, womensfundhawaii.org
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