Calendar of Events for throughout Honolulu, Hawaii-Oanu

Hawaii Vacation Calendar of Events

Aloha! My Calendar of Events will showcase the Happenin's on Oahu. There will be a mixture of events, some a few days away and some a few months away. The premise of Hawaii On Your Own is to help you experiene all of Oahu. I also look for inexpensive ways for you to enjoy the island. If you know of something that is going on that I haven't listed, please send me an email, and if I think it belongs here, I will put it up. Visit this page often as I make changes at least twice a week. So that you can get further information, I always try to list phone numbers, email or url addresses. Enjoy!

Here is another link for Island wide events: http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/oahu.htm

2007 GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT IN HAWAII ~ For the first time since 1993, the world's top sumo wrestlers face off in Hawaii for an earthshaking competition filled with the ritual and pageantry of Japan's revered national sport.
Sat. June 8 Gates Open at 15:00 - Start 16:30 - End 21:30
Sun. June 9 Gates Open at 11:00 Start 12:30 End 17:00
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CONCERT: JUNE 8 Texas blues/rocker Johnny Winter performs on four islands on his Hawai'i Tour '07, and a portion of the proceeds benefits arts education in the schools. Winter has been known for his fresh take on classic blues for more than 30 years; his 2006 Grammy-nominated "I'm a Bluesman" disc has only added to his Texas-sized reputation. The Girlas and Bluzilla will be the opening acts on O'ahu.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 / Events at The Tower, Aloha Tower Marketplace / $45 advance, $55 at the door / 545-2980, (888) 828-2378,

Johnny Winter

Concert June 13- - AUG. 15 at the Honolulu Zoo The popular summertime family twilight series "Starbucks Wildest Show in Town" is back, marking the 10th anniversary under Starbucks sponsorship. Don't forget to pack your pau hana dinner and enjoy the sound of music and animals. Some guest artists include The Opihi Pickers, Kelly DeLima 'Ohana, Dennis and David Kamakahi, Holunape, Melveen Leed, Manoa DNA, below, Jake Shimabukuro and Brother Noland.

6-7 p.m. Wednesdays (door opens at 4:35 p.m.), June 13-Aug.15 (Aug. 15 finale is 5:15-7:15 p.m.); / Honolulu Zoo / $2 donation / 971-7171,

Nile Crocadile

Concert June 15 Korean pop recording star/actor/dancer Rain brings his superstar power to Aloha Stadium in a much anticipated concert. Rain's smooth moves and perfect abs attract attention, but his climb to fame began with his appearance in "Full House," a Korean drama in 2004. In April 2006, Rain was one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World" in an online poll. He also made it on People magazine's 2007 list of the Most Beautiful People in the world.

8 p.m. June 15 / Aloha Stadium / $55, $115, $225 — (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com; VIP tickets — 941-8870.

Rain

Concert June 16 The Makaha Sons head back to the Waikiki Shell with their annual concert "Take a Walk in the Country 5," themed "Ho'i Mai I Ke Kumu (Back to the Beginning)." Joining the veteran music makers will be Keali'i Reichel and Melveen Leed and opening act Hoku Zuttermeister. Adding hula will be Kealo Koko, Manu Boyd with the dancers of Halau O Ke 'A'ali'i Ku Makani and Chinky Mahoe with Halau Hula O Kawaili'ula.

Doors open at 5 p.m., concert at 6:30 June 16 / Waikiki Shell / $15 general admission lawn seating, $40 reserved seating, $125 VIP / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Makaha Sons

Keali'i Reichel

Dance June 23 The Phoenix Dance Chamber will showcase the diversity and depth of Chinese dance in a concert titled "Spirit of China," directed by professor and folk dance specialist Liu Youlan of the Beijing Dance Academy and Phoenix's artistic director Diane Letoto.

7:30 p.m. June 23 / Hawai'i Theatre / $27 general, $22 students and seniors, $17 children / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Concert June 29 ~ Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated pop/rock band Huey Lewis and the News, below, known for hits such as "The Power of Love," "I Want a New Drug" and "Do You Believe in Love," is heading for the Blaisdell Concert Hall. The band is known for light-hearted and upbeat music from a working-class perspective — pretty much synonymous with the movie "Back to the Future."

8 p.m. June 29 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $25, $40, $50, $65, $95 / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

# A tribute to Don Ho, 8 p.m. June 30.

# Participating restaurants include Ciao Mein, The Colony, Down to Earth, The Mandalay, Tony Romas, Tudo de Bom and more.

5-10 p.m. June 29, noon-10 p.m. June 30 and noon-6 p.m. July 1 / Honolulu Hale grounds / Admission is $6 per day; $10 two-day pass; $15 three-day pass; free for seniors 65 and older, children under 12, and active duty military with ID; food sold by scrip / 948-0088, www.flavorsofhonolulu.org.

Gwen Stefani returns to Hawai on August 24. The former "No Doubt" lead singer's solo career was launched with the 2004 release "Love Angel Music Baby. Her current CD is "The Sweet Escape." This was released in December which has spawned the top 10 hit single of the same name. She also has become a celebrated fashionista via her clothing line L.A.M.B. launched in 2003, and a spinoff line called Harajuku Lovers.
Blaisdell Arena / 7:30 pm / $47.50-$67.50 / 877-750-4400

The Peacocks

Dave Fiore and Jesse Sapolu

Tis Carrere

Daniel Ho

Festival June 29 - July 1 We knew the oh-so-popular Taste of Honolulu food festival and fundraiser would be saved, with a new name and sponsor. The three-day event is dubbed "The Flavors of Honolulu" and will include clothing and craft vendors in addition to the food booths. The nonprofit Abilities Unlimited takes over for Easter Seals Hawaii, which had organized the event for 15 years.

Here's what to expect:

# Celebrity "What's Cooking" cook-offs with NFL legend Jesse Sapolu, entertainer Jimmy Borges, comedian Augie T and more.

# Duet by Hawaii-born actress Tia Carrere and Grammy award winning producer Daniel Ho, 4 p.m. July 1.