ANNUAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL
Sunday Jun 1 – 9am til 5pm
Bishop Museum celebrates the art of hula with its 3rd Annual Music & Dance Festival. Entitled Ku’u One Hanau, Sands of My Birth, the festival coincides with the closing of Bishop Museum’s in-house exhibit, Hula, Dance of Poetry. Highlighting the day-long event will be a special kumu hula panel featuring George Na‘ope, George Holokai, Joan Lindsey and Puluelo Park. For more information call 847-8239.

WRITING WORKSHOP
Tuesday Jun 3 – 6:30pm

Local author Dee Buckinham will present, “Character Development: A Writing Workshop,” at the Kailua Public Library. The program is designed for writers 13 years and up. For more information call 266-9911.

AT&T SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Wednesday Jun 4 – 4:35pm

Kapena will kick off the 16th Annual AT&T Hawaii’s Wildest Show Series at the Honolulu Zoo. A $1 Donation will be collected to benefit the Honolulu Zoo. For information call 531-0101.

LUPUS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday Jun 6 – 12:30pm

The Hawaii Lupus Foundation will be sponsoring a golf tournament, “Chip in for Lupus.” The event will be held at Kapolei Golf Club with registration beginning at 11:00 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. For applications and information call 538-1522.

PAN-PACIFIC FESTIVAL CARNIVAL & BLOCK PARTY
Friday Jun 6 – 6:10pm

Kalakaua Avenue will be the location of the annual Pan-Pacific block party. Get set for a frollicking good time as there will be entertainers from Japan and Hawaii on five stages, street performers, ethnic food booths and more. For more information call 265-6225.

ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA FLORAL PARADE
Saturday Jun 7 – 9:30am

The 87th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade will begin at the corner of King St.& Richards St. The parade, featuring colorful floral floats, glamorous Pa‘u riders and outstanding marching bands, will traverse Punchbowl Street, Ala Moana Boulevard, and then merge into Kalakaua Avenue, ending at the Queen Kapiolani Park. After the parade join in the fun for the Folklife Celebration at Kapiolani Park. For information call 586-0333.

ARTIST SUSAN BROOKS
Saturday Jun 7 – 5pm til 8pm

Meet the feature artist for the month of June, Susan Brooks, at a reception being held at the Tradewinds Gallery in the Windward Mall. For more information call 236-2787.

OBON CELEBRATION
Saturday Jun 7 – 6pm til 10pm

Hawaii’s Plantation Village, in Waipahu, will host an Obon Celebration, also known as “The Festival of the Dead.” This festival is an annual Buddhist ritual bringing families together to honor and make offerings to ancestral spirits. Lighted paper lanterns bearing the family crest will adorn the Village as a guide for the spirits to use on their way back to celebrate with their family and friends. For more information call 677-0110.

IMPORT XTREME SHOWDOWN
Saturday Jun 7 & 8 – call for times
The annual Import Xtreme Showdown which features the industry’s hottest show cars, bikini contests, DJ battles, live entertainment and more. For information call 714-375-6490.

PAN-PACIFIC FESTIVAL PARADE
Sunday Jun 8 – 5pm

The Parade begins at Fort DeRussy Park and follows Kalakaua Ave. to Kapiolani Park. Everyone is welcome to watch and enjoy the entertainers and colorful floats participating in the parade. For more information call 265-6225.

GARLIC & GINGER FESTIVAL
Tuesday Jun 10 – 4pm til 10pm

Catch the aroma of garlic as it wafts through the air during the 4th Annual Garlic and Ginger Festival of Hawaii held at the Ward Warehouse. This is the first time the event will feature ginger as a second main attraction. The festival provides a chance to purchase sample-size garlic and ginger dishes from many outstanding local restaurants. Live entertainment, a wine-tasting tent and a silent auction make this festival truly festive. For more information call Heidi 591-8411.

SESAME STREET LIVE
Thursday Jun 12 to 22 – call for times

It’s a Broadway-style musical for the keiki featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Bert and Ernie and the rest of the gang as they use their imaginations to take them to places like a fiesta in Mexico, on a deep-sea adventure or a jungle exploration in Africa. For tickets and more information call 526-4400.

FULL MOON CONCERT SERIES
Friday Jun 13 – 6:30pm

The third annual Aston Hawaii Full Moon Concert Series will present a free entertainment concert featuring multi-Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom, Native Blend and Keawe Lopes. Plate lunch style dinner and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the event. For more information call Mary 931-1435.

AIEA ORCHID CLUB SHOW
Friday Jun 13 to 15 – starts at 9am

This Orchid show features hundreds of orchids on display and for sale. There will also be lectures and demonstrations of general orchid culture. The event will be held at Aiea Elementary School. For information call 247-3345.

DADDY/BABY LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST
Saturday Jun 14 – 9:30am

Is your baby the spittin’ image of dad? If so, you could be one of three winners to receive trophies and fabulous prize packages at the Annual Daddy/Baby Look-Alike Contest. Watch contestants vie for additional categories such as “Best Costumed Duo” and “Most Spirited Duo” on the Ward Warehouse stage. Contest will be held at the Ward Warehouse stage and is open to all babies up to 30 months old and their daddies. For registration and for more information call 591-8411.

RELAY FOR LIFE TO FIGHT CANCER
Saturday Jun 14 & 15 – 5pm til 7am

A non-competitive overnight event where team members take turns running or walking around the track at Mililani High School, while their team mates play games, talk, eat or snooze in the fight against cancer. To sign up and for information call 486-8420.

FATHERS DAY
Sunday Jun 15 – all day

Fathers Day is all day today. Don’t forget to tell your father how much you appreciate him and all that he has done for you!

BRUNCH ON THE BEACH
Sunday Jun 15 – 9:30am

Enjoy Hawaiian entertainment and sample food from the finest hotels in Hawaii. The event will be held on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. For more information call 923-1094.

NORTH SHORE FISHING TOURNAMENT
Wednesday Jun 18 to 20 – all day

This year will be the 19th anniversary of the North Shore Hanapaa Jackpot Fishing Tournament. Stop by the pier in Haleiwa around 4pm during each day of competition to watch the fish weigh-ins. There will be food, refreshments and t-shirts. For more information call 637-9870 or 637-4533.

CELTIC PIPES & DRUMS CONCERT
Thursday Jun 19 – 5:45pm

Come and relax after work at the Foster Botanical Gardens in Honolulu while listening to the beautiful sounds of the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii Band. You’re welcome to bring a picnic, mat and umbrella while you listen to the music at this free concert. For more information call 522-7064.

KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION
Friday Jun 20 & 21 – 6pm 1 pm

The 30th Annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition is an international cultural event featuring dance groups from Oakland, Los Angeles California, Las Vegas, Nevada, Japan and Hawaii. Traditional and contemporary styles of hula will be performed by groups in the category of male, female and mixed groups. Tickets may be purchased at the Blaisdell Center. For more information call Keahi Allen 536-6540.

TASTE OF HONOLULU
Friday Jun 20 to 22 – call for times

Taste of Honolulu is a food lover’s paradise with gourmet samplings, local grinds, ethnic delicacies and all-American favorites. There will also be many fun and educational activities, cooking demonstrations, and non-stop local entertainment. Scrip is sold for tasting portions. This annual three-day culinary festival, to benefit Easter Seals Hawaii, will be held at the Honolulu Civic Center grounds adjacent to Honolulu Hale. For more information call 536-1015.

THE MARTIN PAHINUI BAND
Saturday Jun 21 – 7:30pm

One of Hawai‘i’s most soulful vocalists, Martin Pahinui has been at the forefront of the traditional Hawaiian music scene his entire professional life. Join us for an evening of sweet melodious aloha from the first family of slack key in the acoustically pure Doris Duke theater. For tickets and more information call 532-8700.  

PETWALK 2003
Sunday Jun 22 – 7am

An annual fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society consists of an easy walk, with or without pets, around the park at Magic Island. Following the walk there will be fun-filled activities and socialization. For more information call 946-2187 ext. 238.

VITAMIN C LECTURE
Thursday Jun 26 – 7pm

Well-known author Thomas E. Levy, MD will be speaking at Integrated Health Care office, 4218 Waialae Avenue. “To ‘C’ or not to ‘C’, that is the Question,” will be the topic of the evening. For information call 732-0888.

Gay/Lesbian Pride Parade
Saturday Jun 28 – 11am
The Gay & Lesbian Community Center is sponsoring a parade to raise money for student scholarships. The parade will begin at Ala Moana Park and follow Kalakaua Ave to Kapiolani Park. For more information call Ken 951-7000.

MOUNTAIN MAN TRIATHLON
Sunday Jun 29 - 6:30am

Test your athletic ability while enjoying the beauty of the North Shore. For more information call 591-9839.