10th ANNUAL HONOLULU FESTIVAL
Friday Mar 5 to 7 – all day
The 10th Annual Honolulu Festival, which promotes cultural understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region, will be held at locations throughout Honolulu (Ala Moana, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Hawaii Convention Center, and the Honolulu Academy of Arts). For more information call 596-3327.

LEI QUEEN SELECTION CONTEST
Saturday Mar 6 – 9am to 2pm
The City and County of Honolulu will hold its annual Lei Queen Selection Contest at McCoy Pavilion Auditorium at Ala Moana Park. The winner of this contest will be crowned as Lei Queen 2004. For information call 695-5118.

STRAUB/KAPIOLANI WOMEN’S 10K
Sunday Mar 7 – 7am
Hawaii’s Premier Women’s Race will take place at Kapiolani Park and the surrounding area. The awards ceremony will take place at about 8:15 a.m. Partial proceeds from the race go towards the Straub Heart Center and the Kapiolani Womens Center. For more information call 522-4395.

HONOLULU FESTIVAL PARADE
Sunday Mar 7 – 5pm to 8pm
The three-day Honolulu Festival culminates with a Grand Parade through Waikiki, the parade features 100’s of performers, floats and an impressive fire dragon that shoots smoke and spits fire. For information call 926-2424.

ALI’I AWARDS AND COMEDY SHOW
Sunday Mar 7 – 6pm
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society present, “Laughter is the Best Medicine!” Paul Ogata Ricky Cassiday, the 2004 Honorary Chair, will host this benefit dinner and auction. The cost for the event begins at $100 per person. For information call 983-1660.

TECHNOLOGY & INTERNET EXPO
Tuesday Mar 9 – 10am to 8pm
The Hibuscus Ballroom at the Ala Moana Hotel will be the location for the 2004 Technology & Internet Expo. The expo will feature the most exciting technology innovations with exhibits, seminars, and live demonstrations from leading high-tech companies and organizations throughout the State of Hawaii. For information call 947-3101.

CAT SHOW
Saturday Mar 13 – 9am to 4pm
Do you have a beautiful cat you’d like to show? Come and see some of Hawaii’s most beautiful cats compete in the CFA Championship & Household Pet Cat Show being held at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse - 2nd Floor. The breeds expected to compete include Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Burmese, Exotic, Maine Coon Cat, Manx, Oriental Shorthair, Scottish Fold, Siamese, Somali - and some exceptional household pets. Entry deadline for the show is March 5th. For more information call 261-4473.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Wednesday Mar 17 – Noon
The 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be loaded with marching bands, bagpipers, floats and lots of sons and daughters of Ireland. The parade begins at Saratoga Ave and stretches the length of Waikiki to Kapiolani Park. Sponsored by the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Hawaii. For more information call Kevin 956-6651.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY BLOCK PARTY
Wednesday Mar 17 – 6pm to 11pm
This giant block party, sponsored by Murphy’s Bar & Grill, will be held on Nuuanu Ave in front of the bar. For more information call Don Murphy
at 531-0422.

TIP A COP FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Wednesday, March 17 – 11am to 2pm & 5pm to 9pm
Local law enforcement officers team up to serve as the wait staff at a variety of Ward Warehouse restaurants for lunch and dinner. The officers will be putting down their badges and picking up a tray in support of Special Olympics of Hawai‘i. Enjoy the fun and tip a cop to help this worthy cause. For more information call 943-8808.

100TH BIRTHDAY BASH AT THE WAIKIKI AQUARIUM
Friday Mar 19 – 6:30pm to 9pm
The Waikiki Aquarium is making a splash on its 100th birthday with a concert under the stars featuring Makaha Sons. The evening will also feature a mini-tasting fair with tasty food samplings provided by several popular Honolulu restaurants, as well as a special birthday cake presentation with past and present Aquarium directors. Proceeds from the event will benefit aquarium programs and exhibits. For more information call 533-4165.

KUNIA ORCHID SHOW
Friday Mar 19 to 21 – 9am to 5pm
The 50th Annual Kunia Orchid Show, held in the Kunia Camp Gymnasium, 92-1770 Kunia Rd, will have feature hundreds of varieties of orchids that will be on display and for sale. The show will also feature lectures and demonstrations of general orchid culture. Admission is $2, for more information call 247-3345.

WAIKIKI ARTFEST
Saturday Mar 20 & 21 – 9am to 4pm
The Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance invite you to the Waikiki Artfest at Kapiolani Park. The festival features Handmade in Hawaii products that will be displayed for sale by the artists. The art work at the festival includes wood products, clothing, jewelry, stained glass, ceramics, candles, quilts and pillows. Come meet the artists, celebrate the arts in Hawaii and enjoy live entertainment and great food. Admission is free, for more information call 696-6717.

LANIKAI TRIATHLON 2004
Sunday Mar 21 – 6:30am
This road triathlon tempts the tastes of all levels of athletes. The Lanikai race course is a beautiful, fast, safe course-great for first time triathletes. It includes a 500m swim parallel to beach, a 20k road bike course & 5k run around the lanikai loop. Individual athletes and relay teams are welcome. For more information call 591-9839.

BRUNCH ON THE BEACH
Sunday Mar 21
City crews will once again transform Kalakaua Avenue into a charming Hawaiian outdoor cafe with artificial turf, tables, chairs and bright blue umbrellas. It’s Brunch on the Beach and all are welcome to join in the spirit of Aloha to enjoy the best Hawaiian entertainment and brunch delicacies at incredibly low prices. For more information call 523-2489.

PORTUGUESE “FESTA”
Saturday Mar 27 – 9am to 6pm
“Festa” is a celebration of Portuguese heritage in Hawaii. Festa will feature Hawaii’s favorite Portuguese foods, local comedy and musical talent, products and crafts for sale, cultural displays, multi-ethnic genealogical research, and the music and dance of Portugal. It will take place at the McCoy Pavilion (Ala Moana Park). Admission is $3 per person, and free for children 12 and under. Funds raised at Festa will benefit cultural activities held year-round. For more information call the Hawaii Council on Portuguese Heritage 845-1616.

GREAT HAWAIIAN RUBBER DUCKIE RACE & FESTIVAL
Saturday Mar 27 – 1:17pm
Join United Cerebral Palsy’s favorite rubber duckies as they take their annual dive into the infamous waters of the Ala Wai Canal. If your duckie is one of the top 50 finishers, you could win some great prizes. The pre-race festivities begin at the McCully Shopping Center at 9:00 a.m. and include musical entertainment, games and duckie paraphernalia. At 12:30 p.m., Hawaii’s shortest Duck Parade will lead the spectators from shopping center
to the start of the race at the Kalakaua Avenue Bridge. For more information about the event or to sponsor a duck call Donna 532-6744.

GOURMET AFFAIR 2004
Saturday Mar 27 – 6pm to 10pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu will celebrate the national organiza-tion’s 100th anniversary at this year’s 11th Annual Gourmet Affair Gala at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This year’s theme for the highly popular culinary event is “A Taste in Tuscany” and will feature celebrity guest chef Todd English along with Hawaii’s own Chef Sam Choy. For more information call Tricia 521-3811 ext 231.