BROTHERS CAZIMERO MAY DAY CONCERT
Thursday May 1 – 5:30pm
This concert celebrates Lei Day with an evening of Hawaiian song and dance under the stars at the Waikiki Shell. The concert features the music of The Brothers Cazimero along with special musical guests and premiere hula entertainment. For more information call Lisa 597-1888.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CHOIRS
Friday May 2 – 7:30pm
The UH Choirs will take the audience on a musical tour of choral masterpieces from the Pacific Rim and beyond. This concert features music from Japan, China, Australia, Hawaii, and more, all in the original languages. The concert will be held at the Kawaiahao Church. For more information call 95-MUSIC (956-8742).

MISS HAWAIIAN TROPIC PAGEANT
Friday May 2 – 7pm
A bevy of beauties from across the country will be competing in the 20th Annual Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant. The pageant is being held at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore. For more information call 293-8811.

ANNUAL TWILIGHT TATTOO
Saturday May 3 – 4pm till 6pm
Join the US Army Band, “Tropic Lightning,” and other military bands at the Kuroda Parade Field located at Fort DeRussy in Waikiki. Bring your family, friends, blankets and chairs to this patriotic concert in the park. For more information call 655-4376.  

MANOA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Saturday May 3 & 4 – 8am till 4pm
This orchid show will feature hundreds of orchids that will be on display and for sale. There will also be lectures and demonstrations about general orchid culture. The show will be held at the Noelani School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive. For information call 247-3345.

LOCO MOTO-X
Sunday May 4 – 3pm
Extreme motorcycle riders from the mainland and Hawaii will be doing wild maneuvers, tricks, hand stands and even jump their bikes over 100 feet inside the Blaisdell Arena. For tickets and information call 526-4400.

ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO 5K FUN RUN
Monday May 4 – 7am
The Hawaii Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Cinco De Mayo 5k Fun Run at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu. For more information call 545-4344.

“HAWAII/NEW YORK STATE OF MIND” ART OPENING
Friday May 9 – 5pm till 9:30pm
Award winning artist Barbara Roman will be hosting an art opening and reception at the Tradewinds Gallery located in the Windward Mall. For more information call 236-2787.

US POSTAL SERVICE FOOD DRIVE
Saturday May 10 – morning
Letter carriers will collect food donations from postal customers throughout Oahu (and the country), in the nation’s largest, one-day effort to stamp out hunger. Residents are urged to place nonperishable food items next to their mailbox for pickup before their usual mail pickup time. For more information contact your local post office.

HULA KAHIKO COMPETITION
Saturday May 10 – 10am
The 2003 Hawaii Secondary School Hula Kahiko competition will be held at Kapolei Middle School Hula Mound, 91-5335 Kapolei Parkway in Kapolei. Bringing together intermediate and high school students who demonstrate skill and knowledge related to Hawaiian dance culture. For more information and tickets call 521-6905.

QUEEN EMMA BALLET
Saturday May 10 & 11 – call for times
Queen Emma Ballet presents the youth performance of Dances at an Exhibition, at the Kaimuki High School Theater. Dances at an Exhibition is an original ballet that journeys into the world of famous paintings by such notables as Renoir, Monet, Mondrian and Van Gogh. For information call 735-6553.

HAWAII PET EXPO 2003
Saturday May 10 & 11 – 10am till 4pm
The Hawaii Pet Expo 2003, presented by the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, will be held at the Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. The expo will feature educational displays, live animal demonstrations, and the latest pet products and services. Pets are welcome – dogs must be leashed and pets kept under their owner’s control at all times. For more information call Lissa Kam, D.V.M. 845-1762.

MOTHERS DAY
Sunday May 11 – All Day
Don’t forget your Mom! Let her know how much you love her by taking her out for dinner, a nice walk on the beach or just stay at home and talk story.

BLUEGRASS & ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM SESSION
Sunday May 11 – 1pm to 5pm
Bluegrass and acoustic music lovers and pickers are invited to a jam session at Thomas Square This jam session will bring the island’s bluegrass fans and musicians together, for the purpose of creating a formal non-profit bluegrass and acoustic music association. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, beverages, a potluck dish, and instruments, if they play. For more information call Caroline 622-1077.

25TH ANNUAL VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK
Saturday May 17 – 6am
The annual 7-mile Charity Walk sponsored by the Hawaii Hotel Association will begin and end at the McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Beach Park. For participation details and more information call 923-0407.

WORLD FIRE KNIFE DANCE COMPETITION
Saturday May 17 – all day
The Polynesian Cultural Center presents the world’s hottest competition featuring fire knife dancers of all ages from around the world competing for the title of world champion fire knife dancer. The competition is part of the Annual We Are Samoa festival that highlights the culture of Samoa through demonstrations and performances. For more information call 293-3333.

A CAPITAL DAY, DOWN CAPITOL WAY
Saturday May 17 – 9:30am till 3:30pm
This is a great way to visit all the historic sites in the Capitol district free of charge. Tour the State Capitol, Iolani Palace, Mission Homes Museum, Honolulu Hale and more. Opening ceremony begins at 9:00 am at Honolulu Hale; trolley service will then be provided throughout the afternoon. For information call Uncle Joe 586-0146.

HAWAII BOAT SHOW & OCEAN EXPO
Saturday May 17 to 18 – 10am to 6pm
The Hawaii Boat Show & Ocean Expo will be held at the Ko Olina Marina. Hawaii’s only in-water show of its kind will offer boat displays, the latest information and accessories in the world of ocean recreation, entertainment, food and fun. For more information call Mike 254-3474.

BABY EXPO 2003
Saturday May 17 & 18 – 10am to 5pm
The 6th Annual New Baby Expo, “Hawaii’s Premier Prenatal to Preschool” event will be held at the Blaisdell Center, in the exhibition Hall. The weekend expo will feature over 100 exhibitors offering attendees invaluable information and the latest in new products and services all in one convenient location. For more information call 239-7777.

WARRIOR SOCIETY POWWOW
Saturday May 17 & 18 – 10am till 6pm
This annual event will include a variety of activities highlighting the Native American Culture – food booths, arts and crafts, entertainment, and displays for all to enjoy. Held at the Thomas Square in Honolulu. For more information call Bill 947-3206.

KANAKA I KAI KA CANOE RACE
Sunday May 18 – 8am
The annual Molokai Challenge is a 32-mile, one-man kayak and solo out-rigger canoe race across the Kaiwi Channel, separating the island of Molokai from Oahu. Solo canoe will start at 8:30am and the kayak will start at 9:00am. The race begins in front of the Kaluakoi Hotel & Golf Club on Molokai and ends in Hawaii-Kai. Paddlers should cross the finish line around 12:30.

KAILUA POPOIA SWIM
Sunday May 18 – 8:30am
Looking for an early morning 1.75-mile swim? Start at Kailua beach (near the pavilion) and swim towards Lanikai, turn counter-clockwise around the large buoy in front of the boat ramp, then swim out around the buoy in back of Flat Island. For more information call Donald 779-4637.

WORK FORCE 2003 JOB FAIR
Wednesday May 21 – 9am to 4pm
Find your dream job at Hawaii’s 6th Annual WorkForce 2003 Job Fair & Career Expo. This is the biggest recruitment event in Hawaii! We have over 75 companies participating offering more than 1,000 jobs that range from entry level to executive. For more information call 536-7222.

ART OF ENERGY
Thursday May 22 – 6pm
Learn to access your super conscious intellect, as you integrate qigong with quantum physics into a healing modality that produces immediate results. Louisa Mita, a practioner of Chinese energetic medicine, will teach you how to eliminate physical pain, mental, emotional and spiritual disorders and restore your health instantly, and all without physical contact. For more information call the Queen’s Medical Center 537-7117.

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
Friday May 23 – 6pm
Run alongside local law enforcement officers as they carry the “Flame of Hope” from Fort DeRussy Park in Waikiki to the University of Hawaii to light the torch at the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics State Summer Games. For more information call Melissa 943-8808 ext 24.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Monday May 26 – 7:45am to 9am
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony honoring those who died in the military service of their country will take place at the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Following the ceremony will be a Floral Tribute (by invitation only) at the USS Arizona Memorial. For more information call 422-2771.

NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS
Wednesday May 28 – 5pm
The 26th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards is Hawaii’s version of the Grammy Music Awards that will be held at Sheraton Waikiki Grand Ballroom. Most Promising Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Popular Hawaiian Album of the Year, are some of the many Hoku awards presented by the Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts. For information and tickets call 235-9424.

NORTH SHORE SUNSET ON THE BEACH
Saturday May 31 to Jun 1 – Noon
Rediscover the charm of historic Haleiwa and Waialua as Sunset on the Beach travels to the North Shore. This popular event will feature: great food, an open market, entertainment, children’s activities, demonstrations, trolley tours of historic sites and a movie at sunset. The event will be staged at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa. For more information and times call 637-4558.