THURSDAY-SUNDAY
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic — Farewell Tour: These shows will mark Clinton’s first and last shows in Hawaii as he wraps up his career with one final farewell tour. 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Blue Note Hawaii. $110-$175. bluenotehawaii.com
22nd annual Hawaii International Film Festival Spring Showcase: HIFF’s annual “mini-festival” presented by Halekulani continues, showcasing some of the best spring season films from across the globe. Like the main festival in November, the spring showcase is a bridge between “East and West,” and will include 32 films from 13 countries. Thursday-Sunday, Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 & IMAX. $10-$14. For a complete schedule: hiff.org. Highlights:
>> “The Adventures of Super CW (*Cancer Happens)”: World premiere on the life of Christa Wittmier, the much loved Honolulu night scene blogger and arts advocate. 2:30 p.m. Saturday
>> Closing Night Film — “Ophelia”: Retelling of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” promises to charm fans of the seminal work and newcomers alike, as it manages to imbue a fresh and empowering female perspective into one of the most renowned and celebrated stories of all time. 5:45 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m Sunday
THURSDAY
Kani Na Pua Koolau with Ledward Kaapana: Bring an instrument — or just your voice — to kanikapila with the one and only Kaapana. The event is hosted by Windward Community College music instructor Kamuela Kimokeo and sponsored by the Hawaii Music Institute. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the college’s Hawaiian Studies building. $10. To register or for more info: 235-7433, kamuelam@hawaii.edu
Oceans: The Human Impact: An evening of stories, impact, art, and learning focused around sustainability with two speakers — Paul Lecomte, project manager of The Swim, and NatGeo Educator Fellow Daniel Kinzer — and an interactive art experience. 5:30-8 p.m., Impact Hub HNL. eventbrite.com
FRIDAY
3rd annual Westside Ukulele Bash: Learn from ukulele masters and builders, visit ukulele vendors, and watch performances by westside schools and clubs, and guest artists. 4-6 p.m. keiki sessions and 6-8 p.m. open concert, Ko Olina, Ulua Lagoon 4. info@andriatupola.org
Kaleidoscope — Spring Fever Edition: Music by harpist Michelle Rose Tucker, indie trio The Chronies, dream pop band Boy & Sea and garage rockers The Maneki Nekos. 21+. 9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge. $5. 533-2328
SATURDAY
Hawaii Foodbank’s 30th annual Food Drive Day: Thousands of volunteers will be collecting canned goods and monetary donations across the state to help feed hungry residents. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the following locations: Kapolei Commons, McCully Shopping Center, Pearl City Shopping Center, Koko Marina Center, Walmart – Pearl City, Walmart – Mililani, Waiokeola Congregational Church – Kahala, Waterfront Plaza and Windward City Shopping Center. hawaiifoodbank.org, 954-7866
9th annual Leeward Music Festival: Spotlights musical talent, including Royal Hawaiian Band, Lucy Will, Evan Nagao, Hurricane Singers from Kapolei High School, The Kapolei Chorale and Kauai Paule. 6:45 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center in East Kapolei. $5-$10. 672-8888
Conner Snow: Los Angeles-based pop artist, from Pukalani, Maui, returns home to showcase his debut album, “If I Knew Then What I Know Now.” With opening artist Keilana. 7 p.m., Workplay Kakaako. workplayhi.com/
Paula Fuga: Though many play music for the platitudes or acclaim, Fuga plays music for a culture, spreading the thoughtful and evocative voice of the Hawaiian people across the world. 8 p.m., The Studio, Hawaiian Brian’s. $10-$100. hawaiianbrians.com, 946-1343
Out of This World: The Sci-Fi Party: Obsidian Productions presents a science fiction themed dance party with trivia games, a short film screening, dance and burlesque performances, a lightsaber lesson and duel, and a sci-fi themed costume contest. Featuring the Obsidian Vixens, Mabsy, Serendipity Love, DJs Nightfox and Dat-Mot, and more. 21+. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Nextdoor, 43 N. Hotel St. $8 in advance, $10 in sci-fi themed costume, $15 without sci-fi themed costume. squareup.com/store/obsidianproductions
SUNDAY
Hawaii Ni Hibiku Uchina Deeku — Echoes of Uchina Taiko in Hawaii: A celebration of Okinawa’s Mitsufumi Ryu Taiko Hozon Kai’s 50th anniversary. The concert will showcase classical Okinawan taiko, a unique form of taiko that has its roots in Okinawa’s Kingdom Era. 3-5 p.m., Hawaii Okinawa Center. $35. 676-5400, info@huoa.org
“Image and Word: A Natural Connection”: A collaboration between photographer David Foster and award-winning poets, including Ann Inoshita, Christy Passion, John Simonds, Wing Tek Lum and Sue Cowing. Experience a cascade of color and natural variety through photographer Foster’s lens. The images of botanicals and waterscapes inspire guest poets to share their insights on what these natural images mean to them. Through the presentation of photographs and live readings of original poetry, the artists encourage the audience to discover new interpretations of the work. 4-5:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $10-$12. honolulumuseum.org
TUESDAY
Doolin Rakes — Hawaii’s Celtic Rock and Roll Band: The evening will feature their entire range of material from soulful ballad to lilting fiddle tunes, gleeful audience participation and powerful rock anthems. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com
WEDNESDAY
Andy Bumatai’s Comic to Comic Series — Tumua Tuinei: While at the University of Hawaii, the former UH football player found his passion for standup comedy through a comedy class. Tuinei has been doing comedy in Hawaii for three years, as a local headliner and opening up for comedians including Bumatai, Augie T and Paul Ogata. 7 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com
APRIL 18
Mana Wahine Mixer — cocktails, ART & adventure: A well-spring for women of diverse backgrounds and interests to create a caring community to catalyze or amplify their intentions to serve communities of Hawaii through collective values. Includes food and drinks. 21+. 5:30-9:30 p.m., Ka Waiwai, 1110 University Ave., Suite 100. $45. eventbrite.com
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