thursday-sunday
Cinco de Mayo at Mi Almita Cantina: Music, food and drink specials leading up to the holiday. Mariachi duo 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday and noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday; Yoza 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, The Street Food Hall by Michael Mina, International Market Place. 377-4402
Golden Week Events at T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii: With music, keiki activities and promotions. Aloha Nights music features Streetlight Cadence 8:30 p.m. Thursday; Raiatea Helm 7 p.m. Friday. T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii. dfs.com, 931-2700
Dionne Warwick: The beloved artist, whose classic hits include “Walk On By,” “Say a Little Prayer” and “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” treats fans to an intimate performance. 8 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $95-$150. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
thursday
Seasons and the Sea: Celebrating Kauwela, the warm season in Hawaii, with cultural activities and a sunset ceremony with a chant, hula and moolelo (storytelling) — as the sun sets into the crown of Pu‘u o Kapolei. Hawaiian demonstrations, crafts and activities, 3-5 p.m.,Waikiki Aquarium, $5-$12; ceremony 5:30-7 p.m., seaside grounds ewa of the aquarium, free. waikikiaquarium.org, 923-9741
A Conversation with Koko Kondo: Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor and peace activist shares her story. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ka Waiwai. $10, free for ages 12 and younger and 65 and older. bit.ly/2GuLjAn
Density Done Right with Allison Arieff: A Sakamaki Extraordinary Lecture featuring the editorial director of California’s urban-planning think tank SPUR, addressing projects, ideas and technologies that improve the quality of life in urban communities. 6:30 p.m., University of Hawaii-Manoa Architecture Auditorium. outreach.hawaii.edu
The Ian Wacksman Quartet: 16-year-old jazz drumming prodigy Wacksman with saxaphonists Jason Gay and Andrew Francisco, and Ian Sheridan on bass. 7-10 p.m., Jazz Minds Honolulu. 945-0800
friday
First Friday Arts & Culture Block Party Series: Walkabout celebration of the arts with music, performances, art, DJs, trunk shows, happy hours and extended shop/gallery/boutique hours. 5 p.m. (block party starts 8 p.m.), Downtown-Chinatown Arts and Cultural District. Hotel Street from Nuuanu Avenue to Smith Street close at 7:30 p.m. chinatownhonolulu.com
saturday-sunday
Body, Mind and Spirit Expo: Holistic expo emphasizing natural health, personal growth and metaphysics. 10 a.m-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites. $10, free for ages 9 and younger. bmse.net
saturday
Quatro de Mei: Music by Rolando Sanchez & Salsa Hawaii and a bikini fashion show. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, The Surfjack Hotel. $10. surfjack.com
Poetry Power: A literary reading, featuring Farrington High School students. 1:30-4:30 p.m., Hawaii State Library. 586-3500
sunday
42nd annual Hawai‘i Pacific Health Women’s 10K and 5K Fun Run: All-female sanctioned race champions women while celebrating fitness and good health. Festivities follow. 6:30 a.m. (start of 10K) and 6:50 a.m. (5K), Kapiolani Park. $30-$85. hphwomens10k.org, 371-4532
Steinway Junior Piano Competition: For young pianists ages 18 and younger. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Piano Planet, 560 N. Nimitz Highway. pianoplanethawaii.com, 537-3373
Cinco de Mayo Polo: Matches plus music by Santana tribute band Shakka (including Rolando Sanchez). 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Polo Club, Mokuleia. $18-$350. hawaii-polo.org
Cinco de Mayo SuperSlyde Pool Party: DJs, drag performances, drink specials, prizes and more. 1-6 p.m., Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, 349 Seaside Ave. $15-$20. gayislandguide.com
Fun Dip Fiesta Cinco de Mayo Pool Party: Music by DJs Jem, Yoozilla, Compose, XL and Delve. 1-6 p.m., Queen Kapiolani Hotel, 150 Kapahulu Ave. queenkapiolani.com
Sean Naauao: Hawaiian music in a relaxing ambience. Part of the annual Mele Mei celebration. 1:30-4 p.m., House Without a Key at Halekulani. halekulani.com
Cinco de Mayo Block Party: Entertainment by Mariachi Los Toreros from Oxnard, Calif., Eddie Ortiz & the Son Caribe Band, Agua Dulce Salsa Band and more. Cultural foods, dancers and DJs, plus Low Riders Pride Hawaii Car Show and Latin Riderz Motorcycle Club displays. Keiki Corner 2-5 p.m. with face painting, make-and-take crafts and Disney characters for photo ops. 2-10 p.m. in Chinatown. Streets close 12:30 p.m. After-party from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at area nightclubs. hispaniceventshawaii.com, 285-0072
Choral Evensong Honoring Prince Albert of Hawaii: The Cathedral Choir and the Orvis Choral Scholars honor Prince Albert, the only son of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, who died at 4 years old. 5:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 229 Queen Emma Square. thecathedralofstandrew.org
monday
Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project: Chamber Music Hawaii presents the Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project featuring Scott Janusch, principal oboist of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Spring Wind Quintet. Created to honor Hawaii, the instrument is the world’s only oboe made of Hawaiian kauila wood. 7:30 p.m., Paliku Theatre. $35; free student tickets also available at the door with a valid ID. chambermusichawaii.org
wednesday-may 11
We Are Samoa Festival: Featuring the 27th annual World Fireknife Championships and the High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival.
>> Fireknife competion: 8 p.m. Wednesday, women’s preliminaries; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, women’s finals and senior (age 18+) preliminaries; 6:30 p.m. May 10, junior/intermediate finals and senior semi-finals; 7:30 p.m. May 11, senior finals and crowning, with competition during the intermission of evening show “Ha: Breath of Life,” and champion’s announcement at the conclusion of the show. The High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 11. All events at Polynesian Cultural Center. $6-$10. Tickets for the senior division finals, at the “Ha: Breath of Life” show, start at $64.95. polynesia.com, 293-3333
may 9
Hanauma Talks: Climate Action seminar, “Climate change is worse than you think but still fixable,” by Camilo Mora, Geography, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. 6:15-7:30 p.m., Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Visitor Center. (Free parking after 4 p.m.) 397-5840
Henry Kapono’s Artist 2 Artist presents The Next Generation with The Songs of C&K: Featuring Henry Kapono, Kalani Pe‘a, Blayne Asing, Alx Kawakami, Kimie Miner, Paula Fuga, Tavana, Mike Love, Josh Tatofi and Starr Kalahiki. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $35-$55. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
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