Photo: Provided by KOMO Studio
Sweat & Sip – Valentine Week Edition
Saturday, February 17th, 9am
Work out with Joy Bitonio of KOMO Studio and Jono Blodgett of Mauka Makai Fitness, take part in the Cold Plunge Challenge, mingle over complimentary cocktails, and listen to live music from DJ Miko. Free self and valet parking is available. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, towel, and bathing suit or change of clothes in case it gets cold. The first 30 guests will receive a swag bag at check-in. Proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits including Make-A-Wish Hawaii, Honolulu Museum of Art, Sustainable Coastlines, Awe New School, and the Hawaii Community Foundation.
$35 if you bring your own yoga mat, $65 general admission with yoga mat, Prince Waikiki, Muriwai Deck, 100 Holomoana St.; princewaikiki.com, @Prince Waikiki
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra
Hawaiian forest symphony
Thursday, February 15th, 6-7 p.m.
Under the direction of Maestro Dane Lam, the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will present the world premiere of an interactive concert that combines music, art, science, hula, and storytelling. His six movements of the symphony were composed by artists and Hawaiian musicians and weave together stories that encourage appreciation of Hawaii’s native forests. Each piece combines animation inspired by keiki artwork, narration by singer Star Karahiki, and a hula performance.
Family event, $10, Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave.; symphonyofthehawaiiforest.com, @Hawaii Symphony Orchestra
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Archives Uncorked: Ho’oulu Rahui
Friday, February 16th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Admire archival collections honoring King Kalakaua, view historical artifacts from the 1881 World Tour, and explore Kalakaua’s Celebration menu. Ticket includes tour, charcuterie cup, glass of wine (or beverage of your choice), and swag bag.
$65 to $75, Hawaiian Mission House, 553 South King St.; missionhouse.org, @hawaiian_mission_houses
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Photo: Provided by Escape Game
Timeliner: Train through time
Friday, February 16th, 9am
A new digital interactive room called “Timeliner: Trains Through Time” will open this weekend at The Escape Game Honolulu. This setup is interesting. You and your friends are part of a time crisis management team and must deal with life-threatening problems set in different decades of history, all on time, to save the future.
Family Event, $44.99, Escape Game Honolulu, Ala Moana Center; escape game.com, @theescapegame
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Made with Aloha Gift Fair
Saturday, February 17th, Sunday, February 18th, and Monday, February 19th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shop your favorite island snacks, handcrafted items like soy candles, tote bags, jewelry, apparel and more at this gift fair.
Family event, free, Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd. islandcraftfair.org, @islandcraftfairs
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beach boys
Wednesday, February 21st, Thursday, February 22nd, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a nostalgic concert by the legendary Beach Boys, known for their unique vocal harmonies and influence on the 1960s rock and roll genre.
$75-$155, Hawaii Theater, 1130 Bethel St.; hawaiitheater.com, @Hawaii Theater
See also: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu Concerts and Live Music
Photo: Provided by Wasserman Media
cave town
Saturday, February 17th, 8pm
Robin Daniel Skinner, better known as Cavetown, rose to fame by blending indie rock and pop with chilly ukulele sounds. This British singer and producer has over 6.8 million streamers on Spotify and over 2.21 million subscribers on YouTube.
$39.50, Republic, 1349 Kapi’olani Blvd. #30, jointherepublik.com, @jointherepublik
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Pagliacci
Friday, February 16th, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 18th, 4:00 p.m.
Hawaii Opera Theater reinterprets Roncavallo’s classic opera Pagliacci. Told through flashbacks, Tonio hatches a conspiratorial revenge plan for his unrequited love, ultimately leading his boss Pagliaccio to murder his wife Nedda and her lover Silvio.
$30-$100, Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave.; hawaiiopera.org, @Hawaii Opera Theater
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Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Museum of Art
Honolulu Museum of Art Family Sunday
Sunday, February 18th, 10am to 2pm
Celebrate Black History Month with Forward Together: African American Prints from the Jean and Robert Steele Collection, then experience the rhythms of Sewa Fale, a West African dance and drum group. Popolo Project Community Create art with his artists and spend time reading with Dr. Robert Steele. Artist A book for young children by Nicholas Smith.
Family event, free for kamaaina with ID, $20 for adults, free for ages 18 and under, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 South Beretania St.; honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
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