7 Reasons to Get Out

February 20, 2009

Tiffany Hill,

Go Contemporary
Mar. 19

Celebrate The Contemporary Museum’s 20th birthday as the gallery showcases 21 Hawai‘i artists for its “20 Going on 21: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Looking to the Future” exhibition. These artists were nominated by past TCM exhibition artists and chosen by a panel of esteemed art gallery directors. Twenty- to-29-year-olds get in free through Sept. 30. Call 526-1322.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM

Fly like an Eagle
Mar. 1

Rock out to the Steve Miller Band at the Blaisdell Arena at 7 p.m. The band will play its classic songs, “Livin’ in the USA,” “Fly Like an Eagle” and “The Joker” as well as music from its upcoming album. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets and more information.

March with the Band
Mar. 13

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With a parade down Kalakaua Avenue as the grand finale and demonstrations and activities at the Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and more, the 15th annual Honolulu Festival emphasizes its theme of Pacific harmony. Call 926-2424, or visit www.honolulufestival.com.

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Kiss the Irish
Mar. 17

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at Murphy’s Bar and Grill, for the 21st annual St. Patrick’s Day party. Upwards of 10,000 people attend the block party, which takes place from Nuuanu Avenue and Merchant to Bethel Streets. Enjoy Irish favorites like corned beef and hash, or one of the 3,000 oysters Don Murphy and crew have prepared. Live music will be from the Doolin’ Rakes and the Piranha Brothers. Call 531-0422.

Invest in Flair
Mar. 14-15

You’ve been meaning to hit the monthly arts and craft festival at Kapiolani Park, so cross it off your to-do list and peruse the creations of more than 75 local artisans—all part of the Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance—at the Waikiki Artfest. After shopping for jewelry, art and clothing, listen to live entertainment and sample food at booths offering local favorites. Call 637-5337.

Learn from Morrie
Mar. 18 – Apr. 5

Witness a live adaptation of the best-selling book and award winning movie, Tuesdays with Morrie, at the Manoa Valley Theatre. This two-actor performance about a former student and his favorite professor is guest directed by Lolli Susi, a former Hawaii resident who is now a director in London. Call 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

Photo: COURTESY OF HONOLULU SYMPHONY

Listen to Beethoven
Mar. 28

Treat your ears to the Honolulu Symphony’s rendition of Beethoven’s third symphony, Eroica, his only piano concerto written in a minor key. Performed by renowned Irish pianist John O’Conner, it is part of the symphony’s Beethoven Festival. The following night listen to violinist Robert McDuffie perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. For tickets, call 792-2000.

For more events, visit our online calendar.

This article appears in the March 2009 issue of HONOLULU Magazine.