7 Reasons to Get Out of the House

04|07

PLAY A PRANK

Visit www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/aprilfool to see the best April Fool’s Day jokes in history. Inspired? Plan an elaborate ruse of your own. APR. 1

photo courtesy of Tod’s

TREAT YOURSELF

Your taxes are finally in. After you let out a sigh of relief, indulge yourself with a sinfully extravagant python handbag from Tod’s ($3,300) or a luxury pampering package at SpaHalekulani ($640). APR. 15

MULTITASK

Save the earth while you party on the lawn of the Waikiki Shell. Jack Johnson hosts his Fourth Annual Kokua Festival, featuring performances by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and Ernie Cruz Jr. Proceeds from the event benefit environmental programs provided by Johnson’s own Kokua Hawai‘i Foundation. APR. 21-22

WALK THE WALK

Need some motivation to get involved with the Life Foundation’s AIDS Walk for Life? Last year’s event raised more than $125,000 to support the Life Foundation’s HIV prevention and client services programs. Register at www.aidswalk-hawaii.org to walk or sponsor a walker. APR. 22

APPRECIATE WHAT YOU’VE GOT

Envelopes arrive in your mail slot, conveniently sliced open. Much-needed supplies appear in your office. Phone calls are routed to your extension. Magic? We think not. Treat your administrative professional to something sweet today. APR. 25

SUPPORT THE INDIES

photo courtesy of HIFF

Rub elbows with Hawai‘i movie buffs, filmmakers and directors at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s 10th Annual Spring Showcase, the smaller version of the popular fall film festival. Call 550-8457 for tickets or visit www.hiff.org. APR. 20-26

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

Spend a night eating, drinking, dancing and touring exhibits at Art After Dark’s Wanderlust event, held on the grounds of the Honolulu Academy of Arts. www.artafterdark.org. APR. 27