Things to Do in March in Hawaii
This month, cheer for the best Yorkshire, eat ramen and dance the bachata.
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National Noodle Month
March 1-30
Mmm, noodles. We recommend a steaming hot bowl of tan-tan men from Gomaichi, our pick for ramen in our 2009 Best of Honolulu. For more winners, see this year’s feature on page 54.
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Hawaiian Kennel Club Dog Show
March 5-6
For two days, the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena goes to the dogs. Cheer on purebreeds of all shapes and sizes. blaisdellcenter.com
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Hall & Oates
March 5
This pop duo from the ’70s and ’80s performs their smash hits “Private Eyes,” “Rich Girl” and more at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena. blaisdellcenter.com
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Imperial Korean Screens
March 10-July 3
The Honolulu Academy of Arts displays two rare Korean screens from its permanent collection—as well as Korean ceramics—that have recently been conserved thanks to a grant from the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage. honoluluacademy.org
Wishes & Wings
March 12-13
Hawaii Theatre morphs into a magical fairyland during this family-oriented musical, featuring special effects and puppets. Tickets are $5 for children, $10 for adults, and $7 for seniors and students. hawaiitheatre.com
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Joyce Yang Concert
March 11
The noted piano virtuoso plays at the UH Orvis Auditorium as part of her 2011 tour. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. hawaii.edu/uhmmusic
Fifth Annual Hawaii Salsa Festival
March 17-20
Head to the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio for three days of hip-shaking music and block parties. The festival includes a salsa and bachata boot camp for beginners, as well as professional performances. hawaiisalsafestival.com
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The King and I
March 25-April 10
East meets West in this dramatic tale set in 1862 Bangkok. The Diamond Head Theatre musical includes favorites “Getting to Know You” and “Shall We Dance.” diamondheadtheatre.com
