Weekend Picks – March 18, 2010

Lei Chic
Lei Chic’s guide to the weekend’s best events.

Driven To Distraction
What: Kick back, old-school at Aloha Stadium’s free drive-in movie night. The family-friendly double feature is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, followed by The Land of the Lost.
When: Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., Aiea Details: Directions and information here.


Dirty Girl

What: Jump start your green diet by getting dirty during the North Shore’s Kolea Farm’s Give Back Day. Help out on the farm, learn about local organics, and get free produce for your efforts.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Kolea Farm, Pupukea Road
Details: To RSVP and get directions, email mahiai567@koleafarm.com or call 808.638.0151.

Art Nouveau
What: The Chinatown art district hosts the first-ever Slow Art Friday. This mellow cousin of First Friday focuses on local artists, organic grinds and all kinds of exhibitors that value life at s-l-o-w pace.
When: Friday, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Chinatown Art District
Details: To see a schedule of events, click here.

Well-Appointed
What: Score beauty and skincare appointments with experts, on the house, at Nordstrom. Stop by Friday for new makeup scoops from NARS and Dior experts, and on Saturday for skincare tips from Dr. Zein, creator of the anti-aging ZO line.
When: Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Nordstrom, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Level 2
Details: RSVP required for private consultations. Call 808. 953.9100 for more information or book your reservation online here.

Eat With a Purpose
What: Do the world some good while you dine during Tap Project Hawaii’s Clean Water Week by donating a $1 for the tap water you’d usually get, gratis, at designated restaurants, like Hiroshi, J.J. Dolan, and Kona Brewing Company, and your donation will fund clean water for one child for 40 days.
When: March 21 through 27
Where: Participating restaurants listed here.
Details: Tap Project Hawaii information for Clean Water Week is available at their website, here.