Photo: Courtesy of Bamp Project   CONCERT An Evening With James Taylor Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. One of the bestselling musicians of all time thanks to hits like “Fire and Rain” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” James Taylor has been performing since the 1960s. Expect to hear songs from his latest Grammy Award-winning album, American Standard.   BUY TICKETS   $69.50 and up, Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., bampproject.com, @bampproject   SEE ALSO: Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu   Photo: Thomas Obungen   EVENT Bishop Museum After Hours ..read more

  Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation   96th Lei Day Celebration Wednesday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s Annual Lei Day Celebration is on May 1 every year. There will be music, hula and a lei contest exhibit showcasing exquisitely crafted lei in a variety of colors and methods. Following the celebration, fresh flower lei from the Lei Contest are taken to Mauna ‘Ala and Kawaiāha‘o Church to be placed on the graves and tombs of Hawai‘i’s ali‘i.   Family-friendly event, free, Kapi‘olani Pa ..read more

  Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino   Nature Channel We’re swooning over Teri Ann Murakoshi’s lovely lei vases.   Local potter Teri Ann Murakoshi is bringing a little aloha to tabletops across the island with her latest vessels. Hand-molded into swooping, lei-like silhouettes, the vases come in both smooth and speckled finishes and feature a shallow channel for hydrating cut flowers. She also makes smaller arched and linear styles. Snag one at Olive Boutique, select pop-up markets or via custom order.   @madebyteriann   SEE ALSO: Island-Boy Boutique Is a Hidden Artsy Oasis in ..read more

  Photo: Jarin Kobashigawa   SPORTS 2024 Outrigger Big West Men’s Volleyball Championship Thursday, April 18, to Saturday, April 20 The six Big West teams converge at UH this spring, home turf of the three-time-winning ’Bows, who will be defending their title in the conference championship’s seventh year. Experience the games live at the Stan Sheriff Center’s 10,000-plus-seat SimpliFi Arena or watch live on Spectrum Sports.   SimpliFi Arena, 1355 Lower Campus Rd., bigwest.org   SEE ALSO: Our Favorite Things to Do During Spring on O‘ahu   PERFORMANCE Sasha Colby: Str ..read more

  Photo: Courtesy of O‘ahu Foodies Feastival   O‘ahu Foodies Feastival Friday, March 29, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Meet the Easter Bunny at this food market, and visit food vendors like Da Bald Guy, Aloha Donut Company and Rux Food Truck. The first 50 keiki to attend will receive a free Easter bag.   Family-friendly event, free, Pearlridge Center, Wai Makai Parking Lot, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., pearlridgeonline.com, @pearlridge   SEE ALSO: 2024 Easter Events on O‘ahu   The Wailers Friday through Sunday, March 29 through 31, 6:30 and 9 p.m. This iconic reggae band celebrates two s ..read more

  Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Youth Symphony   Side by Side Concert Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m. Seasoned professionals from the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra (HSO) and talented high school musicians from the Hawai‘i Youth Symphony will perform together for an hour at the Waikīkī Shell. Conducted by HSO’s music director Dane Lam, pieces will include Gershwin’s “American in Paris,” Joe Hisaishi’s “Merry-Go-Round” from Howl’s Moving Castle and an arrangement of the Berceuse & Finale from Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.   Family-friendly event, free, Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, 2 ..read more

  Photo: Courtesy of PBS Hawai‘i   On March 12, PBS Hawai‘i is excited to invite music lovers from around the world to join us for this momentous occasion: our first-ever livestream concert on location.   The concert is set against the backdrop of the picturesque House Without A Key at Halekulani Hotel in Waikīkī and features what promises to be an enchanting performance by the renowned musical group Nā Leo Pilimehana.   While the live performance at Halekulani is an exclusive affair, the magic of the evening will be shared with global audiences. We welcome everyone to j ..read more

  Photo: Credit Brad Goda   Kimo the Waiter Thursday, Feb. 29, 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 3, 3 p.m. This is the last weekend for Windward Community College and Hawai‘i Conservatory of Performing Arts’ Kimo the Waiter, a play about Kimo, an aspiring actor in Honolulu who wants to make it big. Renowned author Lee Cataluna addresses issues of accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the world of television and film.   Family-friendly event, $15 to $20, Palikū Theatre, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Rd., palikutheatre.com, @palikuthea ..read more

​ Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino   Iam​ ​Tongi’s​ storybook run last year on American Idol got Hawai‘i folks chee​​-hooing as the 19-year-old became the reality show’s newest winner. One of the songs the Kahuku native sang during the finale was none other than “Cool Down,” the beloved Island tune that even had ​​its songwriter Roman De Peralta of Kolohe Kai belting out​,​ “​B​raddah, you go!” as he caught ​Tongi’s​ winning performance on TV. Although Tongi now resides in Washington state, he explained to millions of Idol viewers that O‘ahu is home​—​and everyone in Hawai‘i knew exactly what ..read more

  Photo: Courtesy of WedTalk   WedTalk Sunday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Planning your wedding in Hawai‘i? Attend this wedding expo and seminar to learn from educational panels led by industry experts, enjoy yummy tastings and interact with leading industry professionals.   BUY TICKETS   $15, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī’s Grand Ballroom, 2424 Kalākaua Ave., oahuweddingassociation.com, @oahuweddingassociation   SEE ALSO: 40 Amazing Things to Do   Leslie Jones Friday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Leslie Jones performs her wild and crazy stand-up in Hawai‘i. She’s entertained in com ..read more