Rivers flow, birds awaken, and the beauty of the natural word sings in this Beethoven Festival must hear performance! The composer's love for the sights and sounds of the rural countryside, washover the “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6, paired with the elegant Symphony No. 4, the calm before the storm of impending deafness.

Renowned for his soulful voice, masterful guitar playing, and undeniable charisma, Johnny is set to captivate the MVT audience in Be Mine, a memorable Valentine's Day performance. This intimate evening will feature the enchanting sounds of the Valentine String Quartet and the beautiful vocal talents of Jessica Sands, creating a perfect soundtrack for the occasion. Don’t miss this extraordinary show, filled with romance, musical magic, and a heartfelt invitation to Be Mine this Valentine's Day. VIP tickets include pre-show reception with Johnny!

'Iolani School and Maestro Alexander Peña invite you to the second orchestra performance of the 2024-2025 season! Join us for the Winter Concert featuring Orchestra 4 and 5.

First movement from Dvorak's Cello Concerto, Rachmaninov's 3rd Piano Concerto, and Weber's Concertino in Eb Major for Clarinet, in addition to beloved classical works including: Danzon No. 2 by Marquez, Slavonic Dance No. 8 by Dvorak, Waltz No. 2 by Shostakovich, and other works by Mozart, Haydn, and Vaughan Williams

The Beethoven Festival continues with the humorous Symphony No. 2, and the energy-fueled Symphony No. 7. Dedicated to Beethoven’s mysterious love interest (the Immortal Beloved), the Seventh’s timely conception celebrates victory over tyranny with a dance dance revolution, 19th century style.

'Iolani School and Maestro Alexander Peña invite you to the second orchestra performance of the 2024-2025 season! Join us for the Winter Concert featuring Orchestra 4 and 5.

First movement from Dvorak's Cello Concerto, Rachmaninov's 3rd Piano Concerto, and Weber's Concertino in Eb Major for Clarinet, in addition to beloved classical works including: Danzon No. 2 by Marquez, Slavonic Dance No. 8 by Dvorak, Waltz No. 2 by Shostakovich, and other works by Mozart, Haydn, and Vaughan Williams

Come and listen to local poets read their latest work at this February poetry festival, featuring poet Leanna Day, author of “When the Moon Rises.”

Downtown Art Center (DAC) offers a unique way to experience the historical and artistic heritage of the HEART district of downtown Honolulu with this NEW walking tour, led by Historian Gary R. Coover, author of "Pocket Walking Tour of Honolulu's Royal Mile,” and veteran artist and educator Susan Hogan.

Your guides will lead you on a lively 1.5 to 2-hour walk through streets layered with cultural, architectural and historical backstory. Pivotal events, locations and commemorative artworks will be pointed out and discussed. Participants will engage with the vibrant stories that shape this area and receive a complimentary copy of Gary’s insightful book. Don’t miss this chance to experience the artistic and historical heritage of Downtown Honolulu!

Filled with pathos and humor, Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star is Born written by Katie Chin, directed by Fran de Leon and produced by Paul Hemstreet, chronicles Chef Katie Chin’s journey as a Chinese American girl growing up in Minneapolis in the 1970s where she was raised by her remarkable mother, seamstress turned restaurateur, Leeann Chin.

Katie will captivate you with her unique blend of humor, storytelling, and culinary expertise. Prepare to be entertained as she shares her personal journey of becoming a Wok Star and conquering the culinary world.

The Beethoven Festival kicks off with classical beginnings, Symphony No. 1, paired with the game-changing Symphony No. 3. ‘Eroica.’ Originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, the heroic Third represents the composer’s revolt against tyranny, revolutionizing music like no other symphony that came before.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Society of Asian Art!

Join us for a delicious banquet at Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, featuring a presentation on Inner Mongolia's cultural heritage and landscapes by Cyndy Ning, former Associate Director of the Center for Chinese Studies at UH Mānoa.

Her presentation shows how China chooses to share its Intangible Cultural Heritage with visitors, as well as the results of its recent phenomenal development. Inner Mongolia is renowned for its landscapes, encompassing grasslands, deserts, lakes, and forests. To a large extent, it preserves the legacy of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, as well as the cultures of nomadic herders and ethnic Mongolians. 

KESHI—the acclaimed Houston-born singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist— announces that he is set to embark on a headlining world tour this fall and winter in support of his forthcoming sophomore album, Requiem.

Changes In Latitudes is the country's premier tribute show to singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, the master of the tropical life style. This nationally acclaimed band travels the country with beach balls flying, dancing conga lines, and leis for all.

The Henry Kapono Foundation proudly presents the Music Maker Concert Series at Mānoa Valley Theatre! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of MānoaDNA's classic contemporary island music with the smooth, soulful melodies of HKF On the Rise Artists Kosuke and J.lyn. Hosted by MānoaDNA's own Alx Kawakami and a special guest appearance by Henry Kapono, this is a night of incredible music you won't want to miss!

As The Saviour opens, Máire Sullivan sits in bed the morning of her 70th birthday, savoring a cigarette. Widowed after being married for 42 years, she has just fallen passionately in love with a relative stranger and feels more alive than she has for as long as she can remember. Her euphoria is short-lived, however, when a surprise visit from her son brings an unwelcome revelation that threatens to cut her newly discovered happiness short.

Irish playwright Deirdre Kinahan’s brilliant new play uses wit and humor to track a radical shift in Ireland’s political, social and religious life.

This fascinating one-act 2-hander stars Eden Lee Murray, one of Hawaii’s best-known actors, winner of 16 Po`okela Awards, and Chris Jaymes, the LA/NYC professional actor with whom she performed another brilliant 2-hander, Constellations, for KOA in 2022.

As The Saviour opens, Máire Sullivan sits in bed the morning of her 70th birthday, savoring a cigarette. Widowed after being married for 42 years, she has just fallen passionately in love with a relative stranger and feels more alive than she has for as long as she can remember. Her euphoria is short-lived, however, when a surprise visit from her son brings an unwelcome revelation that threatens to cut her newly discovered happiness short.

Irish playwright Deirdre Kinahan’s brilliant new play uses wit and humor to track a radical shift in Ireland’s political, social and religious life.

This fascinating one-act 2-hander stars Eden Lee Murray, one of Hawaii’s best-known actors, winner of 16 Po`okela Awards, and Chris Jaymes, the LA/NYC professional actor with whom she performed another brilliant 2-hander, Constellations, for KOA in 2022.

Reflect on the essence of Americana with a jam packed program full of American composers that encompass a wide array of styles.

Program:

Gershwin Lullaby

Womack Blue Ridge Seasons

INTERMISSION

Walker Lyric for Strings

Ives String Quartet No. 1

JIMMY O. YANG is an actor, stand-up comedian, and writer best known for his portrayal of ‘Jian Yang' on HBO’s Emmy-nominated series SILICON VALLEY. In 2017, he made a dramatic turn in his theatrical debut starring opposite Mark Wahlberg in the highly acclaimed PATRIOTS DAY directed by Peter Berg. Shortly after, he joined the ensemble of the international phenomenon in Jon Chu’s Warner Bros. hit CRAZY RICH ASIANS. Born in Hong Kong, Yang moved to Los Angeles when he was thirteen, where he eventually made his television debut on the CBS series 2 Broke Girls and his first late-night stand-up appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show, where he received a rare standing ovation. He’s the author of the book HOW TO AMERICAN: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents, which is his personal memoir of growing up as a teenage foreigner in America. His first hour-long comedy special GOOD DEAL pulls stories from his life as mentioned in his book is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Reflect on the essence of Americana with a jam packed program full of American composers that encompass a wide array of styles.

Program:

Gershwin Lullaby

Womack Blue Ridge Seasons

INTERMISSION

Walker Lyric for Strings

Ives String Quartet No. 1

The Doris Duke Theatre is delighted to host Chamber Music Hawai‘i for its 2024-2025 season. Enjoy the resident ensembles the Honolulu Brass Quintet, the Spring Wind Quintet, and the Galliard String Quartet, along with special guests, throughout the year.

As part of the 2025 Chinese New Year celebration sponsored by the City and County, DAC will commemorate the Year of the Snake and the 125th anniversary of the Great Chinatown Fire of 1900 with a special event in Chinatown Gateway Plaza's Studio 1C Gallery, January 24 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. The celebration, featuring lion dancers, firecrackers, live music by Men in Grey Suits, and other festivities, will reflect on the history of Chinatown, from the ashes of the fire to the vibrant community we have today, as well as our hopes for the future.

The 2025 Lunar New Year parade starts at the Hawaii State Capitol lawn. Participants march along Hotel Street through Downtown to Chinatown and are brought to the Chinatown Festival, formally known as Night in Chinatown. The festival will be on Beretania Street and flow into the historical ‘A'ala Park.

A family-friendly festival in Honolulu's Historic Chinatown to welcome the 2025 Lunar New Year on Saturday January 25, 2025. Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, starting the year of the Snake. The festivities include Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Free Keiki Bouncy Houses, Rest Tent, 3 Entertainment Stages, Bicycle Valet, and a Parade.

The celebrated Hawai‘i-based printmaker and educator continues to push boundaries in her recent large-scale mixed-media print-based works. Her layered works refer to loss, memory, and urgent global issues such as migration and environmental destruction.  

Atsuko Okatsuka is a global standup comedian and actress whose highly anticipated second standup special will premiere in 2025 on Hulu and internationally on Disney+. The special follows the success of Atsuko’s debut special THE INTRUDER (HBO), which was named “Best Debut Special of 2022” by the New York Times and one of the “Best Specials of 2022” by Vulture and Variety. Atsuko embarked on her FULL GROWN tour to sold-out theaters worldwide with over 200 shows in 100+ cities, 20+ countries, 4 continents, and over 100K tickets sold.

Marc Martel, who lent his nearly flawless vocals to the Academy Award winning biopic movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” as one of the vocals for front man Freddie Mercury, has created one of the premier tribute shows in the world; ONE VISION OF QUEEN. This note for note recreation tribute show of Queen’s greatest hits has toured the world over under several brands for the last 6 years.  

Calling all art enthusiasts! Start the new year with an enriching experience!

The Society of Asian Art invites you to a special banquet and lecture featuring Allison Wong, a renowned art expert and former leader at Hawai'i Contemporary and the Honolulu Museum of Art.

Allison will share her firsthand experiences and insights from the Gwangju and Busan Biennials, the Frieze Seoul art fair, and visits to galleries and artist studios in Seoul.  This is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends in Korean contemporary art from someone with deep knowledge and passion.

Event Highlights:

-Delicious dim sum lunch at Hawaii Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant

-Engaging lecture by Allison Wong

-Opportunity to connect with fellow art enthusiasts

Conductor Emeritus, JoAnn Falletta, returns with guest artists JIJI, to celebrate the new year with Mussorgky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Praised by The Washington Post for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances, the South Korean guitarist debuts with your HSO in Rodrigo’s Spanish guitar concerto, Concierto de Aranjuez.