Events for the first weekend in May

13th Annual Waikiki Spam Jam

Saturday, May 2, 2015 4:00 pm - 
10:00 pm


It's the annual Waikiki Spam® Jam, a cultural tradition in Hawaii, and rated as one of the top annual food festivals in Hawaii. The Waikiki Spam® Jam, which starts at 4:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m., is one of the most popular festivals in Hawaii because of its great food and entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere. Local residents and visitors alike have made this an annual tradition. 
Location:
Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Cost:
Free
Donations of Spam for the Hawaii Food Bank are being collected during the event. Please bring down a can of Spam® to donate.


Symphony in the Park

Saturday, May 2, 2015 5:00 pm


FREE concert in Kailua District Park on Saturday, May 2, conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and emceed by Howard Dicus of Hawaii News Now.

This family-friendly program will feature popular classics including Finlandia and Shostakovich's Festive Overture as well as selections from West Side Story and a Star Wars Medley.
A special prelude concert featuring Le Jardin Academy's Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Martin Smith featuring vocalist Alyssa Manley will begin at 4:15 p.m.

Location:
Kailua District Park
21 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7652

Cost:
Free

The 14th Annual Jamba Banana Man 5K Chase

Saturday, May 2, 2015 7:00 am


The 14th Annual Jamba Banana Man 5K Chase gives participants a chance to chase life size bananas around the beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island (5k = 3.1 miles). Hawaii's wackiest race seeks 1,200 runners for the 5K and 200 kids (ages 13 and under) for the Keiki Fun Run around Magic Island. 

More Info click here

Event Day Schedule:
5:30am - Same day registration
6:30 - Registration closes
7:00 - Race begins!
7:00 - Keiki activities and Hawaii Speed & Quickness drills begin
7:45 - Keiki Fun Run starts
8:15 - Awards and prizes

Location:
Magic Island
1401 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 592-2288

Cost:
$20



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