On the Grid — 2/18/15

on February 16, 2015 at 10:34 am

FEB. 17 TUES

MARDI GRAS — CARNAVAL FESTIVAL
AT CHINATOWN

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the 15th annual Mardi Gras – Carnaval Festival starting at 6 p.m. Participating venues such as Nextdoor, Fresh Café, Bar 35 and The ARTS at Marks Garage will offer special programming, including live music and performances by Cherry Blossom Cabaret and more. Food from Dat Cajun Guy, Do Braza Hawaii, Mom’s Soul Food Crabwings and The Pig & The Lady also will be available at multiple festival venues. Wristbands, which grant access to all 10 participating venues are available for $5 in advance, or $10 before 8 p.m. the day of (price increases to $15 after that). facebook.com/mardigrascarnaval

FEB. 20 FRI

SARA EVANS
AT THE REPUBLIK

Award-winning country musician Sara Evans makes a stop in Honolulu for a one-night concert, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $39.50 in advance, and $45 the day of the show. jointherepublik.com

Sara Evans brings her award-winning tunes to the Islands. Check her out at The Republik at 8 p.m. Feb. 20.

FEB. 20 FRI — FEB. 22 SUN

HAWAII COLLECTORS EXPO
AT BLAISDELL EXHIBITION HALL

We know, we know — why on earth would you care about a collectors expo? But trust us. Booths run the gamut from jewelry and coins, to rare memorabilia from former airline companies or classic Zippo lighters. So as cliché as it may sound, you really never know what you may find. It’s open to the public 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. (808) 265-1667

FEB. 21 SAT

2015 ROYAL HAWAIIAN TWEED RIDE
AT THE MANIFEST

Join this group of chaps and chapettes for a leisurely bike ride that will take you from The Manifest to Ala Wai Community Park for some afternoon tea and contests — just be sure to bring your own tea cup, saucer and spoon, as well as “picnicable” snacks. It begins at 2:30 p.m., and award categories include The Marvelous Mustache Award for “the most impressive facial follicles in honor of His Majesty the King,” and The Smashingest Tea Cup Award for “the most charming tea cup to sip from.” Yeah, you’re not going to want to miss this one. tweedridehawaii.weebly.com

EKOLU
AT THE REPUBLIK

Catch reggae band Ekolu, along with special guests Malino, at The Republik. The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $20 at the door. jointherepublik.com

ODE TO JULIA: A COOKING CLASS!
AT LYON ARBORETUM

Julia Child approached cooking with a fearless zeal and curiosity that made her one of TV’s most exciting chefs to watch. Channel your inner Julia Child (or your inner Meryl Streep as Julia Child) with this morning cooking class offered by UH Manoa that will explore recipes from Child’s cookbooks. The session begins at 9:30 a.m. and costs $40, which includes all supplies and recipes. Class size is limited and advanced registration is required. (808) 988-0456