On the Grid — 2/5/16

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Feb. 5-6 Fri-SAT

PUNAHOU CARNIVAL
AT PUNAHOU SCHOOL

We’re sure you already know what the annual two-day Punahou School Carnival is about. But for those less versed in this Honolulu tradition, be on the lookout for freshly made malasadas, games, E.K. Fernandez rides and much more. Funds support the school’s financial aid program. Admission is free, and scrips are available for purchase on-site. The carnival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day.

punahou.edu/carnival

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Feb. 6 SAT

WEKFEST HAWAII
AT NEAL S. BLAISDELL CENTER, EXHIBITION HALL

If cars are your thing, then check out the sixth annual Wekfest Hawaii at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in the Exhibition Hall from 5 to 10 p.m. More than 300 European, Japanese and domestic cars will be on display, along with vendors and different brands on hand. Tickets go on sale 15 minutes prior, and cost $20 at the door, cash only.

wekfest-usa.com/wfhi2016cover

ALOHA CANCER PROJECT KICKOFF
AT NEXTDOOR

Metro columnist Christa Wittmier and Nextdoor owner Daniel Gray are drawing on their personal experiences battling cancer to help the community through Aloha Cancer Project. Their mission, according to the Facebook page, is, “to provide support for people fighting cancer by raising awareness, sharing information, establishing and maintaining networks, and promoting and producing fundraisers.” Join them for the Aloha Cancer Project Kickoff, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Nextdoor. Tickets cost $20, which includes food and beverages. (P.S. You can read more about their new venture in Metro‘s Jan. 29 feature story at metrohnl.com.)

alohacancerproject.org

Christa Wittmier and Daniel Gray of Aloha Cancer Project

#UNLOAD CREATIVITY
AT THE MANIFEST

Get creative with artist Luke DeKneef as he hosts another session of #UnloadCreativity at The Manifest. The best part: You don’t have to know a thing about painting. Painting starts promptly at6 p.m.and tickets cost $35, which includes your canvas painting and one free drink. loadingzonearts.com/tickets

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HONOLULU NIGHT MARKET
AT 449 COOKE ST.

This edition of Honolulu Night Market is a special one —it’ll kick off this year’s POW! WOW! Hawaii festivities. Appropriately, the evening will feature artists from all over the world, along with the usual food, shopping, entertainment and more. Vendors so far include Aloha Pops, Girls Who Bake and Taste Tea, and retailers like Avant Pop, Auds & Ends, RAW International and many more. Stop in anytime between6 and 11 p.m. (For more on POW! WOW!, see page 13.)

honolulunightmarket.com

MARDI GRAS CLUB CRAWL
AT VARIOUS CHINATOWN LOCATIONS

Imagine this to celebrate FatTuesday: access to seven clubs, all with one cover charge. Yeah, get excited. Participating locations include Square Barrels, Scarlet, The ARTS at Marks Garage, The Manifest, Downbeat Lounge, Bar 35 and Nextdoor. They’ll be open from as early as6 p.m.Plus, Smith & Kings, Hanks Caf, The Dragon Upstairs, Proof Public House, J.J. Dolan’s and O’Toole’s Irish Pub also are getting in on the fun. The night features a number of different entertainers, so we suggest checking out the complete schedule online. Discount wristbands are on sale for $7. Regular price is $10. facebook.com/mardigrascarnaval