On the Grid — 3/4/15
Mar. 3 TUE
THE HOMESTRETCH
AT THE ARTS AT MARKS GARAGE
PBS Hawaii, Hawaii People’s Fund and Hawaii Women in Filmmaking team up to present this free community cinema screening of The Homestretch at 6 p.m. The one-hour documentary follows three homeless teens in Chicago, connecting larger issues of poverty, race and juvenile justice. Following the film, stick around for a talk-story session with Victoria Cuba, a graduate of PBS Hawaii’s HIKI NO digital learning program who also was homeless in high school. hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org
Mar. 5 THUR
EXECUTIVE VINEYARDS FUNDRAISER
AT THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL
For those who enjoy eating and drinking and dressing up — and most importantly, doing all three at the same time — this one is for you. UH Manoa Shidler College of Business Alumni Association hosts its annual wine-tasting fundraiser at The Royal Hawaiian hotel. It starts at 6 p.m. and features four wine stations, craft beer and food from places such as Hy’s Steakhouse, MW Restaurant, HASR Bistro and more.
Tickets cost $125. shidler.hawaii.edu/executivevineyards
Mar. 5-22 THUR-SUN
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
AT MANOA VALLEY THEATRE
This take on Peter Pan is not the Disney cartoon you grew up with. This version instead serves as a prequel to the tale, and follows the forever-boy and the Lost Boys struggling between good and evil. The show opens Thursday and continues through March 22. If you’re 25 and under, tickets cost only $20; otherwise, general admission is $39. (808) 988-6131
Mar. 6 FRI
HO‘OMAIKA‘I WEDDING AND SPECIAL EVENTS FAIR
AT THE WILLOWS RESTAURANT
We can only imagine how stressful planning a wedding can be — a gross understatement, really. The Willows Restaurant must understand this, too, because it is hosting its second annual Ho‘omaika‘i Wedding and Special Events Fair from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event will feature a dinner buffet, music by Ben & Maila, a fashion show, wedding vendors and more. General admission tickets cost $25. (808) 952-9200
Mar. 6-8 FRI-SUN
HONOLULU FESTIVAL
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The 21st annual Honolulu Festival kicks off Friday with the theme, “Creating Cultural Friendships with Aloha.” The celebration includes everything from Art + Flea to a bon dance. The best part? All of it is free. honolulufestival.com