On the Grid — 3/18/15

Mar. 20 FRI

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE
AT NEAL S. BLAISDELL CONCERT HALL

You may complain that classical music is “boring,” but there’s really no excuse to miss this show. This one-night-only performance by Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will feature acrobats, aerialists, strongmen and cartoonists — doesn’t that sound fun? The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and ticket prices start at $27. hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org/cirque

20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY FOR HAWAIIAN
AT CROSSROADS AT HAWAIIAN BRIAN’S

This anniversary party for Hawaiian Express features nine different musical acts:

Grapefruit, Go Jimmy Go, Anti-Matter, Black Square, 82fifty, The Quintessentials, Never Enough, Shipwrecks and Random Weirdos. The best part? It’s free. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the night also includes prizes and free CDs (while supplies last). facebook.com/hwnexp

Mar. 20-21 FRI-SAT

HEIVA I HONOLULU 2015
AT WAIKIKI SHELL

Do something different this weekend and check out Hawaii’s largest Tahitian dance competition and festival. Immerse yourself in a two-day festival, complete with Tahitian drumming, dancers, food and vendors. Hundreds of performers from all around the world will take the stage and compete for top titles.

Attendees also can enjoy fashion shows, music, food and Polynesian arts and crafts. Doors open at 9 a.m. each day. tahitinuiinternational.com

Mar. 21 SAT

GREAT CHEFS FIGHT HUNGER
AT HAWAII FOODBANK

This event basically has everything you could possibly want to eat and drink, all for a good cause. More than 20 participating restaurants and purveyors join forces to support Hawaii Foodbank. All proceeds raised during the night will benefit the nonprofit organization. The evening of eating takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and general admission tickets cost $150 (or $200 for VIP early entry). Read more about it in this week’s Gastronome on Page 14. hawaiifoodbank.org

Mar. 21 SAT

AER
AT THE REPUBLIK

David von Mering and Carter Schultz bring their hip-hop act Aer to Honolulu — think a mix of rap, rock, pop and some reggae. It starts at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $25, with a $5 increase the day of the show. jointherepublik.com