Happening This Week (July 9-15, 2012)

TATTOO HONOLULU (O‘ahu)

When: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 10am-430pm

Where: O‘ahu – Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St.

Tattooing is an art form that has gone from cultural to mainstream within decades. This exhibit showcases Hawai‘i's high-quality tattoo art and how it developed into a mix of the islands' cultures. More info: 808-532-8700

32ND ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL (Big Island)

When: Saturday, July 14, 2012 9am-3pm

Where: Big Island – Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd.

This free event features an outdoor hula performance by Hala Na Pua O Uluhaimalama, as well as a hands-on cultural demo. Bring a sitting mat and sun/rain gear. More info: info@volcanoartcenter.org or 808-967-8222

PA‘IA MANTOKUJI MISSION OBON FESTIVAL (Maui)

When: Friday, July 13, 2012, 6pm

Where: Maui – Pa‘ia Mantokuji Mission, 5636 Hana Hwy.

Traditional Okinawan Obon festival. "Obon" literally means lantern festival; hence, the colorful hanging lights that cast a glow over the event. Enjoy this cultural celebration with none other than andagi, an Okinawan donut. More info: 808-579-8051

NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST FESTIVAL (Maui)

When: Saturday, July 14, 2012

Where: Maui, various locations (see website)

Contemporary music and multimedia performances by classical and jazz musicians, artists and dancers. This day's event presents "Piano Synergy." A master composer creates a piece for four pianos. More info: www.ebbandflowarts.org

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July 9th, 2012