TODAY
Drop into The Republik to catch a view of the gnarliest waves of the season on the North Shore at the O’Neill Wave of the Winter Awards.
More than 250 videos, filmed between November and February, have been submitted for this year’s contest, with the top 10 featuring 2018 winner Nathan Florence, Ezekiel Lau, Barron Mamiya, Mark Healey, Cam Richards, Benji Brand, Tyler Newton, Koa Rothman, Torrey Meister and Keito Matsuoka. Matsuoka’s breathtaking drop at Pipeline Jan. 14, pictured, was caught on several videos. Check out the videos at surfline.com.
The contest was established nine years ago after many years of discussion among the North Shore surf community, perhaps as a way to establish bragging rights. Kalani Chapman, featured in one of this year’s videos, won the first award. The title carries a prize of $25,000, with new awards added this year for best drop, ($5,000), best overall ($5,000, and $10,000 to charity), and best breakthrough performer ($5,000).
The videos will be judged by surf legends Gerry Lopez, Pancho Sullivan, Shane Dorian and Shawn Briley.
Soul artists Ron Artis II & The Truth will provide entertainment.
SURF VIDEO CONTEST
“Wave of the Winter”
WHERE: The Republik
WHEN: x p.m.
COST: $10
INFO: jointherepublik.com or 941-7469
TODAY-SATURDAY
Espiritu dances back with ‘Ho‘ina’
Native-Hawaiian choreographer Peter Rockford Espiritu, founder and director of the Tau Dance Company, pictured, is returning to Leeward Community College this weekend to introduce his newest full-length production, “Ho‘ina.”
LCC was where Espiritu created three precedent-setting cross-cultural works —“Naupaka,” “Hanau Ka Moku” and “Poliahu” — between 2006 and 2010. That makes this a homecoming for him.
“‘Ho‘ina’ means ‘to return,’” Espiritu explained. “My objective in creating this production is to show new audiences where I came from and where I have been, and to show my loyal audiences where I am going!”
“Dance, the arts and culture is a living, vibrant and ever changing world — always expect the unexpected!”
Vocalists Melveen Leed, Starr Kalahiki and Mahi‘ai Kekumu and aerialist Andrea Torres join Tau’s dancers on stage.
— John Berger
DANCE CONCERT
“Ho ‘Ina” (To Return)
WHERE: The Leeward Theatre, LCC
WHEN: 8 p.m.
COST: $25-$35
INFO: lcctheatre.hawaii.edu
or 455-0380
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
International auto show returns
Vroom! Car mania returns to the convention center this weekend with the 2019 First Hawaiian International Auto Show.
There will be more than 350 cars and trucks, both old and new, but whatever the vintage, they’ll all be shined up and ready to go. Local car dealer Servco will pay homage to its Waialua roots, established 100 years ago, with special “1919 Waialua” editions of the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner and Lexus RX 350, featuring a Voodoo Blue paint job, special trim and other accessories.
Classic car buffs will take a shine to cars brought by local car clubs representing Corvette, Mustang, Volkswagen and the Cobra, along with American- and European-made antiques.
KIA, Ford, and Toyota are also expected to bring some 2020 models to the show for early perusal, along with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, a hit at other car shows around the country.
For the first time at the auto show, electric vehicles will be on hand for test drives, with EVs from Chevy, Nissan, Toyata and Jaguar are expected. Test drives will be available from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday or 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Or test the attention skills needed for driving in a virtual reality device called the Distracted Driving Simulator.
AUTO SHOW
First Hawaiian International Auto Show
WHERE: Hawaii Convention Center
WHEN: noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
COST: $7-$10 (children 12 and under free)
INFO: autoshowhawaii.com
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Vocal ensemble explores the Great American Songbook
Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble, known for its enchanting recitals of classical repertoire, swings into more modern times this weekend with “Beautiful Music/Dangerous Rhythms,” a concert of music from the Great American Songbook.
“In some circles we are known for requiems and motets, but we actually have been exploring this music from the Great American Songbook for several years now, ” said ensemble director Tim Carney.
“It’s such a rich repertoire, going all the way back to the ’20s and ’30s, some great songs, some of which are still popular, some are a little bit forgotten. … In a way it’s still a classical program, because there’s nothing in there that’s past the ’60s.”
The concert features Leon Williams, pictured, an internationally acclaimed baritone now based in Hawaii who has recently appeared in several Hawaii Opera Theatre productions. He’ll sing tunes from Rodgers & Hammerstein, the Jerome Kern classic “Old Man River,” and a song from the musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’” called “Your Feets Too Big,” “which is hilarious,” Carney said.
“The thing about Leon is that he really embodies the songs, whatever the genre he’s singing,” Carney said. “He has a really great feel for this sort of popular, Americana music.”
VOCAL CONCERT
Beautiful Music/Dangerous Rhythms
WHERE: Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday
COST: $25-$35. ($5 tickets at door only)
INFO: honoluluboxoffice.com or 550-8457
