C A L E N D A R S

Holiday

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Brunches/Dinners

» The Beachhouse, Moana Surfrider: Brunch includes choice of entree: salmon frittata, "foie" steak and eggs, seafood crepes, pan seared onaga, lamb osso bucco or duck a'l orange; and a buffet table of desserts. Seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $75. Call 921-4600 or e-mail tdrc@starwoodhotels.com.
» Cheesefest: Celebrated May 8 to 28 at Auntie Pasto's. Lunch special on Sundays at the Beretania Street location and dinner at the Kunia location. Call 523-8855 or 680-0005.
» Don Ho's: Brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes prime rib and turkey; pineapple lilikoi glazed ham; crabcake benedict, an omelet and waffle station and more. $28; $14 children under 10. Call 528-0807.
» Hanohano Room: Dinner includes asparagus crab salad, spring pea and roasted tomato soup, sautéed Chilean sea bass, rhubarb and orange sorbet and lemon and strawberry panna cotta with Riesling and saffron jus. Served 5:30 to 9 p.m. $85. Call 921-4600 or e-mail trdc.waikiki@sheraton.com.
» Hoku's: Brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., features king crab legs, assorted dim sum, miso butterfish, prime rib, rack of lamb and dessert buffet. $65; $49 ages 5 to 12. Call 739-8760.
» Hong Kong Harbor View Seafood Restaurant: A group of 10 can celebrate Mother's Day with a special menu, featuring seafood with spinach tofu soup, live Maine lobster in garlic butter, braised duck with taro and broccoli, prawns with coconut and roasted garlic, tenderloin steak, steamed fish with tofu, and mochi. $268 per table. Call 566-9989.
» La Mer: Featuring petite lobster soup; choice of salmon in brioche Wellington style, roasted duck breast or tournedos of angus beef and dessert. Lunch seatings at 11:30 a.m. and noon. $75. Call 923-2311.
» Maile Ballroom, Kahala Resort: Brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes prime rib and lamb, king crab legs, potstickers, eggs Benedict and dessert buffet. $65; $49ages 5 to 12. Call 739-8760 .
» Ocean Terrace: Brunch buffet includes omelet station, wok-seared shrimp and scallop, crab cake eggs Benedict, imu-style roasted vegetables and a chocolate fountain. Served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $45; $15 ages 6 to 12. Call 921-4600.
» Pikake Terrace: Brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes prime rib poached eggs Florentine, seafood bouillabaisse, omelet and waffle station and assorted desserts. $39.50. Dinner, 5 to 9:30 p.m., includes prime rib, poke, "pulehu style" beef steaks and baked lobster tail, roasted Chinese pork belly and assorted desserts. $38.50. Call 921-4600 or e-mail tdrc.waikiki@starwoodhotels.com.
» Pilila'au Army Recreational Center, Waianae: Luncheon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring Nuuanu Brothers, 3 Scoops of Aloha, Mel Cabang and Richard Wells. $40; $25 ages 5 to 12. Call 330-5858 or visit tidalwaveent.com.
» Plumeria Beach House: Brunch, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., includes chilled oysters, omelet station, sautéed chicken with morel sauce, grilled beef with gomodari sauce, prime rib and a crepe station. Dinner buffet, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., features assorted shellfish and calamari, sautéed chicken with pico de gallo, seafood with tortellini, prime rib and lamb and crepe station. $55; $42 children ages 5 to 12. Call 739-8760.
» RumFire: Four-course dinner includes prosciutto, poached quail eggs with a lemon-basil sabayon; citrus scallop carpaccio, grilled bass and crispy crab brondade; and strawberry confiture and yazu basil gelee. $75. Call 921-4600 or e-mail tdrc.waikiki@starwoodhotels.com.
» Ruth's Chris Steak House: The "Prime Time" three-course dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., includes entree, salad and dessert. The $39.95 special includes choice of a petit filet, ribeye, fresh island fish or stuffed chicken. The $46.95 entree choices are marinated veal chop, petit filet with crab cake or New york strip. Call 599-3860 for Restaurant Row; 440-7910 for Waikiki; or (808) 877-0800 for Lahiana Center.
» Tiki's Grill & Bar: Brunch, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes a soft shell crab tempura station, taro pancakes and chicken and dumpling stew.. $36 adults; $18 ages 5 to 12. Call 923-8454.

Special

» Girls Who Surf: 8:30 to 10 a.m. or 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 11 at Kalaeloa Campgrounds in Kapolei. Moms and their daughters -- as well as the rest of the family -- can learn to surf. $45. Lessons include technique, safety and surf break etiquette and include a surfboard and rashguard. Supervision for children provided. Call 371-8917 or online at www.girlswhosurf.com.
» Hawaii Mothers' Milk: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 S. Beretania St. Mother's Day benefit luncheon buffet also includes a silent auction and fashion show by Cinnamon Girl. Proceeds benefit the center's counseling services, an Aloha United Way agency. $50. Call 947-6920 or visit hawaiimothersmilk.com.
» HUGS Hawaii Fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Koko Marina Center. Event highlights include keiki hula; steel drum performance by Greg Macdonald; fashion shows featuring Koko Cabana, Split Obsession, Local Motion, Chic Icon and Butterflies and Bullfrogs; celebrity make-up artist Dorys Foltin offers tips; and stylists from the Marina Kai Salon & Day Spa offer hairstyling tips. Donate $20 and receive a SWAG bag and enjoy pupus from Therapy Sportsgrill. Call 551-8930; seating is limited.
» "Mom's Moment": SpaHalekulani offered 15 percent off spa treatments (a full menu of massages, body and facial therapies, hair and nail care services are offered) and 20 percent off spa inspired retail items, May 10 to 18. Call 923-2311 or 923-5322 or visit www.halekulani.com.
» "Sugar and Spice Mother Daughter Tea": 1 to 4 p.m. May 10 at The Veranda, Moana Surfrider. Featuring tea, finger sandwiches, pastries and Cinnamon Girl fashion show. $32.50; a special children's menu is offered for $18. Call 921-4600 or visit www.moanasurfrider.com.
» Mother's Day Brunch with the Stars: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina. Entertainment by Jasmine Trias, Raiatea Helm and Da Braddahs. Kaleo Pilanca serves as emcee. Tickets are $75; or $720 for a table of 10. For tickets, visit www.honoluluboxoffice.com or call 550-8457. For information, call 237-3675 or visit hawaiipacificentertainment.com/mothersday.
» Mother's Day Concert: 4 p.m. May 11 at Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St. A benefit concert featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach with Darel Stark on violin, Evelyn Zuckerman on harpsichord, Katherine Crosier on organ. Also featuring the Lutheran Church of Honolulu Choir and the Bach Chamber Orchestra. $20; $15 seniors; $12 students. Benefits the Institute for Human Services. Call 941-2566.
» Mother's Day Giveaway Contest: Wahiawa Shopping Center hosts a giveaway contest through May 8. A free drawing features a $250 grand prixe package that includes a $100 gift certificate from Wahiawa Gold Mart. Winners will be announced May 9. Call 262-0687.
» Mother's Day Dinner Cruise: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Departs from Aloha Tower, Pier 8. Features beef and all-you-can-eat crab dinner, mai tai and a show. $62.19; $32.51 for ages 3 to 11. Call 983-7827.
» Pagoda Hotel: Frank De Lima, along with brunch and dinner buffets at C'est Si Bon showroom, on May 11. Brunch at 10 a.m., De Lima hits the stage at noon; dinner at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7:30. Brunch is $40; $18.95 ages 3 to 10. Dinner is $48 adults; $19.95 children. Call 948-8370 or visit pagodahotel.com.
» "Tea in the Garden": Tea luncheon, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 at the Pacific Place Tea Garden, Ala Moana Center. Cost is $12.95. Call 944-2004.
» Tillandsia Mother's Day Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Halawa Xeriscape Garden. Learn about air plants, caring for them and construct a unique Mother's Day gift. Bromeliad enthusiast Marty Lum conducts the workshop. $15. Reservations required. Call Diane Moses at 748-5363 or Arthur Aiu at 748-5312 or e-mail tours@hbws.org.
» "Tutu (Grandma) of the Year": Tiki's Grill & Bar is searching for a grandmother who will be honored at a special Mother's Day brunch. Entrants should write, in 25 words or less, why they think their tutu should be "Tutu of the Year." E-mail entries to events@tikisgrill.com by May 8. The winner will receive a complimentary Mother's Day brunch for four. Call 923-8454.
» Windward Mall's Mother's Day Celebration: On May 10. Featuring Ahuimanu Chorus at noon; the "Price It Right" challenge at 1; and Darren Benitez at 6. Call 235-1143.

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