The good news is that the Ho'okipa fund-raiser at Kapiolani Community College sold out, which means a lot of money going to culinary programs at the school. The bad news is, it had to be canceled because of the University of Hawaii faculty strike. Ho‘okipa canceled
The event will be rescheduled for the fall semester, and all reservations and payments will be held until then. Anyone who would like a refund should call the school's development officer, Sami Takai, 734-9570.
The event had been scheduled for Friday at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Progressive dinner: The Hawaii Restaurant Association is sponsoring a "culinary, mystery adventure" tour of several Oahu restaurants, with the theme "The Big Kahuna," Monday. Cost is $75, including cocktails, dinner and dessert. Call 536-9105. Special events
L'Uraku fifth anniversary: Na Leo Pilimehana performs at an anniversary celebration, 6-9 p.m. Friday at L'Uraku. Chef Hiroshi Fukui's Euro-Japanese specialties will be served at tasting stations throughout the restaurant. Many items are not on L'Uraku's menu, such as grilled quail on baby spinach with bacon vinaigrette and gouda cheese, soy-braised veal cheeks and "mushi-sushi," a steamed sushi with unagi and red-wine sauce. Television personality Emme Tommimbang and master sommelier Chuck Furuya will emcee. Cost is $65, including tax and tip. Valet parking available. Call 955-0552.
Dine Out for a Change: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a group of restaurants is participating in a program April 26 to raise awareness of domestic violence and raise funds for the Sex Abuse Treatment Center. Big City Diner, Deb's Southern Comforts Old School Soul Food, Murphy's Bar and Grill, and North Shore Country Okazu and Bento will donate a portion of the revenues made that night to the center. All you have to do to give is dine out. Call 535-7613.
Just Desserts: Eileen Towata demonstrates egg-free and dairy-free treats that use whole-wheat flour, flax meal, tofu, tahini and fruits, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum. Learn to make vegan desserts such as sesame seed wafers and three-layer frozen fruit. Cost is $22. Call 988-0456. Learn something new
Chinese Seafood Specialties: Titus Chan teaches the Chinese-style preparation of local fish, including kumu, mahimahi, uhu and au. Learn to make steamed fish, chow mein, fish cubes in sweet and sour sauce and fried rice. Includes full meal, 1 p.m. Saturday, Leeward Community College. Cost is $35. Call 455-0477.
Extremely Lunches class: Chef-instructor Lori Wong teaches a class for kids in making lunches more interesting, Saturday, Kapiolani Community College. Class time is 9 a.m. to noon for ages 7 to 12; 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 12 to 17. Cost is $15.
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