HONOLULU (KHON2) — As omicron cases surge in Hawai’i and continue to follow us into the New Year, many businesses are temporarily closing and events are forced to reschedule.
Blue Note Hawaii was one of the first to postpone a big event when one of the members from the popular Hawai’i band The Green tested positive for the virus.
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“We are disappointed to have to cancel the shows, but it’s out of our control,” said Martha Seroogy, Blue Note Hawaii Director of Marketing. “We want the musicians to get well and look forward to presenting the rest of our January shows welcoming The Green back in March.”
Other businesses are trailing behind on the decision to temporarily close or reschedule events:
EVENTS
- Tom Segura: I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour:
- Original date: Dec. 31, 2021
- New date: Dec, 31, 2022
- Na Maka O Pu’uwai Aloha
- Original date: Jan. 21-23, 2022
- Currently in the process of being rescheduled.
- The Ron Artis II & Friends:
- Original date: Jan. 1, 2022
- New date: April 30, 2022. Will include a new slate of invited special guests, including top-flight international guitarist Eric Gales and blues maestro G-Love.
- The Green
- Original date: Dec. 29, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2022
- New date: March 3, 2022 through March 7, 2022
- Jersey Boys
- Original Date: May 2020
- New date: Sept. 13 – 25, 2022
- Honolulu Symphony Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back in Concert
- Original date: Jan. 7-9, 2022.
- Currently in the process of being rescheduled.
BUSINESSES
Tanioka’s: Closed on Dec. 27, 2021. Reopens on Jan. 19, 2022
LexBreezy Hawaii: Closed on Dec. 27, 2021 to Jan. 2022. Online shopping still available.
Yoas Sorbet & Aquascapes: Closed on Dec. 28, 2021. Will reopen as soon as possible.
Allison Izu: Closed on Dec. 29, 2021. Will reopen as soon as possible.
So FAT Catering; Closed on Dec. 29, 2021. Will reopen as soon as possible.
Pupukea Grill: Closed on Dec. 30, 2021. Reopens in 2022.
California Pizza Kitchen Oahu: Takeout only starting Dec. 30, 2021 temporarily until further notice. Check your local restaurant for details.
My Cafe: Closed Dec. 31, 2021. Reopens Jan. 6, 2022.
Ted’s Bakery: Closed on Jan. 6 to Jan. 20. Reopens Jan. 21 tentatively.
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center: Dental & Vision Clinics closed from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7.
The Pig & The Lady: Closed Jan. 4. Reopens Jan. 5 for takeout only through the end of the week for lunch and dinner.
County of Hawaiʻi Division of Vehicle Licensing and Registration: Closed Jan. 5 for Hilo and Kaʻū. Reopens Jan. 6 for Hilo, and Jan. 11 for Ka’u. Waimea closed between 12 – 1 p.m. Jan. 5 and all Waimea road tests canceled Jan. 5. The Hilo Vehicle Registration Office will remain open Jan. 5, pending staff availability.
Kaohu Store: Grocery store in Wailuku has a voicemail message saying they’re closed from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7.
