Photo: Courtesy of International Market Place

Gift of Mele Concert

Friday, Nov. 29, 6 to 8 p.m.

Get in the holiday spirit with a free concert featuring award-winning local artist Kimié Miner and some special guests. You’ll also have a chance to win gift cards to International Market Place stores and restaurants throughout the show.

Free, family-friendly, International Market Place, Level 1, Queen’s Court, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., shopinternationalmarketplace.com, @intlmktplace

SEE ALSO: Thanksgiving 2024 Part 2: More Menus From Restaurants All Over O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

Kahuku Turkey Trot & Triathlon at Turtle Bay

Turkey Trot: Thursday, Nov. 28, 7 a.m.

Triathlon: Saturday, Nov. 30, 6:45 a.m.

Plan some exercise this weekend between feasting and shopping. Take in gorgeous coastline views around the Turtle Bay Resort from whichever course you choose: the 5K fun-run, youth triathlon or adult sprint triathlon.

REGISTER

Registration ranges from $55 to $205, The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., turtlebaytriathlon.com, @hitriseries

SEE ALSO: Where to Get Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deals on O‘ahu

Photo: Credit Kenna Reed

Keep It Kaimukī Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate Small Business Saturday by scoring deals and discounts at more than 30 participating local businesses. Jump aboard the free trolleys to shop the neighborhood, plus enjoy the outdoor market at Ali‘iolani Elementary School with live entertainment, a petting zoo and a larger-than-life snow globe photo op.

Free, family- and pet-friendly, Ali‘iolani Elementary School and throughout the Kaimukī business district, free parking at Sacred Hearts Academy, keepitkaimuki.com, @keepitkaimuki

SEE ALSO: Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu

Kapolei City Lights Opening Night

Saturday, Nov. 30, 5 to 9 p.m.

Kick off the holiday season in Leeward O‘ahu with an illuminated parade, rocking block party and mayor’s tree lighting ceremony. The parade starts at 6 p.m. from Kapolei High School, ending at Kapolei Hale. The festive lights, trees and displays will be on view through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Free, family-friendly, Kapolei Hale, 1000 Uluohia St., honolulu.gov, @honolulu_parks

SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of The Friends of ‘Iolani Palace

Plan Ahead: Queen Kapi‘olani Evening Tours at ‘Iolani Palace

Saturday, Dec. 28, and Sunday, Dec. 29, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Book your tickets now for these exclusive nighttime tours that are guaranteed to sell out. You’ll step back into the 19th century to experience what it might have been like to attend a royal holiday soiree with performances by Chamber Music Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre, Ku‘uipo Kumukahi and more.

BUY TICKETS

$50 adult, $25 children, free for keiki age 5 and under, 364 South King St., iolanipalace.org, @iolanipalacehi

Photo: Courtesy of Dr. Carl Meyer

Science Reveals the Secret Lives of Sharks Lecture

Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 to 7 p.m.

Find out why sharks behave the way they do, how they survive and what we can do to coexist with them. Dr. Carl Meyer, a University of Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology researcher, tells all in his talk as part of the Friends of the Waikīkī Aquarium’s Tim Guard Distinguished Lecture Series.

RSVP

Free, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Art Building, 2535 McCarthy Mall, Room 132, fowaquarium.org

SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of Goodwill Hawai‘i

Goods Giving Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m. to noon

Here’s your sign to clean out your closet and cabinets before the holidays. Donate pre-loved clothing and household items at one of three Goodwill Hawai‘i drop-off locations on Saturday morning. In return, they’re giving away $6,500 in Aloha Gas cards, Car Wash 808 Express tickets, Popeyes Hawai‘i promo cards and Diamond Bakery cookies, while supplies last.

Free; Kaimukī Store & Donation Center, 3650 Waialae Ave.; Kapolei Store & Donation Center, 2140 Lauwiliwili St.; Windward City Shopping Center Donation Center, 45-480 Kāne‘ohe Bay Dr. (near Starbucks); goodwillhawaii.org, @goodwill_hawaii

SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas

Photo: Courtesy of Hō‘ikeākea Gallery

The Swell Is Coming: Ke Hō‘ea Nei Ka Nalu

Saturday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore the evolution of global surf art culture at this new exhibit featuring contributions by 19 artists from Hawai‘i and around the world, including Elyse Butler, Mark Cunningham, Wayne Levin and John Severson. Meet and mingle with artists and community members at the opening reception on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Free admission, Hō‘ikeākea Gallery, Leeward Community College, Pu‘uloa Campus, 96-045 Ala ‘Ike, Pearl City, leeward.hawaii.edu, @hoikeakeagallery

SEE ALSO: Thanksgiving 2024 Part 2: More Menus From Restaurants All Over O‘ahu

Dine, Art, Shop, Love Honolulu Fest

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2 to 9 p.m.

Celebrate all Chinatown has to offer and support local businesses. Stroll down pedestrian-only Bethel Street, see performances by the Royal Hawaiian Band and feature films by NMG at Sun Yat-Sen Park and Hawai‘i Theatre, watch fashion shows from local designers at the Downtown Art Center, score discounts at select retailers and grab a bite at neighborhood restaurants.

Free, family-friendly, Bethel St., Nu‘uanu Ave., Smith St., Pauahi St., Hotel St. and King St. in Chinatown, free parking available at the former Walmart building, 36 S. King St. (entrance on Bethel St.), revitalizeoahu.org, @oer.honolulu

SEE ALSO: Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu

Photo: Getty Images, PetrStransky; composited by Christine Labrador

Honolulu Noir Launch Party

Saturday, Nov. 23, 3 to 5 p.m.

Step into the dark side of O‘ahu with this new short story anthology by 13 writers, including Chang Apana, the Native Hawaiian/Chinese real-life cop who was the inspiration for the fictional Charlie Chan character. Talk story with several of the authors and hear excerpts of the collection.

RSVP

Free, Da Shop: Books + Curiosities, 3565 Harding Ave., dashophnl.com, @dashophnl

SEE ALSO: Honolulu Noir Exposes the Dark Side of the City

Photos: Anthony Consillio

The Honolulu Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party on Friday, November 8th, at BMW of Honolulu was a night to remember! Guests indulged in mouth-watering dishes from five of the participating restaurants, each showcasing their signature flavors. The evening sparkled with live music, setting the perfect backdrop as attendees sipped on refreshing wine and champagne, celebrating the best of Honolulu’s culinary scene. It was a fantastic start to a week dedicated to incredible food, community, and unforgettable dining experiences.

Photo: Courtesy of Trust for Public Land

Urban Makahiki

Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A twist on traditional Hawaiian harvest season festivities, this celebration in the heart of town focuses on the sharing of cultures. Watch hula, kung fu and lion dance performances, learn with hands-on activities, play games and shop local vendors.

Family-friendly, free, ‘A‘ala Park, 280 N. King St., eventbrite.com

SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Day Festival

Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Korean Cultural Center

Taste of Korea

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 to 9 p.m.

Expect creative, Korean-inspired dishes by local chefs and restaurants, including Hangang Korean Grill House, MW Restaurant, O’Kim’s Contemporary Korean Kitchen and The Pig & The Lady. Plus, sample Korean liquor, watch a fashion show and dance along with K-pop performers.

BUY TICKETS

$100, Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 Beretania St., Mō‘ili‘ili, hawaiikcc.org

SEE ALSO: 63 Restaurants Are Showcasing Their Menus With Deals During Honolulu Restaurant Week

Photo: Courtesy of Khan Skewer House

HONOLULU Restaurant Week

Now through Sunday, Nov. 17

Score deals and try new limited-time menus at 63 restaurants across O‘ahu during HONOLULU Restaurant Week. See all the ‘ono options online.

hnlrestaurantweek.com, @honolulurestaurantweek

SEE ALSO: Things to Do on O‘ahu in November and December 2024

Photo Credit: Yuji Hori

Listen to Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii

Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at Hawai‘i Theatre Center

Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. at Blue Note Hawai‘i

You have three opportunities to catch a concert by this world-renowned pianist as part of the ANA ‘Aha Mele Festival. Blind since birth, the inspiring artist will perform alongside local musicians on Thursday and host intimate brunch performances on Saturday and Sunday.

BUY TICKETS: NOV. 14

BUY TICKETS: NOV. 16

BUY TICKETS: NOV. 17

$15–$110, Hawai‘i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Chinatown, hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre

$140–$170, Blue Note Hawai‘i, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., bluenotejazz.com, @bluenotehawaii

SEE ALSO: Thanksgiving 2024 Part 2: More Menus From Restaurants All Over O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association

Hawai‘i’s Woodshow

Sunday, Nov. 17, to Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From heirloom-quality rocking chairs to ornately carved chalices, you’ll be in awe of the craftmanship and artistry on display at the annual exhibition by the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association. View works created from Hawai‘i-grown woods, like lychee, mango and mahogany, and watch wood-turning demonstrations (only Sunday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Free, Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room, 777 Ward Ave., woodshow.hawaiiforest.org, @hawaiiswoodshow

SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of 15th Wing

Wings of Aloha

Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get a close-up look at military aircraft during Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s open house. Tour iconic planes such as the F-22 Raptor, C-37 and C-17 Globemaster III, check out military equipment, meet skilled aviators and visit educational booths.

Family-friendly, free, open to all community members with a valid U.S. ID., register for free parking and shuttle from Aloha Stadium or Lagoon Drive outside Honolulu Airport, 15wing.af.mil, @15thwing

Photo: Courtesy of Battleship Missouri Memorial

Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony

Monday, Nov. 11, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Veterans Day, and you’re invited to celebrate the milestone aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the site of Japan’s formal surrender in World War II. Also available via live stream, the ceremony will salute our nation’s service members and reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served.

Free, Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pearl Harbor, complimentary shuttle service available from Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl., ussmissouri.org, @battleshipmissouri

SEE ALSO: 63 Restaurants Are Showcasing Their Menus With Deals During Honolulu Restaurant Week

Photo: Courtesy of Food & New Product Show

Food & New Product Show

Friday, Nov. 8, 5 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come hungry to this expo featuring more than 250 vendors serving up everything from trendy desserts to fresh oysters to holiday gifts. Enjoy food samples, cooking demonstrations, a plant sale, craft booths, entertainment and giveaways.

Family-friendly, $6 general admission, $4 military and seniors, free for keiki 12 years old and younger, Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., pacificexpos.com, @pacificexposhawaii

SEE ALSO: Things to Do on O‘ahu in November and December 2024

2024 LOTTE Championship

Wednesday, Nov. 6, through Saturday, Nov. 9

Watch some of the best professional women golfers compete in this four-day LPGA Tour event in ‘Ewa Beach. Make sure to cheer on rookie Malia Nam of Kailua, who’s the only player from Hawai‘i in this year’s tournament.

$25 daily admission, $75 week-long pass, free for military and keiki 16 years old and younger, Hoakalei Country Club, 91-1620 Keoneula Blvd., lottechampionship.com, @lottechampionship

SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu

Image: Courtesy of Da Shop: Books + Curiosities

Honolulu Stories Today Reading and Launch Party

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2 to 4 p.m.

Listen to local literature as six authors read their short stories from a new modern fiction collection, plus purchase your own copy to take home and don’t leave without getting it signed.

RSVP

Free, Da Shop: Books + Curiosities, 3565 Harding Ave., Kaimukī, dashophnl.com, @dashophnl

SEE ALSO: Honolulu Noir Exposes the Dark Side of the City

Photo: Credit Brendon Wang

Kāhuli Festival

Saturday, Nov. 9, 3 to 9 p.m.

Learn about endangered Hawaiian land snails and how you can help protect them. Listen to talks by conservationists, authors, researchers and cultural practitioners, get hands-on with a 3D-printed shell activity, view rare snail species, admire art displays, plus enjoy live music, food and drinks by Honolulu Beerworks.

Family-friendly, $5 admission for kama‘āina and military, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., (808) 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org, @bishopmuseum

Photo: Courtesy of Waimea Valley

Makahiki Festival

Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate Makahiki, the Hawaiian New Year, at Waimea Valley. Watch the thrilling Te Moana Nui Games, a traditional sports competition of rock lifting, coconut tree climbing, fruit bearing and wrestling, plus enjoy live music, hula and local vendors.

Family-friendly, $5 kama‘āina admission for ages 4 and older, Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu

SEE ALSO: All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of Raiatea Helm

Mana Wāhine in Concert

Friday, Nov. 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Cue the chicken skin moments at this show spotlighting some of Hawai‘i’s most iconic female musicians and performers. Watch Kainani Kahaunaele, Raiatea Helm, Melveen Leed, Starr Kalāhiki and host Mele Apana share their talents.

$50–$125, Waikīkī Royal Hawaiian Theater (Rock-A-Hula Showroom), 2201 Kalākaua Ave., eventbrite.com, @paifoundation

SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: November 2024

Photo: Courtesy of Hanahau‘oli School

Hanahau‘oli School Children’s Fair

Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Looking for more fall family fun? Ride a pony, dance in the silent disco, sew your own fresh flower lei, get a keiki manicure or crazy hair makeover, play games and shop for produce and baked goods in the country store. Free parking and shuttles are available at Roosevelt High School.

Family-friendly, free admission, 1922 Makiki St., hanahauoli.org, @hanahauoli

SEE ALSO: A Sandwich Pop-Up Inspired by Bold Sri Lankan and Indonesian Flavors

Photo: Courtesy of The Carpenter Movie

Watch The Carpenter

Premiering Friday, Nov. 1

North Shore brothers and Kahuku High School grads, Kameron and Kaulin Krebs, along with their father, produced and star in a new film hitting theaters nationwide this weekend. Mixing martial arts, heavy metal and Jesus, the story follows a champion MMA-style prize-fighter whose life is impacted when he is befriended by a benevolent carpenter from Nazareth.

PG-13, showing locally at Consolidated Theatres Kapolei and Mililani, carpentermovie.com, @thecarpentermovie

SEE ALSO: Passion for Fashion at Capitol Modern

Photo: Courtesy of Da Shop: Books + Curiosities

An Afternoon with Two Poets

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2 to 4 p.m.

Listen to poetry readings by Emily Jungmin Yoon, author of Find Me as the Creature I Am and Wo Chan, author of Togetherness!, as they share snippets from their new works. Stick around for the talk story session, book signings and to browse the book boutique for your next page-turner.

RSVP

Free, da Shop: books + curiosities, 3565 Harding Ave., dashophnl.com, @dashophnl

Photo: Credit Paws for Portraits LLC

PetWalk

Saturday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m. to noon

Take your furry friends on a walk for a good cause this weekend at the annual fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society. Join other animal lovers on the 1.8-mile dog walk around Kapi‘olani Park, enjoy cooling stations along the route, enter the pet costume contest, shop local vendors, listen to live music and more.

REGISTER

Family-friendly, $35, Kapi‘olani Regional Park, 3840 Paki Ave., hawaiianhumane.org, @hawaiianhumane

SEE ALSO: Instant Mood Booster: Take a Shelter Dog Out on a Field Trip

Photo: Courtesy of Joy of Sake

The Joy of Sake

Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Sip your way through a staggering selection of more than 500 sake varieties from Japan and the United States. Plus, dine on appetizers from top local restaurants, including Hoku’s, Kapa Hale, Nami Kaze, Robata Jinya and more.

BUY TICKETS

Must be 21 years old or older, $130, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, joyofsake.com, @joyofsake

SEE ALSO: Things to Do on O‘ahu in October and November 2024

Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Zoo Society

Hallow-Zoo

Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dress up in your best costume for a spooky day at the Honolulu Zoo! Learn about animals through a scavenger hunt filled with freaky facts, collect candy down the Haunted Habitat Treat Trail and get hands-on with themed activity stations.

Family-friendly, activities included with zoo admission ($10 adult kama‘āina, $6 child kama‘āina, free for ages 2 and under), Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Waikīkī, honoluluzoo.org, @thehonoluluzoo

SEE ALSO: All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of Mana Up Hawai‘i

Mana Up Showcase

Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. (Facebook Live) and 8 p.m. (Hawai‘i News Now, KHNL)

Too early for holiday shopping? We think not. Get the scoop on the hottest new local products during this one-hour broadcast featuring the inspirational stories of 10 entrepreneurs who have graduated from Mana Up’s accelerator program. You will have access to their exclusive products and deals during the show. Then save the date for the in-person shopping event on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Tune in via Facebook Live or on Hawai‘i News Now’s KHNL, manauphawaii.com, @manauphawaii

SEE ALSO: Just in Time for Halloween, Hana Koa’s “Fangs for Donating” Hazy IPA Is a Plea for the Blood Bank

Photo: Credit Wayne Levin

Photography Talk With Wayne Levin

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Watch the premiere of Wayne Levin: A Life in Photography and talk story with the renowned underwater photographer. The event is part of Ke Alaula, a series of six discussion programs accompanying the current exhibition The OGs: Photographers of the Silver Gelatin Process, on view through Dec. 6.

Free, Windward Community College, Gallery ‘Iolani, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Rd., Kāne‘ohe, gallery.windward.hawaii.edu, @gallery_iolani

SEE ALSO: Find New Paints of View in This Satoru Abe Exhibition

Photo: Courtesy of The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Jack’s Birthday Bash & Furry Friends Costume Contest

Saturday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m.

Happy Birthday to Jack, the hotel dog at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club! Celebrate around the pool with birthday cupcakes for the humans and a furry friend’s costume contest with staycation prizes for the top three competitors.

Family-friendly, free and open to the public, The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 412 Lewers St., Waikīkī, surfjack.com, @thesurfjack

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HoMA Nights: Celebrating Navratri

Friday, Oct. 18, 5 to 9 p.m.

This week’s pau hana event at Honolulu Museum of Art spotlights the Hindu festival that honors women and empowerment. Vibe to bhangra and Bollywood beats, watch dance performances, learn a few moves yourself and snack on samosas at the HoMA Café.

Free with museum admission ($15 kama‘āina adult, free for children 18 and under), Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum

SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Pride Weekend 2024

Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Athletics

Rainbow Madness

Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m.

Get pumped for University of Hawai‘i’s college basketball season with an interactive afternoon, and good news, it’s free. Meet the Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine squads, cheer them on in a three-point challenge, participate in the keiki dunk contest, enter to win prizes, collect player autographs and take home a complimentary poster.

Family-friendly, free, SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, Mānoa, hawaiiathletics.com, @hawaiibasketball

SEE ALSO: All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

In the Footsteps of Queen Emma

Saturday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy an alfresco musical performance under the stars at the Kahua Ho‘okipa stage at the Hawaiian Mission Houses. Experience the story of Queen Emma’s travels around O‘ahu in 1875, highlighting people and places that were special to her, through mele (song), oli (chants) and hula (dance).

$40, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, 553 S. King St., missionhouses.org, @hawaiian_mission_houses

SEE ALSO: All Kinds of Banana Tastings, Banana Dishes, Banana Cook-Off and More Coming to Sunday’s Banana Festival

Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium

Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery

Sunday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Calling all future astronauts: spend a day learning about space exploration, Polynesian voyaging, rocketry and robotics. The workshops are already full, but there is still plenty of learning to do with interactive booths, hands-on activities and inspiring keynote speakers.

REGISTER

Family-friendly, recommended for students in pre-K to grade 12, Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 2680 Woodlawn Dr., sites.google.com, @hawaiispacegrant

Photo: Courtesy of AIA Honolulu

Architecture Photography Workshop

Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Focus your camera skills with help from renowned photographer and HONOLULU contributor Olivier Koning at this educational session as part of AIA Honolulu’s Architecture Month. Learn new strategies at the morning lecture, then practice your techniques at the historic Alexander & Baldwin building lobby.

REGISTER

$50 AIA members, $75 non-members, $40 students, AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture, 828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 100, aiahonolulu.org, @aiahonolulu

SEE ALSO: All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of Cherry Blossom Cabaret

Burlesque Festival

Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m.

Dress up in your sparkly best for two performances this weekend of Run the Jewels, a tale of a museum heist filled with seduction and deception. Expect and evening of luscious cocktails, an outdoor aerial show, a best dressed contest and plenty of glitz and glamour.

BUY TICKETS

$55 general admission, $75 VIP admission, $140 VIP two-night festival pass, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., honolulumuseum.org, @cherryblossomcabaret

SEE ALSO: Yes, Queens! Join the Honolulu Pride Celebration at Capitol Modern

Talk Story Festival

Friday, Oct. 11, 5 to 8 p.m.

Spend your Friday pau hana in Kaka‘ako at this celebration of oral tradition and urban art. Explore the surrounding street murals, watch a live painting demonstration at 5 p.m. and listen to a speakers’ panel at 6 p.m. featuring local artists and public art advocates, including Jasper Wong of World Wide Walls and Solomon Enos, a Native Hawaiian artist, illustrator and visionary, among others.

Family-friendly, free, Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park, 537 Coral St., honolulu.gov, @honolulu_parks

SEE ALSO: Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu

Photo: Courtesy of Duke’s Waikīkī

Duke’s Ukes Competition

Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Give a chee-hoo for young ‘ukulele contestants as they play their hearts out and compete in four keiki and youth divisions. The first-place winner in each category will receive a koa ‘ukulele and an invitation to perform on stage at the iconic Duke’s Waikīkī restaurant.

Family-friendly, free, Kāhala Mall, center stage, 4211 Waialae Ave., dukeswaikiki.com, @dukeswaikiki

SEE ALSO: 7 Things to Do for Fall Break

Photo: Courtesy of Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk

Sunday, Oct. 13, 6:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Join the sea of participants wearing fuchsia for this 1.2-mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer research, advocacy and support. Dance in the pre-walk Zumba session, hear inspiring stories from breast cancer survivors and enjoy post-walk festivities, such as snacks, music and informational booths.

REGISTER

Family- and pet-friendly, free to register, Kapi‘olani Park, 3840 Pākī Ave., Waikīkī, komen.org, @komenmorethanpinkwalk

The Hawai‘i Convention Center and Paquin Entertainment Group have partnered to bring a new holiday experience to Hawai‘i. ’Twas the Light Before Christmas, an immersive holiday adventure, is opening at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Nov. 22, 2024, and will run through Dec. 31, 2024.

Stroll through a wonderland of light full of holiday music, delicious treats, and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re looking to create cherished memories with family and friends or simply soak in the holiday magic, ’Twas the Light Before Christmas offers an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Photo: Aloha Immersive

Guests will embark on a journey through a whimsical Christmas wonderland where every corner is a testament to the joy and magic of the season; each path leads deeper into a magical realm where holiday cheer sparkles. Take part in a snowball fight, make a special Christmas wish, or relax with a festive beverage while watching the show in the kalaidaSCAPE immersive room. There will be endless opportunities for photos with loved ones against enchanting backdrops, whimsical light sculptures, and festive scenes that are straight out of a holiday storybook. Santa will also stop by as Christmas nears.

To sign up for first access to tickets when they go on sale, visit alohaimmersive.com.