Things to Do on O‘ahu in November and December 2024
Laugh it up with comedian Jo Koy, explore special menu deals during HONOLULU Restaurant Week, enjoy a holiday immersive and more.
Photo: Troy Conrad
COMEDY
Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
Nov. 29 and 30, 8 p.m.
When comedian Jo Koy performed at Blaisdell in 2017, he broke a record with 11 sold-out shows. A local favorite, he’s since been back multiple times. Keep in mind kids under 12 should probably stay home.
$59.50 and up, Blaisdell Center, ticketmaster.com, @jokoy
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DINING
HONOLULU Restaurant Week
Nov. 9–17
As if we need more reason to dine out, participating restaurants across O‘ahu will offer special menu deals for a limited time, benefiting the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and Aloha Harvest. Reservations are highly recommended. Browse the menus online to plan your week in advance.
Multiple locations, hnlrestaurantweek.com, @honolulurestaurantweek, @honolulumag, @frolichawaii
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THEATER
Once on This Island
Nov. 14–Dec. 8
A peasant girl named Ti Moune offers her life to the gods to save Daniel, the unconscious, injured boy she has taken care of and fallen in love with. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays.
$25 and up, Mānoa Valley Theatre, manoavalleytheatre.com, @manoavalleytheatre
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CONCERT
Lil Wayne
Nov. 16, 5 p.m.
Just because the stadium is closed doesn’t mean it can’t host events outside. Fans of the rapper have been waiting for Tha Carter VI to drop since the album was teased more than two years ago, but no date had been announced as of press time.
$99 and up, Aloha Stadium parking lot, tmrevents.net, @liltunechi
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EXHIBIT
Hawai‘i’s Woodshow
Nov. 17–24
See the beauty of Hawai‘i-grown hardwoods that have been transformed into works of art in the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association’s 32nd annual woodshow. And don’t worry—the use of endemic species is not allowed, other than Acacia koa.
Free admission, Neal S. Blaisdell Center Pīkake Room, woodshow.hawaiiforest.org
HOLIDAY
’Twas the Light Before Christmas
Nov. 22–Dec. 31
The debut of Honolulu’s latest immersive event brings wonder and the magic of the season to the whole family. Expect holiday music and treats, light sculptures, an ugly Christmas sweater night, gingerbread houses and more.
Hawai‘i Convention Center, alohaimmersive.com
HOLIDAY
Waikīkī Holiday Parade
Nov. 29, 7 p.m.
Not just a Christmas parade, this annual event honors survivors and veterans in commemoration of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Expect marching bands and entertainment along the route from Fort DeRussy to Kapi‘olani Park.
Free admission, Kalākaua Avenue, waikikiholidayparade.com
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Marathon
SPORTS
Honolulu Marathon
Dec. 8, 5 a.m.
Maybe you’re running it yourself, or just want to support the nearly 30,000 runners expected to take part in one of the world’s largest marathons. Head to Kapi‘olani Park around 7 a.m. to catch some of the world’s elite runners as they cross the finish line.
$196–$310, start at Ala Moana Beach Park, honolulumarathon.org, @honolulumarathon
