Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 22–28, 2024
Hear the stories of whales, watch an eco-documentary, shop for gems, celebrate the kick-off of football season and more.
Photo: Courtesy Of University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Athletics
University of Hawai‘i Football Game
Saturday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m.
Support your Rainbow Warriors at the first football game of the season against Delaware State. Come early to enjoy pre-game festivities, including live music, a keiki play zone, concessions and a beer garden, starting at 4 p.m. at the adjacent Les Murakami Stadium.
Family-friendly, tickets range from $20 to $95, Clarence T.C. Ching Complex, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, hawaiiathletics.com, @rainbowwarriorsfootball
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Common Ground Screening
Thursday, Aug. 22, and Friday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m.
Catch a showing of this applauded feature-length documentary about climate change and sustainable farming this weekend. The sequel to Kiss the Ground features appearances and narration by top Hollywood talent, including Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson and local boy Jason Momoa.
$15, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre
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Hawai‘i Rock and Mineral Show
Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gaze into geodes, find out about fossils, touch crystals, learn about meteorites and purchase jewelry at this expo featuring rock enthusiasts and local vendors. You’ll also be able to see a rare collection of minerals from the Rock & Mineral Society of Hawai‘i’s collection—quartz, calcite, opal and agate—all found here on our islands.
Family-friendly, free admission, $10 validated self-parking, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Hotel, Kou Ballroom, 2424 Kalākaua Ave., hawaiimineralsociety.pohakugalore.net
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Battle of the Bartenders
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4 p.m.
Watch the third and final round of competition as Waikīkī mixologists compete for the title of Top Bartender—part of Mixology Month at International Market Place. Enjoy cocktail samples, listen to lively music and cast a vote for your favorite bartender.
Must be at least 21 years old, free admission, maximum 150 guests on a first-come, first-serve basis, International Market Place, Level 1, Queen’s Court, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., shopinternationalmarketplace.com, @intlmarketplace
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Leviathan’s Families: The History of Humans and Whales in the Pacific
Thursday, Aug. 22, noon to 1 p.m.
Learn something new on your lunch break by tuning into this free lecture offered in-person or via Zoom. An expert in the chronicles of sea creatures, University of Oregon’s Dr. Ryan Tucker Jones will discuss the giants of the ocean and our interaction with them over the years as well as answer your questions.
Free, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, 553 South King St., missionhouses.org, @hawaiian_mission_houses
