Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 12–18, 2024
Celebrate all things taro, admire aluminum can masterpieces, find a new favorite book, watch muralists do their magic and more.
Mural by Shar Tui‘asoa. Photo: Credit Brandon Shigeta
Hawai‘i Walls
Monday, Sept. 16, to Sunday, Sept. 22
This annual festival celebrating street art brings together 40 local and international artists—and this year, the roster is primarily female. Watch Lauren YS, Kris Goto and Punky Aloha, among others, paint murals at Farrington High School, Kalihi Kai Elementary and Pu‘uhale Elementary. You can also attend art exhibitions, talk story sessions and parties throughout the festival. Check the schedule here.
Various locations, worldwidewalls.com, @worldwidewalls
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Photo: Courtesy of Waimea Valley
Kalo and ‘Awa Festival
Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Taste different types of taro, learn to pound poi, drink kava, listen to speakers, shop from local vendors, enjoy cultural performances and get hands-on with keiki activities. Save time by pre-registering for the event.
Family-friendly, free, Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu
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Photo: Courtesy of AIA Honolulu
Canstruction Competition
Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Watch teams of local architects and engineers build dynamic 3-D structures made entirely of canned goods. Keiki can also construct their own creations from 10 a.m. to noon. Then cast your vote for a People’s Choice Award winner through Saturday, Sept. 21. Afterwards, the canned food will be donated to the Hawai‘i Foodbank!
Family-friendly, free, Kāhala Mall, between Macy’s and California Pizza Kitchen, 4211 Wai‘alae Ave., aiahonolulu.org, @aiahonolulu
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Book And Music Festival
Hawai‘i Book and Music Festival
Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This beloved event is finally back in person after running virtually for the past four years! Meet VIP authors, listen to readings, line up for book signings, attend themed discussion panels and more. If you have keiki, don’t miss the bounce houses, children’s storytime with local celebrities and performances by Uncle Wayne’s Howling Dog Band.
Family-friendly, free, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, hawaiibookandmusicfestival.com, @hawaiibookmusic
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Boots ‘N’ Beers
Saturday, Sept. 14, 4 to 10 p.m.
Get your country on at this first-ever music and craft beer festival on the Great Lawn at Bishop Museum. Listen to acts from Nashville, Dallas and Hawai‘i, go line dancing and sample exotic brews and seltzers.
Must be at least 21 years old, tickets range from $35 to $125, Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., bootsnbeers.com
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