Things to Do on O‘ahu in October and November 2024
Spend an evening with John Legend, help clean up Kaimukī, sample premium sake and shop minerals and gemstones this fall.
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CONCERT
An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m.
John Legend listened to and worked with a host of talented local singers during his time as a coach on NBC’s The Voice. So that’s gotta be why he’s coming back—right? Doors open at 7 p.m.
$89.50 and up, Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., ticketmaster.com, @johnlegend
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COMEDY
Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis
Thursday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Asad Mecci, a hypnotist, and Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It Anyway? fame, kick off their US and Canada “Yes, It’s Real” tour in Hawai‘i. They’ll bring 20 volunteers onstage and whoever is the most receptive to hypnosis will do the entire show unscripted with Mochrie.
$55 and up, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre
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OPERA
Stuck Elevator
Friday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m.
Based on the true story of a Chinese food deliveryman who was trapped in an elevator for 81 hours, this opera takes on the bigger topic of undocumented immigrants in America through music and spoken word.
$30 and up, Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., hawaiiopera.org, @hawaiioperatheatre
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VOLUNTEER
Sustainable Ghostlines Festival
Saturday, Oct. 19, 3–8 p.m.
Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i’s largest cleanup festival takes place in Kaimukī, with both stream and shore cleanups and native plant restoration. It’s not all work, though: The festival features a costume contest, food, music, keiki activities and a “trashion” show.
Free, Ali‘iōlani Elementary School, 1240 7th Ave., sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org, @sustainablecoastlineshawaii
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FOOD & DRINK
The Joy of Sake
Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30–9 p.m.
This tasting event is the largest sake festival outside of Japan, with almost 600 types of premium sake, more than a thousand attendees and even more labels than Joy of Sake NYC. Tickets include pūpū from 18 local restaurants.
$130, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., joyofsake.com, @joyofsake
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TRADE SHOW
Honolulu Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
Thursday, Oct. 30, to Sunday, Nov. 3
Whether you’re a maker looking for supplies or just someone interested in meteorites, dinosaur bones, crystals and gemstones, this trade show connects attendees with like-minded folks and their treasures.
$5–$10, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., honolulu.show
CONCERT
Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience
Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m.
First, it was the cinema sing-alongs to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert movie. Now, you can take it a step further with a live band covering some of the pop star’s biggest hits. Don’t forget to wear your beaded bracelets.
$29 and up, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre
CONVENTION
Amazing Comic Con Aloha
Friday, Nov. 8, to Sunday, Nov. 10
This annual convention goes beyond anime to celebrate comic books and pop culture too. Come by to meet artists and voice actors from Pokémon, One Piece, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more, plus the legendary Chuck Norris. Three-day passes and VIP packages are available, with kids 10 and under free.
$25 and up, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., amazingcomicconaloha.com, @amazingcomiccon
