Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 5–11, 2024
Nerd out with comic fans, help clean up the Ala Wai on World Charity Day, board an eco-conscious boat, taste craft beers and more.
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Kama‘āina Sunday at ‘Iolani Palace
Sunday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate Hawaiian History Month at a special edition of this monthly event with the theme, “I Ka Wā Ma Mua, Ka Wā Ma Hope: The Future is in the Past.” Tour the palace, enjoy live performances by Hālau Kaulakahi and Ka ‘Ohana Krug, attend a braiding workshop with master artisan Gordon ‘Umi Kai, listen to a book reading with Malia Maunakea and get hands-on with lei making and lauhala weaving.
Family-friendly, free for Hawai‘i residents, 364 South King St., Downtown, iolanipalace.org, @iolanipalacehi
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2024 Hale ‘Aina Awards Celebration
Saturday, Sept. 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Snag a ticket for HONOLULU’s most anticipated event of the year, featuring unlimited dishes and cocktails from this year’s Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants. Along with the food and drinks, expect some captivating entertainment at the circus-themed gala.
$155 and up, The Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalākaua Ave., hnltix.com, @honolulumag
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Comic Con Honolulu
Friday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 8
Nerd out at this expo celebrating comics, fantasy, sci-fi, anime and more. Meet celebrity guests, listen to panels, play the latest video games, watch the cosplay costume contest and shop fandom merchandise.
Family-friendly, $75 for a three-day pass, $55 for a Friday or Sunday pass, $65 for a Saturday pass, children 10 and under get in free with a paying adult, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., comicconhonolulu.com, @comicconhnl
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Photo: Courtesy of The Genki Ala Wai Project
The Genki Ala Wai Project
Friday, Sept. 6, 1 to 5 p.m.
As part of World Charity Day, join the effort to restore the ecosystem in the notoriously polluted Ala Wai Canal. The goal is to be able to swim and fish there by 2026! At the event, you’ll form Genki Balls, “mud balls” packed with healthy microorganisms that clean the water, and have the chance to win gift card giveaways.
Family-friendly, free, International Market Place, Queen’s Court, Level 1, 2330 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, shopinternationalmarketplace.com, @intlmarketplace
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Tour Greenpeace’s The Rainbow Warrior
Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Step aboard a boat on a mission to protect our oceans from overfishing, plastic pollution and deep-sea mining. You’ll get to explore the bow, see the bridge and descend into the hold of the ship, as well as speak with the crew about their recent work in the North Pacific Ocean.
Family-friendly, free with advance registration, Pier 9 near Aloha Tower, Downtown, greenpeace.org, @greenpeaceusa
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Honolulu On Tap
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2 to 5 p.m.
Taste more than 100 brews from more than 50 craft beverage makers at this annual beer fest. Sip on your favorite local, national and international draughts and find a new go-to. Plus, they’ve added seltzer, ciders and wines this year!
$36 general admission, $60 VIP admission, $10 designated driver admission, must be at least 21 years old, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., honoluluontap.com, @honoluluontap
