Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 27–July 3, 2024
See a hysterical local-kine musical comedy, join a cleanup, listen to local music and shop under the stars.
Photo: Courtesy of Waimea Valley
Summer Concert Series at Waimea Valley
Saturday, June 29, 2 p.m.
The North Shore tradition continues with three shows planned this summer. The first kicks off this weekend featuring Ledward Ka‘apana, Kekoa Kane, Mike Tulba and Patrick Landeza & Sons. Lounge in the lush landscape of the valley’s main lawn and enjoy music and hula as well as food and drink available for purchase.
Family-friendly event, tickets range from $15 to $25, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., (808) 638-7766, waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu
Photo: Credit Brandon Miyagi
Mānoa Valley Theatre’s Happily Eva Afta
Thursday, June 27, through Sunday, July 14
Get ready to laugh out loud at this local-kine Hawaiian pidgin comedy, the final segment in a musical trilogy written by Lisa Matsumoto. Expect a twist on traditional fairytales as a crew of colorful characters, including Da Six Menehune, Da Tree Fairies and Da Wicked Queen, go on a crazy adventure together.
Family-friendly event, tickets range from $27 to $47, Kaimukī High School Performing Arts Center, 2705 Kaimukī Ave., (808) 988-6131, manoavalleytheatre.com, @manoavalleytheatre
West Side Cleanup
Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Volunteer to help beautify this illegal dumpsite in Waianae and prevent debris from contaminating the ocean. Bring a reusable water bottle, reef-safe sunblock, closed-toed shoes or work boots and snacks. All cleanup supplies will be provided.
Free, meet at Pacific Aggregate Quarry, 87-601 Pa‘akea Rd., Wai‘anae, sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org, @sustainablecoastlineshawaii
Photo: Credit Erik Kabik
Hale‘iwa Arts Festival
Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Head to Hale‘iwa for a day of visual arts, dance, music, food and keiki activities at this beachfront gathering celebrating its 25th year. Check out the newest works from an impressive lineup of 100 artists, designers, printmakers and photographers, including Sergio Garzon, Kris Goto and Nick Kuchar.
Family-friendly event, free, Hale‘iwa Beach Park, 62-449 Kamehameha Highway, (808) 637-2277, haleiwaartfestival.org, @haleiwaartsfestival
Photo: Courtesy of Kāne‘ohe Night Market
Kāne‘ohe Night Market
Saturday, June 29, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
After a successful inaugural event in April, this after-hours event on the windward side is back. Browse more than 120 local vendors, play in the keiki area with football toss, skee ball and a rock climbing wall, lounge in the adults-only Beer & Game Garden, plus listen to musical performances, including Sean Na‘auao.
Family-friendly event, free, 46-68 Alaloa St., across from Windward Mall, kaneohenightmarket.com, @kaneohenightmarket
