Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2: 36th Annual Okinawan Festival. The two-day festival celebrates Okinawan culture with food, entertainment, arts, crafts, and cultural activities. Learn about Okinawan and Japanese culture at the Cultural Tent. There will be educational booths on Okinawan language (Uchinaaguchi) and genealogy; displays of Okinawan ceramics, glassware and textiles; and bonsai […]
Nightly: O Nā Lani Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring […]
Friday, September 7: First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]
Friday, September 7: First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines […]
Saturday, September 8: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.
Friday & Saturday, September 14 & 15: 7th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue. The Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue brings the biggest names in burlesque to Honolulu. The festival celebrates and preserves the legacy of burlesque as both an art form and cultural phenomenon. This year’s Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue celebrates 7 years […]
Saturday, September 15: Keiki Ho`olaulea. A free, full-day event perfect for families and their keiki (children). Musical groups and halau hula (hula schools) will take to the stage throughout the day, while arts and crafts stations, demonstrations and other activities provide families with a Saturday full of fun. Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea. 10 […]
Saturday, September 15: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to […]
Saturday, September 15: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to […]
Sunday, September 16: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum […]
Friday, September 21: Kailua Night Market. Kailua Night Market showcases diverse cultural and food offerings and welcomes visitors to the Kailua District. Enjoy local entertainment, fashion, food, and arts & crafts. 50 Kihapai St. (next to Hardware Hawai`i), Kailua. For information call (808) 389-3649 or visit www.kailuanightmarket.com.
Saturday & Sunday, September 22 & 23: Waikiki ArtFest. Celebrate the arts of Hawai`i, featuring approximately 60 fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale including jewelry of all types, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, bags, quilts, lauhala products. Enjoy live entertainment and local food for purchase. […]
Saturday, September 22: Waikiki Ho`olaulea. The Annual Waikiki Ho`olaulea is Hawai`i’s largest block party. Thousands of people will take to the streets along Kalakaua Avenue for food, fun and entertainment. There will be performances by the various genres of Hawaiian music and hula halau (hula schools). Hawaiian crafts and flower leis and many varieties of […]
Friday, September 28: Eat The Street Hawai`i. Celebrate Hawai`i’s food trucks with over 40 food trucks and vendors, and local entertainment. This event attracts over 7,000 people eager to sample the best street food Hawai`i has to offer. Kaka`ao Park, 747 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 4 to 9 p.m. For information visit www.eatthestreethawaii.com.
Saturday, September 29: Aloha Festivals Floral Parade. Kalakaua Avenue comes alive with a colorful procession of female and male pau horseback riders, floats covered with Hawaiian flowers, Hawaiian music, hula halau and local marching bands. Kalakaua Ave., from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For information call (808) 923-2030 or […]
