Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 20–26, 2025
Sip cocktails at a shopping pop-up, visit a written word art exhibition, search for secondhand finds and more.
Photos: Courtesy of Hideout at the Laylow
Spritz & Shop
Sunday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gather your pals for a day of brunching, sipping and shopping at The Laylow hotel in Waikīkī. Take in the trendy lānai vibes as you support local vendors selling jewelry, crafts and clothing, taste specialty Cointreau cocktails and listen to the beats of DJ A.I.T.
Free admission, food and drinks available for purchase, brunch reservations encouraged, Hideout at The Laylow, 2299 Kūhiō Ave., hideoutwaikiki.com, @hideoutwaikiki
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Hilo Bay, oil painting by Joseph Nawahi, circa 1868. Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
Nā Mea Aloha: Matters of Affection
Saturday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Celebrate Hawaiian Language Month and Valentine’s Day at this unique lunch-and-learn event. First, Hawaiian Mission Houses curators will share several expressions of love from their collection dating back to the 19th century, including letters, writings and a painting. Bring your own lunch to enjoy during the talk story session that follows.
Free, RSVP to archives@missionhouses.org, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, 553 S. King St., missionhouses.org, @hawaiian_mission_houses
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Photo: Courtesy of Multi Projects
The Reading Room
Thursday, Feb. 20, and Friday, Feb. 21, 1 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, and Sunday, Feb. 23, 12 to 5 p.m.
It’s the last weekend to read and relax at this pop-up exhibition at Hawai‘i Theatre Center. The hosts, Manini Gallery and Multi Projects, invite you to engage with the quiet power of books and the shared experience of storytelling. Drop by this weekend to browse literature, poetry and independent publications, join a personal portfolio workshop on Thursday at 6 p.m. (RSVP) or attend the launch party for a new magazine on Sunday at 6 p.m.
Free, 1130 Bethel St., manini.gallery, @multi__projects
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Photo: Courtesy of Rotary Club of Waikīkī
The Rotary Club of Waikīkī’s Rummage Sale
Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Calling all thrifters! You never know what secondhand treasures you might find at this annual fundraiser for Waikīkī Elementary School, now in its 13th year. Think electronics, vintage clothing, books, toys, furniture and more. Looking to donate items? You can drop off goods on Friday, Feb. 21, after 5:30 p.m.
Family-friendly, free, Waikīkī Elementary School, 3710 Lē‘ahi Ave., waikikirotary.org, @waikikirotary
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Farm Animal Sanctuary Volunteer Day
Sunday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to noon
Pitch in to help with farm chores at this nonprofit safe haven for animals, like cows, pigs, chickens on the windward side. You’ll work to maintain the property and tend to the vegetable garden, plus get to meet the beloved animal residents. Prepare to get dirty and muddy!
Free, Aloha Animal Sanctuary, 47-119 Pulama Rd., Kāne‘ohe, ecorotary.org, @ecorotary
