Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 24–30, 2025
Cycle on the North Shore, dance to Bollywood beats, see two spooky flicks, discover the history of Waialua and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Bicycling League
Hale‘iwa Metric Century & Aloha Fun Ride
Sunday, April 27, 7:30 a.m.
Cycle the scenic North Shore during this rare opportunity when roads are reserved for bicyclists. Choose your distance, ranging from 12 km to 100 km, and pedal past sights such as Ka‘ena Point, Waimea Bay and Hale‘iwa’s iconic rainbow bridge.
Family-friendly, $10–$100, register online through April 26 at 4 p.m., or in-person April 27, 6 to 7:30 a.m., Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, 66-449 Hale‘iwa Rd., hbl.org, @hblridealoha
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Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Museum of Art
Kahānī
Saturday, April 26, 7 to 9 p.m.
Sing, clap and dance along at this vibrant South Asian dance concert titled Kahānī, meaning “story” in Hindi. Expect Indian classical, folk and Bollywood performances, rhythms and choreographies from around the world, as well as vocals and instrumentals, presented by Sai Bhatawadekar and her team.
Family-friendly, $30 adult, $20 youth age 18 and under, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
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Downtown Double
Saturday, April 26, 4 p.m., Hotel Transylvania
Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m., Costume Contest and Bram Stoker’s Dracula
It may not be Halloween, but Hawai‘i Theatre is getting spooky this Saturday. And the best part? Tickets are free. Watch the 2012 family-friendly film Hotel Transylvania (rated PG), participate in a vampire costume contest at 7 p.m. and stick around for the main feature, Bram Stoker’s Dracula (rated R), if you dare.
Free, Hawai‘i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Chinatown, hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre
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Waialua Heritage Center Exhibit Opening
Saturday, April 26, 1 to 4 p.m.
Discover the history and plantation heritage of Waialua and Hale‘iwa at a new North Shore exhibit. View photos, artifacts, letters, paintings and more displayed in a fitting venue—the historic Waialua Sugar Company office building. After the opening festivities this Saturday, regular exhibit hours will be Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment.
Family-friendly, free, donations accepted, 67-202 Kupahu St., Waialua, waialuahistoricalsociety.org
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Afro Aloha Live!
Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m.
More than a concert, this evening will also feature a live podcast taping inviting you to talk story with a panel of influential changemakers. Then listen to live music by Riya Davis + The Flat Five, Kamakakēhau Fernandez, Nick Kurosawa, DJ Wanderlust and more.
$35–$55, plus $20 food and beverage minimum, Blue Note Hawai‘i, Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, bluenotejazz.com, @afroaloha
Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine and HONOLULU Family.
