Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2025 (Part 1)
See the dramedy play that inspired a Netflix sitcom, join the lantern floating ceremony, jam with Maoli and welcome bon dance season.
THEATER
Kim’s Convenience
May 15–June 8
The play that inspired the Netflix sitcom follows a Korean Canadian family running a convenience store in Toronto, blending comedy and drama in a heartwarming tribute to immigrants.
From $25, Mānoa Valley Theatre, 2833 E. Mānoa Road, Mānoa, manoavalleytheatre.com, @manoavalleytheatre
SEE ALSO: Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i
CEREMONY
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i
Monday, May 26, 6:30 p.m.
Honor loved ones who have passed this Memorial Day by writing messages on paper lanterns and releasing them on the ocean tides.
Free, Ala Moana Beach, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, lanternfloatinghawaii.com, @shinnyolanternfloatinghawaii
MUSICAL
Six
June 17–29
Broadway in Hawai‘i returns with an award-winning musical sensation that retells the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives through a pop singing competition to determine their band’s leader.
From $50, Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, broadwayinhawaii.com, @broadwayinhawaii
EXHIBITION
Mary Cassatt at Work
June 21–Oct. 12
The traveling exhibition showcases the paintings, pastels and prints of Mary Cassatt, who was the only American counted among the French Impressionists of her time.
Museum admission from $15, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania St., honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
CONCERT
Maoli
Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.
Known for blending genres to create his own style of “country reggae,” the Maui artist makes a stop in Honolulu on his Last Sip of Summer Tour.
From $79.50, Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, blaisdellcenter.com, @maolimusic
Photo: Courtesy of Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
FESTIVAL
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Saturday, July 5, 5–10 p.m.
At a new venue this year, the city’s largest bon dance brings together food and retail vendors, cultural performances and activities, plus hot fresh andagi to kick off the Obon season.
Free admission, Washington Middle School, 1633 S King St., Mō‘ili‘ili, moiliilisummerfest.org, @moiliilifest
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
