Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 15–21, 2025
Laugh at a play, watch inspiring surfers, see animated flicks, spend an evening in a garden and more.
Photo: Brandon Miyagi
Kim’s Convenience
Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, June 8
This award-winning play is so good that it inspired a Netflix hit, and it’s finally coming to Hawai‘i. The comedy-drama, written by Ins Choi and directed by Reiko Ho, follows a Korean Canadian family running a convenience store in Toronto. It’s sure to hit home with Hawai‘i locals thanks to storylines about multigenerational immigrant families, culture and community.
$25–$47, Mānoa Valley Theatre, 2833 E. Mānoa Road, Mānoa, manoavalleytheatre.com, @manoavalleytheatre
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Photo: Courtesy of Access Surf
Hawai‘i Adaptive Surfing Championships
Friday, May 16, through Monday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cheer on more than 90 adaptive surfers as they compete across nine divisions as part of the AASP World Tour. Plus, catch the free film premiere of Finding True North, an inspiring documentary about quadruple amputee surfer Josh Bogle, on Friday, May 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach.
Family-friendly, free, Queen’s Surf Break, Waikīkī, accessurf.org
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Photo: Courtesy Honolulu Museum of Art
CAFF Springfest
Friday, May 16, 7 p.m., Animation Springtacular!
Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m., Animation Without Borders
Sunday, May 18, 2.p.m., CAFF for Kids – Spring Showcase
This annual film festival proves that animation is not just for kids. Movie lovers of all ages will be entranced by the creativity and colorful depictions in diverse works from around the world. Prepare to laugh, connect with the cross-culture themes and leave in a better mood.
Family-friendly, $10 Friday and Saturday adult admission, free Sunday adult admission, free for ages 18 and under, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., honolulumuseum.org, @caffestival
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Photo: Courtesy of Mari’s Gardens
Mililani Garden Nights
Saturday, May 17, 4 to 9 p.m.
Experience an enchanting evening at this first-ever night market at Mari’s Gardens. Wander through flora and fauna for sale, shop local craft and food vendors, play lawn games and enjoy keiki balloon art and face painting. An add-on ticket will grant you access to a hidden garden concert with Ten Feet and Shar Carillo, Big Every Time (BET) and The Imposters.
Family-friendly, free admission to the market, $15 concert ticket, $9–$12 parking with trolley shuttle from Mililani High School and Mililani Uka Elementary, Mari’s Gardens, 94-415 Makapipipi St., Mililani, mililanigardennights.com, @mililanigardennights
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site & Archives
Wahi Kapu – Forbidden Places
Saturday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.
Discover the cultural significance of sacred Hawaiian spaces through mele, oli and hula performed on an al fresco stage. Cultural practitioners will share the stories of some of Hawai‘i’s most revered and restricted locations. Gourmet charcuterie, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase.
$40, Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S. King St., Kaka‘ako, missionhouses.org, @hawaiian_mission_houses
