Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 22–28, 2026
Attend a home building show, view a new exhibit about Robert Cazimero, play glow-in-the-dark pickleball, see a crime thriller and more.
Photo: Courtesy of BIA Hawai‘i
BIA Big Home Building & Remodeling Show
Friday, Jan. 23, 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Whether you’re dreaming of building a new home or tackling a small renovation, here’s the place to start. Collect ideas, meet vendors, view the newest building products and trends, talk to experts, attend seminars and more. Plus, there will be keiki craft activities and an ESPN Honolulu Fan Cave, featuring big-screen TVs, premium outdoor appliances and a high-end BBQ setup.
Family-friendly, $8 general admission, $5 senior 60+ admission (Sunday only), register for $3 off admission, Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, biahawaii.org, @bia_hawaii
Photo: Richard Heirakuji, Courtesy of Gallery ‘Iolani
Ke Kilo Lani
Friday, Jan. 23, 4 to 7 p.m., opening reception
View a new exhibition honoring the life, legacy and impact of Robert Uluwehionāpuaikawēkiuokalani Cazimero. You’ll view archival materials and visual storytelling works about the renowned musician, composer, kumu hula and cultural ambassador. For a deeper dive into the exhibit, mark your calendar for upcoming talk story sessions (Feb. 19 and April 16) and a concert (March 22). The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., through May 15.
Free admission, Gallery ‘Iolani, Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Road, Kāne‘ohe, gallery.windward.hawaii.edu, @gallery_iolani
Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball Party
Friday, Jan. 23, 5 to 9 p.m.
Pickles at Forté, Downtown’s indoor pickleball social club, is turning one with a birthday bash open to the public. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned pro, challenge yourself to a glowing pickleball match. You can also shop local vendors, play keiki games, snack on food, sip celebratory drinks, win raffle prizes and jam to music.
Family-friendly, free admission, Pickles at Forté, 1032 Fort St., Downtown, picklesatforte.com, @picklesatforte
Photo: Brandon Miyagi
Dial M for Murder
Thursday, Jan. 22, through Sunday, Feb. 8
An updated version of the play that inspired Alfred Hitchock’s 1954 film, this suspense-filled stage show will have you on the edge of your seat in the intimate Mānoa theatre. The story follows a gold-digging husband who concocts a perfect crime to take revenge on his adulterous wife, but, as you may guess, his carefully laid plans go awry.
$25–$47, Mānoa Valley Theatre, 2833 East Mānoa Road, Mānoa, manoavalleytheatre.com, @manoavalleytheatre
Living History Day at Battleship Missouri Memorial
Saturday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you’ve been waiting to tour the Mighty Mo, here’s your chance to score free admission. Kama‘āina and military can explore the massive decks and tight steel hatchways of the U.S.S. Missouri gratis on Saturday. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the battleship’s recommissioning, there will also be interactive exhibits, special displays, hands-on activities and 1980s-themed retro snacks.
Family-friendly, free admission for pier activities, free admission to the Battleship Missouri for kama‘āina and military, complimentary shuttle service from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, ussmissouri.org, @battleshipmissouri
Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
