Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2026
Jam with Josh Tatofi, join the Hapalua Half Marathon, shop a curated local pop-up market, see a cultural multimedia art exhibit and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Blue Note Hawai‘i
CONCERT
Josh Tatofi
April 10 & 11, 6:30 and 9 p.m.
Groove to the blended R&B, reggae and island music of Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner and Blue Note Hawai‘i artist-in-residence Josh Tatofi.
From $55, Blue Note Hawai‘i, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, bluenotejazz.com, @joshtatofimusic
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FESTIVAL
Inspo! 2026
Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Eat your way through the Food Truck Alley, join the Musubi Matchup ticketed experience, shop local vendors, play games and enjoy live entertainment, all in support of Lanakila Pacific’s programs for seniors and the disabled.
Free, Kaimukī Middle School, 631 18th Ave., Kaimukī, inspohi.org, @lanakilapacific
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Marathon Association
RUN
Hapalua Half Marathon
Sunday, April 12, 6 a.m.
Run or walk 13.1 miles from Waikīkī to Aloha Tower and back at your own pace; there is no time limit, and everyone finishes with a medal and malasada.
From $145, Waikīkī to Downtown, thehapalua.com, @thehapalua
THEATER
Panji and the Lost Princess
April 17–18, 24–26
Immerse yourself in Balinese folklore with wayang listrik (traditional shadow puppetry) combined with dance, acting and a live gamelan ensemble.
From $9, John F. Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Road, Mānoa, manoa.hawaii.edu, @uhmkennedytheatre
Photo: Courtesy of Ward Village
SHOPPING
The HONOLULU Edit
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HONOLULU Magazine has transformed the old Roger Dunn space next to Fat Cheeks at Ward Centre into a curated pop-up market. Come browse and support more than 40 local retail and food vendors. Admission is free, though you can buy a $25 VIP ticket to get first pick with early entry at 9 a.m. plus exclusive discounts and treats.
Free admission, $25 VIP pass, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Kaka‘ako, honolulumagazine.com, @honolulumag
EXHIBITION
Ea Mai ‘Eiwa: Patterns of Practice
April 18–Sept. 20
See the multimedia works of kumu hula Nālani Kanaka‘ole, Sig Zane and Kūha‘oimaikalani Zane alongside the museum’s cultural artifacts. The exhibition will be refreshed with new installations in May and June.
$25 kama‘āina, Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, bishopmuseum.org, @bishopmuseum
COMEDY
Margaret Cho: Choligarchy
Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Iconic Korean American comedian Margaret Cho returns to Honolulu during her national tour to skewer fascism, AI, billionaires, and more current events and topics close to home.
From $74.50, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Downtown, hawaiitheatre.com, @margaret_cho
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
