Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 30–May 6, 2026
Sip rosé at a fashion-forward soirée, attend a family-friendly foodie event, celebrate Lei Day, see an opera in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and more.
Photo: Thomas Obungen
Rosé Soirée
Saturday, May 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Don a sleek runway look for HONOLULU Magazine’s Rosé Soirée: The Devil Wears Prada Edition, presented by First Hawaiian Bank. Themed around the iconic film (the sequel debuts in theaters this weekend!), expect a New York-style evening of couture vibes, flowing rosé and small bites from top local restaurants, including Arancino, Arden Waikīkī, Pai Honolulu and more.
Ages 21+, $75 general admission, $125 VIP admission with early entry at 6 p.m., Inspiration Hawai‘i Museum, 900 Richards St., Downtown, honolulumagazine.com, @honolulumag
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Photo: Tyler Shortt
East Honolulu Food Festival
Saturday, May 2, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Here’s a foodie event where kids are not only allowed but encouraged to attend. The all-you-can-eat and -drink fundraiser for Mary Star of the Sea Church and Schools features dishes from Kamitoku Ramen, Kapa Hale, Maile’s Thai Bistro, Quiora and more, plus a retro, island-style bamboo bar. Keiki will enjoy carnival games, caricature drawings, balloon twisting and glitter tattoos.
Family-friendly, $40 keiki ticket, $100 adult ticket, Mary Star of the Sea Church and Schools, 4470 Aliikoa St., Kāhala, theehff.com, @easthonolulufood
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Photo: Courtesy of The Lei Stand at the Romer House Waikīkī
First Lei Lū‘au
Friday, May 1, 6 p.m. to midnight
The Lei Stand at the Romer House Waikīkī is turning one, and you’re invited to the birthday celebration inspired by Hawai‘i’s baby lū‘au and May Day traditions. Sew lei, sip signature cocktails, snack on classic lū‘au fare, jam kanikaplia-style with Kimié Miner and Izik, plus watch a lei fashion show.
Ages 18+, $75 advance purchase, $100 at the door, $350+ VIP for 2 people including one-night hotel stay, The Lei Stand Waikīkī at Romer House Waikīkī, 415 Nāhua St., Waikīkī, romerhotels.com, @theleistand
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Opera Theatre
Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree
Friday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 4 p.m.
Sung in Hawaiian and English, this powerful new production from Hawai‘i Opera Theatre celebrates history, identity and sovereignty. You’ll witness the story of Royal Secretary Timoteo Ha‘alilio as he journeys to secure international recognition of the Hawaiian Kingdom during the reign of Kamehameha III. Snag a 50% off kama‘āina discount for the Tuesday evening show with code LOCAL50.
$40–$145, Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, hawaiiopera.org, @hawaiioperatheatre
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Photo: Christopher McDonough
Manu o Kū Festival
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn about white terns, a seabird native to Hawai‘i, through hands-on activities, crafts, educational speakers, an art workshop and a nature-themed keiki costume contest. Join a bird walk or look through a spotting scope to see the species with your own eyes—they commonly nest in the trees at ‘Iolani Palace.
Family-friendly, free, ‘Iolani Palace coronation grounds, 364 South King St., Downtown, conservehawaii.org, @conservation_council_hawaii
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
