Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2026

Play pickleball for a good cause, try new board games, score dining deals, sip and shop around Kāhala Mall and more.

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Andrea Lee,

THEATER

Kupua

Oct. 29–Nov. 29

This two-part play written by Haili‘ōpua Baker recounts two traditional mo‘olelo, “Ka ‘Enuhe” and “Ka Puhi a me Ka Loli,” where hungry kupua, or supernatural beings, must be fended off and ‘ohana protected.

From $9, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., Downtown, kumukahua.org, @kumukahua

SPORTS

Paddle for HUGS Pickleball Tournament

Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Play pickleball in an unsanctioned round-robin tournament open to all skill levels, watch a pickleball exhibition and ‘ukulele performance and enjoy free refreshments, all for a good cause.

$70, Pickles at Forté, 1032 Fort Street Mall, Downtown, hugshawaii.org, @hugshawaii

CONVENTION

Tabletop O‘ahu

Nov. 7–8

With a library of more than 2,300 games, this convention is the place to try new board games, play in tournaments, paint mini figures and more. For ages 7 and up.

From $55, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Ala Moana, tabletopoahu.com, @tabletopoahu

Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

FOOD & DRINK

HONOLULU Restaurant Week

Nov. 7–15

Don’t miss the best dining deals of the year at restaurants across the island—including Hale ‘Aina Award-winning Arden Waikīkī, Istanbul Hawai‘i and Botanico—available for one week only.

hnlrestaurantweek.com, @honolulurestaurantweek

Photo: Jonathan You

SHOPPING

Sip + Shop

Saturday, Nov. 14, 5 to 8 p.m.

Shop exclusive discounts at participating Kāhala Mall merchants while tasting a new wine or mocktail and light bite at each stop. Food and drinks are unlimited, and a commemorative wine glass is included.

$60, Kāhala Mall, 4211 Wai‘alae Ave., Kāhala, hnltix.com, @honolulumag

EXHIBITION

Under/Ground

Nov. 21–May 9, 2027

Check out the latest World Wide Walls exhibition that transforms Castle Memorial Building into a subway station with murals, sculptures and installations, juxtaposing street art and fine art.

$24.95 kama‘āina museum admission, Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, bishopmuseum.org, @bishopmuseum

COMEDY

Hawai‘i’s Favorite Comedians

Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

Laugh it up with comedy icons Frank De Lima, Andy Bumatai and Augie T as they share stories and jokes with local-style humor.

From $48.50, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Downtown, hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre

2023 Kaiwi Coast Run Walk Pc Marie Lickwar

Photo: Marie Lickwar

RUN

Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk

Sunday, Nov. 22, 6:45 a.m.

More than 3,000 runners and walkers will greet the dawn at Awāwāmalu, or Sandy Beach Park, on Nov. 22 as part of the annual Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk. The 4-mile route follows the scenic Kaiwi Coast, passes Hanauma Bay and ends at Maunalua Bay. Awards will go to the top three overall finishers and winners in multiple age divisions.

$75 late entry, Awāwāmalu to Maunalua Bay, kaiwicoastrun.org, @kaiwicoastrun

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