Kāko‘o Maui: Things to Do on Maui
Planning to visit Maui? Check out these cool events on our neighbor island to support the local economy and its entertainment scene.
Comedy
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 7–13, 2023
Make lei by a Waikīkī pool, catch live music to benefit Maui and learn about Native American culture at the Honolulu Intertribal Powwow.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 17–23, 2023
Support Maui with benefit events and drives, attend various festivals celebrating local culture and watch pets surf the waves.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 27–Aug. 2, 2023
See “The Chinese Lady,” celebrate Christmas in July, learn how to use power tools and jam at a Beatles and ’60s tribute concert.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 20–26, 2023
Enjoy the Mākaha Sons on the marina, attend a mini summer matsuri (festival) and watch SpongeBob and Mean Girls come to life on stage.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2023
Listen to the symphony under the stars, support local entrepreneurs and watch the stage rendition of a classic Disney movie.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 22–28, 2023
Laugh till you cry at Ali Wong’s comedy show, see a special flower exhibition at HoMA, enjoy outdoor concerts and do yoga with your keiki.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 8–14, 2023
Celebrate Kamehameha Day, visit the aquarium for World Ocean Day, watch Indigenous films and enjoy steel guitar performances at a mall.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2023
Admire a colorful array of flora, dance in the streets at Honolulu’s largest Obon and enjoy the songs of a beloved Broadway musical.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 25–31, 2023
Honor Memorial Day, sing along to a Whitney Houston musical, park for free in Kaimukī and watch a play about the folks you meet at Longs.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 4–10, 2023
Join a pineapple dessert bake-off, celebrate Lei Day, enjoy Asian street food, learn about the Hawaiian white tern and tour a fish pond.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 27–May 3, 2023
Try inventive SPAM dishes, enjoy live music by local artists, attend a museum garden party, view handmade quilts, and celebrate Lei Day.
The Lineup: Where to Catch Comedy in Honolulu
Here’s the lineup of comedians coming to Blue Note Hawai‘i, Blaisdell, Hawai‘i Theatre and Hawaiian Brian’s.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Local Comedians Honor Their Hero, Rap Reiplinger
Thanks for always making us laugh, Rap.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 2–8, 2021
Celebrate a historic palace, listen to live music in person, tailgate on the North Shore and more now that summer is unofficially upon us.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 5–11, 2020
Indoors or outdoors, with friends (nine or fewer!) or without, cooking at home or dining out alfresco, we got you.
Your Guide to the Perfect Father’s Day Weekend in Honolulu: June 17–23, 2020
This week we’re celebrating Juneteenth with a comedy show, steak-loving fathers, old-school drive-in movies, Filipino food and more.
Our Favorite Hawai‘i Entertainers Who Keep Us Smiling, Laughing and Informed
We spotlight a group of creatives, a radio duo and a comedian who give us something fun to watch while we’re stuck inside.
Your Ultimate Guide to The Aloha Comedy Festival This Weekend
From February 27–29, catch performances by more than 60 comedians at six venues in Downtown Honolulu.
8 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for Movie and Theater Lovers in Hawai‘i
Thanks to screenings of the Oscar-nominated shorts, the Honolulu African American Film Festival and an interactive whodunnit mystery theater, couples can easily step up their regular dinner-and-a-show game.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: November 6–12, 2019
Explore the international world of film, eat burgers, feast on chocolate, watch football and more.
Catch Improv Rock ‘n’ Roll Band Oil in the Alley at the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival
Oil in the Alley is an improv rock ‘n’ roll band that literally makes it up as they go along. Find them among other funny folks at the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival this weekend.
Remembering Rap: A New Book Tells the Story of Hawai‘i Humorist Rap Reiplinger
The book shines a light on the man behind the laughs through untold stories of his success and struggles, as well as news that state officials reopened an investigation into his mysterious death.
62 Thoughts We Had While Watching Jo Koy’s Netflix Special, “Comin’ In Hot”
And you’ll want to hear his made-up falsetto songs, or just watch him walk in slippers.
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