Staff Picks: Things to Do in Honolulu in April
Groove to bossa nova, sample Spam dishes on Kalākaua Avenue, or spend an afternoon tailgating and watching polo.
Photo: Courtesy of ‘Iolani School
‘Iolani Fair
April 21–22, noon to 10 p.m.
This year’s fair, with the theme ’70s Sensation, is sure to be a colorful delight for the whole family. Make sure you bring cash to buy scrips so you can enjoy the family-friendly rides, games and grinds, all while supporting ‘Iolani’s travel programs, performing arts and science teams.
Free admission, ‘Iolani School, 563 Kamoku St., iolanifair.org
Photo: Courtesy of Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle
“I Love Kailua” Town Party
April 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kailua’s annual community block party is back after a three-year break. Stop by for live entertainment, food booths, and a wide array of works from Windward artisans. Proceeds will go toward tree planting by the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle in the neighborhood.
Free admission, Kailua Town Center along Kailua Road, LKOC.org
Waikīkī Spam Jam
April 29, 4 to 10 p.m.
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s beloved pantry staple at this street festival in Waikīkī with live entertainment and vendors selling creative Spam dishes. Proceeds go to organizations such as Hawai‘i Foodbank.
Free admission, along Kalākaua Avenue in Waikīkī, spamjamhawaii.com
Sergio Mendes
April 21–22, 6:30 and 9 p.m.
This Grammy Award-winning musician—known for his fusion of bossa nova with jazz and funk—will have you dancing in your seats.
$65–$115, Blue Note Hawai‘i, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, bluenotehawaii.com
Tumua Tuinei
April 22, 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Join this hilariously relatable local comedian for the filming of his first full-length comedy special. This is the last stop before he takes his “Not Even Joking” tour nationwide.
$35–$100, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hawaiitheatre.com
FAST FACT: Celebrate Earth Month with the Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i Earth Day Festival on April 23. sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org
Photo: Courtesy of Cecil Davis
Hawai‘i Polo Club 60th Anniversary
April 9, Gates open at 11:30 a.m.; matches start at 2 p.m., band at 5 p.m.
You can bring your picnic baskets and parasols, or simply tailgate from your car. Either way, with this all-day event the fun begins even before the matches and ends with live music until sunset.
$25–$350, 68-411 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, hawaii-polo.org
Photo: Courtesy of Bamp Project
Pitbull
April 14–15, 8 p.m.
Mr. Worldwide himself is crossing the Pacific for two concerts as part of his “Can’t Stop Us Now” tour. The rap, reggaeton and hip-hop artist has been topping the charts for more than two decades. Don’t miss this high-energy night full of memorable hits, and here’s hoping “Gasolina” and “Timber” are among them.
Tickets from $49.50, Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Avenue, blaisdellcenter.com
