The 26 Best Events on O‘ahu in November 2019
A couple of throwback concerts, a magical musical and movie experience, healthy getaways and more make for some eclectic choices this month.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
O‘ahu Mermaid Retreat
Friday, November 1 at 3 p.m.–Tuesday, November 5 at 11 a.m.
Photo: Courtesy of Yoga Kai Hawai‘i
Anyone in need of a namastaycation? Yoga Kai, the team that takes people out on glowing SUP boards off Hale‘iwa and Magic Island, is offering a five-day yoga/vegetarian/adventure/spa retreat on the Windward Side. The thought of a full mind, body and soul cleanse just before the gluttonous holiday season kicks off sounds like the perfect way to prepare. Day passes are also available for $125 on Saturday and $170 on Sunday.
Windward Retreat Center, 51-30 Huamalani Rd, Ka‘a‘awa, $1,350–$1,900, yogakaihawaii.com
ARBOR DAY
Looking for a new leafy friend? Head to one of these spots on Nov. 2.
Thousands of trees will find new homes on O‘ahu this Arbor Day, thanks to Hawai‘i’s giveaway tradition. You can pick up free trees at five locations starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Get there early for your pick of more than a dozen species, from fruit trees to native plants.
-
Honolulu
Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd.
-
Hale‘iwa
Waimea Valley Botanical Garden, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway
-
Pearl City
O‘ahu Urban Garden Center, 955 Kamehameha Highway
-
Wahiawā
Wahiawā Botanical Garden, 1396 California Ave.
-
Kailua
Kailua United Methodist Church, 1110 Kailua Road
Foster Botanical Garden will also host its second annual Arbor Day Honolulu Festival with activities, tips, workshops and performances from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how to choose the right trees for your space—large or small—how to take care of them, even how they reduce crime, from the experts. arbordayhawaii.org —Katrina Valcourt
SEE ALSO: HONOLULU Magazine’s Fall 2019 Bucket List
FALL FUN
Rustic Fall Nights at Waimānalo Country Farms
Saturday, November 2 | 6–8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Kaskade Live in Honolulu
Saturday, November 2 | 8 p.m.
Kapolei Events Center, 91-1180 Midway St., $45–$100, bampproject.com
HOLIDAY FAIRS
Saturday, November 2 | 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ali‘iolani Elementary School Craft Fair
Read more
Kaimukī High School Craft and Gift Fair
ENTERTAINMENT
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, November 3 at 4 p.m.
Fire-breathing dragons; Hermione’s romance with a tall, dark and handsome foreigner; the world’s introduction to Robert Pattinson as Cedric Diggory; and Voldemort in the flesh. Catch the pivotal turning point in the Harry Potter saga (when things start to get very dark for our favorite British Scooby Squad). In addition, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra will perform the award-winning soundtrack live while the film plays on screen. But don’t worry: Viewers will be free to eat, drink and make some noise, too. You’ll hear us yelling at Ron when he gets jealous and nasty to our dream girl, Hermione.
Blaisdell Center, $27–$89, hisymphony.org
SEE ALSO: Meet the Muggle Translating the “Harry Potter” Books into the Hawaiian Language
MUSIC
Backstreet Boys’ DNA World Tour
Saturday, November 2–Wednesday, November 6 | 6 p.m.
Blaisdell Arena, $62.50–$259.50, bampproject.com
EVEN MORE EVENTS: Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: October 30–November 5
MOVIES
Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Thursday, November 7–Sunday, November 17 | Various times
Read our must-watch guide to the 2019 festival
FOOD FESTIVAL
HONOLULU Magazine’s Burger Bash 2019 Presented by Alaska Mileage Plan
Saturday, November 9 | 4–9 p.m.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF SQUARE BARRELS
Join us at Kahala Mall for our first-ever Burger Bash—a free event celebrating all things burgers. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites including Square Barrels, Smith and Kings, Butcher and Bird, Chili’s, Burger Hale, Local I‘a and more.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to tell us you are coming!
COMEDY
Ryan Hamilton
Saturday, November 9 | 8 p.m.
Hawai‘i Theatre Center, $24.50–$150, hawaiitheatre.com
FOOD FESTIVAL
17th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
Saturday, November 9 | 6:30–9 p.m.
NETWORKING
Wāhine in Film Mixer 2019
Sunday, November 10 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Impact Hub HNL Coworking, ticket sales in the form of donation, hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org
EVEN MORE EVENTS: Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: November 6–12
SEMINAR
Family Business Forum: Women Leaders in Family Enterprises
Thursday, November 14 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
YWCA O'ahu Laniākea, $25–$35, hnltix.com
FESTIVAL
Hawai‘i Zouk Festival + Aloha Experience
Thursday, November 14 at 1 p.m.–Tuesday, November 19 at 5 p.m.
Various locations in Waikīkī, $20–$279.99, zoukinhawaii.com
MUSIC
Engelbert Humperdinck
Saturday, November 16 | 8–11 p.m.
Blaisdell Center, $45–$100, hnlmusicweek.org
ENTERTAINMENT
World of Dance Hawai‘i: Competition
Saturday, November 16 / 10 a.m.
Hawai‘i Convention Center, $20–$50 to register, worldofdance.com
SHOPPING
Aloha Home Market’s Holiday Market
Sunday, November 17 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
340 Uluniu Street, free, alohahomemarket.com
MUSIC
Janet Jackson’s Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation
Wednesday, November 20; Thursday, November 21; Saturday, November 23 | 8 p.m.
Thirty years ago, MJ’s kid sister stepped out from her brother’s shadow with her fourth studio album, Rhythm Nation. Along with the newly released edition of the album, which contains behind-the-scenes recordings, one of the greatest (and original) theatrical concert performers of our time is making Honolulu her seventh stop along her 10-stop tour. So, get ready to be a part of the rhythm nation at one of her two dance-heavy shows. Five, four, three, two, one.
Blaisdell Arena, $49.50–$229.50, bampproject.com
EDUCATION
Navigating by the Stars Series at Bishop Museum
Wednesday, November 20 | 7–8 p.m.
Bishop Museum, $10, bishopmuseum.org
MUSIC
Blood Sweat & Tears
Thursday, November 21–Sunday, November 24 | 6:30–8 p.m. & 9–10:30 p.m.
Blue Note Hawai‘i, $35–$45, bluenotehawaii.com
SPORTS
XTERRA Trail Run World Championship
Sunday, November 24 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Photo: Kelli Bullock
Why run on an indoor treadmill when we’re #LuckyWeLiveHonolulu? XTERRA’s Trail Run World Championship is a 21-kilometer (13-mile) half-marathon that winds through the picturesque ranch. If you’re new to trail running, this is a great place to start; the event also includes a 5K, 10K and “adventure walk,” each of which is open to all ages and abilities. So whether you’re competing or supporting, this is surely going to be a race worth the road trip.
Kualoa Ranch, $30 and up to register, xterraplanet.com
MUSIC
Jay Park’s Sexy4Eva Tour
Wednesday, November 27 | 8 p.m.
Hawai‘i Theatre, $59–$169, hawaiitheatre.com
MUSIC
Diplo Performs at 1027 Da Bomb Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, November 27 | 10 p.m.
The Republik, $45–$65, bampproject.com
MUSIC
The Wailers
Thursday, November 28–Sunday, December 1 | 6:30–8 p.m. & 9–10:30 p.m.
Blue Note Hawai‘i, $45–$55, bluenotehawaii.com
COMEDY
Joy Koy’s Just Kidding Tour
Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30 | 8–10:30 p.m.
Photo: COURTESY OF JO KOY / NETFLIX
If you’re reading this and haven’t watched Jo Koy’s Netflix special Comin’ in Hot, then you must not live in Hawai‘i. The Filipino American comedian kicked off his show discussing local topics, from slippers to the extensive use of vowels in our street names to singing a made-up Hawaiian song. We’re excited that just months after releasing the special, our adopted son is coming back. Need a catch up? Check out the 62 thoughts we had while watching Comin’ in Hot.
Blaisdell Arena, $44–$139, blaisdellcenter.com
SHOPPING
48th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 30 | 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hawaiian Mission Houses, free
Read more stories by Katie Kenny
Looking for fun new ways to experience the city? HONOLULU’s got you covered with HNLTix, your brand-new local resource for all things social—fundraisers, concerts, comedy shows, expos and everything in between. Discover your next can’t-miss event, share your favorites with friends, or promote your own event and sell tickets online. To see what’s coming up next in Honolulu, visit HNLTix.com.
Find more events at honolulufamily.com/calendar and honolulumagazine.com/calendar.
