Things to Do in June in Hawaii
June in Honolulu is for music lovers, including a piano festival, reggae concerts, a Hawaii Symphony Pops performance, taiko drumming and a 1980 roller-disco musical.
XanaduJune 1-17It’s 1980, and struggling artist Sonny wants to achieve his dream of starting the first roller disco in Venice Beach, Calif. Help comes in the form of Kira, a Greek muse. There’ll be lots of skating and singing in this Diamond Head Theatre musical adapted from the 1980 movie. diamondheadtheatre.com. |
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22nd Annual Honolulu Pride ParadeJune 2Head to Kapiolani Park for the annual Pride Parade celebration, featuring food and entertainment, LGBT organizations, keiki activities and more. honoluluprideparade.org. |
Pan-Pacific HoolauleaJune 8The Pan-Pacific Festival Hoolaulea down Kalakaua Avenue, includes hula halau, Japanese dance, taiko drumming and cultural exhibitions. pan-pacific-festival.com. |
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Republik Music FestivalJune 9Watch Steel Pulse, Slightly Stoopid, G. Love and more at this reggae festival at the Kakaako Waterfront Park. bampproject.com. |
Hawaii Symphony Pops ConcertJune 10This month’s Symphony Pops performance at the Waikiki Shell features soft-rock artist Kenny Loggins. Tickets start at $20. hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org. |
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Tattoo HonoluluJune 14 to Jan. 13Tattooing is an art form. Visit the Honolulu Museum of Art to view the work of 10 tattoo masters through photographs of bodies featuring their pieces. honolulumuseum.org. |
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Big Boys and Hawaii MMA ExpoJune 15-17
Mixed martial arts fights. Motorcycles. Electronics. This expo at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall is everything a macho guy—or girl—could want. |
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Seventh Annual Aloha International Piano FestivalJune 16-23Pianists and piano-music lovers, this festival is for you. This year’s lineup includes master classes, a competition and recitals at the Hawaii Convention Center. alohapianofestival.com. |