Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 10–16, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Downtown Art Center

HEART of Honolulu Street Festival

Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get artsy at this block party highlighting Chinatown’s vibrant creative community. Glaze your own raku ceramic bowl ($15), don wearable art for a zodiac-themed parade, compete for prizes in the scavenger hunt, make a custom bauble at the bracelet bar ($25), watch live bands at the music tent and more.

Family-friendly, free, Nu‘uanu Ave. between King St. and Chaplain Lane, Chinatown, downtownarthi.org, @downtownartcenter

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Photo: Courtesy of Waikīkī Aquarium

Mauka to Makai Environmental Expo

Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Month and learn how you can protect and preserve Hawai‘i’s environment, from the mountaintops to the ocean. Enjoy free admission to the aquarium, visit informational booths, make arts and crafts, play educational games, watch live entertainment and take home a complimentary native plant for your garden.

Family-friendly, free, Waikīkī Aquarium, free parking shuttle from Jefferson Elementary School, Waikīkī, waikikiaquarium.org, @waikikiaquarium

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Photo: Christine Lamborn

I Am Mulan

Wednesday, April 9, through Saturday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m.

You know the story of Mulan, but you’ve never seen it this way before. Written and directed by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa master’s candidate Elizabeth Ung, this existential dramedy features an ensemble representing the heroine’s five distinct personalities. The play examines what it means to embrace and reject one’s identity and legacy.

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Not recommended for children, $8–$18, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Kennedy Theatre Mainstage, 1770 East-West Rd., Mānoa, manoa.hawaii.edu, @uhmkennedytheatre

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Kona Brewing Hawai‘i’s Spring Launch Party

Friday, April 11, 6 to 8 p.m.

New beer alert! Be among the first to taste two Hawai‘i-exclusive, limited releases: Māhea Haze Hazy IPA and Pili Pilsner. The craft brews are the first seasonal specials since the brand re-established its purely local operations. You’ll also be able to find six-packs of the novelty flavors at stores and on tap at participating bars and restaurants across the islands.

Free admission, food and beverages available for purchase, Kona Brewing Pub, 7192 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy., Hawai‘i Kai, konabrewinghawaii.com, @konabrewinghawaii

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Photo: Courtesy of Hapalua Half Marathon

Hapalua Half Marathon

Sunday, April 13, 6 a.m.

If you’re not up for a full marathon, here’s a great alternative that you can still brag about completing. And, yes, you’ll receive a hot malasada at the finish line too. The scenic 13.1-mile course starts in Waikīkī and ends at Kapi‘olani Park. Heads-up: expect road closures in the Waikīkī, Ala Moana, Downtown, Kaka‘ako and Diamond Head areas from 3 a.m. to noon.

$180, register at the expo, Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., thehapalua.com, @thehapalua