Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 3–9, 2025
Sample Japanese street foods, go on a city-wide scavenger hunt, laugh out loud at an adults-only comedy night and more.
Photo: Courtesy of the Japanese Cultural Center
Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai!
Friday, April 4, 6 to 9 p.m.
Transport yourself to Japan without stepping on a plane. Imagine: red tori gates, glowing lanterns, taiko drums. You’ll taste 16 street food-inspired dishes from local restaurants, such as Hy’s Steak House and Little Plum, plus beverages from Rainbow Sake, Beer Lab HI and more.
21+, $180, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, 2454 S Beretania St., jcchawaii.org, @jcchawaii
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Dave & Buster’s Scavenger Hunt
Daily through Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.
While we wait for the new location to open at Ala Moana Center on April 14, Dave & Buster’s is taking gaming to the next level: citywide. You’re invited to find flags hidden around Honolulu with clues released daily at 10 a.m. One lucky winner per day will get an invite to the exclusive VIP preview party on April 11 and a $100 gift card.
Free, daveandbusters.com, @dnbhonolulu
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Chris Pontius & Friends Comedy Show
Thursday, April 3, 7 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Laugh out loud with a drink in hand around a swanky pool at the adults-only Romer House Waikīkī. You’ll recognize “Party Boy” Chris Pontius from the reality comedy show Jackass and extreme nature/comedy series Wildboyz. Fellow Jackass cast member Rachel Wolfson and local comedic legend Mike Garcia also join him for the shows–the first of a new monthly pop-up comedy series at the hotel.
18+, $35, Romer House Waikīkī, 415 Nahua St., chrispontius.com, @romerhousewaikiki
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Photo: Courtesy of Special Olympics Hawai‘i
Truck Pull & Spring Fest
Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Think eight people can pull a 40,000-pound Coca-Cola truck 30 feet? Find out at this unique fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawai‘i where 20 teams and local media celebs will compete for the fastest time. Enjoy onsite food vendors, first responder vehicle displays, keiki activities, live entertainment and retail booths too.
Family-friendly, free, Ka Makana Ali‘i parking lot, between California Pizza Kitchen and ‘Ōlino Theater, Kapolei, sohawaii.org, @sohawaii
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Photo: Courtesy of Windward Mall
Ho‘oulu He‘eia
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate Native Hawaiian Plant Month by learning about indigenous species and adding a new seedling to your garden. Visit educational booths, shop for plants and gardening products, get hands-on with keiki activities and listen to live music.
Family-friendly, free, Windward Mall center court, 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy., Kāne‘ohe, windwardmall.com, @windwardmall
