Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 26–March 4, 2026
Party at a westside ho‘olaule‘a, attend a fish fry, impersonate Bruno Mars, celebrate Black History Month and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Ko Olina Resort
Ko Olina Westside Ho‘olaule‘a
Saturday, Feb. 28, 4 to 9 p.m.
In honor of the close of Makahiki season, you’re invited to this first-time celebration put on by Ko Olina Resort and the Hawaiian Council. Listen to live music by Kapena, ‘Uhe‘uhene and Ekolu, watch dance performances by Hālau Hula ‘O Hokulani, play Makahiki games, join in cultural activities, like kōnane, kāpala stamping, coconut frond-weaving and le-making and shop retail and food vendors.
Family-friendly, free admission, $10 cash parking, Kekai Pl., Ko Olina, koolina.com, @koolinaresort
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Photos: Courtesy of Mālama Maunalua
Eat the Invaders Community Event & Fish Fry
Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This weekend, you can help reduce the number of invasive reef fish in Maunalua Bay by eating them. Join the nonprofit Mālama Maunalua for ta‘ape and to‘au tastings cooked by Chef Hui and Local I‘a, gyotaku fish printing, fish cleaning demonstrations and educational booths. There will also be a coinciding fishing tournament that has already reached registration capacity.
Family-friendly, free admission, Kuli‘ou‘ou Beach Park, 100 Bay St., Hawai‘i Kai, malamamaunalua.org, @malamamaunalua
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Bruno Mars Look-Alike Contest
Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.
Honolulu-native Bruno Mars’ new album, The Romantic, drops this Friday. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate your favorite pop star, slip into The Lei Stand for a Bruno Mars look-alike contest with a $500 gift card prize, a live DJ, themed cocktails and food.
Ages 21+, no cover, The Lei Stand at Romer House Waikīkī, 415 Nāhua St., Waikīkī, romerhotels.com, @theleistand
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Photo: Courtesy of the Hawai‘i Black Chamber of Commerce
Black History Month Business & Culture Expo
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2 to 7 p.m.
Celebrate the vibrant contributions of Hawai‘i’s Black community at this event hosted by the Hawai‘i Black Chamber of Commerce. Connect with small businesses and artists, shop the marketplace, meet professional services reps, enjoy food trucks and feel the beat of live entertainment. This year, there will also be a Keiki Corner with young entrepreneurs selling their goods, plus hands-on activities.
Family-friendly, $5 online presale, $10 at the door, free for keiki under age 13, Kapolei Heritage Center, 91-1270 Kinoiki St., Kapolei, hiblkchamber.org, @hiblkchamber
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Explore Asia Fest
Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This inaugural festival celebrates Lunar New Year and Hawai‘i’s unique fusion of Asian cultures. Snack from food booth to food booth, shop craft vendors, find your favorite collectibles, watch a K-pop performance, meet the Narcissus Queens, join a cosplay costume contest and visit the Keiki Zone.
Family-friendly, free admission, Pālama Settlement, 810 Vineyard Blvd., Kalihi, pacificexpos.com, @pacificexposhawaii
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
