Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 19–25, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of For the Culture Hawai‘i

Juneteenth Block Party

Thursday, June 19, 3 to 9 p.m.

This lively annual festival commemorates the end of slavery in America. Eat ethnic food, listen to soulful music by Irie Love and Keith Batlin, shop at a craft fair of Black-owned small businesses, play in the keiki zone and enjoy poetry, stepping and stand-up comedy performances.

Family-friendly, free admission, $108 VIP admission, Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Waikīkī, fortheculturehawaii.org, @fortheculturehawaii

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Hawai‘i’s Finest Summer Expo

Friday, June 20, 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stay cool at this indoor event celebrating island culture and style. Watch fashion shows, shop the latest trends, discover homegrown brands, listen to live music, bounce on inflatables in the keiki fun zone and grind on all your favorite local foods and drinks, including a full-service bar.

Family-friendly, $8 online presale, $10 at the door, free for keiki 12 and under, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, hifinest.com, @hawaiisfinestclothing

Photo: Courtesy of ‘Ewa Bird Show

‘Ewa Bird Show

Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Flock to ‘Ewa Villages for this community event unlike any other. View fancy fowl species that you won’t see in the wild, feed chickens, admire pretty pigeons, plus wander through the fish show with carp, koi and goldfish on display. There will also be craft fair vendors and food trucks onsite.

Family-friendly, free, ‘Ewa Elementary School, 91-1280 Renton Road, ‘Ewa Beach, @ewabirdshow

Photo: Erik Kabik

Hale‘iwa Arts Festival

Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Head to Hale‘iwa for a day of visual arts, dance, music, food and keiki activities at this beachfront gathering. Check out the newest works from an impressive line-up of 100 artists, designers, printmakers and photographers, including Eduardo Bolioli, Kris Goto and Nick Kuchar.

Family-friendly, free, Hale‘iwa Beach Park, 62-449 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa, haleiwaartfestival.org, @haleiwaartsfestival

Photo: Courtesy of Partner Up Hawai‘i

Speed Dating for Foodies

Monday, June 23, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Turn off Tinder for the night and opt for this in-person social gathering of singles instead. You’ll get to taste celebrity chef Lee Anne Wong’s exclusive new dinner menu before it launches to the public in July and hopefully make a new love connection, too.

Ages 21–45, $90, advance reservation required, Koko Head Café, 1120 12th Ave., Kaimukī, partneruphawaii.com, @partneruphawaii

Photo: Lala Loopsie

Hanahou Mākeke

Sunday, June 22, 3 to 6 p.m.

Score vintage gems from Hawaiian designers and goodies from up-and-coming local labels at this pop-up market by O‘ahu photographer Lala Loopsie. The 30-plus vendors include some of our favorite alohawear resellers, such as DeStash Hawai‘i, The Lole Stand and upcycle brand FOR. You can also shop the latest from Teal, Coco Kealohi, David Shepard, Arlie Glass and Mohala Eyewear. Enjoy a fashion show, snap pics with friends in the Loopsie Booth photo booth and groove to live music by Kilia.

Free, The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, 5000 Kāhala Ave., Maile Ballroom, Kāhala, @hanahoumakeke

Photo: Joan Marcus

Broadway in Hawai‘i: Six

Through Sunday, June 29

If you missed last night’s Honolulu premiere of Six, don’t worry—you have 15 more chances to see the Tony-winning musical about Henry VIII’s wives. Each one takes centerstage to tell her story in upbeat tunes you’ll be singing the rest of the night.

Tickets start at $50, Blaisdell Concert Hall, Kaka‘ako, broadwayinhawaii.com, @broadwayinhawaii