Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 14–20, 2024
Get your fill of kim chee, brunch with a classical pianist, tour a stealth fighter jet, party in ‘A‘ala Park and more.
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Urban Makahiki
Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A twist on traditional Hawaiian harvest season festivities, this celebration in the heart of town focuses on the sharing of cultures. Watch hula, kung fu and lion dance performances, learn with hands-on activities, play games and shop local vendors.
Family-friendly, free, ‘A‘ala Park, 280 N. King St., eventbrite.com
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Taste of Korea
Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 to 9 p.m.
Expect creative, Korean-inspired dishes by local chefs and restaurants, including Hangang Korean Grill House, MW Restaurant, O’Kim’s Contemporary Korean Kitchen and The Pig & The Lady. Plus, sample Korean liquor, watch a fashion show and dance along with K-pop performers.
$100, Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 Beretania St., Mō‘ili‘ili, hawaiikcc.org
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HONOLULU Restaurant Week
Now through Sunday, Nov. 17
Score deals and try new limited-time menus at 63 restaurants across O‘ahu during HONOLULU Restaurant Week. See all the ‘ono options online.
hnlrestaurantweek.com, @honolulurestaurantweek
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Listen to Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii
Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at Hawai‘i Theatre Center
Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. at Blue Note Hawai‘i
You have three opportunities to catch a concert by this world-renowned pianist as part of the ANA ‘Aha Mele Festival. Blind since birth, the inspiring artist will perform alongside local musicians on Thursday and host intimate brunch performances on Saturday and Sunday.
$15–$110, Hawai‘i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Chinatown, hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre
$140–$170, Blue Note Hawai‘i, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., bluenotejazz.com, @bluenotehawaii
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Hawai‘i’s Woodshow
Sunday, Nov. 17, to Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From heirloom-quality rocking chairs to ornately carved chalices, you’ll be in awe of the craftmanship and artistry on display at the annual exhibition by the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association. View works created from Hawai‘i-grown woods, like lychee, mango and mahogany, and watch wood-turning demonstrations (only Sunday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Free, Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room, 777 Ward Ave., woodshow.hawaiiforest.org, @hawaiiswoodshow
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Wings of Aloha
Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get a close-up look at military aircraft during Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s open house. Tour iconic planes such as the F-22 Raptor, C-37 and C-17 Globemaster III, check out military equipment, meet skilled aviators and visit educational booths.
Family-friendly, free, open to all community members with a valid U.S. ID., register for free parking and shuttle from Aloha Stadium or Lagoon Drive outside Honolulu Airport, 15wing.af.mil, @15thwing
