UHM BFA Graphic Design Showcase
Stop by Capitol Modern for a look-see at “SYNERGY: A Fusion of Perspectives, Skills & Purpose - Building Beyond Boundaries,” 5-7 p.m. April 24.
Afro Aloha Live! At Blue Note Hawaii
A blend of culture, music and storytelling with a live taping of the Afro Aloha Podcast, Afro Aloha Live! features live performances by Riya Davis + The Flat Five, Kamaka Fernandez, Nick Kurosawa and others, 7 p.m. April 24. Tickets.
William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” 70’s style
Windward Community College’s Hawaii Conservatory of Performing Arts presents this comedy filled with dancing, drama, mistaken identity, deceptions and misunderstandings directed by Taurie Kinoshita at Paliku Theatre, April 25-May 4, performances are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets.
Dulcé Sloan
Blue Note Comedy Series presents comedian and actress Dulcé Sloan with opener Jasmine Bautista, 6:30 and 9 p.m. April 25. Tickets.
Bolts & Fun Fair
Temari Hawaii presents its long-running event featuring artists and vendors selling donated fabrics, sewing notions and finished goods at Moiliili Community Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 26. MCC’s seniors will offer handmade creations and Nichiren Mission will raise funds by selling donated fabrics and sewing notions. Early entry for Temari Hawaii members is 8-9 a.m. Membership is $25.
Hawaii Youth Symphony Spring Concerts
HYS invites the community to two spring concerts showcasing the students and faculty of the HYS jazz, academy strings and Music in the Clubhouse programs over two days. Academy Strings and MITCH Spring Concert is 2:45 p.m. April 26 at Kaimuki High School and the Jazz Program Spring Concert is 3 p.m. April 27 at Studio 909 (949 Kapiolani Blvd.). Limited seating is first come, first served. Admission is free; reservations not required.
Hawaii celebrates its favorite protein at this event along Kalakaua Avenue, 4-10 p.m. April 26. You can’t ask for anything more fun than SPAM® merchandise, locally crafted merchandise, a multitude of SPAM® dishes, and island entertainment on three stages.
Downtown Double at Hawaii Theatre
The spooks are popping up early this year as Hawaii Theatre presents a fun-for-the-family evening of movies starting with “Hotel Transylvania” followed by “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 26. Dress up and enter the costume contest at 7 p.m. Grab your free seat.
Stay a little longer (21 and over only) as local DJ Nocturna spins classic goth, darkwave, post punk and alternative tracks at Ghost Light, a special after-hours dance party in the Weyand Room, 9-11 p.m. Specialty cocktails will also be available. Tickets.
Boyz II Men
The Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell welcomes legendary R&B vocal group Boys II Men — Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman — performing some of their most successful chart-topping hits, 7 p.m. April 26. Tickets.
Kahānī at Honolulu Museum of Art
Enjoy an evening of Indian classical, folk and Bollywood performances, as well as vocals and instrumentals at the Honolulu Museum of Art, 7-9 p.m. April 26. Presented in collaboration with Sai Bhatawadekar and her team of talented dancers, musicians and guest artists. Tickets.
Third World with Special Guest Kumar Fyah
“Reggae ambassadors” Third World celebrates 51 years of Grammy nominations and smash hits with two performances, 7 and 9:30 p.m. April 26. Tickets.
Hot Kūpuna Nights at Ka Waiwai ma Mōʻiliʻili
Bring your ʻukulele for a lively community Kanikapila featuring Kuʻuipo Kumukahi & Friends, 2-5 p.m. April 27. ʻAwa and ʻai available. $5 at the door. Reserve your spot.
Heston Kaaihue
The Blue Note Comedy Series spotlights Hawaii comedian Heston Kaaihue, who believes in the therapeutic power of laughter. He has collaborated with fellow comedians Kaleo Pilanca, Andy Bumatai and Augie Tulba and will perform, 6:30 p.m. April 27. Tickets.
“Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”
See and hear the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers to become the Queen of Rock n’ Roll as you hear her most popular hits at the Blaisdell Concert Hall, through April 27. Tickets.
Kumu Kahua Theatre presents “The Magic of Polly Amnesia”
Writer and director Tony Pisculli shares the story of Polly — orphan, magician and punk — as she takes to the stage for a one-woman magic show in which she attempts to sort hope from delusion and true magic from trickery in order to solve the mystery of her own identity and the family that abandoned her. However, during the performance, something goes terribly wrong. The play runs through April 27. Use code “magic” at checkout online or at the box office for additional savings. Tickets online or call the box office, 808-536-4441.
Honolulu Museum of Art Remembers David Lynch
HoMA celebrates the life the late, great filmmaker David Lynch through eight features and a collection of six shorts directed by Lynch, as well as the 2016 documentary, “David Lynch: The Art of Life,” through April 27. View films such as “Eraserhead,” “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me,” “Wild at Heart,” and others. Film schedule and tickets.
Hawaiʻi Triennial 2025 at Foster Botanical Garden
Enjoy art in nature as you learn about the history of the garden and view installations by Art Labort + R Cham Tih, Melissa Chimera and Brandon Ng in docent-led tours, 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. April 29-30. Tickets are $75 and include a gift bag. Proceeds benefit Friends of Botanical Gardens and Hawaiʻi Contemporary
Women in Tech
Engage with fellow women in tech for a day of collaboration and knowledge sharing at Ka Waiwai ma Mōʻiliʻili, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30. Register.
97th Annual Lei Day Celebration
From morning to late afternoon, take part in this time-honored event dedicated to the lei and its meaning that beautifully illustrates the culture of Hawaii at Kapiolani Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1. Events and activities will showcase the skill and artistry of Hawaii lei makers, including the new “Meet the Masters” in which elite lei makers will share their knowledge in a lei-making demonstration. Highlights include the Lei Contest exhibit, Hawaiian steel guitar performances, the Kūlana Lei Village and local crafts.
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2025
Enjoy an annual Lei Day tradition on the Great Lawn of Bishop Museum featuring a live concert with Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning group Keauhou, with special guests Robert Cazimero, Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua, Kaipo Hale, Kuana Torres Kahele, and cohosts Billy V. and Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, 5-9 p.m. May 1. Tickets. There will be a live broadcast at 7 p.m. on the Mele website.
Webinar: “Making Sense of Trump’s First 100 Days”
The Hawaii Economic Association presents a life webinar featuring one of the state’s leading political analysts, Colin Moore, Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii, moderated by Seth Colby, tax research and planning officer of the Hawaii Dept. of Taxation, noon-1:15 p.m. May 2. $10/non-member, $5/member, free for students. Register.
Michael Carbonaro’s “Lies on Stage”
Star and executive producer of “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, trickster-at-heart Michael Carbonaro brings his inventive magic tricks to Hawaii Theatre, 7 p.m. May 2. Tickets.
Micronesia Festival 2025: Navigating Forward
Bring the entire family for a lively celebration and cultural exchange through music, dance, art, food and storytelling at Bishop Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3. Preregistration is recommended. Tickets are $5 for kamaʻāina and military with valid ID.
Art with Heart Fair at Waikīkī Aquarium
The Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium hosts a day of fun celebrating May Day weekend, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3. This unique opportunity to shop for a cause features handcrafted items from local artists, interactive art activities, conservation-focused educational booths, exclusive aquarium tours and food and drink from local vendors. Event proceeds will support the rebuilding of the Edge of the Reef exhibit. Tickets are included with aquarium admission; $15 VIP tickets provide early access at 9:30 a.m., free tote bag, magnet and sticker. Keiki under 3 are free. Preregistration is recommended.
King of the Ring Jr. Kickboxing Championships
The best of the best compete against one another at the Blaisdell Hawaii Suites, 5-10 p.m. May 3. Tickets.
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii with Kalani Peʻa
Hawaii Theatre hosts four-time Grammy winner and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Kalani Peʻa in his 7th annual May Day Concert featuring a full lineup of guests, 6 p.m. May 3. Tickets.
Hawaiʻi Triennial 2025
The state’s largest exhibition of contemporary art created by 49 artists and art collectives invites the public to experience ALOHA NŌ at various locations on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island, through May 4. Visit the website for a full schedule of events on three islands.
Exhibition: “Healing Nature: Contemporary Art of Mongolia”
View the works of 12 Mongolian artists inspired by traditional practices and spiritual connections with nature at the East-Center Gallery, through May 4. Works include calligraphy, ink on paper, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculptures, textiles and video art.
48th Annual Leader Luncheon at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
YWCA Oahu recognizes four exemplary women leaders who have made significant contributions to island communities and toward the advancement of women in Hawaii — Momi Akimseu, Bank of Hawaii; Elisia Flores, L&L Franchise, Inc.; Kristi Inkinen Yanagihara, Remedy Intelligent Staffing; and Michelle Kaʻuhane, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation — with a luncheon, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 8. This event also commemorates YWCA Oahu’s 125th anniversary of empowering Hawaii’s women. Tickets.
Shen Yun
Billed as “China Before Communism,” the vibrant and mesmerizing Shen Yun is comprised of eight companies and 500 worldclass artists performing an all-new production. Enjoy an extraordinary performance for the family at the Blaisdell Concert Hall, May 8-10. Tickets.
Kapa Demonstrations at Sea Life Park Hawaii
Native Hawaiian kapa practitioner Kumu Page Chang of Pūkoʻa Studios provides hands-on demonstrations honoring the traditional Hawaiian practice of kapa-making basics, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 22, June 1 and 19. The process begins with stripping and pounding the inner bark of the wauke (paper mulberry) tree and participants will get to take home their finished kapa. Free with paid park admission.
