Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 15–21, 2024
Do yoga and a cold plunge for a good cause, see a symphony concert inspired by Hawai‘i’s forests and check out a new escape room.
Sweat & Sip – Valentine’s Week Edition
Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.
Work out with Joy Bitonio of KOMO Studio and Jono Blodgett of Mauka Makai Fitness, participate in a cold plunge challenge, socialize and sip on a complimentary cocktail and listen to live music by DJ Miko. Complimentary self and valet parking will be available. Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle or towel as well as swimwear or a change of clothing for the cold plunge. The first 30 arrivals receive a swag bag upon check in. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits like Make A Wish Hawai‘i, Honolulu Museum of Art, Sustainable Coastlines, Auenue School and Hawai‘i Community Foundation.
$35 if you bring your own yoga mat, $65 general admission with provided yoga mat, Prince Waikīkī, Muliwai Deck, 100 Holomoana St., princewaikiki.com, @princewaikiki
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Symphony of the Hawai‘i Forests
Thursday, Feb. 15, 6 to 7 p.m.
Under the direction of maestro Dane Lam, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of an interactive concert that brings together music, art, science, hula and storytelling. The six movements in the symphony, composed by artists with Hawai‘i musicians, interweave stories to encourage appreciation for Hawai‘i’s native forests. Each work will have a blend of animation inspired by keiki artwork, narration by singer Starr Kalahiki and a hula performance.
Family-friendly event, $10, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., symphonyofthehawaiiforests.com, @hawaiisymphonyorchestra
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Archives Uncorked: Ho‘oulu Lāhui
Friday, Feb. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
View archival collections that pay homage to King Kalākaua, see a display of historic objects from the 1881 World Tour and explore the menu of Kalākaua’s celebrations. Tickets include includes a tour, a charcuterie cup, glass of wine (or beverage of choice) and a swag bag.
$65 to $75, Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 South King St., missionshouses.org, @hawaiian_mission_houses
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Timeliner: Train Through Time
Friday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.
A new digitally interactive room opens this weekend at The Escape Game Honolulu called “Timeliner: Train Through Time.” The setting is intriguing: you and your friends are part of a time crisis management team, and you’ll need to deal with life-threatening issues set in various decades throughout history to save the future—all while beating the clock.
Family-friendly event, $44.99, The Escape Game Honolulu, Ala Moana Center, theescapegame.com, @theescapegame
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Made With Aloha Gift Fair
Saturday, Feb. 17, Sunday, Feb. 18, and Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shop your favorite island snacks, handcrafted items like soy candles, tote bags, jewelry, apparel and more at this gift fair.
Family-friendly event, free, Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., islandcraftfairs.org, @islandcraftfairs
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The Beach Boys
Wednesday, Feb. 21, and Thursday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a nostalgic throwback concert by the legendary Beach Boys, known for their distinctive vocal harmonies and the impact they had in the rock and roll genre during the 1960s.
$75 to $155, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hawaiitheatre.com, @hawaiitheatre
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Cavetown
Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m.
Robin Daniel Skinner, better known as Cavetown, gained fame for blending indie rock and pop with chill ‘ukulele sounds. The English singer and producer has more than 6.8 million streamers on Spotify and 2.21 million subscribers on YouTube.
$39.50, The Republik, 1349 Kapi‘olani Blvd. #30, jointherepublik.com, @jointherepublik
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Pagliacci
Friday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 18, 4 p.m.
The Hawai‘i Opera Theatre reimagines Loncavallo’s classic opera Pagliacci. Told through a flashback of memories, Tonio plans a scheming plot of revenge due to unrequited love that ultimately drives his boss, Pagliaccio, to murder his wife Nedda and her lover Silvio.
$30 to $100, Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., hawaiiopera.org, @hawaiioperatheatre
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Honolulu Museum of Art Family Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month by viewing the exhibit “Forward Together: African American Prints from the Jean and Robert Steele Collection,” then experience the rhythms of the West African dance and drum group Sewa Faré. Make art with community artists from The Pōpolo Project and sit down for story time with Dr. Robert Steele, who will read The Artivist by Nikkolas Smith for the little ones.
Family-friendly event, free for kama‘āina with ID, adults $20, 18 and under free, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 South Beretania St., honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum
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