This Week on Oʻahu
The next seven days, day by day. Recurring things — the daily hula show, the weekly markets, the Friday band concert — sit on the day they actually happen. Exhibitions and theatre runs that are open all week sit at the top, stated as a run rather than pinned to a date they have nothing to do with.
On all week
Exhibitions, theatre runs and class terms — open across the whole week, not on one day of it.
- 🌺Rag RugsHawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui · DowntownAug 15 – Sep 12$200 member · $240 non-member, plus $25 supplies paid in cash on the day
- ✏️An Exploration of CompositionZwick Academy of Fine Art · DowntownAug 18 – Oct 6See listing
- 🖌️The Hawaiian Masters: Volcano PaintingZwick Academy of Fine Art · DowntownAug 20 – Oct 8See listing
- 🎨The Queen's WillKumu Kahua Theatre · DowntownAug 20 – Sep 20See listing
- 🎶Candlelight: Tribute to Bruno MarsPaliku Theatre (Windward CC) · Windward SideAug 22 – Dec 27From $34
- 🖌️Portrait Painting: Level 2Zwick Academy of Fine Art · DowntownAug 22 – Oct 10See listing
- 🌺Fiber Arts • Ages 6–8Honolulu Museum of Art School · DowntownAug 23 – Sep 20$160
- 🖌️Introduction to Figure PaintingZwick Academy of Fine Art · DowntownAug 23 – Oct 11See listing
- 🎨Annual Statewide Exhibition 2026 — O'ahu showing (Downtown Art Center, Main Gallery)Hawaii Craftsmen · DowntownSep 4 – Sep 25See listing
- 🎶Candlelight: The Best of Joe HisaishiPaliku Theatre (Windward CC) · Windward SideSep 5 – Dec 27From $35.50
- 🎨Anime MomotaroHonolulu Theatre for Youth · DowntownSep 5 – Sep 27$15–$30
- 🌺Ikat AdventureHawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui · DowntownSep 5 – Oct 10$375 member · $450 non-member, plus $50 supplies paid in cash on the day
Tuesday
Sep 1 · 8 on
MON · TUE · WED · FRI · 8:30 AMLoʻi & Mala Workdays at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwiKākoʻo ʻŌiwi · Windward SideSee listing
9:00 AMPalaka Towels on Rigid HeddleHawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui · Downtown$190 member · $225 non-member, plus $25 supplies paid in cash on the day
TUESDAYS · 11:30 AMHula LessonsRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREE
DAILY · 3 PMDaily Hula Show at CenterstageAla Moana Center · DowntownFREE- 🎨TUESDAYS · 4–6 PMKaiwi & Wāwāmalu Coastal RestorationKa Iwi Coast (Kaiwi & Wāwāmalu) · Southeast OahuFree
TUESDAYS · 4:30 PMKū Haʻaheo Hawaiian Music & HulaWaikiki Beach Walk · WaikikiFREE
5:00 PMWorldbuilding in HawaiiOurSpace · DowntownSee listing
TUE–SAT · 5:30 PMLive Hawaiian Music at The Royal GroveRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREE
Wednesday
Sep 2 · 10 on
MON · TUE · WED · FRI · 8:30 AMLoʻi & Mala Workdays at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwiKākoʻo ʻŌiwi · Windward SideSee listing
9:00 AMPalaka Towels on Rigid HeddleHawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui · Downtown$190 member · $225 non-member, plus $25 supplies paid in cash on the day- 🪶WEDNESDAYS · 9 AM–12 PMLā Mauli Ola Workday at Hoʻoulu ʻĀinaHoʻoulu ʻĀina · DowntownFree
WED & SUN 11 AM · FRI 2 PMHighlights TourHonolulu Museum of Art · DowntownIncluded with admission
WEDNESDAYS · 11:30 AMLauhala Weaving LessonsRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREEWED & THU 2 PM · FRI 11 AMNew Exhibitions SpotlightHonolulu Museum of Art · DowntownIncluded with admission
DAILY · 3 PMDaily Hula Show at CenterstageAla Moana Center · DowntownFREE- 🎨WEDNESDAYS · 4–6 PMKalaeloa (Nimitz Beach) RestorationKalaeloa (Nimitz Beach) · Leeward SideFree
TUE–SAT · 5:30 PMLive Hawaiian Music at The Royal GroveRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREE- 🌺MON · WED · FRI · 6 PMO Nā Lani Sunset Stories Hula ShowInternational Market Place · WaikikiFREE
Thursday
Sep 3 · 7 on
THURSDAYS · 8–11 AMPoi & Kūlolo Production Day at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwiKākoʻo ʻŌiwi · Windward SideSee listing
THURSDAYS · 11:30 AMKeiki Hula LessonsRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREEWED & THU 2 PM · FRI 11 AMNew Exhibitions SpotlightHonolulu Museum of Art · DowntownIncluded with admission
DAILY · 3 PMDaily Hula Show at CenterstageAla Moana Center · DowntownFREE
THURSDAYS · 4–8 PMʻOno Grindz & Mākeke Night MarketWai Kai · Leeward SideFREE
TUE–SAT · 5:30 PMLive Hawaiian Music at The Royal GroveRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREE
Cylinders + BeyondFishcake · Downtown$300
Friday
Sep 4 · 17 on
MON · TUE · WED · FRI · 8:30 AMLoʻi & Mala Workdays at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwiKākoʻo ʻŌiwi · Windward SideSee listing- 🪶FRIDAYS · 9 AM–12 PMIpu o Lono Friday Workday at Hoʻoulu ʻĀinaHoʻoulu ʻĀina · DowntownFree
WED & SUN 11 AM · FRI 2 PMHighlights TourHonolulu Museum of Art · DowntownIncluded with admission
FRIDAYS · 11:30 AMLei Making LessonsRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREE
FRIDAYS · 12–1 PM · FREERoyal Hawaiian Band ConcertʻIolani Palace · DowntownFreeFRIDAYS · 1 PMHighlights Tour in JapaneseHonolulu Museum of Art · DowntownIncluded with admission
WED & THU 2 PM · FRI 11 AMNew Exhibitions SpotlightHonolulu Museum of Art · DowntownIncluded with admission
DAILY · 3 PMDaily Hula Show at CenterstageAla Moana Center · DowntownFREE- 🎨FRIDAYS · 4–6 PMPuʻu o Kaimukī (Kukuionāpēhā) RestorationPuʻu o Kaimukī (Kukuionāpēhā) · Southeast OahuFree
- 🏮1ST & 3RD FRIDAY · 4–8 PMWhat the Truck?! Food Truck NightWaikele Center · Leeward SideFREE
- 🎶1ST FRIDAY · 5–9 PMFirst Friday Chinatown Art WalkChinatown Arts District · DowntownFREE
TUE–SAT · 5:30 PMLive Hawaiian Music at The Royal GroveRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREE- 🌺MON · WED · FRI · 6 PMO Nā Lani Sunset Stories Hula ShowInternational Market Place · WaikikiFREE
FRIDAYS · UNTIL 9 PMHoMA NightsHonolulu Museum of Art · Downtown$25 · $15 kamaʻāina · free for members
Composition and DesignHonolulu Museum of Art School · Downtown$37
Everyday WatercolorFishcake · Downtown$100
Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha – Ho'ike 2026Hawaii Theatre · DowntownSee listing
Saturday
Sep 5 · 10 on
- 🪶1ST SATURDAY · 8 AM–12 PMFirst Saturday Community Work Day at Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo KānewaiKa Papa Loʻi ʻo Kānewai · DowntownFree
1ST SATURDAY · 8:30 AMFirst Saturday Community Workday at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwiKākoʻo ʻŌiwi · Windward SideSee listingSATURDAYS · 2 PMThe Collection in Context: Music and PaintingHonolulu Museum of Art · DowntownIncluded with admission
DAILY · 3 PMDaily Hula Show at CenterstageAla Moana Center · DowntownFREE- 🏮SATURDAYS · 5–9 PMVillage Night MarketPearlridge Center · Central OahuFREE
TUE–SAT · 5:30 PMLive Hawaiian Music at The Royal GroveRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREE- 🌺SATURDAYS · 6:30 PMKūhiō Beach Hula ShowKūhiō Beach Hula Mound · WaikikiFREE
Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha – Ho'ike 2026Hawaii Theatre · DowntownSee listing- 🎶Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine DragonsPaliku Theatre (Windward CC) · Windward SideFrom $34
- 🎨Club 90's Presents: 2000's NightThe Republik · Downtown$0.00-$30.00
Sunday
Sep 6 · 8 on
WED & SUN 11 AM · FRI 2 PMHighlights TourHonolulu Museum of Art · DowntownIncluded with admission
DAILY · 3 PMDaily Hula Show at CenterstageAla Moana Center · DowntownFREE
Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha – Ho'ike 2026Hawaii Theatre · DowntownSee listing
Ring VaseFishcake · Downtown$85
between two teasFishcake · Downtown$50- 🖨Riso Posters with Pencil Urchin PressHonolulu Printmakers · Downtown$125.00
‘Ohana Parent & Child (Ages 3–5)Honolulu Museum of Art School · Downtown$90
- 🏺Three Week Beginner Wheel Throwing (Sunday section, September)North Shore Arts Center · North Shore$220
Monday
Sep 7 · 7 on
- 🎨4:00 AMEast End Hot Rod Car ShowCostco Parking Lot – Hawaii Kai Towne Center · Southeast OahuSee listing
MON · TUE · WED · FRI · 8:30 AMLoʻi & Mala Workdays at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwiKākoʻo ʻŌiwi · Windward SideSee listing
MONDAYS · 11:30 AMʻUkulele LessonsRoyal Hawaiian Center · WaikikiFREE
DAILY · 3 PMDaily Hula Show at CenterstageAla Moana Center · DowntownFREEMONDAYS · 4–8 PM · FREEWaikiki Makers MarketWaikiki Beach Walk · WaikikiFree to enter
- 🌺MON · WED · FRI · 6 PMO Nā Lani Sunset Stories Hula ShowInternational Market Place · WaikikiFREE
‘Ohana Parent & Child (Ages 3–5)Honolulu Museum of Art School · Downtown$90
Book any day
Studios that take a booking for whichever day suits you. Ours are marked as ours.
- 🧶Custom Rug TuftingKraftStories · Downtown$129
- 🪔Turkish Mosaic Lamp MakingKraftStories · Downtown$99
- 🕯️Pour Your Own Soy CandleKraftStories · Downtown$79
- 💍Floral Resin JewelryKraftStories · Downtown$69
- 🌊Design Sea Glass Art FrameKraftStories · Downtown$59
- 🪴The Signature TerrariumKraftStories · DowntownFrom $49
How to read this page
This is the seven-day slice of everything we track, grouped by day rather than dumped in one list. Two things make it different from a raw calendar export. First, a recurring event appears on every day it happens, not on whichever date it was first entered — so the Daily Hula Show at Ala Moana is on all seven rows, the Royal Grove music sits on Tuesday through Saturday, and Pearlridge's night market lands on Saturday. Second, nothing here was scraped: each listing was read off the venue's own page by a person, and the price shown is the one printed there.
Anything open across the whole week — a gallery show, a theatre run, a multi-week class term — is in the On all week strip above the days, with the dates it runs between. We put it there rather than repeating it on seven rows because a two-month exhibition is not a Tuesday event, and we would rather tell you the span we actually know than assert opening hours we don't.
If you are looking for something specific, the narrower pages are faster: free events for anything with no ticket, live music, theatre, keiki & family, or the three class pages — pottery, art and craft. For a whole-island overview that isn't date-bound, start with the Island Guides.
Regulars you can count on any week
- Every day
- Daily Hula Show, Centerstage at Ala Moana Center, 3 PM — free
- Tue–Sat
- Live Hawaiian music, Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center, 5:30 PM — free
- Weekdays 11:30 AM
- Free lessons at Royal Hawaiian Center: ʻukulele Mon, hula Tue, lauhala Wed, keiki hula Thu, lei Fri
- Saturdays
- Kūhiō Beach Hula Show 6:30 PM (free) · Pearlridge Village Night Market 5–9 PM