Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2025

Celebrate the crossover of Japanese and Hawai‘i culture, cosplay at Kawaii Kon, get your brunch on at BrunchFest, jam with Kehlani and more.

March 1, 2025

Andrea Lee,

Photo: Courtesy of Susan G. Komen

GALA

Susan G. Komen’s Pink Tie Ball

Saturday, March 8, 5:30–10 p.m.

Support the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen at this year’s Pink Tie Ball, where the Paniola in Pink theme will feature music, dance and a gourmet meal inspired by Island country culture.

$500, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, komen.org/hawaiipinktieball, @susangkomen

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Photo: Thomas Obungen

FESTIVAL

Honolulu Festival

March 8–9

The cross-cultural festival returns with a bon dance, sake and food festival, Japanese product bazaar, parade, live performances and Nagaoka fireworks.

$8 presale one-day admission, $12 presale two-day admission, free admission for keiki ages 18 and under, $10 at the door, multiple venues, honolulufestival.com, @honfestival

Photo Credit Zarli Win Courtesy Of Kawaii Kon

Photo: Courtesy of Kawaii Kon/Zarli Win

CONVENTION

Kawaii Kon

March 14–16

Dress up and bring your shopping bags to Hawai‘i’s largest anime and pop culture convention, with guest panels, cosplay events, games and fan art galore.

From $60, Hawai‘i Convention Center, kawaiikon.com, @kawaiikonofficial

THEATER

Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu: Kupukupu

March 15–16

Leeward Community College Theatre concludes its 50th season with Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu: Kupukupu, a production featuring modern hula and a 10-piece musical ensemble directed by kumu hula Patrick Makuakāne.

From $10, Leeward Community College Theatre, leeward.hawaii.edu/theatre, @leewardtheatre