Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 30–Feb. 5, 2025
Watch the world’s best surfers take on North Shore waves, celebrate Makahiki, print a Valentine’s Day card, catch a Beethoven concert and more.
Photo: Credit Brent Bielmann, Courtesy of World Surf League
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Event window through Saturday, Feb. 8
Anticipation is building on the North Shore as we wait for wave conditions to be just right for the first competition of the World Surf League 2025 Championship Tour at Banzai Pipeline. When it’s called “on,” watch the world’s best surfers, including Kelly Slater, John John Florence and defending event victors Barron Mamiya and Caity Simmers, ride the renowned break. If you don’t want to battle the crowds in-person, tune in here.
Banzai Pipeline, North Shore, worldsurfleague.com, @wsl
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Photo: Courtesy of Ulu A‘e Learning Center
Makahiki ma Kapolei
Saturday, Feb. 1, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Native Hawaiian Makahiki season of plenty and peace with the whole family at this annual festival. Watch and participate in traditional games, such as ulu maika (stone disk rolling), hukihuki (tug-of-war) and ‘ō‘ō ‘ihe (spear throwing), get crafty at the art station and enjoy live Hawaiian music.
Family-friendly, free, Pu‘uokapolei, Fort Barrette Rd., Kapolei, uluae.org, @uluaelearningcenter
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Photo: Courtesy of Cravings Media
Valentine’s Letterpress Open Studio
Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nothing’s better than a handmade gift, right? Learn about letterpress and print a poster ($10), coaster ($3) or card (first one free, additional $2 each) to give to a special someone. Premade greeting cards and stationary sets by artist Celia Cheng will also be available for purchase at the boutique design studio.
Free admission, Cravings Media, 547 Halekauwila St., Suite 102, cravingsmedia.com, @findyourcraving
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra
The Beethoven Festival
Saturday, Feb. 1, through Wednesday, March 12
Mark your calendars for this ode to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven with twelve events at venues across Honolulu. It all starts this weekend with a lecture, concert and even a foodie event in celebration of the classical composer.
- Saturday, Feb. 1: Beethoven Coffee Talk at Downtown Art Center
- Saturday, Feb. 1: Honolulu Chamber Music Series presents AOI Trio at Orvis Auditorium
- Sunday, Feb. 2: Café Sacher at Halekulani Hotel
- Thursday, Feb. 6: Eroica, Symphonies No. 1 & 3 at Hawai‘i Theatre
- Sunday, Feb. 9: Immortal Beloved, Symphonies No. 2 & 7 at Hawai‘i Theatre
- Saturday, Feb. 15: Beyond the Music: The Pastorale Symphony at Hawai‘i Theatre
- Sunday, Feb. 16: Pastorale, Symphonies No. 4 & 6 at Hawai‘i Theatre
- Saturday, March 1: Chamber Music Hawai’i presents Beethoven Fest at Doris Duke Theatre
- Thursday, March 6: Fate, Symphonies No. 5 & 8 at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
- Saturday, March 8: Hawai‘i Opera Theatre presents Beethoven & Friends at Studio 101
- Sunday, March 9: Ode to Joy, Symphony No. 9 with O‘ahu Chorale Society at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
- Wednesday, March 12: Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Side-by-Side with Hawai‘i Youth Symphony at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
Cost varies by event, myhso.org, @hawaiisymphonyorchestra
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Wehiwehi
Friday, Jan. 31, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
You’re invited for an inside look at this cohort of Native Hawaiian performance artists, brought together by Shangri La for a 10-day residency. Listen to a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities they face and watch demonstrations of their talents, including dance, acting, music, multimedia and more.
Free, Pa‘i Arts & Cultural Center, 1034 Kawaiaha‘o St., shangrilahawaii.org, @hi_shangrila
