Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 5–11, 2024
See a Vegas-style show, run a marathon, dress up in cosplay, print your own holiday cards and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana
Opening Thursday, Dec. 5., showing Wednesdays through Sundays at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Now you don’t need to travel to Las Vegas for a thrilling show from this renowned entertainment group. They’ve set up residence in Waikīkī with a new production honoring Hawaiian culture and history. Expect awe-inspiring acts, world-class acrobatics, outrageous comedy, mesmerizing hula and captivating music.
From $63 with a 30% kama‘āina discount, family-friendly, Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel, 2300 Kalākaua Ave., cirquedusoleil.com, @cirquedusoleil.auana
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Honolulu Marathon and Kalākaua Merrie Mile
Kalākaua Merrie Mile: Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 a.m.
Honolulu Marathon and Start to Park 10k: Sunday, Dec. 8, 5 a.m.
Whether you choose the family-friendly one-mile race, a 6.2-mile course or the full 26.2-mile length, there are several ways to participate in the annual marathon festivities this weekend. Online registration has closed, but you can still sign up in person at the expo from Thursday, Dec. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 7. On Sunday, heads-up for road closures beginning at 12:30 a.m. from downtown to East O‘ahu and fireworks at 5 a.m. on the starting line along Ala Moana Blvd.
$70 Kalākaua Merrie Mile, $120 Start to Park 10K, $400 Honolulu Marathon, honolulumarathon.org, @honolulumarathon
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Super Saturday
Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Calling all comic collectors, cosplay fans and anime enthusiasts! Meet and greet special guests, shop for crafts and trading cards, watch a K-pop dance competition, join the costume contest and snap photos with your favorite characters at this fusion event.
$15–$20 online presale, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., supersaturdayhawaii.com, @supersaturdayhi
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Photo: Courtesy of Cravings Media
Letterpress Studio Open House
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 to 6 p.m.
Get the low-down on letterpress printing and try it out yourself at artist Celia Cheng’s boutique design studio. Shop a selection of whimsical greeting card designs and make your own handprinted holiday gifts, including vintage posters ($10), holiday cards ($5) and coasters ($3).
Free admission, Cravings Media, 547 Halekauwila St., Suite 102, cravingsmedia.com, @findyourcraving
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Hapa Holiday Extravaganza
Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Kick off the season island-style with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra. Sing along to classics, listen to festive local favorites and enjoy appearances by Hawai‘i Youth Opera Chorus, Aloha Tap Company, Sophia Stark and Robert Cazimero with Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua.
$10.50–$109, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., myhso.org, @hawaiisymphonyorchestra
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