Looking for fun activities this weekend? Check out a comedy showcase and beer crawl or head to the beach to set intentions under a full moon.
FRIDAY, AUG. 8
Kāneʻohe Bay Air Show: Watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, step inside a selection of military aircraft and enjoy a car show. Organizers estimate the event will draw 100,000 people over three days. Also featured in the air show is the F-22 Raptor, the B-52 Stratofortress, Ospreys, Apaches and Seahawks and more. Friday is military appreciation day, which is open to active and retired military service members, as well as Department of Defense employees and first responders, plus their families. The event is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Free. Details.
Full moon magic. Join Ms. Hawaiʻi, a yoga instructor and founder of the tour company 6 Degree Soul, in a night of manifesting at Magic Island. The event, called Lions Gate Full Moon Magic: A Night of Manifesting with Ms. Hawaiʻi, starts at 6 p.m. and includes a yoga asana practice, a traditional yogic full moon ritual, guided meditation and intention setting, ceremonial cacao and community sharing, with a break for the fireworks show. Attendees are invited to wear white to represent purity and a clean slate. Tickets are $35.80. Details.
Eddie Aikau Big Wave Photo Exhibit. Meet the photographers who capture photos of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu Turtle Bay and OluKai are presenting a cocktail hour and set by big wave surfer and DJ Keala Kennelly, along with a panel discussion featuring Mike Ito, Christa Funk, Keoki Saguibo, and John Hook, among others. Prints will be for sale at the event. There will also be a raffle. All proceeds go to the Eddie Aikau Foundation. The event starts at 6 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Free. Details.
Watch “Chief of War.” Want to enjoy a night in? Turn on “Chief of War,” which stars Jason Momoa, and premiered Aug. 1 on Apple TV+. The series features the story of Kaʻiana, played by Momoa, as he tries to unify the Islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century. The first two episodes dropped Aug. 1, with an additional episode appearing every Friday through Sept. 19. The show was written and executive produced by Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett (known for “Braven” in 2018, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” in 2023, and “The Last Manhunt” in 2022, which also star Momoa). The cast features Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Kohe Tuhaka, according to representatives of Apple TV+. Details.
SATURDAY, AUG. 9
Lokahi Comedy Showcase. Laugh out loud this weekend at Laughs @ Lokahi, a comedy showcase at Lokahi Brewery. The headliner is comedian Eric Patrick. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Details.
Honolulu Bar Crawl: Beaches, Brews and Views on the Island. This self-guided scavenger hunt will take you through a series of challenges. Each one will involve taking pictures and fun activities. Earn points for taking the best photo, while visiting classic beach bars and sampling local beers. Tickets are $14.99. Details.
Dinner with Strangers Honolulu: Girls Night Out Edition. This series puts strangers together for dinner at 100 cities across the country. Each month, dinner is held at a new restaurant. Each dinner includes between four and six people. Attendees fill out a quick questionnaire with their age, hobbies and interests. $18.65 to sign up, plus the cost of individual food and drink purchases at the event. Details.
Kenny Endo’s “Ma vs. Groove” concert. To remember the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Nagasaki, there will be a commemorative film projection and taiko performance at 7 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Kennedy Theatre. Details.
SUNDAY, AUG. 10
Island State of Mind: Catch this tribute to Jimmy Buffett with special guest and ʻukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. The performance is part of a “Home in the Islands: It’s Summertime” livestream series. Each concert in the series can be experienced live at Duke’s Waikīkī or via the Facebook or YouTube channels of Henry Kapono, Duke’s Waikīkī and Outrigger Resorts & Hotels. This is part of the "Duke’s on Sunday" concert series which features Henry Kapono and runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in person every Sunday. The event will be live streamed from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. via Facebook and YouTube. Details.
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Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
