Friday, Sept. 12
Christafari. Starting this week, Gospel reggae band Christafari will host nine free events throughout the month of September on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi, as part of its Hawaiian Island Tour: Sounds of Salvation. Catch the band at King’s West Oʻahu in Kapolei. RSVP.
“Chaperone.” Catch this movie, which explores the relationship between at 29-year-old woman and the teenager who thinks she is a high school student. Written and directed by Zoë Eisenberg, it was filmed in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island and was the winner of the best breakout feature at the Slamdance Film Festival of 2024. Get tickets at the Palace Theater on Hawaiʻi Island, Consolidated Theatres on Oʻahu or ProArts Playhouse on Maui.
“Come from Away.” Diamond Head Theatre is launching its next season of shows with performances of “Come from Away,” which is a Tony Award-winning musical that was inspired by the story of how 38 planes were grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, after U.S. air space was closed following the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Performances run Sept. 12 through Sept 28. Opening night is 9/11 with a special performance for first responders. Get tickets.
“Smother.” Kumu Kahua Theatre box office manager Sara Ward can add playwright to her resume, following performances of “Smother,” which had its world premiere at Kumu Kahua Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 28. On Sept. 12, the theater will launch its first Kumu Kahua Theatre Ladies Night, which allows attendees to buy one ticket and get a second one for free to that night’s performance by using the code “LADIES” at the box office or online. On the same day, the nearby Black Shamrock Tavern will also offer a themed drink called the Ginpenny Cocktail, which includes gin and limeade, for $6.
“Da Mayah.” Mānoa Valley Theatre launched its 2025-2026 season with “Da Mayah,” an island style comedy that runs Sept. 11- 28. Set in Hilo, it follows a new mayor with a shady past and involves a loyal assistant, hitman and washerette and karaoke bar owner. Get tickets.
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.” The fourth film in the Japanese anime series will hit theaters on Oʻahu for early screenings on Sept. 11. Its official release date is Sept. 12. Get tickets.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Fiji Tribute. A one-night-only tribute to George Brooks Veikoso, known as Fiji, is coming to the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell. Catch a whoʻs who of island music with performers including J Boog, Common Kings, Maoli, The Green, Kapena, Ekolu, Manaʻo Company, Iam Tongi and more. Free tickets became available on Friday, Aug. 22, and disappeared almost immediately. If you are not going to the concert, you may want to avoid the area surrounding Kapiʻolani Regional Park, which will also have attendees with ticket access watching a livestream of the show via a large video wall.
Football. The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Warriors will host Portland State University on Sept. 13 for the annual homecoming game. Regular starting quarterback Micah Alejado was sidelined last Saturday as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. Read more about the team.
Megabon. The third annual Megabon, created by JCI Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Todaiji, will take place at Leeward Community College. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. and the event includes Taiko drumming, as well as more than 100 food and craft vendors. Early access admission is $10 and VIP passes are $50. Details.
Slammedenuff Hawaiʻi. Check out cars in this show inside the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. Admission is $30. Tickets for keiki 10 years old or younger are free. Get tickets.
Home-grown pumpkins, sunflowers and more. Admire home-grown pumpkins, sunflowers, bell peppers and more at the University of Hawaiʻi Urban Garden Center’s second Saturday event, which features a Giant Fruit and Vegetable Contest Weigh-in and Showcase. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is sponsored by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience. Free. Parking is limited so carpools are encouraged. RSVP.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Kamaʻāina Sunday. ʻIolani Palace hosts its free monthly Kamaʻāina Sunday, which includes musical performances, crafts, and free audio tours. This week, performers include Kupuna Tradition, Eddie Kamae’s Sons of Hawaiʻi and Jonathan Osorio. Free audio tours are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a valid Hawaiʻi state ID or driver’s license. Free. Details.
Duke’s on Sunday. Henry Kapono and Jacob Staron, an On the Rise Artist for the Henry Kapono Foundation, will perform at Duke’s Waikīkī. Kapono recently released the extended play “Summertime” with songs including “Summertime,” “Lahaina,” and “Island Love,” among others. Mayor Rick Blangiardi declared September as Henry Kapono Foundation Month in 2024. Now, the foundation is hosting the Home in the Islands Music Festival 2025, which is a month-long celebration featuring performances across the islands. Details.
Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
