FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
A deal on uni. Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera is having an uni festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The special menu features discounts on premium Hokkaido uni, including purple uni nigiri ($8, regular price $15), which is known for its creamy texture; green uni nigiri ($8, regular price $15), which is known for its sweeter flavor; and the uni combo ($15, regular price $30).
Mom Made Market. Kahala Mall is hosting its three-day sidewalk sale, which includes a Mom Made Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shop from almost 50 pop-ups throughout the mall common areas.
“Dah Mayah.” Mānoa Valley Theatre launched its 2025-2026 season with “Da Mayah,” an island-style comedy, which has extended its performances through Oct. 5, due to popular demand. Set in Hilo, the story follows a new mayor with a shady past and involves a loyal assistant, a hitman and a washerette / karaoke bar owner. Get tickets.
“Smother.” It is your last chance to see “Smother” at Kumu Kahua Theatre. “Smother” shares the story of a mother who goes to extreme lengths to control her daugher’s love life. It was written by playwright Sara Ward, who is also the box office manager for the theater. The play premiered on Aug. 28 and the final performances of this production are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Get tickets.
“Come from Away.” Diamond Head Theatre launched its season with performances of “Come from Away,” a Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the 38 planes grounded in Canada after U.S. air space was closed following the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The show has been extended through Oct. 4. This weekend, tickets are still available for Friday and Saturday. The Sunday performance is sold out. Get tickets.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
Floral Parade. Aloha Festivals is celebrating its 79th year of celebrations with a month-long series of events. The annual Floral Parade, presented by ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, showcases fresh flowers, horses, marching bands, civic leaders and more. Watch from 10 a.m. to noon as floats and performers pass from Ala Moana Regional Park along Kalākaua Avenue to Kapiʻolani Regional Park.
Empty Bowl Hawai’i. This event is back after a six-year hiatus. Empty Bowl Hawai’i benefits Feed the People Hawai’i, a partnership forged between nonprofits Chef Hui and Aloha Harvest, which started during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and fights food insecurity statewide. For this event, guests select one of the thousands of hand-thrown bowls made by the Hawai’i Potters’ Guild and enjoy a variety of foods prepared by chefs of local restaurants, such as Istanbul Honolulu, 53 by the Sea, and The Pig & The Lady, at the Hawai’i Convention Center. At the end of the night, guests take home the bowl. The cost of admission is $97.88. Get tickets.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
Home in the Islands Music Festival. Henry Kapono Foundation’s month-long music festival takes place in September. As part of the celebrations, the Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning Henry Kapono will perform with friends starting at 4 p.m. at Duke’s Waikīkī. Henry Kapono Foundation runs the On the Rise program, which launches the careers of young entertainers based in Hawaiʻi through professional shows, mentorship, masterclasses and publicity opportunities. Details.
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Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
