From live music to movies, there are lots of events happening on Oʻahu this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here are more than a dozen things Oʻahu residents can plan for.
Friday, July 10
Watch “Moana” in theaters. Disney’s live action adaptation of the animated film “Moana” will be in theaters on Friday, July 10. It stars Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Maui. Auliʻi Cravalho, who was the voice of Moana in the original animated movie, which was released in 2016, is one of the executive producers. The production includes some filming in Hawaiʻi. Aloha State Daily will be giving away tickets this month! Subscribe to our daily edition for more. Details.
Catherine Laga'aia, right, plays Moana. (Courtesy of Disney) 
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays Maui. (Courtesy of Disney) 
This live action movie is an adaptation of Disney's original 2016 animated film, "Moana." (Courtesy of Disney) 
The live action movie features the rooster Heihei. (Courtesy of Disney)
Go to the Kamaka 110th Anniversary Concert. The International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi Gala Party will hold the Kamaka 110th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Hawaiian Theater, which recognizes 110 years of Kamaka ʻUkulele. There will be live performances from Raiatea Helm, Kimié Miner, Kris Fuchigami, and Jeff Peterson, as well as Makena, which brings together Ho‘okena and former Makaha Sons members Moon Kauakahi and Eric Lee. The event includes a lū‘au buffet dinner before the gala concert and occurs ahead of the third annual International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi. Tickets are $170, with discounts for kamaʻāina. Details.
Check out Tavana’s at Anna’s. The well-known Irish pub is now under the management of singer and songwriter Tavana, who is known for his Island-inspired rock and blues. The upstairs space, now known as Tavana’s at Anna’s, will include a new stage, while the downstairs will remain Anna O’Brien’s with pool tables and darts. The space will have its soft opening under new management on Friday, July 10. The calendar of events for July is now listed on social media. Details.
Go to the Honolulu Surf Film Festival. The Honolulu Surf Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, July 9, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 2. This month, catch the world premiere of “Increments of Fear: The Buzzy Trent Story,” as well as the Jack Johnson documentary “Surfilmusic.” The festival will also feature “Haagua,” a short film that explores Indigenous knowledge of surfing and the ocean. Details.
Catch to the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival. The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival will celebrate its 37th anniversary with films, live performances, filmmaker conversations and showcases of LGBTQIA+ stories from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, Asia and more. The festival opens on Friday, July 10, with a red carpet event at Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park, adjacent to Hawaiʻi Theatre Center, which will be followed by screenings at Hawaiʻi Theatre Center. The three-day festival includes screenings at Hawaiʻi Theatre Center, so check the festival website for films and times. There will be a Drag Brunch at Pewa on Sunday, July 12. Individual tickets to screenings are $18. VIP passes are $75, or $55 for kūpuna and students. Details.
Saturday, July 11
Join the Pokémon Go Fest! Trainers across the globe can participate in the Pokémon Go Fest. The two-day event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. The event is open to longtime fans and new players. On Oʻahu, there is a meet-up at Ala Moana Center. Free. Details.
Participate in the Bomb Fest. Head to Waimea Bay to join in this jumping competition. There are three weight classes and prizes for the top contestants in each division. The competition starts at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $5. Details.
Hoʻonani the Harvest at Hawaiʻi Farm Fair. The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience will host an Oʻahu County Showcase at the Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair at Whitmore Village. Awards will be given to top entries. Entries are now closed, but catch homegrown vegetables, bouquets and more on display this Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. Details.
Learn the winners of the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. The winners of this yearʻs Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards will be announced at the Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Saturday, July 11. These are the finalists. After the event, check back at alohastatedaily.com for more about the winners. Details.
Sunday, July 12
Catch the International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi. The third annual International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi will take place at Kapiʻolani Park, where Roy Sakuma hosted his iconic ʻukulele festival for more than 50 years. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and includes performances from musicians around the world, as well as an ʻUkulele Hall of Fame presentation. Free. Details.
Visit ʻIolani Palace. The second Sunday of each month is Kamaʻāina Sunday. Self-led audio tours are available for the first 500 attendees. There will be ʻono food, local vendors, live entertainment and more. Admission to ʻIolani Palace is free. There will also be entertainment and workshops sponsored by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkula Ola Program. Free. Details.
Eat prime rib. Get a 12-ounce prime rib for $30 when dining at 8 p.m. or later at Merriman’s Honolulu. Reporter Kelli Shiroma Braiotta shares more details in her Budget Bites series. Details.
Indulge in summer reading. Hawaiʻi State Public Library System's Summer Reading Challenge is back. This year, readers can participate by reading 800 minutes or eight books. Physical books, audiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels and more count toward the contest. The challenge runs through July 31. The theme of the reading challenge is “E Heluhelu Kākou: ‘Umeke Kā‘eo” and celebrates a calabash overflowing with knowledge and wisdom. Readers who log reading get a chance to unlock rewards and possibly win the grand prize of roundtrip tickets from Alaska Airlines / Hawaiian Airlines. Details.
Share your sky photos. Send us your pictures of sunrises, sunsets and more. Submitted photos may be featured in our reader submission series called Hawaiʻi Skies. Tell what you saw and why it was special. Details.
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Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
