WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS SEPTEMBER
September 9, 2019
Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here’s our go-to guide of what’s happening on Oahu for the rest of September.
SEPTEMBER 1-30
Vintage Lines Aloha Shirt Exhibit
10am-5pm, IBM Building, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
Ward Village is honoring the aloha shirt with Vintage Lines, an exhibit curated by aloha shirt connoisseur Dale Hope. This free exhibit (and panel event on September 12!) lets you wander your way through decades of aloha, marveling at the changing techniques, lines, and fabrics that captured the imagination of the world and came to symbolize Hawai‘i to millions of people. More info
SEPTEMBER 21
SALT Oktoberfest
5-10pm, Salt at Our Kakaako, 691 Auahi St., Honolulu
Head to one of SALT’s biggest events of the year: Honolulu’s premier Oktoberfest celebration. Featuring Sierra Nevada, incredible German and German-inspired food, drinks, live music, a stein hoisting competition, fun giveaways and more. Admission is free and the first 400 guests will get a free stein. More info
SEPTEMBER 21 & 22
6th Annual Makua Beach Cleanup
9am, Makua Beach, Waianae
Help keep Hawaii’s beaches clean and free of debris by participating in a beach clean up with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii and Na Kama Kai. The 6th annual Makua cleanup, in partnership with Malama Makua, begins at 9am and will be followed by an afternoon of good vibes, mele and lunch. Volunteers are encouraged to BYO reusable water bottle, reef-safe sunscreen and waste-free snacks. Get the whole family involved and be the change you wish to see in the world! More info
SEPTEMBER 21
67th Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea
6-9pm, Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu
The Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea is Hawaii’s largest block party. Thousands of people will take to the streets along Kalakaua Avenue for food, fun and entertainment. There will be performances by the various genres of Hawaiian music and hula halau (hula schools). Hawaiian crafts and flower leis and many varieties of island cuisine will be featured throughout the event. More info
SEPTEMBER 26
Hanson
The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd. #30, Honolulu
Relive the late ’90s-early 2000’s with the boy band who’s still making headlines more than two decades later. The brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zack Hanson will be performing live in Honolulu at one of the most beloved venues in town. Plus, don’t miss the after party with DJ Taylor Hanson. Tickets & more info
SEPTEMBER 28
Big Fish Chase
4am-6:30pm, Kewalo Harbor, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
Head to Kewalo Basin, the bustling fishing village in Kakaako, for a fishing event honoring Captain Cornelius Choy, who reeled in the largest marlin (1,805 pounds) in the world in 1970 off of Kewalo Harbor. Enter the Kewalo Harbor Big Fish Chase for a chance to win a $10,000 purse for catching the largest fish (marlin, ahi, ono and mahimahi)—or just hang dockside to watch the fish weighing and awards ceremony! Entry & more info
SEPTEMBER 27 & 28
The Republik Music Festival
Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu
Head to Waikiki’s open-air venue for a weekend of epic and diverse mix of live reggae performances. The first night of Republik’s Music Festival features Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds and Groundation, while the second features Steel Pulse, Trevor Hall and The Original Wailers. Tickets & more info
SEPTEMBER 28
Festa Italiana
4-10pm, Cooke St., Honolulu
Celebrate the intersection of Hawaii and Italy at the third annual Festa Italiana street festival. Expect authentic Italian and Italian-inspired experiences and flavors offered by Hawaii and Italian businesses and restaurants that will transport you from the heart of the Pacific to the boot of Italy. Viva Italy even more with the Passporto Italiano VIP Experience. More info
