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If you're like me and already counting down the days to Halloween (there are 65 days... it's me, I'm counting), it's nice to find little pockets of thrills and chills to hold you over. Not everyone is ready for Christmas in August, capisce? Which is why I'm gutted to say this is the last ever Honolulu Horror Nights. So go, go, go—TONIGHT!
Expect to watch an indie, international, art house horror that’s as genre-bending and unpredictable as it is downright jump-scare-y (Irish horror fans, this one's for you). While you're there, play horror trivia, support local artists and vendors, and get plenty of time to socialize (and snag tasty snacks). 18+ only — no underage scaredy cats allowed!
Let's be real, everything is about balance. Let's swap blood-curdling screams for birdsong and gentle trade winds rustling in the treetops. You may have guessed by now that I’m a total wiggle monster. (Are any of my former teachers reading this? Yes, I was sent to take laps around every school I attended.) Some things never change, and now I wander my way onto trails. If you're new to hiking or just want queer company out and about, Oʻahu Queer Hiking has you covered. This Sunday, they're taking on the ʻAiea Loop Trail. Lace up those boots, and maybe I'll see you there.
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Cheers,
Kyla
HPR Social Club Picks of the Week (August 27 Edition):
SUSTAIN THIS: Resource Fair & Film Event: A Sustainable and Resilient Hawaiʻi
Gather with local climate action partners at KEY Project for an evening of resources, resilience and film. Explore ways to protect our ʻāina, strengthen community health, and discover affordability tools. Plus, catch short films by University of Hawaiʻi Cinematic Arts students that spotlight sustainability in everyday life.
Resource Fair & Film Event: A Sustainable and Resilient Hawaiʻi
KEY Project
47-200 Waihee Road in Kāneʻohe
Oʻahu
Thursday, Aug. 28, 5 - 8 p.m.
Free admission, with opportunities to share feedback on Hawaiʻi’s Climate Action Plan
FOR THE BEES: 2nd Annual Kauai Honey Bee Celebration
Immerse yourself in a world of stories with Daffodil, the adorable inflatable Honey Bee, at this heartwarming event that honors the island's pollinators. Families can sample sweet honey products, participate in educational demonstrations and enjoy stage performances hosted by the Storybook Theatre of Hawaii. The event also takes place during the Hanapepe Art Night!
2nd Annual Kauai Honey Bee Celebration
Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church
3814 Hanapēpē Road
Kauaʻi
Friday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free, open to all
SUPPORT WITH SWEETS: Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy Benefit Concert
Take part in an evening of music, chocolate and aloha featuring The Pohai Band, led by Kānaka Maoli singer-songwriter Pohai Makamae. Blending soul, indie, R&B and island reggae, her music will move your spirit and capture your heart. Proceeds support Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy’s free ocean safety, Hawaiian cultural and environmental science programs. $55, no-host bar, 21+ only
Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy Benefit Concert
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate
78 Ulupono Street in Lahaina
Maui
Saturday, Aug. 30, 5 p.m.
$55, no-host bar, 21+ only
UCHINACHU PRIDE: 43rd Annual Okinawan Festival
Celebrate Uchinānchu culture at Hawaiʻi’s Okinawan festival! Enjoy two full days of live entertainment, bon dance, ono food and rich traditions that highlight the vibrancy of Okinawa.
43rd Annual Okinawan Festival
Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Honolulu
Oʻahu
Saturday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Early admission opens at 9 a.m. each day
PALACE PAWS: Cat Video Fest 2025
A purr-fectly joyous reel of the best new cat videos, animations, and internet classics—all on the big screen. Cat Video Fest raises funds for local cat charities, shelters and animal welfare groups, so every laugh supports cats in need. Don’t miss this one-day-only communal celebration of our favorite felines.
Cat Video Fest 2025
Hilo Palace Theater
38 Haili St. in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2:30 p.m.
$10 presale, $12 day of show
