You’ll find something for everyone when you visit Midtown. Learn about the latest happenings at your favorite neighborhood below!
A number of Midtown Ala Moana’s most beloved restaurants are participating in this year’s highly anticipated Restaurant Week Hawaii which runs from November 15-24, 2019! Foodies can enjoy special menus and limited-time offers at everything from fine dining to fast-food restaurants including YogurStory, Kickin Kaju and Menya Le Nood. Discover your new favorite eatery or enjoy one of your favorite dishes at one of your longtime favorite spots, all to help support the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head.
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World-renowned music artist Diplo returns to the DJ booth at The Republik this Thanksgiving weekend for 102.7 Da Bomb’s Birthday Celebration. Grammy-award winner, Diplo is an electronic music force to be reckoned with and has worked with top artists including Beyonce, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. Don’t miss a beat and dance the night away at this note-worthy celebration!
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Lace up your skates and glide onto the indoor ice-skating rink at the Hawaii Convention Center available November 29 through December 25 for their Winter Wishes — A Holiday Festival event. Enjoy a family-friendly month brimming with holiday treats, activities, ice-skating, shopping, live entertainment and more! Create magical memories in this winter wonderland and don’t forget to snap a photo with Santa!
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Raise a glass and say “kampai” at the Joy of Sake celebration held at the Hawaii Convention Center on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 6:30-9pm. Sip your way through a premium lineup of Japanese sake with delicious food pairings from well-known local restaurants. Photo Credit: Joy of Sake
Find out more »Dance and eat your way through the crowd of the Shingon Shu Hawaii’s Bon Dance, August 8-9, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Celebrate with the sounds of the taiko drums and live music or enjoy delicious traditional foods like fresh pounded mochi, fried andagi, saimin, shave ice and more.
Find out more »Get your coconut tops and grass hula skirts ready because we’re going running! Sprint (or walk) your way around the scenic paths of Ala Moana Beach Park and show your aloha spirit at the Coconut Chase 8k on August 18, 2019 starting bright and early at 6:30 am. Get the whole family involved and have your team moving as you run to support local charities and win some great prizes along the way!
Find out more »The 37th Annual Okinawan Festival returns to Midtown Ala Moana from August 31 to September 1, 2019. The annual event recently made the move to the Hawaii Convention Center, which means the more than 40,000 participants can escape Hawaii’s summer heat as they soak up the Okinawan culture at one of Hawaii’s top ethnic festivals. Presented by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association you’ll want to save your appetite for all of the traditional Okinawan delicacies like chocolate-dipped andagi, tasty andadogs,…
Find out more »Experience Hawaii’s colorful culture at the 73rd Annual Floral Parade on September 28, 2019. The event blossoms as floats covered in fresh flowers unfurl through the streets starting at Ala Moana Beach Park. Bring the keiki and watch riders on horseback as they demonstrate the traditional Hawaiian art of pāʻū riding. Or soak in the sights and sounds from local marching bands to hula halau as the community comes together to showcase the islands’ unique aloha spirit.
Find out more »Immerse yourself in Native American culture at the 45th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow October 5 - 6, 2019, at Magic Island. Participate in traditional Native American dances such as the Intertribal, Hoop, and Round dances or get hands on with cultural activities such as keiki craft booths, full-size teepee displays and traditional foods for sale. Don’t forget to bring cash to take advantage of vendors offering authentic handmade jewelry, arts and crafts and more.
Find out more »Wine and dine with expert sommeliers and distinguished chefs on October 25, 2019 at Hawaiian Airlines Presents Swirl. Part of the annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, this year’s event is hosted at the Hawaii Convention Center and allows guests to indulge their taste buds with pairings of the most exquisite wines with delicious bites concocted by celebrated chefs.
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