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    Waikiki Starlight Luau

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    Melanie M.

    We reserved seats just for the show due to having dinner plans. The buffet looks great from a distance as far as presentation, not sure how the food was though. Drinks were ok. The show is what we went for and it was absolutely amazing. I have only been to one other luau so not much to compare to but we had a great time!

    Jessica S.

    Outstanding experience and one of the best luau meals I have ever had!! Can't recommend coming here to experience a Luau, enough! You are greeted promptly at 5:30pm, take a nice professional photography photo, given a delicious drink upon arrival, and taken to your seat. The timing and pacing of the event was great. You are given three drink tickets per person for nonalcoholic and or alcoholic beverages. We did the Friday evening luau with the fireworks and highly recommend, such a great experience!

    Net A.

    Reserved this LUAU experience on the second night upon arrival !! Located on the roof top of the 3 floor parking structure in the Hilton Vacation Village ! When Doors opened few of the stage performers gently placed a painted black and white Kukui nuts lei on our necks! We were handed out a Mai Tai cocktails for the adults while kids a cup of juice ! There was a center stage and white long tables with a beautiful colorful tablecloth. Next stop was a pose for souvenir photos ! It was handed out later for purchase in a nice hard cover folder! We were escorted to our table for 6 which had a nice center view of the stage!! Before lining up for the buffet a whole roasted pig was paraded and made it to the center stage for everyone's mouth watering appetite!! Deliciously lavished prepared luau buffet dishes were plenty!!Just the shredded Kalua pork needed more seasoning it was bland. I loved the flavorful BBQ Pork Belly Slice!! An exclusive buffet kiosk was also avaible for toddlers who prefer french fries, nuggets, or hash browns!! TheiPolynesian dance numbers depicting the Hawaiian legends and history were entertaining! The fire dance was the show stopper and wonderfully choreographed !!!

    The tattoos with permanent markers was a hit!
    Myrna Y.

    If you're in Honolulu and don't want to travel too far this luau will do. I've been to many other luaus not located at a hotel and were much better for the price. With that said, due the convenience this luau marks all the boxes. Food was good, MC entertaining, dancers and entertainers were great! The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. I do wish there was more engagement and activities for the kids. We went on a Tuesday evening and it was held on the front lawn next to the lagoon which made for pretty sunset views. Overall, decent luaua, but for the price I wish there was just more interaction and activities.

    Jennifer T.

    we decided to try out the Waikiki starlight luau because we were staying at the Hawaiian Hilton Village and it was super convenient for us and it was just right out on the front lawn. So the prices for the golden Circle seating was $ 185 for adults and $120 dollars for childrens for 4-11. So the doors open at 5 PM but try to get there 30 to 45 minutes before because the line wraps around so long and you want to get good seats! when the doors open you'll be greeted with a lei, and also a welcome beverage and live music!! everyone was so nice and welcoming, and it really made the experience so cool!! we really love luau, no matter how the experience was. We just like the atmosphere and watching the different dances and shows and fire dancing and all the other things that come with it was a little hard since we had babies with us but thats okay it was still an awesome dinner and luau!! if ur staying at hilton hawaiian village its a perfect luau since its at the same resort!

    Fire dancing
    Serena M.

    My daughter and I recently went with family to the Starlight Luau in the Hilton. It was a fun experience especially since we're from Hawaii so we don't really go to luaus on our own. It was my daughter's first experience too so she had a great time. My husband's family is from California and they wanted to go to the luau. This is how the luau evening went. You buy your tickets online but even if you buy your tickets online it doesn't reserve your seat, just what section you will be in. So go early if you want to get a good seat up front. We got there pretty early and was standing at the door waiting for it to open. There were a lot of people with the same idea. Once the doors open, you're taken to get a lei and get a group photo taken. Then from there you can go and get your seat. We got really good seats, right in the front. It was a super sunny day that day so we were in the direct sunlight for a bit. But it was okay because soon the sun went down and it was perfect. Perfect temperature and perfect weather. After everyone was seated they had a little intro show with the host and then we were able to get our food. The food is on a buffet line. There's a line on each side of the facility. They had quite a selection. Was hoping for Lau lau but I knew it wouldn't be there. Could end up just wasting that laulau since most tourists don't know what that was. Instead they had kalua pig which was very good. It wasn't dry and it was very juicy. They also had chicken and other things. My favorite was a the kalua pig. The desserts they had mini malasada (mini donut) and haupia square. The haupia was pretty good. After dinner the show began. The show was great. The host was very charismatic and you could tell he enjoyed what he did night after night. He was basically the storyteller. They were traveling to different parts and sharing the culture of their dances. It was so interesting to see the different styles of dances and different outfits. In the end they call for volunteers "brave souls" to come up to learn how to hula. Of course my daughter raises her hand. I swear I don't know where she comes from because I would never raise my hand to go on stage. The first round was the men going up and being taught by the women dancers. She didn't know that but she was disappointed she didn't get chosen. But then the men started going out and she raised her hand again. And one of the men chose her. She was so excited. He took her to the back of the stage and she learned some moves. You can see her shake her hips in my video, she's hilarious and brave. She loved every minute of it. Great show and we had a lot of fun. If you ever get the chance, come and watch this show.

    Michael A.

    From what I heard, Waikiki is a very popular and overrated place according yo many locals and Hawaiians. I find it hilarious because it's true. However, as expensive as it is here, the convenience is nice and you are surrounded by plenty of people, mostly Asian people. The show however is a very inconvenient experience. We paid about 400$ total with the discount of participating in the most ludicrous tour of some time shares around waikiki, honolulu. Unfortunately, you are forced to take this 2 hour time consumer to get the 500$ discount I which the total price was about 950$. Luckily, since we did the 2 hour tour we were able to get this 500$ discount. We booked this luau on Sunday, before our vacation came to an end. The food inside is a buffet like setting. The food overall was average in my opinion. I had some decent food such as the taro sweet potatoes, the salad, some fruit like: pineapple, strawberries, Blueberries, grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and kiwi. These were the highlights. The shredded pork, teriyaki chicken, BBQ beef brisket, pasta, tater tots, corn and desserts were awful. Unfortunately, majority of my family thought the same. As I was eating, there was this downpour of rain just splashing all over my food and luckily for us, we received some ponchos to mitigate the irritance of the cold water coming from the sky. One of the biggest issues is that the people from the hotel and outside the ropes get a free show. The location is also located next to a parking garage and can get crowded due to the tourists coming in and the polluted air from the cars drifts to the tables. The show was pretty good. Very enjoyable with great performers and a variety of unique colors, dances and music. It was loud. The female belly dancers were hot and the male dancers looked silly. To be honest, I laughed at the male dancers because they all had long hair and were out of control. In fact, the people next to our table laughed at them as well. Most of the tourists are families from California. Near the end of the show I am typing this review because after that things got boring real quick. At night, there was barely any light and it was difficult to maneuver around with a ton of people nearby. The drinks you receive in the beginning as well were too sweet. They didn't even show cooking of the pig at any point, which was disappointing. Overall, very silly experience.

    Polynesian dancers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Luau
    Helene S.

    When in Hawaii, check out a luau. Easy to walk to this luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village from our beach walk Hilton Grand Vacations Hotel. In February, each family had their own table. After being greeted and given a fresh orchid lei, you could choose your table. While waiting for the show, you could try a hula dance or grab a fruity drink. No buffets, but generous servings of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts were brought to each family. Although it was a limited menu, service was great and there was plenty of food. The appetizers and salads were delicious. Edamame, generous bowls of fresh ahi poke, and a beef jerky started the dinner. The fresh salad with a papaya dressing and the cold ube salad were also very good. Choices for the main meal included huli huli chicken, mahi-mahi and pork. We skipped the pork and the mahi-mahi was inedible. The chicken was good with the rice and veggies that came with the main meal. For dessert, we were given a huge bowl of fresh fruit, so good, and a plate of sweet coconut macaroons with chocolate, brownies and haupia coconut jellies. Thanks, Robert, for the to go boxes for later. Two drink tickets could be used for sodas, beer or cocktails. Coffee and tea were available on a back table. The show was really great. Hula dancers, fire twirlers and a hostess with a lovely voice. Being able to sit outside, enjoy a meal and a show while enjoying a magical sunset was so nice. I am not sure that I would have paid the $160 price tag to come here, but it was a perfect perk of our Hilton Grand Vacations package which included 6 days and 5 nights in a beautiful Waikiki hotel. Mahalo!

    7/8/22 The kids food!
    Lee D.

    I have been to many Luaus, so I do NOT go out of my way any more, but we were invited to this as guests. So when in Oahu... Quality/Quantity - We ended up sitting in the center back near the bar. :) Better than I expected, especially the food. The food was so good that I over ate, probably ate myself sick, why do I do this to myself. Told the family that the two buffets we had this year were two too many!! Drinks Okay, I drank too much also. Mai Tai Punch - Sorry I can not recommend, but they did put generous alcohol in it. Pineapple Margarita - Yes, this is the one!! It was too good. Kona Beer - Most popular HI beer, especially in the mainland, so nothing special to me (just because I have drank too much of it in my life). Show was good, but again I really did not pay too much attention as I have been to so many Luaus. Atmosphere - Convenient location as we are staying at the Hilton. :) Tattoo (sharpie pen) station, Orchid lei station for wrists, they give you a real floral orchid lei necklace when you enter. There was also an area where they sold souvenirs. Luau 5 days a week, see website for specific days. Service - 6 stars, team was friendly from check in to seating to waiters, etc. Thank you. Price - $160 a person if we paid. $210 premium seating which gives you closer seating (further away from the bar) and first dibs on the food; don't worry when I went for seconds, there was more than enough food to feed everyone again!! Owner Comment - Congrats on your success! I had a much better time than I expected.

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    Heather R.

    If I could give this luau negative stars I would. I've been to many luaus over the years and was beyond disappointed and even angered by this pathetic excuse for a luau. We showed up at 4:45pm to line up outside for the luau (begins at 5:30pm). I'm so glad we got there early, because the line wrapped all the way around the lagoon. So what? That means that if you didn't get a decent spot in the line, you'd be waiting until right before 7pm to get inside and seated. Online it says dinner begins at 6:15. This was not the case, as food was served around 7. The food was mediocre and the pork was dry (they don't even have the actual pig out there, nor do they have poi - a typical luau staple item). There was an expectation of possible rain, so what did Hilton do to accommodate this? Ponchos. That's right, they KNEW about rain and basically said "here is a poncho and if it rains good luck with everything else on the lawn." By that, I mean it started POURING right as food was being served and they didn't even have coverings for the buffet food. No cover AT ALL for the guests who are all spending $170 to $210 a person before taxes, so we all had to eat in the pouring rain as our plates filled up with rain water. Absolutely disgusting and unbelievable how little they care about guests at this place. With a ticket you also get a second drink, but with the rain, nobody could even drink it. The luau show (which online says it starts at 7) started after we ate (no entertainment during dinner, although the rain was entertaining enough), and ended shortly after 8pm. No interacting with the performers before or after, and you have to grab the lei yourself instead of them putting it on you, but if they cared about covid one bit they wouldn't be doing a full buffet with hundreds of people in attendance and no masks, so the excuse that covid is the reason why they have a terribly planned, poorly serviced luau is not an excuse. It's pure laziness and a money grab with complete disrespect for guests. By the way, that cute picture you take at the beginning which holds up the line is a whopping $45, so make sure to take your own photos (or honestly spend your money at literally ANY other luau).

    The MC.
    Dino D.

    09-22-24 This was our first Luau, really did not know what to expected. I've researched other Luau companies via google maps and they appear much larger and on the grounds near water. This one is located on top of a building on cement. The footprint is small compared to others. Might be a good thing since the call you up by table to get buffet style food. The alcohol drinks are watered down. I recommend getting a bottle or can of something. The food is good. The entertainment I enjoyed very much. This Luau is pricey. The MC was funny.

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    Charles M.

    So this was my first luau! I have no other luau to compare it too. The price is a bit high at $200 a ticket. And that's the cheap seats. But this is average for luau's around the Island. I chose this experience because this was literally at the hotel I was staying at and it was most convenient. Upon arrival you have to stand in line for about 30-40 minutes. Once they open the gate you are presented with either a lay or in our experience some Hawaiian Tree nuts ( also referred to as kukui nuts). I was happy with the necklace because I bought a few to bring back to Maryland but not enough for my neighbors and parents. The official state tree of Hawaii is the kukui nut tree or kukui tree. They began with telling us about the buffet serving drinks and explaining how the night would proceed. The weather held up and watching the sunset over the lagoon and the ocean was beautiful. The artistry and beauty was breathtaking. The food was phenomenal. I honestly could not eat $200 worth of food. But the experience was worth $400 and I got an education about the importance of Hawaii and the first people on the islands. It was beautiful and a great experience overall.

    Lauren S.

    This is a must do when you are visiting Hawaii! Yes Luaus are very expensive but when you recognize the work that goes into it, the price makes sense. I had planned to attend at least one Luau while visiting Hawaii. There were other places in the area that had Luaus but obviously it would be ultimately convenient to attend the one at our resort. We were very fortunate that staff my husband was working with provided us with tickets to the Luau! Not only that, but it was also VIP access! I was and am so eternally grateful for that! The Luau is somewhat complicated to get to. You have to go up an elevator to a specific floor and then walk up a flight or two of stairs. Luckily there are signs to guide you. We arrived and our tickets were checked and then we were guided to enter through the VIP entrance. Upon entering, we were then greeted with a lei and choice of tropical drink. We then had our photo taken l, followed by being ushered to our seats. We were seating right in front of the stage, which was amazing! We had this very nice Asian couple sitting with us. Although we didn't speak each other's languages, they were still very nice and we all had fun together. A plate full of snacks (or maybe Pupus) were set on the table for the four of us to share. I have no idea what some of the items were but I tried it all. The MC came on the microphone, introduced himself, and provided an itinerary of the show. He was awesome because throughout the entire Luau, he educated the crowd on everything. The dancers came out and not only danced but there were different outfits they modeled that the MC educated us on. There was even a part of the show where the dancers grabbed people from the crowd to learn and dance with them. Hubs was chosen and of course he was totally awkward lol. The last part of the entertainment was the fire portion-so friggin awesome! There was this massive buffet we were provided with and although I was unfamiliar with several items, I still grabbed some so I could try. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh! The photographer came around showing everyone their photos (printed out) and was selling them for some ridiculous amount of money. We declined of course. I think it was $40 for 1 photo! I tried after the show to negotiate because they are just going to throw them away but he didn't budge. Instead, upon leaving, people were able to take photos with the dancers, which of course I took advantage of. I commended the dancers and thanked them for an amazing show. I highly, highly, highly recommend attending this Luau!

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    The show is good, except the fire knife is a pathetic 3 minutes when other shows are 6 to 8 minutes,

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    Nice Luau in Waikīkī. The dancers were very good. The food was served buffet style and was ok. Come for the dancers and show.

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    Sow was great. Food was adequate. I paid extra for premier seating and wound up sitting further back than regular admission tickets.

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    Great show and good food. Service was good and the interactions with the cast/crew was excellent

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    Hawaii Theatre Center

    Hawaii Theatre Center

    4.3
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    I was blessed enough to experience various shows at the Hawaii Theatre Center, the most recent…read morebeing a showing of Nosferatu (2024) for Halloween, which was a special experience with some friends who are also into horror flicks. The theater supports both movies as well as live shows, which makes it a unique cultural space. You're not supposed to eat in the theater itself, and if you want to drink you would need to buy a sippy cup-like container from the bar. I suppose it is meant to protect the theater from decay, all these protective measures. The bartender who served us wine was friendly enough. I loved seeing the art around the theater.

    Walking into the Hawai'i Theatre, you're instantly transported into another era. An era of soft…read moreelegance and timeless artistry. From the moment you pass through the doors, you're surrounded by a blend of old-world elegance and Hawaiian warmth. Built in 1922, the theatre has hosted everything from silent films and Broadway plays to concerts and Hula performances. Today it seats about 1,400 guests, offering an intimate experience where every seat feels close to the stage. The acoustics are excellent, the seats are comfortable, and the staff and volunteers are friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. There's also a small bar and lounge with high-tops, perfect for enjoying a drink and conversation before the show. Inside the theater, you see tall, fluted Corinthian-style columns that are richly detailed. The curved arch overhead is decorated with mosaic-style tiles in warm tones,and I absolutely LOVE the lush deep red velvet curtains that frame the stage. They add so much warmth and elegance. Having attended many shows throughout the years, I've always been mesmerized by the mural above the stage and decided to do some Googling while waiting for the show to begin. I learned it's Lionel Walden's Glorification of the Drama. The painting depicts a grand procession of mythic figures -- a golden-robed muse in her chariot, attendants, musicians, a lion handler -- all celebrating the power of theater. The central figure, often interpreted as the Personification of Drama, leads the way. Knowing that part of the mural was once lost to water damage and later painstakingly restored makes it even more meaningful. Parking is easy at the municipal garage on Bethel Street, just a block away. The short walk is now well-lit, a welcome improvement from years past when it was dark and sketchy. Entertaining audiences for over 100 years, the Hawaii Theater is a recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Attending a show here, you're not just watching a performance, you're also living and breathing a beautiful piece of Hawaii's historic culture.

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    Ka Moana Luau

    Ka Moana Luau

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    Cordero was our server... bravo Cordero, I had to hunt you down to thank you and give you a tip…read moreafter the show! The show was AMAZING and we have seen 25 + luau shows over the past 30 years! Check in fast and efficient! Loved loved loved the interactive activities before dinner! Tip - do the bamboo headband activity first not the flower wrist band as it takes a long time to make the head band and it's great in photos! Don't forget to get a temporary tattoo! Bar service is fast! Most people didn't tip but I did and no acknowledgement so probably won't tip in the future! Celebrity seating is worth it! Host was uber funny and extremely talented! So was every performer and band member!!! Loved the tree climber he was hilarious! Order uber 5 minutes before the fire dance ends and stand in the back and watch! It will save you a lot of money! Bravo Ka Moana Luau!! PS Use less salt on the pulled pork please PSSS - Loved the older fire dance performer who started the fire dance show!!!!!!

    Woof! This experience was a challenge to enjoy, extraordinarily exploitative, and not at all…read moreauthentic. I will preface that I did not purchase these tickets but was given them. I did not do much research ahead of time. I do not go to luaus because I know there are many issues with them being so exploitative, but I absolutely was trying to approach with an open mind. I'm not sure where to start. Uh. I guess I'll go chronologically. The check in lines were incredibly long so they are not very accessible. There was very little information on the accessibility of the space on their website. We got there early but were told they wouldn't start check in for a while and to go find a place to sit and wait. We weren't warned about the line at all. I'm disabled and so we found a place to sit and watched the line grow and grow. By the time check in started, the line had hundreds of people, so we decided to wait hoping the line would move quickly. But after about 20 minutes passed after check in started, the line did not seem to be shortening at all. We talked to a staff member about us being early and not being able to wait in the line due to being disabled and she told us there's nothing they could do about it. I think we ended up waiting over 40 minutes. When we actually finally got to check in, one of the women recognized us and said they should've helped us from the beginning and was very sweet and apologetic. She gave us some extra drink tickets which was a lovely gesture. As you go in, you are greeted with leis and a photo op. We immediately noticed the garb worn by the staff looked like plastic and fast fashion costuming. The photo op felt strange to us and we declined. But we observed the staff going up to people with the printed photos for purchase. It felt quite money grabby. As we entered the area, there's more plastic. A lot of the decor was made of plastic and felt gimmicky. The ground had artificial grass and there was a wall covered in fake foliage for pictures. We went to the bar to grab drinks and the drink tickets offered you very limited options. I got the Mai tais with my drink tickets, which were only 9 oz and I would guess maybe there was half a shot of rum in each. My friend got some of the mocktails, that they had to pay extra for, and the drinks had like a strange aftertaste we couldn't understand from looking at the ingredient list. They did not want any more after that. We then went to grab dinner from the buffet. I'm vegetarian and so my options were limited. The stir fried noodles had a strange aftertaste as well and I couldn't finish them. I only really enjoyed the Hawaiian rolls with lilikoi butter and the fresh pineapple. My friend agreed there were some weird aftertastes in the food. They eat meat, so they definitely enjoyed more of the food than I did, but they also couldn't finish their plate. By the time we had started eating, we noticed all the cultural activities had closed so sadly we could not really partake in any. When the show started, they created fire on stage to light the torches, which was probably our favorite part of the show. It felt the most authentic. Then, there were performances by the same 4 women and 4 men in different garb to represent different cultures of Oceania. Again, the costuming seemed to be made out of plastic/fast fashion materials. Coconut bras made of shiny plastic and even hula skirts made of colorful tinsel. I felt particularly uncomfortable when I saw the performers do the haka dance with painted on moko, or the traditional tattoos of the Māori people. My friend suggested that some of the performers might be Māori, but based on the hesitancies of the dancers to commit making the faces traditionally seen in the haka made us feel like that probably wasn't the case. We felt immense discomfort at the amount of cultural appropriation we were watching throughout the performances. Beyond that, we noticed that all of the dances were incredibly fast-paced, which isn't aligned with what we understand about a lot of these cultural dances. So everything felt sped up to keep the attention from the audience, which means that some of the more technical aspects of the traditional dances were neglected, and to me, they were noticeable. We also noticed that some of the dancers were struggling to catch their breaths towards the end of the show, which seemed to highlight out how unnecessarily fast paced these performances were. It is clear that the dancers worked very hard and they brought incredible energy to their performances, so I do not have anything but wonderful things to say about them. We ended up leaving early because of our discomfort with how exploitative the experience felt. It is clear that the staff and performers work quite hard to run this event. They are the ones that deserve any stars from this review. The immense issues we observed stem from the people who are making decisions to be as extractive and exploitative as possible.

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    This is my table.
    This is my table.
    Dinner buffet
    Dinner buffet
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    View from the Splash seating
    Honolulu Night Market

    Honolulu Night Market

    4.0
    (165 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    A night in Kaka'ako is always a fun place to explore, and just be entertained!…read more The Honolulu Night Market at Our Kaka'ako is indeed a fabulous adventure into the biggest street/block party filled to the brim with all things local...food, retail and culture. I've been to so many and each and every one is very unique where you can find either fashion runway stage, live street art, or even a dance night in the barn. I just love the vibe SALT and surrounding Our Kaka'ako brings with the vibrant art we're so blessed to have and this particular night (November 19th) there was actually much more shopping just perfect for the holidays and the party went further down to Ya-ya's. Tonight I was fortunate to have gone after work so I kept it short but found some awesome treats. Some straw toppers to add to my holiday gift giving and some cheesecake cups (OG, Strawberry and Cookie Butter) of course I got one of each to share...ate the Strawberry which of course omg was yummy!! Not too sweet as the Strawberries was just perfect as I tried to get an even scoop of it all in every bite. Walked further down and honestly wasn't in the mood to wait too long for anything found something that would just exactly work for me. Ya-Ya's Chophouse & Seafood and tonight they had two items - Steak Kebabs - Fat Fried Rice with TAB (aka Thick Ass Bacon lol!) I seriously wanted the fried rice but thought that the Steak Kebabs was more sensible for me personally and it came with two kebabs each fully loaded with steak, mushrooms, peppers and onions with a huge scoop of rice! So many options I really was considering including Henna from Henna Happens, Birria Tacos from Dolce Vita, Corn from Corn Onoz Hawaii but though there's always a next time yes!?! I remember pre-pandemic Yelp had a booth here and hoping as things return to normalcy that we'll see it back again one day (hint hint!) Absolutely love this Honolulu Night Market as it offers so many cultural coolness that you can't find anywhere else! Thank you!

    There were only about 4-5 food trucks when I visited, and it felt small. Around 6 PM, the area had…read morevery few people. There was some live music, but it seemed more like a quick stop for tourists rather than a real night market. I didn't try any food because the atmosphere wasn't appealing, so I left quickly.

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    6-3-23 My Credit Union!
    Honolulu Night Market
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    Manoa Valley Theatre

    Manoa Valley Theatre

    4.5
    (152 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Enjoyed the performance of Shrek The Musical at Kaimuki Theater Saturday June 27. It's OUTSTANDING…read more Hard to choose who was the standout actor. Every character delivered...and MORE! Casting is excellent, costumes fantastic. Scenery fantastic. Donkey and Lord Farquaad deliver over the top performances. Great singing voices (though often volume is too loud and distorts voices). GO see it before the run ends July 12!

    What a performance…read more.. Thank you to Terry K for taking me on this journey to something that I've never tried personally is to see a play and Manoa Valley Theatre offers us some amazing performances that I've been lucky to see a play though it's never been at Manoa Valley venue itself and what a difference it is. The vibe here is full of energy as many start arriving and you need to check in and verify your seating which the staff does and also informed us that the air conditioning wasn't fully operational and provided us with a bottle water is a nice gesture though was slightly warm the cool Manoa air kept us decently cool. As we get to chill prior by getting a drink and/or snack is nice and there are great options available including some alcohol. Kim's Convenience is the play and from what we were told is once a series on Netflix which I don't have but I like that I have no idea as I can enjoy the play just as they visualize which was great and fun since it was a comedy, if anything the seating leaves no room for anyone to pass in front of you so I had leave the row and wait in the aisle for others to take their seat but in all comfortable and easy to view the play without being blocked from the previous row. Bravo to this creative and wonderful evening with a great friend as doing something unique like this was so much fun and a memorable experience. Thank you!

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    Kim's Convenience play
    Kim's Convenience play
    Warm up before Peter and The Wolf
    Warm up before Peter and The Wolf
    Manoa Valley Theatre

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    Medici's

    Medici's

    4.2
    (39 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I enjoyed my one time I went there to see Johnny Valentine and am sad to hear they closed the venue…read morepart. I loved arriving at this shopping center and going through the music classrooms, almost like a speakeasy. Cute older couple that runs the place. Very...Italian decor? Moody, night club vibe on the upper level, older crowd mainly. The food and drink were not too bad. Would I go just for the food? No. But the ambiance was really cool to experience, I'll miss it!

    Medici's is a special little gem in Mānoa transporting you to a magical space filled with music,…read morefood, and happiness. The club opened in April of 2014 and features jazz, blues, classical musicians in Hawaii. This was our second time here and loved it. Tim and Carolyn (owners) are very welcoming couple who work in tandem to operate this place. Tim is the chef, artist, and manages the music events upstairs. Carolyn is the musical director for the school downstairs. All proceeds from dinner/shows help support the Manoa School of Music and the Arts downstairs. The ambiance is beautiful and well-decorated with plants, art, paintings. Tim is an artist, so you will find his paintings for sale too. We took one home during the NYE event and admire it everyday. Your ticket includes live music and a tasty 4 course gourmet meal who is cooked by Chef Tim. Just a word of warning is that the meal is on the smaller side. The dishes are served on mostly paper plates but I assume that's how they also keep the costs lower. Most of the attendees seem to be 50+ so the food might be catering to those who are older and don't eat as much. Although we ended up being content by the end with drinks. You will likely end up sitting with strangers since the tables are large, circular, and can seat up to 6-8 people. This can be a good way to socialize and make some new friends. They also have a bar that has very reasonable prices. $25 wine bottles and only $7.50 for beer/wine glasses. Cocktails available too. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a special place to enjoy the beautiful tunes of jazz. Hard to find places like this anymore!

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    Dessert of the night - Mochi icecream, macaron, edible flowers, fruits, whipped cream, dark chocolate ganache syrup
    Dessert of the night - Mochi icecream, macaron, edible flowers, fruits, whipped cream, dark chocolate ganache syrup
    Medici's
    Rachel Gonzales and Honolulu Jazz Quartet

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    Rachel Gonzales and Honolulu Jazz Quartet

    Waikiki Starlight Luau - theater - Updated July 2026

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