Hawaiian Islands host 15 distinct Halloween and culture events this week
From a bamboo fence build on Oahu to a Rocky Horror screening in Kahului, local organizations have scheduled a packed calendar of free and paid activities through mid-November.
By Amina Yusuf ·
Three events in Hawaii are drawing attention this weekend, ranging from a live horror play to a free screening of a cult classic. The schedule includes a Halloween workday on Oahu, a theatrical performance on Hawaii Island, and a film showing in Maui. Each event has specific dates and locations set for late October.
In Maui, the Rocky Horror Picture Show will screen at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's A&B Amphitheater. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. Host Eric Gilliom will lead the show. Admission is free, and prop bags are available for purchase. Food and drinks will be sold starting at 5 p.m. The film is rated R.
On Hawaii Island, Indigenous Performance Productions will present The Land Has Spoken: Tales of Indigenous Horror. The live event takes place Friday, October 30, at 7 p.m. at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. The performance features original works by authors Shane Hawk and Andrea L. Rogers. An all-Indigenous cast will perform with live Foley sound effects. Tickets cost between $40 and $75. The show is recommended for audiences aged 12 and up.
Oahu hosts two simultaneous events on Saturday, October 31. Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea will hold a coastal restoration workday from 8 to 10 a.m. Volunteers will install a bamboo fence to protect planted areas. Participants will learn ʻŪ Paʻa, a traditional lashing technique. Separately, Kaloween: A Halloween Celebration of Kalo will run from 1 to 6 p.m. at ʻAwa Hou in Honolulu. The gathering includes hand-pounded poi and costume activities for families. Those wishing to pound their own kalo must pre-register.
The schedule continues into next week with educational and artistic workshops. OurSpace in Honolulu partners with UH Mānoa's Outreach College for a free Intro to Foley Workshop on Sunday, November 1. Instructor Ed Littlefield will teach live sound effects for stage performance. Space is limited, requiring attendees to reserve spots. The venue also hosts Food for Thought on November 5. This evening event, co-organized by Kristiana Kahakauwila and Sujatha Raman, focuses on the cultural and political stories behind food.
Further out, Kauai will hold its first Trashion Show on Saturday, November 14, at 6 p.m. in downtown Līhuʻe. The event, presented by the Garden Island Arts Council, features fashion made from recycled materials. Participants must register by October 30. The show aims to raise awareness about landfill capacity and promote waste diversion. Admission is free.
Leeward Community College Waiʻanae Moku offers a four-week series titled The History of U.S. Empire In the Pacific. Sessions occur on Wednesdays in November, specifically on the 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. The free micro-course runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and explores Hawaiian and Filipino history. Registration is required for all attendees.
Source: KHPR
