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Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2026
Enjoy Shakespeare-inspired orchestral concerts, experience Japanese pop culture, feast at this year’s K-pop themed BrunchFest and more.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Waikīkī’s New Rum-and-Chocolate Tasting Pairs Two ‘Ono Local Brands
At Royal Hawaiian Center’s House of Mana Up, Mānoa Chocolate and Kō Hana Hawaiian Agricole Rum combine forces for a worthy night out.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 26–March 4, 2026
Party at a westside ho‘olaule‘a, attend a fish fry, impersonate Bruno Mars, celebrate Black History Month and more.
Konnichiwa, Here’s Your Girls’ Day Heads Up and Menu Roundup
Yes, another food holiday! Here’s where to pick up mochi, cupcakes and all things kawaii for Tuesday, March 3.
On Tuesday and Wednesday Nights, Find Just Desserts at Victor’s Dessert Lounge
This quirky spot near Ala Moana Center brings Little Oven vibes to a big space.
All Our Favorite Pancakes in Honolulu
They’re so fluffyyyyy! We flippin‘ love these flapjacks.
Making Gau That’s Pretty Darn Close to My Popo’s
Melissa Chang says her popo’s old-fashioned gau was the best, but this recipe comes close.
Where to Find Snacks, Gifts & Special Menus for Lunar New Year
The Year of the Fire Horse is going to be intense: These eateries around O‘ahu have everything you’ll need to celebrate.
Daji Spicy Pavilion 黔香阁 Brings Guizhou-Style Spice to Honolulu
A beef brisket noodle unlike what you’ve had before, spicy dry mix noodles and juicy potstickers at O‘ahu’s only Guizhou food specialist.
Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 150-foot dragon, lion dances, a mini-horse petting zoo, traditional Chinese eats and more at this all-day block party on Feb. 14.
Modern Filipino American Mama Guava Is One of the City’s Most Exciting Restaurants
There’s a catch: The popular lunchtime pop-up in Chinatown is slated to close after February.
Ring in the Year of the Horse With Lion Dances, Firecrackers, Parades and More
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune for 2026 with these festivities across O‘ahu.
Cheap Eats
Konnichiwa, Here’s Your Girls’ Day Heads Up and Menu Roundup
Yes, another food holiday! Here’s where to pick up mochi, cupcakes and all things kawaii for Tuesday, March 3.
Duk Kee’s Got a Deal—A Full Family Meal for $88
The beloved Kaimukī restaurant offers a family-sized prix fixe menu that changes every month.
Korean Convenience Store CU Hawai‘i Opens Downtown Next Week—Here’s What You’ll Find
7-Eleven, get ready: CU’s first U.S. store will feature a ramyun bar, street foods, ice cup drinks, collabs with local businesses and more.
$45 Pau Hana for 2: Affordable Happy Hour at Little Joe’s Steakhouse
The little brother to Signature Prime Steak has serious discounts daily.
Trending In Dining
We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
Eleven opens inside Foodland Farms Ala Moana today, Dec. 9 with compelling cocktails and small plates that will make you forget you’re in a supermarket.
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
Every 7-Eleven Hawai‘i store carries about 100 to 120 items in the fresh food department alone, on top of an assortment of packaged chips, snacks and candies.
At the end of his doctor-ordered vegan experiment, our carnivore concludes he’s a failure. But is he?
We’re all about deals, and after months of takeout, if it comes with elevated ambience and unexpected finesse, even better.