Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: July 2–8, 2026
Immerse yourself in a Tahitian dance competition, celebrate America’s 250th birthday, see a 3D art exhibition, watch Shrek on stage and more.
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Your Insider Guide to the 13th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest is back on Saturday, July 4. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
Your 2026 Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: Part 1
A temple-by-temple guide to who’s cooking up teri beef sticks, fried noodles, cold noodles, chili bowls and of course, shave ice and andagi.
Lee Anne Wong Is Cooking Frolic’s July 10 Natto Day Dinner at Koko Head Café
Think natto ‘ahi tostadas, paupiettes of natto and black cod, and wagyu with natto brown butter. And yes, a natto dessert!
Pottery Meets Yoga in Studio Norae’s New Mindful Movement Workshop
Local ceramicist and yogi Lauren Shin teaches Vinyasa yoga and pottery hand-building in Presence, a four-week workshop.
ReBran Uses a Locally Discarded Superfood to Make Granola Bran New
Nutrient-dense bran from rice polished in Kalihi stars in a new local granola.
How Kainoa Wade Stays Healthy
The standout UH men’s volleyball player prioritizes protein, sleep and mental health.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Kilohana Square Is Closing. What’s Next for Threadfin Bistro and Slice by HB Baking?
The short answer: One’s moving, the other is taking a break.
My 15 Favorite Restaurants Off the Strip in Las Vegas
Where else to eat on the Ninth Island? Here’s one of Frolic’s top posts, by a local with family in Las Vegas.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 9, 2026.
