Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Aloha Festivals on O‘ahu
Say aloha to one of the biggest Hawaiian cultural celebrations starting on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Author: Lennie Omalza
7 Can’t-Miss Honolulu Concerts to Check Out in February 2018
The month of love brings reggae, opera, electric pop and more to the Islands.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in February 2018
The month may be short, but there’s no shortage of things to do! Celebrate the Lunar New Year, watch some football or get your nerd on.
10 New Year’s Resolutions that Aren’t About Losing Weight
Weight ain’t nothin’ but a number. Commit to improving your whole self in 2018.
10 Fitness Deals to Bring Out the New You in the New Year
These specials around town will help you get started on the right, fit foot in 2018.
7 Can’t-Miss Honolulu Concerts to Check Out in January 2018
Whether you’re craving sounds of the harmonica or piano, or want to listen to Hawaiian or reggae, there’s a concert for you this January.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in January 2018
Start the new year right with celebrations, networking, community service and more.
18 Places To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2017—With Food!
Ring in the new year with a meal at one of these Honolulu restaurants.
Give Yourself the Gift of Dining Out this Christmas 2017
After all the shopping, gift wrapping, tree cutting and card sending, who wants to cook a holiday meal? Take a break and have your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day fare at a local restaurant instead.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in December 2017
Celebrate the holiday season with champagne, Sunday suppers and seasonal specials.
7 Ways to Celebrate Winter in Honolulu Like a Real Local
We’ll never use snow shovels or sleds in Honolulu, but there are other ways to make it feel like a “real winter” in our Island paradise.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in December 2017
The holidays are here! But there’s more to do than shop and carol. Ride a bike, build with Lego blocks or unleash your inner yogi this December.
7 Can’t-Miss Honolulu Concerts to Check Out in December 2017
Whether you’re in a caroling kind of mood or want to rock out this holiday season, we’ve got a concert for you.
7 Things to Be Thankful for When Living in Hawaiʻi
It’s easy to take things for granted when you’re living in paradise—so here’s a little reminder.
55 Awesome Black Friday 2017 Sales at Local Honolulu Boutiques
Get ready to shop it like it’s hot.
Your Guide to the 2017 Hawaiʻi Zouk Festival
Get your zouk, salsa and bachata on at the beach while celebrating the unity between music and dancers.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in November 2017
New Italian prix fixe at Top of Waikīkī, Southern comfort food at 12th Ave Grill and dessert-inspired chocolate at Hy’s.
Relax This Thanksgiving 2017—Leave the Cooking to Someone Else
Order takeout or dine in for brunch, lunch or dinner on Nov. 23.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in November 2017
November is about more than just turkey. Carve some time out to drink a beer, ride a bike and get snowed on.
Your Guide to the 2017 Hawaiian Slack Key Festival
Jam out on the West side on Sunday, Oct. 22 to more than a dozen local musicians.
The Ultimate Guide to Festa Italiana 2017
Forget about spaghetti and meatballs. Experience real Italian cuisine on Oct. 7.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in October 2017
Summer may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to end—there are still lots of free things to do in Honolulu this fall.
Your Guide to the 2017 Aloha Festivals Celebrating Hawaiian Culture
Say “aloha” to the start of the biggest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the U.S. on Saturday, Sept. 9.
7 New Honolulu Happy Hours You Need To Try Now
If you’re feeling a little bougie, take your pau hana to the next level at one of these seven restaurants.
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