HONOLULU Magazine’s BrunchFest K-POP Edition brings together Hawaiʻi’s best brunch bites, creative cocktails, and high-energy K-POP vibes for one unforgettable day. Featured Restaurants Include: Smith and Kings Cafe Kaila Over Easy Hau Tree Kapa Hale And More! …
Spot humpback whales, see an out-of-this-world opera, be serenaded by the orchestra, visit a ceramics art show and more.
The Year of the Fire Horse is going to be intense: These eateries around O‘ahu have everything you’ll need to celebrate.
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.
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.
There’s a catch: The popular lunchtime pop-up in Chinatown is slated to close after February.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune for 2026 with these festivities across O‘ahu.
HONOLULU Magazine is bringing a fresh new shopping experience to town with a curated indoor marketplace designed to spotlight Hawaiʻi’s most stylish, creative and locally loved brands — all under one roof for one day only. Taking…
Watch top-notch breakdancers, see African American films, clean up an east side beach, listen to Hawaiian steel guitar tunes and more.
Seahawks, Patriots or just the halftime show? Whatever the reason you watch Super Bowl LX, you’re going to need pro-level grinds.
What to read this Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i for adults and keiki to learn about and celebrate the Hawaiian language.
You’ve got to make valen-time for these musicians across O‘ahu.
Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more! Voting ends Feb. 28, 2025.
Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
Without swift action, Hawai‘i faces more exorbitant electricity costs. What will it take to move aggressively enough with renewable alternatives?
It’s edgy, vibrant, dynamic and diverse, and that’s what makes it a focal point for many of our city’s street photographers.
Reduced hours, higher prices, QR codes and a shift toward small, casual concepts: Our dining scene is in flux. Ten longtime restaurateurs tell us what’s happening.
Year after year, kōlea travel thousands of miles to winter in Hawai‘i.
In her new cookbook, spearfisher Kimi Werner whips up delectable meals from wild-caught ingredients.
I only indulged in the kouign amann while in Brittany, France, where it originated—until I tasted a local version that kicked it to the curb.
UH Mānoa and the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology explore Hawai‘i’s rice farming potential.
Mariel Tadena in Hawai‘i was a marrow donor for Nicole Fabela in California; since then, the two have been forever entwined by the gift of life.
Instead of gifting short-lived roses, make the Valentine’s Day feels last with wearable pieces of floral art.
Celebrate African American culture through films, have a roaring good time at Punahou Carnival, welcome the Lunar New Year and more.
Our Islands’ demographics continue to change. Here’s the latest breakdown based on data released last June.
Hālawa will be undergoing major changes over the coming decades. Here’s what we want to see.
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Artist Jannie Lai crafts matcha bowls, cups, sculptures and more to bring out the joy in everyday moments.
Farm Link has opened its own brick-and-mortar store, giving customers direct access to its locally sourced foods.
We’re loving Samari’s elegant woven vessels that are as much art pieces as they are accessories.
Local artist Kahi Ching interprets the Fire Horse of the upcoming Lunar New Year in watercolor and charcoal.
O‘ahu businesses and restaurants are closing or doing something special for the community to support the call for an end to ICE violence.
Check out what’s new and where to find all your favorites at this year’s carnival on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7.
Partner Content Saucy braised beef loco mocos, petite Swedish pancakes and house-cured gravlax hash skillets are just a few of the Best Bites.
Valentine’s menus are blooming like roses—start your search for cute treats and romantic meals with these 90.
Stroll through a Hong Kong-style night market, watch a North Shore surf contest, shop for a Valentine’s gift, see a dance showcase and more.
Where Japanese-style hamburger steaks come with a side of anime.
Guests donned beautiful mu‘umu‘u and enjoyed a Mamo Howell fashion show in celebration of the 11th anniversary of Mu‘umu‘u Month.
Switch up your routine with fun new classes and activities designed to reenergize, realign and restore.
Leashed dogs are allowed on dozens of state trails. Here are our top picks for where to hike with your furry friend.
Meet Micronesian painter Kalany Omengkar and hip-hop pioneer and rapper Tassho Pearce, both sharing their artistic journeys.
Longtime restaurateur Peter Merriman leads the pack—and 5 of the 9 are first-time semifinalists.
Spread the news. Share the ballot. Polls close February 28, 2025.
Same address, different floor: The tonkatsu specialist widely regarded as Honolulu’s best is moving into a much bigger space.
Attend a home building show, view a new exhibit about Robert Cazimero, play glow-in-the-dark pickleball, see a crime thriller and more.
There's nothing better on a chilly day than tucking into one of these comforting bowls.
Get outside, get moving and get in shape with our handy guide to awesome outdoor fitness events on O‘ahu.
New year, new hobbies, crafts and skills for you to acquire at studios and community centers around town.
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
