Things to Do on O‘ahu in October and November 2024
Spend an evening with John Legend, help clean up Kaimukī, sample premium sake and shop minerals and gemstones this fall.
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Katrina Valcourt graduated from UH Mānoa with a degree in communication, completing the Video and Digital Cinema track while interning with the alternative newspaper Honolulu Weekly, where she continued to work until the publication folded in 2013. Shortly after, she joined the editorial team of HONOLULU Magazine, filling every role from temporary assistant to interim editorial director. She is now the executive editor of HONOLULU and spends her free time volunteering with the Hawai‘i International Film Festival and throwing pots at Hawai‘i Potters’ Guild.
Spend an evening with John Legend, help clean up Kaimukī, sample premium sake and shop minerals and gemstones this fall.
My gratitude app steers me to focus on the positive, even when things fall apart.
The Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s fall lineup is here. Here’s what you need to know.
With chef Roy Yamaguchi at the helm, O‘ahu’s acclaimed culinary program joins with a mainland-based partner on courses to elevate Hawai‘i’s dining scene.
The new center at UH Mānoa connects student entrepreneurs with the local business community.
We’re honored to take home first, second and third place awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter for work we published last year.
You need a vet, auto repairs, tools or another service? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Where to staycation, pet animals, take a tour for locals and visitors to enjoy and more of the best ways to have fun on O‘ahu.
Easy to see why Hawai‘i is the healthiest state in the nation when we have the best outdoor yoga, watersports and more ways to live well.
Treat yourself to beauty and self-care services like the best custom essential oil blend, head massage, eyelash extensions and more.
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 20 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Catch Carrie Underwood and Kapena live, celebrate all things ‘ukulele, get inked at a tattoo expo and enjoy local music in the open air.
Hawai‘i receives the largest repatriation of Native Hawaiian artifacts in history.
Summer break is a good time to revisit this memory about the best school cafeteria food around—not just because it was free.
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture comes to Hawai‘i for the first time with multiple venues on O‘ahu hosting exhibits and performances.
We break down all the info you need about camping on O‘ahu: where to go, what to bring, how to set up, how to level up and more.
A look at the local advocacy group’s historic preservation efforts then and now.
Explore Bishop Museum after dark, sip and shop small at Kāhala Mall and catch comedian Sheng Wang live at Hawai‘i Theatre.
From coffee to late-night, you’ll find thoughtful offerings at Common Ground, The Dotted Line and Yours Truly.
There are so many ways to take advantage of living here, beyond the beach.
Cheer on the ’Bows at the Big West Men’s Volleyball Championship, see Sasha Colby live and celebrate all things Spam.
Head to Ward for a grocery store sanctuary, Kailua for some locally sourced coffee or another one of these remote work-friendly spots.
The Honolulu restaurant and mezcaleria will have its last day March 29.
Honolulu Festival, Janet Jackson live in concert, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, HIFF Spring Showcase and BrunchFest—March is packed with fun!
Honolulu’s thriving speakeasy scene has a newcomer, plus three of our favorites.
With drone light shows rising in popularity, meet the director of Sky Elements Hawai‘i who produces these shows locally.
One of Hawai‘i’s best-known artists is honored with a deep dive into her work.
Murals have spread out from town to decorate neighborhoods on the east side of O‘ahu.
What I can’t stand is when a human name replaces a name that was actually descriptive of the area.
What do you order for the best meal of the week? Vote for your favorites and see the results in HONOLULU’s March 2024 issue.
Head to Mu‘u at the Museum in your aloha best on Jan. 13, 2024.
Tour a new exhibit, grab tickets to see an American Idol winner and shake those jingle bells—this winter’s got something for everyone.
A book of lei, a mini pottery wheel, island-inspired swaddle blankets and locally made chili oil—here’s what’s on our editors’ gift lists.
Learning the proper Hawaiian names and the stories behind them is a way to honor the past and its people.
A great neighborhood for urban dwellers with kids.
The new shop has easy, free parking at Kilohana Square—and you can still get those ice cream pies and cakes, too.
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
Many independent schools across the state are taking in new students affected by the recent wildfires, with some waiving tuition for at least a year.