3 Stunning Kaka’ako Murals and the Stories Behind Them
Artists Kamea Hadar, Jack Soren and Matt and Roxy Ortiz tell us the backstories.
Arts & Culture
See Maui Artist Noah Harders’ Stunning Surrealist Showcase
His work, now on display at the Honolulu Museum of Art, incorporates flowers, leaves, shells and other materials to create extraordinary masks and headdresses.
“Hamilton” Delivers with Electric Performances
Our takeaway and tips from Honolulu’s long-awaited debut of the hip Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Catch a Special Episode of Nā Mele with Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele on Dec. 12
And find out how to bid on Ni‘ihau shell lei made by Kahele himself.
New Diamond Head Theatre Set for January Debut
The $23 million performance facility will offer an overall enhanced theatergoing experience.
“The Nutcracker” Is Back in Honolulu
Ballet Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, Honolulu Classical Ballet and Hawai‘i State Ballet are all staging the classic holiday show.
Festive Holiday Cards and Gift Wrap from Wrappily, Lauren Roth, Hontas Higa and More
Send season’s greetings and deck out your gifts the Hawai‘i way with cheery island-inspired designs.
Don’t Miss the Final First Friday of 2022 at Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
Watch live performances by members of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Theatre and Dance program and Honolulu Art Ensemble.
Catch Classic PBS Hawai‘i Shows Most Wednesdays This Month
Revisiting old episodes of favorite programs is like a trip down memory lane.
Learn About Public Art Sculptures Around O‘ahu with Free Virtual Tours
We sat down with Brian Linares of Exhibition Grid to talk about his collaboration with Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
6 Reasons to Attend Hawai‘i International Film Festival This Fall
Tickets for HIFF42 go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 17. Here’s our guide to what’s new and interesting this year.
5 New Books By Hawai‘i Authors
The stories, poems and plays reflect experiences deeply rooted in our Island home.
Must See: “Awakening” Flower Exhibit at Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu installation by British artist Rebecca Louise Law utilizes more than a million flowers.
5 Inspiring Places for Family Art Adventures in Honolulu
Amp up the excitement for art appreciation with these hands-on, larger-than-life outings across O‘ahu.
We Tried It: Broadway Touring Show of “Jersey Boys”
Tips and takeaways from the Honolulu debut of the hit musical, FINALLY here after being postponed from 2020.
The Lineup: Musicals, Plays and Theater Performances Happening in Honolulu
The 2022-23 theater season kicks into high gear this fall.
The Making of Essential Hawai‘i Books: The Next 134
Our hope with running a list like this is to cast a much-deserved spotlight on Hawai‘i’s best stories and authors.
Essential Hawai‘i Books You Should Read: The Next 134
Our first list—50 Essential Hawai‘i Books You Should Read in Your Lifetime—was one of our most popular stories ever, but it didn’t do justice to our flourishing regional literary scene. So here we go again: More of da kine, only bigger, broader, deeper.
Clark Little’s Latest Book Showcases Stunning Ocean Photography
“The Art of Waves” presents a dreamy kaleidoscope of more than 150 images shot from inside and above breaking waves.
Classes Are Back at Honolulu Museum of Art School
The school welcomes students this month with a new sense of purpose, a community-forward approach—and a lot of firsts.
Talk Story With Hawai‘i Triennial 2022 Artists at HiSAM
Join in on the conversation each month at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Hear the Story of Hawai‘i’s First Serial Killer on “What School You Went?”
The next episode of PBS Hawai‘i’s weekly podcast discusses details of this unsolved crime.
Capturing Kānaka Through ManaChrome
Kenyatta Kelechi performs the art of wet plate photography through a uniquely Native Hawaiian lens.
5 Reasons to Visit HiSAM in August 2022
The lineup at Hawai‘i State Art Museum includes a performance by local indie rock darlings Ragamuffs to an exhibit of Ed Greevy’s stunning photographs.
