Our Watch List: Films to Look Forward to This Fall
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
Arts & Culture
Four Hawaiian Goddesses Take the Stage With a Contemporary Twist
Oh My Goddess!, Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre’s first new production in eight years, debuts in September. We got the inside scoop from founder Cheryl Flaharty.
Kāko‘o Maui: Things to Do on Maui
Planning to visit Maui? Check out these cool events on our neighbor island to support the local economy and its entertainment scene.
6 Books to Champion Maui Authors and Stories
Read these stories of Maui to find comfort in the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires and honor the island culture.
What’s in a Name? Borrowing ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Doesn’t Make It Hawaiian
Getting left out of the ‘ohana—a closer look at the appropriation of Hawaiian words for non-Hawaiian purposes.
Oh My Goddess! Reimagines Hawaiian Mythos
Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre’s biggest production yet combines dance and haute couture costumes with Hawaiian mythology.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2023
Treat yourself to an evening of dishes from Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, go to a block party in Waikīkī and sign up for Hawai‘i’s largest cycling event.
Honolulu Pride 2023: Celebrating MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ Excellence
Join the Honolulu Pride Festival on Oct. 20–22 for an unforgettable weekend of joy and equality.
“Creatures & Characters” Exhibition Open at Hawai‘i State Art Museum
See the new exhibition featuring narrative works collected for keiki art enrichment and education.
Honolulu’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival Returns
Don’t miss the 34th Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival.
12 First-Time Made in Hawai‘i Festival Vendors We Can’t Wait to Shop
Add these Made in Hawai‘i Festival newbies to your can’t-miss list before you shop Aug. 18-20.
In Growing Up Local, a Waimānalo Boy Battles for His Destiny
The locally made film opens on Aug. 4 for a limited two-week run at Consolidated Theatres in Ward and Pearlridge.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum Invites You to Face “Fear of the Unknown”
Beat the summer heat and check out a haunting new exhibition at HiSAM.
6 Reasons Why I Loved Chiburu, Lee A. Tonouchi’s New Book About the Hawai‘i-Okinawan Experience
Joyful, hilarious, thoughtful and heartbreaking all at once, the multi-genre collection is a love letter to Okinawan culture.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Kimié Miner
The music powerhouse gives us the scoops, from her go-to karaoke song and stint as a morning news anchor to the inspiring way she gives back.
Family Ingredients Season 3 Premieres July 8 on PBS Hawai‘i
This season’s guests include surfer and environmentalist Ha‘a Keaulana, singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and vocalist Raiatea Helm.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Entertainment and Getaways on O‘ahu
Whether you want to drink, dance, pau hana, rock out or break things, there’s a best place to do that here.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2023
Listen to the symphony under the stars, support local entrepreneurs and watch the stage rendition of a classic Disney movie.
HiSAM x SlappGood Bring Hawai‘i’s Talented Music Producers to the Stage
Watch music producers show off their mad skills for a live producer showcase experience at HiSAM for First Friday, July 7.
Honolulu Theater and Musicals: Summer Lineup
This summer is bursting with promising musicals and theater performances from Hawai‘i’s local talent.
Celebrate Your Inner Child With Mark Kanemura at I Am a Rainbow ‘Ohana Event
The free, family-friendly event at HiSAM will feature activities and performances themed around Kanemura’s new illustrated children’s book.
Hawai‘i Walls 2023: Learn the Story Behind Artist Jana Lam’s Tropical Dreamscape
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her whimsical mural and the cool new accessory collection that inspired it.
6 Artists Share Their Inspiration for Foodland’s 75th Anniversary Art Collection
Food, family, friends, aloha and art.
Hawai‘i Walls 2023: Our Favorite Murals
Scoping out the World Wide Walls festival in Kalihi and Kapālama, we found eight murals that put stars in our eyes.
