Viral videos and digital memes are the latest social media trend, delivering humorous skits and sketches straight to smartphones and tablets. Some comedians hope local kine videos lead to careers with real incomes.
My morbid fascination continues with an unsettling art exhibit.
From EDM to jazz to British reggae fusion, there is quite a mix of artists to check out this month.
Whether it’s celebrating King Kamehameha Day at the park, watching a movie under the stars or enjoying some mango-inspired cocktails, this summer ought to be off to a good start.
“Last Taxi Dance” reignites the sexual and racial tensions of the last days of World War II in Honolulu—while celebrating Hawai‘i’s filmmaking community.
A look back at Honolulu from May 1933 to 2008. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
The voting was close enough we’re recognizing books that just missed making the list, as well as plays and guidebooks that our judges suggested. More to read this summer—and all year.
What defines greatness? What matters most to us today? What will people actually (really) read? Those were some of the questions we faced while winnowing HONOLULU’s first-ever list of books every Islander should know, if not own.
Acclaimed poet Christy Passion and Kristiana Kahakauwila, author of short stories and a forthcoming novel, celebrate their literary communities and personal favorites.
Celebrated contemporary artists come together for a unique pop-up exhibition at HiSAM featuring one-of-a-kind artworks in tiny metal tins.
How two groups of young skateboarders took matters into their own hands.
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Steampunk Hawai‘i.
The HoMA Signature Blend combines Maui coffee with artsy packaging.
How to book swap, hear authors, watch dances, see Jake Shimabukuro and schedule it all at the annual free event.
It wouldn’t be May without a Lei Day celebration full of flowers, hula and musical performances. Plus, get your agricultural knowledge on “Nalo Style” at the Third Annual Parade of Farms or take a break from the heat for a free movie screening at the East-West Center.
From rap to reggae to classical music, there are great shows to catch in town this month.
This benefit for the Friends of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum promises unique treasures at reasonable prices.
Plus, find out why he’s glad the concert moved from the Waikīkī Shell to the historic Bishop Museum this year.
We’ve long used dogs in police work for drug detection and in disasters to find people trapped in rubble. Now, their great sniffing ability is being used in a wider array of fields—from medicine to security to conservation.
A look back at Honolulu from April 1923 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
A new book by a successful banker who abandoned her family for drugs could prove useful to young children who’ve been left behind, whatever the reason.
He’s ruffled my feathers and put a song in my heart.
Each month we choose a photo from Honolulu’s Instagram community to highlight. Tag your posts with #luckyweliveHonolulu for a chance to be featured!
The April 7 auction is a great opportunity for art collectors.
