Our Picks: 13 Must-See Movies at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Listen up, film buffs! The 36th annual festival runs Nov. 3–13 at Dole Cannery and other venues around town.
Arts & Culture
Nominate Your Local Heroes for Our 2016 Islanders of the Year
Nominations are open for Islanders of the Year!
13 Insanely Scary Movies That Freaked Out HONOLULU Magazine Staffers
These horror movies kept HONOLULU staffers awake. Add these movies to your watch list if you’re looking for a good scare.
Scary Ghost Stories from Hawai‘i’s “Haunted” Plantation Village
We met with Hawai‘i Plantation Village executive director Jeffrey Higa, who shared some chilling ghost stories from Waipahu’s historic sugar plantation.
Your Ultimate Guide to Honolulu’s Best Halloween Parties and Events
Whether you want to run away from zombies or dance with them, we’ve got your ticket to the best Halloween events in Honolulu for all of October.
“Hawai‘i Five-0” Stars and Fans React to the Season 7 Premiere in Waikīkī
Why 7,000 people—including Dog The Bounty Hunter—went to Waikīkī beach Friday night.
Disney Pulls Controversial “Moana” Costume Amid Protests of “Brownface”
A collision between merchandising and cultural sensitivity shows how hard it is to strike a balance.
Kahuku Red Raiders Take on the Best High School Football Team in the U.S.
How do the Red Raiders stack up against football factory Bishop Gorman?
Watch the New Trailer for “Moana” Starring “The Rock” and Auli‘i Cravalho
First Polynesian princess to debut in theaters on Thanksgiving.
7 Things to Know When the Warriors Kick Off the NCAA Football Season in Australia
Like a high school senior who landed a date with Gisele Bundchen, UH somehow scored the college football season premiere that kicks off against Cal Berkeley, in Sydney at 4 p.m. (HST). But do the Warriors stand a chance? Here’s what you need to know.
Quiz: Which Hawai‘i Animal Are You?
You got here on a boat or plane. Hawai‘i’s animals got here … who knows how, so your kindred spirit qualities can’t really be explained. Suffice to say, when you see these little guys IRL, you give a nod of recognition and a look that says, Takes one to know one, little dude. Takes one to know one.
10 Incredible Costumes That Blew Us Away at Comic Con Honolulu 2016
A glimpse of the most epic costumes at the Comic Con Honolulu.
We Tried This: Hawai‘i Pirate Ship Adventures
Ahoy, matey! 7 things you need to know about becoming a buccaneer.
Happy National Coloring Book Day! This Adult Coloring Book Unlocks Your Creativity
If you haven’t already made plans for National Coloring Book Day, here’s an easy downloadable coloring book by Hawai‘i’s own queen of “keeping it between the lines.”
Watch This Famous Chinese Artist Splash Paint Live to Create an Epic Masterpiece
Hua Tunan mixes street art and traditional painting, and even kitchen tools.
How Albatrosses Taught Photographer Chris Jordan How to Grieve
His images of decomposing Laysan albatrosses captured news headlines since 2009.
9 Fun Things You’ll Find at The Best of Honolulu Festival
From a local marketplace to a keiki zone and prizes for catching Pokémon.
Catch Pokémon at the Best of Honolulu Event
Your Instagram shots from the event using the #bestofhonolulu hashtag could win you prizes.
8 Things You Need to Know About Hawaiʻi’s Latest Obsession With Pokémon GO
Take a look inside the latest Pokémon craze.
A New Travel Guide Shows You the Lesser-Known Side of Honolulu
Don’t judge a book by its cover, there’s more to do in Honolulu beyond the typical touristy attractions.
Local Designer Creates Crazy Dreamlike Images From Hawai‘i’s Cityscapes
A change of scenery.
6 Fun Things to Do in Honolulu With the Extra Summer Hours
Don’t let the summer days become a summer daze.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in July 2016
You don’t need to break the bank just to have fun this summer.
