5 Haunted Downtown Honolulu Hotspots
Get into the Halloween spirit with these five ghost stories from downtown Honolulu.
Arts & Culture
Friday Night Frights: The Ghosts Who Haunt Hawai‘i’s Historic ‘Iolani Palace
Is this historic landmark haunted by royalty?
3 Creepy Hawai‘i Tales That Won HONOLULU’s 2017 Ghost Story Contest
All we asked was for a little chicken skin, but it turns out these talented local writers didn’t mind stirring an eye of newt and a chicken bone or two into the bubbling cauldron.
Local Filmmakers Win Big as HIFF44’s Awards Are Announced
The 2024 Hawai‘i International Film Festival celebrated this year’s winners and honorees at the Halekūlani Hotel on Oct. 12.
Find New Paints of View in This Satoru Abe Exhibition
“Satoru Abe: 100 New Paintings” is on view at UH Mānoa through Dec. 8.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2024
Celebrate the annual Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival, make memories at Rainbow Prom and scream/rave at They SLASH Them.
We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Pursuits: The Light and Dark in Joey Chiarello’s Ceramic Sculptures
Do you take demons with your tea?
Solario Studio Art Unlocks Core Memories
Meet illustrator Matías Solario, whose nostalgia-fueled style pays homage to the Hawai‘i of the 1940s through ’90s.
Yes, Queens! Join the Honolulu Pride Celebration at Capitol Modern
This month’s First Friday on Oct. 4 at Capitol Modern will be a drag extravaganza.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Songs of Love From Hawai‘i
Tune in for a documentary about Korean-American music, history and heritage in Hawai‘i.
14 Must-Watch Films at HIFF This October
The Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s fall lineup is here. Here’s what you need to know.
On View: 9 Crazy-Good New Art Exhibits to See in September
The O‘ahu art scene is popping off with a ton of great shows this month. Here’s where we’ll be heading.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in September 2024
Check out the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, see a local queer-centered play and marvel at The Aphrodisiacs’ cabaret show.
Read Your Way Through Hawaiian History Month
These enlightening books present Hawaiian history and culture from Kānaka Maoli perspectives.
Things to Do on Oahu in September 2024
Sample award-winning dishes at a circus-themed gala, watch new murals get painted and celebrate Indigenous cultures at a powwow.
Bretman Rock Launches a Podcast for the Baddies
DaBaddest Radio is your new hub for Bretman Rock content, airing every Thursday.
Home of the Tigers: McKinley High School’s Artist Legacy
A new exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art celebrates the many McKinley High School alumni who have made an impact on modern art.
Don’t Miss HoMA’s Fashioning Aloha Exhibition
Leaving Sept. 1, this exhibition is a fun and colorful exploration of alohawear’s origins, cultural crossovers and signature motifs.
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: Part 2
We follow up with Lahaina wildfire survivors—a Buddhist priest and a teacher of ‘ōlelo—to see how they’re faring one year later.
Honoring the Stories of Lahaina and Maui
As rebuilding after the wildfires continues, we encourage everyone to remember and celebrate the stories of Lahaina and Maui.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 8 Awards for 2023
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.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2024
From a bakery for keiki treats to party entertainment, cat café to luxe picnics, we pulled together the top places to play, shop, eat, learn and more for the whole ‘ohana.
Save the Date for Family Events This Fall
A dozen family-friendly happenings through October for you and the ‘ohana to look forward to.
