PBS Hawai‘i Celebrates 25 Years of Nā Mele
Nā Mele reaches a quarter-century milestone of promoting musical excellence, cultural exploration and artistic legacies.
Arts & Culture
Ones to Watch: 14 Local Rising Stars
These actors, singers and performers are making names for themselves on the big stage—and making Hawai‘i proud.
New Year, New Mu‘u at the Museum
Head to Mu‘u at the Museum in your aloha best on Jan. 13, 2024.
Soul on Tap: Cultural Resources of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s spirit can be found, and accessed more easily than ever, in our cultural repositories. Here are some resources.
Celebrate Hawaiian Culture and Dresses at the Mu‘umu‘u Library
The Mu‘umu‘u Library opens with hundreds of styles ready to be borrowed.
Protecting Hawai‘i’s Soul
It is our kuleana to care for Hawai‘i and for each other with tenderness, so that people and place thrive together as one.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2023 and January 2024
Tour a new exhibit, grab tickets to see an American Idol winner and shake those jingle bells—this winter’s got something for everyone.
Chef Ed Kenney Joins Our Planet Live in Concert’s VIP Experience
Purchase this exclusive limited add-on to enjoy pūpū, cocktails.
14 Common Place Names on O‘ahu and What to Call Them Instead
Learning the proper Hawaiian names and the stories behind them is a way to honor the past and its people.
6 Must-Read Books to Celebrate Lā Kū‘oko‘a
On Lā Kū‘oko‘a, here are books to read that champion Hawaiian independence, identity and culture.
Kāko‘o Maui: Shop Cool Art Prints Curated by World Wide Walls and Aloha de Mele
Artists around the globe join forces to bring attention and funds to Maui.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2023
Treat yourself to live music, theater and the largest food festival in Hawai‘i before the holi-daze happens.
Meet 3 Craftspeople Enhancing the Dining Experience in Honolulu Restaurants
Woodworker Nick Hunsinger, upholsterer Aung Thaitae and ceramicist Mark Kuhn have helped elevate the dining scene.
Read Banned Books This Week and Every Week
During Banned Books Week and beyond, take a stand against censorship and read a greater diversity of stories.
It’s a Spooktacular October at PBS Hawai‘i
To celebrate Halloween, PBS Hawai‘i is hosting Trunk O’ Treat for Keiki Club members and Lopaka Kapanui on “What School You Went?”
Drag Queens Take Over First Friday at Capitol Modern
Join the Honolulu Pride Month celebration at Capitol Modern on Friday, Oct. 6, featuring a guided art tour, live music and a drag show.
Go Check Um: 7 Hawai‘i Things We’re Loving This Week
From new music and art to fresh fashions and interiors—our quick picks for living stylishly.
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.
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.
