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.
Arts & Culture
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.
5 Ways to Celebrate King Kamehameha Day This Year
Kamehameha Day is on Sunday, June 11, 2023, with festivities happening across O‘ahu. Here’s how you can participate.
5 LGBTQIA+ Books to Celebrate Pride Month
With June being National Pride Month, here are our novel and poetry picks from LGBTQIA+ authors about gender-diverse experiences.
New Kumu Hula Edith Kanaka‘ole Quarter Celebrates Hawaiian Culture
Learn more about the Hawaiian icon on Friday, June 9, at a special Bishop Museum after-hours event.
Megan Kamalei Kakimoto’s Debut Book Has the Literary World Buzzing
Her story collection, written outside of working hours at a demanding downtown job, is drawing raves—and feels like a reset for Hawai‘i literature.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2023
Admire a colorful array of flora, dance in the streets at Honolulu’s largest Obon and enjoy the songs of a beloved Broadway musical.
9 Instagram Accounts to Follow to Learn More About Hawaiian Culture
Get a deeper understanding of Hawai‘i history, language and culture in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
What a $44 Million Renovation Will Do for Honolulu’s Blaisdell Center
The Blaisdell Center is closing for renovations—find out what improvements are being made to the concert and exhibition halls, arena and facilities.
Join Artist-Led, Family-Friendly Workshops at HiSAM’s Super Saturday
It’s all about creating art inspired by art during a fun-packed day for keiki and ‘ohana at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Explore Local Works at Leeward Community College’s New Art Gallery
Hō‘ikeākea Gallery’s first exhibition runs until Aug. 25, 2023, and includes Artists’ Discussions in July and August.
Reserve Your Lantern for the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i Ceremony
The new online reservation system for the Memorial Day tradition launches Monday, May 15.
The Liljestrand House: Honolulu’s Midcentury Architectural Gem
Tour the elegant home up on Tantalus designed by prominent architect Vladimir Ossipoff, and don‘t miss design talk story pau hana events.
What You Need to Check Out at Hawai‘i State Libraries
Celebrate National Library Week, support Hawai‘i state libraries, and learn about their unique offerings beyond books.
Hawaiian Artistry Takes Center Stage in Compelling New Exhibit
Get an artists’-eye view of Native Hawaiian arts and culture at Bishop Museum’s newest exhibit, on display through October 29, 2023.
5 Springtime Reads to Honor Nature and Poetry
Celebrate Earth Day, National Poetry Month and Native Hawaiian Plant Month this April with these handpicked titles from the team at da Shop in Kaimukī.
See Student Artists Shine at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
The 60th Annual Hawai‘i State Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition is now open, featuring the work of 250 award-winning student artists.
