See Groundbreaking Works in Honolulu Museum of Art’s New “Artists of Hawai‘i Now” Exhibition
18 storytellers, activists and artists created a mix of video games, weapons, ceramics and more for the least traditional exhibition in its 70-year history.
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Hawai‘i Book Recommendations: I Can’t Believe It’s Literature (And Local!)
Hawai‘i writers break the news about our watery fate 120 years from now, surfing’s corrupt soul and love in Wahiawā (yes, Wahiawā).
Exclusive First Look at a New Book by the Attorney Who Helped Unravel the Kealoha Conspiracy
Alexander Silvert tracks the byzantine path of the crimes—and ultimate convictions—of Honolulu law enforcement’s once high-rolling power couple.
32nd Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Features Asian LGBTQ Cinema
The Honolulu Gay and Lesbian Cultural Foundation’s (HGLCF) mission is to educate and raise awareness of the community at large about gay and lesbian culture, arts and lifestyle.
By the Numbers and Photo Gallery: “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” Comes to Honolulu
Gogh with the flow. Go ahead, make your own pun.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in July 2021
Summer’s still in session. Continue the season with an immersive art show, a music festival and a street art exhibition.
Two Native Hawaiian Artists Use National Awards to Fuel Their Passion to Teach
Weaving together art, history and culture.
This is How Honolulu’s Resilient Arts Organizations are Performing Through the Pandemic
The show must go on, even during a pandemic.
Jahier Studio Shows Off Hawai‘i’s Gorgeous Landscapes from a Needle’s Point of View
Punahou alumna Chloé Selarque’s intricate embroidery pieces capture the grand grooves of the Ko‘olau, the perky peaks of the Mokes and the wavering blues of the Pacific.
It’s Raining Hawai‘i Films in Hollywood
Local Oscar-listed animated short “Kapaemahu” is just one of more than a dozen recent films to spring from our filmmaking community into the spotlight—and it’s no “Baywatch Hanauma Bay.”
Why I Ran in the 49th Cherry Blossom Festival
Catherine E. Toth is far from a conventional beauty-queen contestant. So how’d she find herself on stage with a tiara on her head?
What to Listen to in March: 4 Album and Song Picks from Local DJs
Refresh your emotional soundtrack with an upbeat breakup album, the timeless tunes of Quincy Jones and haunting melodies from a 16-year-old songstress.
Q&A: 7 Questions with Mark Kadota
Learn more about the Hawai‘i artist and his latest performance for the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Watch an O‘ahu-Born Barista Teach Ryan Reynolds How to Make Latte Art on Snapchat’s “Ryan Doesn’t Know”
Melannie Aquino, originally from Wahiawā, has been called one of the best latte artists in the world.
What to Read This February: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks this month.
A Hawai‘i Puzzle Company Is Helping Families De-Stress During Pandemic Times
Where else can you get a Kim Sielbeck puzzle?
A New Book Highlights Hawai‘i’s History Through the Stories of Those Who Lived and Made It
Jane Marshall Goodsill’s new book, “Voices of Hawai‘i” gives us a chance to sit in on talk story sessions with local ranchers, lawyers, musicians, Hawaiian culture experts, Olympic medal winners and more.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum Launches a New Video Series in Partnership with Uniqlo Hawai‘i
The short programs spotlight local artists and their love for HiSAM.
What to Read This January: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to Da Shop: Books + Curiosities for recommendations: a history of volcanoes, a murder mystery, a collection of contemporary art and more.
A HONOLULU Magazine Exclusive Short Story: “Haleola’s Tears” by Alan Brennert
Read the prequel to “Moloka‘i” and “Daughter of Moloka‘i,” only available here.
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Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.