Oh My Goddess! Reimagines Hawaiian Mythos
Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre’s biggest production yet combines dance and haute couture costumes with Hawaiian mythology.
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Your Insider Guide to the 29th Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The upcoming festival is slated to be the biggest yet with nearly 450 vendors selling everything from Hawaiiana to food, jewelry and more.
Meet the Hawai‘i Family That Makes the World’s Most Famous ‘Ukulele
In 2016, Kamaka Hawai‘i celebrated 100 years of producing internationally renowned ‘ukulele.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Kimié Miner
The music powerhouse gives us the scoops, from her go-to karaoke song and stint as a morning news anchor to the inspiring way she gives back.
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.
Move Over, Monopoly: Island Game Nights Have Been Going Local with Hawai‘i-Themed Akamai
Get the ‘ohana together for game night with Akamai, a board game created to test your knowledge of and teach Hawaiian culture and principles.
PBS Hawai‘i Series Introduces Viewers to Chol Soo Lee
The Korean American immigrant was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1973—sparking a movement and the Free Chol Soo Lee Defense Committee.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 6–12, 2023
Hear the Harlem Gospel Choir live, attend a family-friendly art festival and compete in a swim race at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 23–29, 2023
Climb aboard a fire truck, celebrate Prince Kūhiō Day with a parade and see Jordan Davis perform live.
Meet Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra’s First Composer in Residence
Michael-Thomas Foumai, whose music is lauded on the global stage as “vibrant and cinematic," is the first person to hold this post.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 23–Mar. 1, 2023
Watch a musical with all your favorite ‘80s songs, say farewell to Aloha Stadium and attend a free ‘olelo Hawai‘i celebration at the mall.
Two Honolulu Dancers Continue to Shake Things Up in Vegas
Learn more about Kent Shinomae and Christianne Moss, cast members of Michael Jackson ONE, a Cirque du Soleil production.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 16–22, 2023
Go whale watching, listen to steel guitar music, eat shave ice and go for a 8.15-mile foot race from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 9–15, 2023
Watch a musical about life in postwar Hiroshima, spend Valentine’s evening under the stars and listen to some jazz.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Magnum Mania
We flipped back 40 years to see what the city was buzzing about in February 1983 from Paradise of the Pacific.
Celebrate Black History Month
Support the Black community in Hawai‘i with these events and organizations.
Two Hawai‘i Dancers Cast in “Michael Jackson ONE” in Vegas
Best friends, Kent Shinomae and Christianne Moss, outperformed hundreds to appear on stage in the popular Cirque de Soleil production.
3 Stunning Kaka’ako Murals and the Stories Behind Them
Artists Kamea Hadar, Jack Soren and Matt and Roxy Ortiz tell us the backstories.
See Maui Artist Noah Harders’ Stunning Surrealist Showcase
His work, now on display at the Honolulu Museum of Art, incorporates flowers, leaves, shells and other materials to create extraordinary masks and headdresses.
New Diamond Head Theatre Set for January Debut
The $23 million performance facility will offer an overall enhanced theatergoing experience.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 1–7
Take in the Honolulu City Lights, shop an eco-friendly holiday market and listen to Yo-Yo Ma under the stars.
“The Nutcracker” Is Back in Honolulu
Ballet Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, Honolulu Classical Ballet and Hawai‘i State Ballet are all staging the classic holiday show.
Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Shopping Markets on O‘ahu
Mark your calendar for these pop-ups and get ready to shop small!
Tumua Tuinei May Be Hawai‘i’s Next Big Comedian
The former UH football player has been selling out shows with his straight-up, hilarious local humor.
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