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.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Classes Are Back at Honolulu Museum of Art School
The school welcomes students this month with a new sense of purpose, a community-forward approach—and a lot of firsts.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Hana Koa Brewing’s Beer Labels Take Flight
From a surfing skeleton to a psychedelic toad, the labels definitely stand out from the crowd.
History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: First Academy of Arts Photography Class
The first photography class at the Academy of Arts, currently known as Honolulu Museum of Arts, captured intriguing pics from all around the island.
Don’t Call It a Comeback: 3 New Art Galleries Open in Honolulu’s Chinatown
By early 2020, Chinatown’s once-thriving arts district felt stagnant as a gradual and steady loss of businesses in the area took its toll. But two years of strife have inspired art anew.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2022
Cheer on adaptive surfers, mālama historic sites in Kailua, catch live music at the Waikīkī Shell and laugh it up with Atsuko Okatsuka.
Are NFTs Just a Gimmick, or the Future of Lucrative Hawai‘i Art?
NFTs are an idea elusive even to Island artists tiptoeing into their uncharted waters.
Meet BTS Choreographer and Dancing Queen from Waipahu, Sienna Lalau
She considers BTS the kings of pop, but learn why this hardworking, humble and hellah fun performer ranks supreme.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2022
Sing along with a songwriter, pony up to a polo field and find a way to mālama the ‘āina.
Catch the Thrilling Duke Kahanamoku Biopic “Waterman” in Theaters This April
Duke Kahanamoku negotiated more troubled waters than we think, while two Hawaiian films ask where Duke’s Hawai‘i went.
Want to See Your Name in Lights? The Historic Hawai‘i Theatre Can Do It
The theater wants to make you a star as you help the historic center sparkle into the next century.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 9–16, 2022
Celebrate new artists, Women’s History Month and the longest reigning Hawaiian king.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2022
Step into a Peanuts world, learn about royal residences, volunteer on the North Shore and find the funny side of Alfred Hitchcock.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2022
Love is in the air—and so are the sounds of laughter, electro-pop and cheers for the home team.
The Curtain Could be Going Back Up for a Kaimukī Landmark
Can the Queen stage a comeback?
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We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
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