Take a Look Back at 1960s Honolulu in This Former Reporter’s Breezy Memoir
David Butwin paints a dated portrait of Honolulu in “Barefoot Days, Electric Nights.”
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Can Hawai‘i Cannabis Help End the Opioid Epidemic?
Now that medical marijuana is legal, a homegrown substitute beckons.
Watch HONOLULU Magazine’s Festive Christmas Tree Adventure
Jingle all the way to Helemano Farms.
The 8 Best Things To Do in December 2017
For a Christmas that’s merry and bright, honor those who serve, hear an award-winning artist perform holiday favorites, complete the fourth-largest marathon in the U.S. and more.
Take a 360-Degree Tour of ‘Iolani Palace With New LED Lighting
The palace will offer free tours on Kama‘āina Sunday, Nov. 12, and will be decorated for King Kalākaua’s birthday, Nov. 16.
The 8 Best Things To Do in November 2017
This month, check out a new exhibit at Bishop Museum, trot 10 miles, watch local films and more.
Don’t Look Now, But Checking Your Phone in a Honolulu Crosswalk Could Cost You
Banning staring at your phone while crossing the street may seem like a no-brainer, but many are wondering if Honolulu doesn’t have better things to focus on—like rail and homelessness.
Quote Unquote: Improv Your Life with “Hawai‘i Five-0” Actress Kimee Balmilero
Local actress Kimee Balmilero is putting on the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival on Oct. 21 at the Honolulu Museum of Art and Oct. 22 at The Arts at Marks Garage.
It’s a Paw-ty for Your Pup at the Howl-O-Ween Woof-Tacular & Doggie Escape Room
Hawai‘i Doggie Bakery is hosting the second annual Howl-O-Ween Woof-Tacular & Doggie Escape Room on Oct. 15.
Remembering the Man Who Built the Largest Publishing Empire in the Pacific Rim
In the 1980s, Dave Pellegrin took over a family-run business and grew it to 20-plus publications including HONOLULU Magazine, 90 employees and $10 million in annual revenue by the ’90s. He did it with a dedication to integrity, good journalism and people—those who worked for him and read the magazines. We asked some of them how he made a difference.
The 8 Best Things To Do in October 2017
What could be spookier than a film fest in a haunted theater or a mummy-themed attraction? Missing out on these events.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Really Like Being a Television Producer in Honolulu
Video and film producer Jason Suapaia is the vice president of Integrated Media Production at PBS Hawai‘i, helping to share Hawai‘i stories that also reflect his Hawaiian and Samoan roots.
How Honolulu Ice Show Golden Moment Transforms the Blaisdell into an Ice Rink
On the 25th anniversary of winning an Olympic gold medal, Kristi Yamaguchi, Tony Award-winning singer Lea Salonga and a slew of champion skaters raise funds for childhood literacy at this event Sept. 9 and 10.
Downtown Honolulu Gets a New Bookstore at The Arts at Marks Garage
Books at Marks carries used books, comics, CDs, cassettes and vinyl records.
Fukushima Dance Club Pays Homage to Japanese Culture
The dance club splits up to attend and perform at about 10 bon dances a season.
The Reel Impact: Here’s How the Film Industry Really Affects Hawai‘i
The film industry brings much more than A-list celebrities and road closures.
The 8 Best Things To Do in September 2017
Browse free museums, watch a late-night brawl, cheer for your favorite NBA team and more.
The Last Lau Lau: ‘Ono Hawaiian Foods Closes After 57 Years
The local landmark closed its doors Aug. 26.
Controversial “Stairway to Heaven” Hiking Trail May Be Demolished
The 3,922-step trail has been the subject of debate for years.
Welcome Home: After Three Years at Sea, the Hōkūle‘a Returns to O‘ahu
Tens of thousands of people lined the docks at Ala Moana Beach Park on June 17 to celebrate the end of its worldwide voyage.
The 7 Best Things To Do in August 2017
We’ve got the perfect way to end your summer: musical nights, gardening, sake tasting and more.
Keep Your Eyes—and Ears—on Grammy and Nā Hōkū Award-Winning Kalani Pe‘a
After Grammy and Nā Hōkū award wins for Hawaiian musician Kalani Pe‘a, the world is listening.
This Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner Has Been Carving Stonework for Decades
Hanalei Hopfe is currently working on a large sculpture of a Hawaiian navigator to be installed at Heiau Ku‘ilioloa in Wai‘anae.
The 8 Best Things To Do in July 2017
Pick up some new reading material, listen to local musicians under the stars and pretend you’re Princess Buttercup when you finally meet Westley himself.
