Our Favorite Moments and Costumes from Kawaii Kon 2019
Snapshots from this year’s Japanese anime and pop culture convention at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Events & Festivals
Quote Unquote: What It’s Really Like Organizing the Merrie Monarch Festival
Luana Kawelu, 79, took over as president of the Merrie Monarch Festival after her mom, Dottie Thompson, who was instrumental in reviving the event in the 1970s, died in 2010.
3 Dishes You Must Order at the Grand Lānai Restaurant Week Menu in Waikīkī
In celebration of the weeklong dining event, the eateries and restaurants at International Market Place will serve prix fixe menus and specialty dishes from April 8–14.
Get Insider Knowledge at These 4 Free Real Estate Events Happening in April and May
Bone up on your real estate knowledge, whether you’re a condo owner, first-time homebuyer or potential real estate agent.
Here’s How You Can Snag a One-of-a-Kind Bowl at Empty Bowl Hawai‘i on April 12
Volunteers from Hawai‘i Potters’ Guild are making thousands of bowls for charity.
The Importance of Sustainable Design is the Focus of Architecture Month 2019
Walking tours, films, sketches and photography celebrate O‘ahu’s vibrant architecture scene.
[Photos] BrunchFest 2019 Presented by American Savings Bank
HONOLULU Magazine gathered some of the island’s best breakfast and brunch spots for our second-ever BrunchFest presented by American Savings Bank at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum on Sunday, March 24.
Celebrate Architecture Month in April with These Free Honolulu Events
Take a sketching class, go on a guided walking tour of Punahou School, meet local architects and more.
Breaking the Ballet Mold: We Talk to L.A. Dance Project’s Daisy Jacobson Before Her Masterclass and Performance in Honolulu
Ahead of her one-night-only performance in Hawai‘i, the California native reflects on her dancing, childhood trips to the islands and what it’s like to work with Natalie Portman’s husband.
Why the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Controversial Ancestry Requirement Change Still Matters 20 Years Later
With the crowning of the 67th festival queen and court on Saturday, March 16, we take a look back at 1999, a pivotal year for the historic event.
5 Free Events in Honolulu in March 2019
Start March with a free fashion show featuring the work of one of Hawai‘i's well-known artists, walk through an art exhibit in the park and end the month with a walk on the wild side.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Honolulu Biennial’s Immersive Art Event
Get ready to walk through interactive, botanical and LED art installations all over town. The Honolulu Biennial is back.
Your Ultimate Guide to Wanderlust O‘ahu 2019
With more than 180 yoga and meditation sessions, hikes, runs, lectures, concerts and outdoor experiences, here is our guide to a truly well-balanced weekend at this annual event.
Celebrate Black History Month at HoMA’s 2019 African-American Film Festival
The Honolulu African-American Film Festival, Feb. 16 to 20 this year, gives you a chance to see movies never released widely in Hawai‘i. Here’s how it got started.
Your Ultimate Guide to Pow! Wow! Hawaiʻi 2019
With block parties, art exhibitions and a big finale bash at the ʻAlohilani Resort, it’s Kakaʻako’s most eventful annual makeover.
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Best of the Fests: O‘ahu’s 21 Annual Ethnic Festivals
Stuff your face with authentic food while soaking in the cultures of the Islands. From hula and Chinese lion dances to taiko and opera, this list of 21 ethnic festivals on O‘ahu won’t disappoint.
How 5 Popular Ethnic Festivals in Honolulu Adapt While Keeping Traditions Alive
Hurricane threats, new fees and money troubles have suddenly forced some of Honolulu’s decades-old ethnic festivals to pivot and change course in the past few years.
A Walk in the Park? Why So Many Major Events Are Leaving Kapi‘olani Regional Park
Kapi‘olani Regional Park is somewhat of an anomaly: It is managed by the city but governed by a trust.
Inside Honolulu: Drumming Up Inspiration
A work assignment inspired me to reconnect with my Japanese heritage.
5 Honolulu Concerts You Can’t Miss in January 2019
Start your year with music from the past and present, from the best of the ’80s with Lionel Richie to club hits from Rae Sremmurd.
4 Can’t-Miss Food and Drink Events on O‘ahu to Check Out in January 2019
Farm dinners, haute Indian cuisine, a beer festival and wine pairings for all you foodie fiends.
5 Free Events in Honolulu in January 2019
Start your year by giving back and remembering a simpler time, participating in a beach cleanup on the North Shore and attending a two-day Pacific Island Arts Festival.
The 9 Best Events on O‘ahu in January 2019
Mark your calendar for a run through black-lit bubbles, 1800s-style Hawaiian music, mochi pounding and more this month.
