Drag Queens Take Over First Friday at Capitol Modern
Join the Honolulu Pride Month celebration at Capitol Modern on Friday, Oct. 6, featuring a guided art tour, live music and a drag show.
Events & Festivals
Meet Honolulu Pride Headliner and Parade Grand Marshal Sasha Colby
Hawai‘i’s homegrown icon and trailblazer returns to celebrate Pride in Honolulu.
Find Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Chinese bakeries and restaurants are stocked with cakes for the Sept. 29 Moon Festival.
Our Watch List: Films to Look Forward to This Fall
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
Kāko‘o Maui: Things to Do on Maui
Planning to visit Maui? Check out these cool events on our neighbor island to support the local economy and its entertainment scene.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2023
Treat yourself to an evening of dishes from Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, go to a block party in Waikīkī and sign up for Hawai‘i’s largest cycling event.
What You Need to Know About Hana Hou Festival
We talked to co-producer and headliner Jake Shimabukuro about what to expect from the inaugural musical festival raising funds for Maui fire relief efforts.
Honolulu Pride 2023: Celebrating MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ Excellence
Join the Honolulu Pride Festival on Oct. 20–22 for an unforgettable weekend of joy and equality.
Clear the Shelters and Help Animals Find Their Fur-ever Homes
Here’s how you can support the Hawaiian Humane Society during Clear the Shelters Month and take advantage of waived adoption fees.
Honolulu’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival Returns
Don’t miss the 34th Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival.
The Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation Takes Bold Steps Forward
Amplified, empowered and reimagined, the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation is creating greater avenues for impact and visibility.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2023
Listen to the symphony under the stars, support local entrepreneurs and watch the stage rendition of a classic Disney movie.
Honolulu Celebrates Juneteenth 2023 With More Events
While many offices remain open, Juneteenth is a federal holiday with eclectic community activities focused on the end of U.S. slavery.
5 Ways to Celebrate King Kamehameha Day This Year
Kamehameha Day is on Sunday, June 11, 2023, with festivities happening across O‘ahu. Here’s how you can participate.
What to Eat at O‘ahu’s First Bon Dance of 2023 This Saturday
The lineup at Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village includes andagi, huli huli chicken, bento and baked goods.
Our Guide: Bon Dances for Beginners
Here’s what to do, eat and see at these traditional Japanese celebrations happening on O‘ahu this summer.
Keiki Take on the Waves in T&C Surf Grom Contest
Watch kids as young as three years old ride the tides at Kūhiō Beach in their first surf contest.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2023
Admire a colorful array of flora, dance in the streets at Honolulu’s largest Obon and enjoy the songs of a beloved Broadway musical.
How You Can Honor Loved Ones This Memorial Day
Participate in a lantern floating ceremony, sew a lei, attend the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony or watch a parade in Waikīkī.
How to Make Your Own Lei Po‘o
Find out how to make a lei po‘o, also known as a haku lei, with tips from the team at Paiko and flowers from Cindy’s Lei and Flower Shoppe.
The Liljestrand House: Honolulu’s Midcentury Architectural Gem
Tour the elegant home up on Tantalus designed by prominent architect Vladimir Ossipoff, and don‘t miss design talk story pau hana events.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2023
Eat your way through Poke Fest, admire the Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony, and find your jam at concerts and art events.
Staff Picks: Things to Do in Honolulu in April
Groove to bossa nova, sample Spam dishes on Kalākaua Avenue, or spend an afternoon tailgating and watching polo.
High-Resolution Evolution: From Pow! Wow! to World Wide Walls
Big moves coming this year for Hawai’i’s beloved and larger-than-life mural and street art festival founded by Jasper Wong.
