Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2026
Surf in costume, dance at a Hindu celebration, see an ominous opera, watch a manta ray documentary and more.
Film & Television
Foodie Films at Hawai‘i International Film Festival Serve Up Different Degrees of Satisfaction
Driven by different quests, “Purehearted” and “The Dating Menu” are worlds apart.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2026
Cheer on competitive pickleball players, celebrate Honolulu Pride, see a Hawaiian history-inspired musical and international films and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 24–30, 2026
Discover Korean traditions, see a floral parade, bike around the island, hike in the moonlight and more.
What to Watch at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival
The 46th annual HIFF runs Oct. 21–Nov. 5 on O‘ahu, then Nov. 6–15 on the Neighbor Islands. Pay special attention to these 18 highlights.
Honoring the Past and Looking to the Future During Hawaiian History Month
PBS Hawai‘i honors Hawaiian History Month in September with multiple programs and stories across our broadcast and digital platforms.
Pushing Boundaries One Note at a Time: The Innovative Sounds of Taimane
Tune in to Nā Mele on Monday, Aug. 24, for a spellbinding episode with ‘ukulele virtuoso Taimane.
We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents A Golden Year for Hōkūle‘a
To celebrate Hōkūle‘a’s 50th anniversary, PBS Hawai‘i is bringing back three films about the canoe’s history.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 9–15, 2026
See the world’s largest ‘ukulele, watch queer films, enter an open water swim race, meet farm animals and more.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2026 (Part 2)
Feast at our Taste of Honolulu event, see blockbusters with live musical scores, shop Made in Hawai‘i Festival and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 25-July 1, 2026
Celebrate World Ocean Month, see somber movies, train with fitness experts, attend an outdoor concert and more.
Good Times with Henry Kapono at Halekulani’s House Without A Key
Hear Henry Kapono’s beloved classics like “Goodtimes Together,” “Highway in the Sun” and “Friends.”
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 4–10, 2026
Celebrate World Oceans Day, join a reading challenge, jam at a zoo concert, see an alfresco flick and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 28–June 3, 2026
Catch a sunset flick on the beach, meet a Nepalese artist, up your sustainability knowledge, play more than 2,000 board games and more.
Home Is Here: A Stadium Full of Moments and Memories
This month’s Home Is Here takes a trip down memory lane with locals reminiscing about Aloha Stadium.
PBS Hawai‘i Celebrates 60 Years of Storytelling
PBS Hawai‘i marks a milestone in local television with a special 60th anniversary pledge program.
Pursuits: The Revival of Kailua Cinemas
A Kailua family breathes new life into the only independently owned first-run movie theater in Hawai‘i.
Home Is Here: How Passion Becomes Purpose With a Ranger, Stargazing and Palaka
This month’s Home Is Here episode follows a Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park ranger, Stargazers of Hawai‘i and palaka and rice bag clothing.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2026
Celebrate African American culture through films, have a roaring good time at Punahou Carnival, welcome the Lunar New Year and more.
Home Is Here With Local Artists Kalany Omengkar and Tassho Pearce
Meet Micronesian painter Kalany Omengkar and hip-hop pioneer and rapper Tassho Pearce, both sharing their artistic journeys.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in December 2025
Catch Kalani Pe‘a’s Hawaiian Christmas Show, enjoy a screening of Miracle on 34th Street and slay (or sleigh) at a holiday-themed drag show.
