Ones to Watch: 14 Local Rising Stars
These actors, singers and performers are making names for themselves on the big stage—and making Hawai‘i proud.
Film & Television
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Nā Mele: Natalie Ai Kamauu
Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Natalie Ai Kamauu serenades us on Monday, Dec. 11, as part of this year’s pledge program.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Nation Within: The Story of America’s Annexation of Hawai‘i
See the revelatory film that tells the true story of Hawai‘i’s annexation and participate in a live discussion on the subject.
Our Planet Live in Concert Set for the Hawai‘i Theatre on Nov. 17 & 18
As HONOLULU Insiders, receive early access to tickets starting Oct. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m.
Your Guide to the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Screening
Calling all Swifties—you can buy tickets now for an all-access pass to an ultimate concert film experience.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2023
Check out a few events on Kalākaua Avenue, tour a pumpkin farm and spend an evening enjoying opera.
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.
PBS Hawai‘i Classics Bring Back More Shows From the Archives
Pau Hana Years and Spectrum Hawai‘i are now broadcasting on PBS Hawai‘i and streaming on YouTube.
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.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Nā Mele: Keilana and Her Song Challenge
See local, award-winning singer-songwriter Keilana take the stage of Nā Mele on Monday, Aug. 21.
Honolulu’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival Returns
Don’t miss the 34th Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival.
In Growing Up Local, a Waimānalo Boy Battles for His Destiny
The locally made film opens on Aug. 4 for a limited two-week run at Consolidated Theatres in Ward and Pearlridge.
Family Ingredients Season 3 Premieres July 8 on PBS Hawai‘i
This season’s guests include surfer and environmentalist Ha‘a Keaulana, singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and vocalist Raiatea Helm.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Entertainment and Getaways on O‘ahu
Whether you want to drink, dance, pau hana, rock out or break things, there’s a best place to do that here.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Nā Mele: Mākaha Sons at House Without A Key
Tune in for a special performance by Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning Hawaiian musical group the Mākaha Sons on Monday, June 5.
PBS Hawai‘i Town Hall: College on Island or Abroad?
Airing on Thursday, May 25, 2023, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” will discuss a big decision for high school seniors—where to attend college.
Heather Haunani Giugni Honored for Preserving Hawaiian Films
She has been named “Kama‘āina of the Year” for her filmography and for founding the state's film and video archive ‘Ulu‘ulu.
PBS Hawai‘i Series Introduces Viewers to Chol Soo Lee
The Korean American immigrant was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1973—sparking a movement and the Free Chol Soo Lee Defense Committee.
PBS Hawai‘i to Hold Town Hall on Expanded Gun Rights
PBS Hawai‘i leads a community discussion on Thursday, March 30, in the latest installment of their Kākou series.
Catch Award-Winning Supergroup Kulāiwi
The latest installment of PBS’ music series Nā Mele showcases the recent Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winners and hula dancer Pono Fernandez on Monday, February 27.
Charisma, P.I. – Learning Lessons from Robin’s Nest
James Charisma digs deep to find out more about the people and places featured in an episode of Magnum P.I.
Super Bowl Sunday LVII: Where To Watch the Big Game
Here are some of the best sports bars with big screens to watch the Chiefs play the Eagles in Honolulu this Super Bowl Sunday LVII.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Magnum Mania
We flipped back 40 years to see what the city was buzzing about in February 1983 from Paradise of the Pacific.
