Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 4–10, 2025
Feast at the Hale ‘Aina Gala, see ballet inspired by Impressionist art, learn about tribal heritage, celebrate Hawaiian History Month and more.
Galleries & Museums
All About Hawai‘i Walls at Capitol Modern
Join the Hawai‘i Walls 2025 festival with free public events all month long.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Entertainment & Leisure on O‘ahu
The best new attraction, free hobbies, adult art classes and more of the best ways to have fun on O‘ahu.
Kama‘āina Deals: Activities, Attractions and More Fun for Locals
Looking for ways to save in this economy? Here are some of our favorite kama‘āina deals on activities, attractions, classes and experiences.
We Tried It: Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep
Learn about aquatic reptiles, dig for faux fossils, take a journey in a time machine and more at a new Bishop Museum exhibit.
Spectacular Quilts from the Hawai‘i Quilt Guild Show 2025
View beautifully crafted quilts featuring Hawai‘i-inspired designs.
Taimane Weaves Turkish and Hawaiian Mythology in “Serpentwined”
The ‘ukulele artist shot the enchanting video for her latest single at Shangri La Museum.
Your Insider Guide to the Hawai‘i Triennial
Admire 100+ artworks themed around Aloha Nō at venues across the state from Feb. 15 to May 4, 2025.
Experience the Mod Gala, a Fashion-Forward Fundraiser at Capitol Modern
You’re invited to “Botanical Rhapsody: A Floral Odyssey,” a night of music, fashion and culinary delights in support of Friends of Capitol Modern.
See the Scholastic Art Award Winners at Capitol Modern
The awards ceremony kicks off the start of the exhibition on March 1, with the art on view through April 1.
See Hawai‘i Triennial 2025’s Featured Artists at Capitol Modern
Hawai‘i Triennial starts on Saturday, Feb. 15, with Capitol Modern one of the venues hosting art exhibitions and free public events.
Where to Take Fun Classes on O‘ahu
New year, new hobbies, crafts and skills for you to acquire at studios and community centers around town.
Punahou Carnival’s Art Gallery Is a Fundraising Powerhouse
This year, Hawai‘i’s largest pop-up art show will feature 250 artists and about 1,200 pieces. The artwork, like in past years, is expected to rack up enormous sales during the two-day celebration.
Find New Paints of View in This Satoru Abe Exhibition
“Satoru Abe: 100 New Paintings” is on view at UH Mānoa through Dec. 8.
Yes, Queens! Join the Honolulu Pride Celebration at Capitol Modern
This month’s First Friday on Oct. 4 at Capitol Modern will be a drag extravaganza.
On View: 9 Crazy-Good New Art Exhibits to See in September
The O‘ahu art scene is popping off with a ton of great shows this month. Here’s where we’ll be heading.
Home of the Tigers: McKinley High School’s Artist Legacy
A new exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art celebrates the many McKinley High School alumni who have made an impact on modern art.
Don’t Miss HoMA’s Fashioning Aloha Exhibition
Leaving Sept. 1, this exhibition is a fun and colorful exploration of alohawear’s origins, cultural crossovers and signature motifs.
The Cricket Scrolls: Unearthed Gems in HoMA’s “Miyabi” Exhibition
Discovering the true history of the 240-year-old cricket scrolls, which are now on view to the public for the first time.
Pacific Pride: The 13th FestPAC Hits Our Shores
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture comes to Hawai‘i for the first time with multiple venues on O‘ahu hosting exhibits and performances.
Capitol Modern Invites You to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
The museum is one of the main host sites of the largest celebration of Pacific Islanders from June 7–14.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Shangri La
The center’s “8x8: Source” exhibition shares a unique view into the diverse voices and creativity of artists across Hawai'i.
6 Reasons to Visit Capitol Modern This Spring
See what’s new at Honolulu’s fabulous and free contemporary art museum.
The Fusion Makes Its Big Debut at Capitol Modern
New for 2024: Friday Night Tempo concerts with eclectic music partnerships, starting with The Fusion on Jan. 19.
