All Our Favorite Sandwiches in Honolulu
Hawai‘i’s underdog of lunch: Our team shares their picks for O‘ahu’s top sandwiches.
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Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: July 2025
Honolulu Night Market returns to Our Kaka‘ako on Saturday, July 19, with a slew of new vendors, entertainment and activities.
Honolulu’s Newest Afternoon Tea Is All About Mu‘u & Mimosas
The monthly tea is coming up July 13 at the Kaimana Beach Hotel.
Local Musical Peace on Your Wings Travels to Hiroshima for the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings
The ‘Ohana Arts production tells the story of Sadako Sasaki, known for folding 1,000 paper cranes to wish for her recovery from radiation-based leukemia.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2025 (Part 2)
Celebrate the spirit of summer at cultural festivals, shop made-in-Hawai‘i products and see Japanese artist Ado live in concert.
Leila Switches From Moroccan to Italian/Mediterranean Prix Fixe
No more seven salads—think agnolotti and chilled summer corn soup.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Independence Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Independence Day on July 4, 2025.
12 Restaurants Are Creating Slimy Specials for Next Week’s Natto Takeout Dine-Around
Everything from natto eggplant bolognese and natto oyako donburi to guava natto white chocolate chip cookies.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in July 2025
Meet Jewels Sparkles of RuPaul’s Drag Race for brunch, catch a burlesque variety show and pitch a business idea.
Foodflash: After 12 Years in Chinatown, The Pig & the Lady Is Closing to Move to Kaimukī
The scrappy, brick-walled icon is moving to a bigger, brighter place.
Splash Into Summer With Summer Reads for Young Readers
Keep your keiki entertained this summer with these books for elementary to young adult readers.
Where to Find Barbecue Brisket, Ribs and More This 4th of July
Reposting as a public service for this long weekend.
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.
$10 Eats: A Burger, a Curry Plate and a Poke Bowl
Our latest finds tick all the boxes for delicious, filling and wallet-friendly.
Your Insider Guide to the 12th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest returns on Saturday, July 5. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawai‘i – Part II: Jawaii Examines Jawaiian Music
The documentary series explores not only how reggae arrived here, but also how it shaped and evolved our local music culture.
Your Guide to 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Entertainment on O‘ahu
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows happening across the island, along with food, games, live music and more holiday fun.
All Our Favorite Shave Ices in Honolulu
The Frolic and HONOLULU team’s go-to spots for every kind of sweet, icy chill.
Where Thunderstorm Artis Eats When He Comes Home to O‘ahu
Local grinds that top the list when the North Shore-born artist arrives for a concert at Blue Note.
Where to See Sunflowers Blooming on O‘ahu
Snap photos in gorgeous fields, eat grilled sunflower heads and pick fresh blooms at these O‘ahu farms.
Frolic’s 7-Course Natto Day Dinner Is Coming to Jinya on July 10
Seven original comfort dishes with oishii slimy twists, and only one rule: You must love natto.
We Tried It: Spending an Hour in a Sensory Deprivation Tank
In total darkness and silence, we floated in saltwater-filled pods at Dream Float Hawai‘i.
Pearlridge’s New Dim Sum at Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle Is Worth the Wait
‘Aiea’s new spot for hot, fresh dim sum is drawing crowds. Here’s what we recommend.
Local ARMY Eats Her Way Through BTS Festa Pilgrimage
If you couldn’t be in Seoul for Festa 2025, here’s a tasty repost of one woman’s pilgrimage for Jungkook’s Kekeke fried chicken, lunch in Jin and Suga’s old dorm room and more.
