Your Insider Guide to the 2025 ‘Iolani Fair
Mark your calendar for out-of-this-world eats, thrill rides, carnival games and more on April 25–26.
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What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu on Good Friday
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Good Friday, April 18, 2025.
Easter Events on O‘ahu
We’re tracking Easter Bunny appearances, egg hunts and more family-friendly springtime activities on O‘ahu.
Your Insider Guide to Waikīkī Spam Jam
Satisfy your Spam cravings, shop for collectible merchandise, see a drone show and more at this annual block party on Saturday, April 26.
4 New Korean Restaurants Opened in Honolulu in 12 Days
Lani Sot, MooBongRi, Hangang Hawai‘i Kai and Yakiniku Like, a Japanese take on KBBQ, opened between March 20 and April 1.
What to Know About Night Markets Across O‘ahu
What better way to shop small than by visiting some of the best night markets O‘ahu has to offer? Explore weekly, monthly and annual events.
Sapporo Ichiban, Sun Noodle, Ichiran: My Life in 3 Packaged Ramens
What’s in a bowl of noodles? More than meets the eye, according to this classic by HONOLULU Magazine’s creative director.
Farm to Sea Cuisine at Ward Village
Experience eateries and establishments showcasing local farmers, fisheries and producers.
An Oishii New Bento Shop Just Opened Downtown
Waikīkī’s former Okonomiyaki Chibo reincarnates as Oide Kitchen in the Arcade Building on Merchant Street.
I Got Into Tonkatsu Kuro at 8:15 on a Wednesday Night and It Was So Worth It
The new tonkatsu restaurant at Ward is one of the city’s hottest bookings. And don’t pass up the soba.
Bar Leather Apron’s Waikīkī Pop-Up Sold Out in a Day—So Kaimana Beach Hotel Is Planning More
The hotel says future pop-ups will feature other noted local mixologists, each serving up signature and exclusive new cocktails.
We Tried It: Shark Diving with One Ocean Diving
Immerse yourself in the world of sharks and learn about ocean conservation in the waters off Hale‘iwa.
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.
When Rice = Comfort Food: 6 Steaming Bowls from Around the World
Reprising a classic for this cloudy, breezy cool spell: Where to find comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more.
Save the Date: Frolic’s 2025 Poke Fest Returns to Ka Makana Ali‘i
On May 17, join us on the West Side for a celebration of Hawai‘i’s iconic dish.
Where Time Stands Still: Nanding’s Bakery
A beloved Kalihi bake shop keeps Filipino traditions alive with its signature Spanish rolls and other treats.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in April 2025
Dress up and rave at a halfway-to-Halloween party, enjoy a screening of a musical classic and volunteer at the Honolulu Zoo Rhino Rendezvous gala.
Foodflash: Pint + Jigger’s Dave Newman Moves on to Finals of 2025 James Beard Awards
Newman is up for a new national James Beard award for outstanding cocktail professional.
70 Easter Menus From All Over O‘ahu
70 options for brunch, dinner and pretty pastel treats from restaurants and eateries this Easter weekend.
Champion Conservation with These Essential Titles
Celebrate Earth Month, Native Hawaiian Plant Month and the Year of Our Community Forests with books about native plants and conservation.
It’s Everywhere: The Pickleball Craze
No longer just a game for retirees, pickleball has morphed in Honolulu into both a serious sport and a wildly popular activity for people of all ages. And it’s only getting bigger.
New Latin Foodscape: Guaiqueri’s Venezuelan Empanadas
There are empanadas, and there are Guaiqueri empanadas—made from a family recipe from an island off the coast of Venezuela.
New Latin Foodscape: A Central American Gateway at La Casita
La Casita’s Salvadoran and Honduran (and Mexican) dishes bring tastes of Central America to Waipahu.
New Latin Foodscape: All In, Brazilian-Style, at San Paolo Pizza & Wine
Brazilian, Neapolitan and Portuguese craft pies showcase a higher-end vision of pizza at San Paolo.
