3 Ways Foodland is Keeping Our Holidays Budget-Friendly
These special deals have us fa-la-la-ing all month long.
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Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana Is a Thrilling, World-Class Spectacle
The new show at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel melds Native Hawaiian culture with Cirque’s renowned artistry.
I-naba Brings Back Loaded Japanese Breakfast Sets
Arrays of grilled fish, miso soup, rice, sashimi and sides restore order in a hectic holiday season.
Where to Drink Kava, or ‘Awa, on O‘ahu
As the drink trends nationally, a new kava bar just opened in Waialua.
HONOLULU Magazine Team’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Crowd-pleasers under $100 from some of our favorite local businesses.
KOHO Chocolates Unveils Waikīkī Flagship Boutique
Starting Dec. 9, indulge in customizable assortments and seasonal holiday delights.
Amaterasu Resurfaces at Ala Moana Center with Lunch and Dinner Sushi Omakase
Hideo Ohmiya started with a pop-up counter inside a car showroom. This is his first brick-and-mortar.
Beyond Immersive Displays and Photo Ops: What to Eat at ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas
Christmas truffles, charcuterie, macarons and holiday drinks to fuel you through the displays.
Nā Mele: Celebrating 25 Years of Music With PBS Hawai‘i
Tune in for a special PBS Hawai‘i program celebrating Nā Mele’s 25th anniversary with classic performances and never-before-seen footage.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in December 2024
Check out a collection of Hawai‘i Quilts from the National AIDS Memorial and keep holiday cheer alive by volunteering at the Kaimukī Christmas Parade and the Honolulu Zoo.
Youpo Noodles Opens a Brick-and-Mortar
Chef-owner Andrew Pressler is serving up his popular spicy noodles in Chinatown.
Da Shop’s Greatest Hits: Volume 2
The staff at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities round up their most memorable reads of 2024 in two parts. This is part two.
What Should We Do About Our Parents?
As Hawai‘i’s population ages, younger generations are being tasked with caregiving. But the lack of resources poses significant challenges.
5 Chefs to Watch on O‘ahu
In their dishes and kitchens, these local chefs are helping to shape the city’s restaurant scene.
Made in Mānoa Gives Luxury Handbags a Second Chance at Life
Once-loved handbags collecting dust are reimagined in the hands of Made in Mānoa designer Wendy Hee.
Great Holiday Gift Ideas From Locals You Know
We tapped well-known locals, from artists and chefs to influencers and news anchors, for what’s on their gifting and wish lists.
Holiday Sips: Festive Mocktail Recipes to Toast the Season
Indulge in local mixologist Sarah Stephens’ sumptuous mocktails.
Must-See: Honolulu Printmakers’ Love Letter to Lei
Honolulu Printmakers’ Printer Lei exhibit entwines diverse communities in celebration of lei.
Om-M-G Yoga Mats From Tatami Hawai‘i
A local yoga instructor designs yoga mats with the dried grass traditionally used for tatami flooring.
Gavin Ball Makes Waves in the Sailing World
Honolulu’s Gavin Ball is racing to success as a professional sailor.
E-Bike Dangers in Hawai‘i
The rise in accidents is especially concerning because incidents often involve children and young teens who aren’t supposed to be riding the motorized bicycles.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2024 and January 2025
See Hawai‘i’s first Cirque du Soleil residency show, laugh along with Frank DeLima and cheer on football and golf games this winter.
Pursuits: A Touch of Glass
Interior designer Dominica Rizzo raises a glass to stylish glassware of the past gathered here and from across the world.
