Our Guide: Honolulu Summer Festivals
Looking for fun things to do with friends and family? Eat, drink, dance and celebrate culture throughout the summer.
HONOLULU Latest Stories
The Search for Good Tacos on O‘ahu: A Californian’s Top Picks
More taquerias are sprouting up, bringing more choices. Try these.
A Conversation with Mariah Rigg, Author of Extinction Capital of the World
Named a most anticipated book by Debutiful, Oprah Daily and Vulture, Extinction Capital of the World is Rigg’s debut collection of short stories.
Your Insider Guide to the 31st Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The 31st annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns on Aug. 15–17. Here’s what you should know before you go.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in August 2025
Volunteer at a cat shelter, catch a screening of the 1974 film Murder on the Orient Express and squad up for kickball.
Seriously, Thanks for Not Stealing My Avocados
Counting the fruits of my avocado tree has become my obsession.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 12 Local and National Awards for 2024
We’re honored to take home awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter and the City and Regional Magazine Association for work we published last year.
All Our Favorite Cold Noodles in Honolulu
When the summer heat hits, we reach for these refreshingly delicious cold noodle dishes.
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2025
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Tororo Is a New Izakaya With a 6 to 8 p.m. Happy Hour
It means “grated mountain yam.” And there’s a chance dishes from shuttered Eastern Paradise might appear.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 31–Aug. 6, 2025
Get a new tattoo, learn about local history with wine in hand, watch Joe Moore and Pat Sajak on stage, hike in the moonlight and more.
My Top 4 Açaí Bowls in Hale‘iwa
Açaí bowls are practically a way of life on the North Shore. These are the must-haves in its beachiest town.
Michelin-Recognized Okdongsik Returns With Location Near Ala Moana Center
A Seoul-based bastion of restrained Korean cuisine offers more than gomtang soup at its new Sky Honolulu outpost.
Your Insider Guide to the 2025 Korean Festival
Eat creative kim chee dishes, bop to K-pop music, see taekwondo moves and enjoy authentic activities at this cultural showcase.
All Our Favorite Fried Chicken in Honolulu
Our Frolic and HONOLULU writers share their fave fried chicken finds.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 24–30, 2025
Have lots of furry fun with the Humane Society, celebrate Shark Week, see top ballet stars, laugh at Harry Potter jokes and more.
Photo Gallery: Native Seabird Manu-o-Kū Nesting Downtown
We spotted adorable baby manu-o-Kū in bustling downtown Honolulu.
Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Beer Dinner Tonight Pairs Barbecue with Aloha Beer Co.
It’s the second of the resort’s three-part Summer Beer Dinner Series with all-local Hawai‘i breweries.
Showdown in Chinatown Filmmaking Competition Returns After 10 Years
The local competition that challenges filmmakers to create short films in just 48 hours is set for July 26.
Kelly’s Korner Is Your One-Stop Shop for Chinese Groceries and Asian Snacks in Chinatown
The Chinese grocery store has expanded to a larger space in Chinatown Cultural Plaza, stocking produce, meats, seafood, dry goods and loads of snacks and drinks.
15 Places to Slurp Green River on O‘ahu
Revisiting where and why the wondrous green soda has a nostalgic hold on our palates.
Kenny Endo in His Prime
After 50 years of taiko drumming, Hawai‘i’s master taiko ambassador remains as passionate as ever, and he’s celebrating his golden anniversary with concerts, workshops, demonstrations and more.
Kama‘āina Deals: Shopping Discounts and Promos for Locals
Hawai‘i residents can score awesome kama‘āina deals at these O‘ahu retailers.
Where to Find Lychee Treats in Honolulu
From sorbet and ice cream to cakes and pastries, you can find lychee treats all across town if you know where to look.
