Field Notes: Ring in the Lunar New Year with These Okinawan Lion Dancers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Okinawa Lion Dancers.
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Our Waikīkī: Meet the Hawai‘i Beachboys Keeping the Tradition Alive
The Waikīkī beachboys are a holdover from a bygone era, when this legendary band of Hawaiian watermen ruled the beach as Waikīkī rose to become Hawai‘i’s premier resort destination.
Fat Tuesday Fun: 6 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Honolulu
From indulgent malassadas and great meals to a block party, this year’s guide takes you reveling in Mardi Gras on Feb. 13, the eve of Valentine’s Day.
8 Creative Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Honolulu: The Best Activities for Everyone You Know
Whether you’re single, taken or married, there’s something fun to do this Valentine’s Day.
Texas Artist Erick Swenson Gets His First Museum Solo Show in Honolulu
“Abstruction: The Sculpture of Erick Swenson” at the Honolulu Museum of Art is more than a decade in the making. It opens March 1.
Experience Mid-Century Architecture on This Walking Tour of Honolulu
Docomomo’s Hawai‘i chapter will lead architects and other modern architecture enthusiasts through a tour of what they call Honolulu’s Modern Miracle Mile on Feb. 10.
Your Guide to Attending the 2018 ‘Ukulele Picnic in Kaka‘ako
Everything you need to know about this musical Sunday in the park.
The Stars Will Be Out for U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy Smith at the Honolulu Museum of Art
The poet at the Doris Duke Theatre Sat., Feb. 10 promises to dazzle and also reach out to Island audiences, a major goal of Smith’s tour of the U.S.
Your Ultimate Guide to Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i 2018
This year, Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i takes place between Feb. 10 and 18. Here’s your guide to all of the events and artists participating in the eighth annual festival, including a new activity.
Rock Climbing Meets Community Service at This on-the-Rise Local Nonprofit
Rock climbing and community service come together at The Arch Project Hawai‘i to form a nonprofit that can make you feel good, inside and out.
8 Unconventional Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2018
More into adventure than romance? Try paintballing, ghost tours, jet packs and more.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Like Being the Honolulu Zoo’s First Female Director
Linda Santos found her dream job when she became the sixth director of the Honolulu Zoo and its first female leader last year.
Hawai‘i Football is Hot Right Now—Here’s Why It’s Headed for Trouble
Hawai‘i football couldn’t be hotter. But the Island game also has problems, including a big one that makes even boosters wonder if football has a future.
Honolulu Instagram Spotlight: February 2018
Each month we choose a photo from Honolulu’s Instagram community to highlight. Tag your posts with #LuckyweliveHonolulu for a chance to be featured!
You Could Win the Photo Op of a Lifetime from Surf Photographer Zak Noyle
The winner will receive a lineup of amazing prizes including a one-year contract with top surf brands and an all-expenses-paid trip with Noyle and the RVCA surf team.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Keālia Trail
Watch breaching whales, see a steady stream of planes, gliders and parachutes and enjoy fantastic ocean views as you make your way up this easy trail.
7 Can’t-Miss Honolulu Concerts to Check Out in February 2018
The month of love brings reggae, opera, electric pop and more to the Islands.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in February 2018
The month may be short, but there’s no shortage of things to do! Celebrate the Lunar New Year, watch some football or get your nerd on.
The 8 Best Things To Do in February 2018
Feel the love all month long with eight of February’s best events.
Disney’s “Moana” (and Auli‘i Cravalho) Hit a New High Note—in Hawaiian
With its translation into Hawaiian, the Disney hit makes history—as Aulii Cravalho sings “How Far I’ll Go” at the Grammy Awards.
Jana Lam Transformed This Poolside Cabana into a Dreamy Tropical Retreat
The designer teams up with The Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina on the ultimate chic escape. #Staycationgoals
Meet the Shopkeepers: We Are Iconic
Shie and Nate Clark on must-have brands, reaching icon status and their shop’s move to a gorgeous new space in Ward.
Exclusive: Why You Need to Keep an Eye on Hawai‘i Quarterback McKenzie Milton
The Mililani High grad spills on an undefeated season, getting booed and where he’ll play next year.
10 New Year’s Resolutions that Aren’t About Losing Weight
Weight ain’t nothin’ but a number. Commit to improving your whole self in 2018.
