PBS Hawai‘i Presents Nā Mele: Mākaha Sons at House Without A Key
Tune in for a special performance by Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning Hawaiian musical group the Mākaha Sons on Monday, June 5.
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 1–7, 2023
Attend a keiki-friendly aviation expo, celebrate World Oceans Day, explore Honolulu Night Market and watch beloved Studio Ghibli films.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2023
Admire a colorful array of flora, dance in the streets at Honolulu’s largest Obon and enjoy the songs of a beloved Broadway musical.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 25–31, 2023
Honor Memorial Day, sing along to a Whitney Houston musical, park for free in Kaimukī and watch a play about the folks you meet at Longs.
5 Ways to Have Fun on Mother’s Day 2023
Celebrate Mom with these special events and workshops where she'll receive pampering and precious handmade gifts.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 4–10, 2023
Join a pineapple dessert bake-off, celebrate Lei Day, enjoy Asian street food, learn about the Hawaiian white tern and tour a fish pond.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 27–May 3, 2023
Try inventive SPAM dishes, enjoy live music by local artists, attend a museum garden party, view handmade quilts, and celebrate Lei Day.
5 Reasons to Visit Hawai‘i State Art Museum in May
Find out what's happening at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum in May 2023—live music, keiki workshops, young artists, and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 20–26, 2023
Swing by the ‘Iolani Fair, help out at a beach cleanup for Earth Day and join an online talk story with Hawai‘i’s State Poet Laureate.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 6–12, 2023
Hear the Harlem Gospel Choir live, attend a family-friendly art festival and compete in a swim race at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Staff Picks: Things to Do in Honolulu in April
Groove to bossa nova, sample Spam dishes on Kalākaua Avenue, or spend an afternoon tailgating and watching polo.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
Check out who’s taking the stage this spring at concert venues around O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 30–April 5, 2023
Dress up as your favorite anime character, take an ‘ukulele masterclass, or listen to bagpipers and eat haggis.
Must See: “ʻAi Pōhaku, Stone Eaters” Native Hawaiian Art Exhibit
Explore contemporary works from nearly 40 Native Hawaiian artists at the University of Hawai‘i.
Meet Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra’s First Composer in Residence
Michael-Thomas Foumai, whose music is lauded on the global stage as “vibrant and cinematic," is the first person to hold this post.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 9–15, 2023
Attend a three-day Asia Pacific festival, tour ‘Iolani Palace for free and attend a street festival in Kaka‘ako that’s all about keiki.
What’s Your Favorite Hawai‘i Artist/Band/Song from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s?
Iconic Hawai‘i music that gets us dancing, singing, laughing and reliving the good old days.
Honolulu Jazz Music School Opens at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Jazz extraordinaire Dae Han offers free lessons to help unlock your music potential.
“Hamilton” Delivers with Electric Performances
Our takeaway and tips from Honolulu’s long-awaited debut of the hip Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Catch a Special Episode of Nā Mele with Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele on Dec. 12
And find out how to bid on Ni‘ihau shell lei made by Kahele himself.
Best Places for Live Music on O‘ahu
You’re in for a musical treat at these places in Honolulu and beyond.
Thank You, BTS, for Giving Me Permission to Dance
A year ago, a boy band wearing Louis Vuitton and too much makeup gave me Permission to Dance. Now that you’re going your separate ways, it’s time to give you mine.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 18–24, 2022
Singer/Disney legend Lea Salonga performs, shell-ebrate turtles at Sea Life Park, catch a movie on the museum lawn and check out a beer/aloha shirt collab, a Cambodian Rock Band and more.
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