Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Punahou Carnival
Find out what to eat, buy, see and play at this year’s carnival on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8.
Music
Tune In: Our Favorite Local Songs to Listen to Now
Tracks from artists with Hawai‘i ties that we have on repeat.
Where to Take Fun Classes on O‘ahu
New year, new hobbies, crafts and skills for you to acquire at studios and community centers around town.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in January 2025
Catch Bianca Del Rio’s new comedy tour, attend the 2025 Hawai‘i State Harm Reduction Conference and pitch a business idea.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
The stories that drew the most readers this year covered everything from events and holiday celebrations to brunch and Best of HONOLULU.
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.
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.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in November 2024
Catch an LGBTQIA+ variety show at Hawai‘i Theatre, volunteer at the Honolulu Zoo and meet some new faces at a board game pau hana.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November and December 2024
Laugh it up with comedian Jo Koy, explore special menu deals during HONOLULU Restaurant Week, enjoy a holiday immersive and more.
Passion for Fashion at Capitol Modern
Slow fashion by local brands Heavenly and Crystal Rose Label rules the runway on First Friday, Nov. 1.
Spreading Aloha at PBS Hawai‘i, One Program at a Time
Join our town hall on the state of aloha on Oct. 24 and tune in for Kala‘e Parish on Nā Mele on Oct. 28.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Pride Weekend 2024
We’ve got the must-know details about the parade, festival and all the vibrant events happening Oct. 17–20.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2024
Celebrate the annual Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival, make memories at Rainbow Prom and scream/rave at They SLASH Them.
We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October and November 2024
Spend an evening with John Legend, help clean up Kaimukī, sample premium sake and shop minerals and gemstones this fall.
PBS Hawai‘i Presents Songs of Love From Hawai‘i
Tune in for a documentary about Korean-American music, history and heritage in Hawai‘i.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in September 2024
Check out the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, see a local queer-centered play and marvel at The Aphrodisiacs’ cabaret show.
Things to Do on Oahu in September 2024
Sample award-winning dishes at a circus-themed gala, watch new murals get painted and celebrate Indigenous cultures at a powwow.
Bright Lights for Bright Kids
The I’m a Bright Kid Foundation revitalizes Windward community theater with their first post-pandemic production of Newsies.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in August 2024
Hit up pop-up summer markets, mingle with new friends and watch the journey of a young queer Hawaiian during the 1970s.
Save the Date for Family Events This Fall
A dozen family-friendly happenings through October for you and the ‘ohana to look forward to.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2024
Catch Carrie Underwood and Kapena live, celebrate all things ‘ukulele, get inked at a tattoo expo and enjoy local music in the open air.
Pacific Pride: The 13th FestPAC Hits Our Shores
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture comes to Hawai‘i for the first time with multiple venues on O‘ahu hosting exhibits and performances.
