Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 21–27, 2021
Support Team USA as it competes in Tokyo, try out some new blends from Big Island Coffee Roasters and enjoy local music in a variety of styles.
The Perfect Weekend
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 14–20, 2021
Get your fill of amusing games and stomach-turning rides at the Aloha Freedom Festival and support local artists at the 51st Annual ‘Ukulele Festival this weekend.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 7–13, 2021
Immerse yourself in art, sit back and enjoy music from local performers, and have a fun shopping spree this weekend.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 1-6, 2021
Pull out your favorite red, white and blue outfits and head to Ala Moana to enjoy a Fourth of July celebration or get some date ideas at Bishop Museum or Blue Note Hawai‘i.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 23–29, 2021
Support the arts this weekend by visiting local galleries and listening to talented young singers. Plus, fuel up with delicious food from locally owned food trucks to celebrate National Food Truck Day.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 16–22, 2021
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with some laughs at Blue Note Hawai‘i, volunteer at Koko Crater or relax with free yoga at Victoria Ward Park.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 10–15, 2021
Explore new exhibits at HoMA, educate yourself on today’s current climate crisis and enjoy some tasty Filipino food.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 2–8, 2021
Celebrate a historic palace, listen to live music in person, tailgate on the North Shore and more now that summer is unofficially upon us.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 26–June 2, 2021
Remember loved ones, get crafty with Hawai‘i’s fairy tern and celebrate community reopenings this Memorial Day weekend.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 19–26, 2021
It’s a great weekend for moon shine, bougie barkers and a plain white tee.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 12–18, 2021
Continue celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with art, legendary local musicians, film screenings and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Mother’s Day Weekend: May 5–11, 2021
Mothers, markets, mini golf and more! This weekend is all about brain power, music, celebrations and eating shrimp. No really, shrimp.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: April 28–May 5, 2021
Shop for Wonder Woman (we mean your mom), listen to sweet May Day melodies and make some noise for some outstanding Olympians.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 21–27, 2021
It’s all about celebration this weekend, with Earth Day, National Volunteer Week and Independent Bookstore Day. Plus, check out new art, learn about Filipino cuisine and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 14–20, 2021
Watch a mini film festival, make a joyful museum visit, sing along with an iconic pop hit or cook up something special.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 7–13, 2021
Hawai‘i’s Restaurant Week is a go-go along with a downtown urban flea market, a virtual half marathon, a volunteer day on North Shore and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: March 31–April 6, 2021
Spread art-felt joy, search for sticky eggs and snack on small-kid kine treats.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 24–30, 2021
Celebrate the 150th birthday of Prince Kūhi‘ō, get hoppin’ on Easter plans—on the town or at home—and watch a film about a Maui woman who changed the world, especially for women.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: March 17–23, 2021
Load up the car for concerts and screenings, draw on the streets of Kaka‘ako and raise a glass (or two) on St. Patrick’s Day to bars and restaurants serving until midnight. Oh, and don’t forget to show your poi puppy some love.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: March 10–17, 2021
Turn your home into a greenhouse, giggle hard at a comedy show and “Shout!” at Diamond Head Theatre.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 3–9, 2021
Celebrate Girls’ Day, listen to Hawai‘i musicians, check out a new family-friendly racetrack, trace your family history and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: February 24–March 2, 2021
Watch films centered on Black voices, take your gardening skills to the next level, celebrate indigenous foods and more as we move into the third month of 2021.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: February 17–23, 2021
Watch blockbusters in your car (and eat chicken), learn to make dumplings from one of Hawai‘i’s best chefs, listen to local musicians and comedians, and be one of the first to visit an award-winning dining duo’s new location in Honolulu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: February 10-16, 2021
Get into art, share love, celebrate shave ice, bake and enjoy the holiday.
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