Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: October 13–19, 2021
Work up a sweat or a scare, order spooky sweat treats and dress up your doggo in locally made Halloween gear.
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: October 6-October 12, 2021
Take fall photos in two Insta-worthy fields, find your next great read and listen to Anuhea under the stars to support local students.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 29-October 5, 2021
Get outside and in shape with a virtual challenge, learn about the latest in design/architecture, go online to a fundraiser at a royal palace, check out a Bretman Rocks collab and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 22–28, 2021
Tune in to a live concert, order a sweet tasting set and check out award-winning prints to welcome fall.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 16–23, 2021
Go see a new art exhibit, have a beach picnic, whip up an ‘uala casserole and pay tribute to Queen Lili‘uokalani.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 8-14, 2021
Celebrate with Hawaiian musicians, see a blockbuster directed by a Hawai‘i-raised storyteller, watch new TV shows set in the Islands and shop online for a good cause.
Your Guide to the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Honolulu: September 1–7, 2021
It’s a great weekend for pickleball, pretty plants and Spam andagi pops.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 25–31, 2021
We’re gonna love you, Hawai‘i, like no one loves you. Come rain or come social distancing at home. Here are some ideas for those of us looking to spend the weekend at home (or roaming around with just your dog).
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 18–24, 2021
Many organizers are scaling back in-person events, but there are still plenty of virtual auctions, panel discussions, cooking classes and more to keep you busy this weekend.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 11–17, 2021
Celebrate a wise ali‘i with a virtual concert, check out the latest from Kalani Pe‘a in person in Waikīkī, tune in to Black poetry and eat dragon eye.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 4–10, 2021
This weekend, celebrate the first 808 Day, take a trip downtown to check out some island-inspired galleries and enjoy the music of Led Zeppelin in an unexpected way.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 28–August 1, 2021
Take a break this weekend by listening to local favorites Kolohe Kai or Paula Fuga, tuning in to film festivals, or reconnecting with nature and yourself through a sound bath.
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.
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.
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