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.
The Perfect Weekend
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: February 3–10, 2021
Spend time with the ‘ohana, eat ‘ono surf-n-turf, catch some stars and learn Hawaiian.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: January 27–February 2, 2021
Catch two virtual film fests, a new exhibit inspired by Shangri La, and the Punahou Carnival like you’ve never experienced it before.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: January 20–26, 2021
One hidden Italian restaurant and two popular attractions reopen, a special evening with an award-winning chef, a couple of charity events and an exclusive short story round out the end of a rainy week in Honolulu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: January 13–19, 2021
Give back to the community, shop more fukubukuro deals and get rid of things you don’t need to make room for positive vibes in 2021.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: January 6–12, 2021
The 8 best things to do in Honolulu this week.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: December 30, 2020–January 5, 2021
Celebrate the coming of a new year with live music, catch a local theater in the national spotlight, enjoy cozy homegrown drinks or stroll through a garden.
Check Off Your List with All Things Christmas in Hawai‘i
From a new way to watch a classic ballet to Christmas-themed cocktails, here are 10 ways to celebrate the season.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: December 9–15, 2020
Light up your life, catch a Christmas flick, attend a living room concert and support a paw-sitive cause.
Your Guide to a Perfect Weekend: December 2–8, 2020
Buy a local Christmas tree, join one of our best new restaurants for an exclusive meal, cheer on Indy and his dad and get ready to shop.
Your Guide to the Perfect Thanksgiving Weekend: November 25–December 1, 2020
Celebrate native voices, shop local deals and kick off the holiday season with a light show.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: November 18–25, 2020
Listen to some soulful music, run like a free-range bird, buy tickets to the hottest food event and shop a showcase that features local designers and makers.
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