Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in September 2025
Celebrate māhū voices at Māhū Madness, catch the classic Bogart-Hepburn film The African Queen and learn about ancient Hawaiian fishing practices.
Theater & Dance
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 4–10, 2025
Feast at the Hale ‘Aina Gala, see ballet inspired by Impressionist art, learn about tribal heritage, celebrate Hawaiian History Month and more.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2025
Experience “A Night in Morocco” with Hale ‘Aina award-winning restaurants, enjoy the Aloha Festivals pageantry, dance around the yagura at the island’s biggest bon dance and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 28–Sept. 3, 2025
Cheer on the Rainbow Wāhine volleyball team, play at the ‘Ewa Carnival, attend a swimwear fashion show, see a new deep sea exhibit and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 21–27, 2025
Attend a Hawaiian festival, vote for the best bao buns, watch a piano contest, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors and more.
Save the Date: Can’t-Miss Family-Friendly Events on O‘ahu in 2025
Your cheat sheet to exciting family-friendly events from summer through the end of 2025.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in August 2025
Volunteer at a cat shelter, catch a screening of the 1974 film Murder on the Orient Express and squad up for kickball.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 31–Aug. 6, 2025
Get a new tattoo, learn about local history with wine in hand, watch Joe Moore and Pat Sajak on stage, hike in the moonlight and more.
Your Insider Guide to the 2025 Korean Festival
Eat creative kim chee dishes, bop to K-pop music, see taekwondo moves and enjoy authentic activities at this cultural showcase.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 24–30, 2025
Have lots of furry fun with the Humane Society, celebrate Shark Week, see top ballet stars, laugh at Harry Potter jokes and more.
Kenny Endo in His Prime
After 50 years of taiko drumming, Hawai‘i’s master taiko ambassador remains as passionate as ever, and he’s celebrating his golden anniversary with concerts, workshops, demonstrations and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 17–23, 2025
Compete in or spectate Hawai‘i’s largest outdoor volleyball event, watch top-notch hula, attend a garden fair, listen to ‘ukulele tunes and more.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Entertainment & Leisure on O‘ahu
The best new attraction, free hobbies, adult art classes and more of the best ways to have fun on O‘ahu.
Your Insider Guide to Midsummer Night’s Gleam
Experience a magical evening of lights, live music, food, cultural performances and activities on Saturday, July 19.
Local Musical Peace on Your Wings Travels to Hiroshima for the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings
The ‘Ohana Arts production tells the story of Sadako Sasaki, known for folding 1,000 paper cranes to wish for her recovery from radiation-based leukemia.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in July 2025
Meet Jewels Sparkles of RuPaul’s Drag Race for brunch, catch a burlesque variety show and pitch a business idea.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in June 2025
Celebrate Pride Month with the return of the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, learn about gender-affirming care for keiki and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 29–June 4, 2025
Up your sustainability knowledge, see a play inspired by The Golden Girls, play more than 2,000 board games, catch a sunset flick on the beach and more.
Pursuits: Margaret Okimoto Waltzes Through Life
Now in her mid-70s, Margaret Okimoto discovered her true self on the dance floor.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2025 (Part 1)
See the dramedy play that inspired a Netflix sitcom, join the lantern floating ceremony, jam with Maoli and welcome bon dance season.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in May 2025
Catch Kalani Pe‘a’s May Day concert, join the Aloha Bears’ weekend bash and meet a family of queens in Kumu Kahua Theatre’s latest show.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 24–30, 2025
Cycle on the North Shore, dance to Bollywood beats, see two spooky flicks, discover the history of Waialua and more.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in April 2025
Dress up and rave at a halfway-to-Halloween party, enjoy a screening of a musical classic and volunteer at the Honolulu Zoo Rhino Rendezvous gala.
