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.
Theater & Dance
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2025
Celebrate Scottish culture, see a rousing musical about Tina Turner’s rise to fame, nom on fair food and Spam creations and more.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in March 2025
Tune in to the UH Queerphoria webinars, join a conversation on the ongoing legislative session and catch The Aphrodisiacs’ new show at Scarlet.
John Signor Sets the Stage for Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana With a Hawaiian Nose Flute
Musical director John Signor leads up to the show with a quiet yet powerful guitar and Hawaiian nose flute performance.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2025
Celebrate the crossover of Japanese and Hawai‘i culture, cosplay at Kawaii Kon, get your brunch on at BrunchFest, jam with Kehlani and more.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in February 2025
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a mixer, enjoy a new hula show and see a play about the romance between Kamehameha III and his joint king.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2025
Catch a romantic Josh Tatofi concert, explore the Hawai‘i Triennial art exhibitions across the island, join the Great Aloha Run and more.
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.
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana Is a Thrilling, World-Class Spectacle
The new show at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel melds Native Hawaiian culture with Cirque’s renowned artistry.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in December 2024
Check out a collection of Hawai‘i Quilts from the National AIDS Memorial and keep holiday cheer alive by volunteering at the Kaimukī Christmas Parade and the Honolulu Zoo.
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.
15 Fun Group Activities to Do with Visiting Friends and Family This Holiday Season
Create new memories with your out-of-town guests, whether they’re from Hawai‘i or elsewhere.
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.
