Honolulu Pride Month is Coming and You Can Join the Parade
Life-size floats won’t be rolling down Kalākaua Avenue this October, but tiny ones will have a big presence in this year’s LGBTQ+ celebration.
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2021 Pet Photo Contest presented by Island Pet Movers
You voted on the cutest critters. Now, meet the first, second and third place winners of Honolulu Magazine’s 2021 Pet Photo Contest!
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 2–8, 2021
Try muuchi and other festival foods then join a dance, take autumn-themed photos, pick up a new racquet and reserve a spot at an outdoor knife skill class.
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.
What to Eat at the 2021 Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Don’t be bitter, melon. You have two weeks to pig out on tasty takeout specials in honor of this year’s Okinawan Festival.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2021
See ya later, sweaty summer: We’re ready to fall in love this season with a handful of amazing activities.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for August 26–September 1, 2021
Shop at an al fresco fair, get lost in a world of wizards, savor a summer picnic, get crafty with felt and use a popular toy to create custom candy bars.
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).
See the World Through the Eyes of Artists in Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s New Exhibit, “Altered States”
Masami Teraoka, Lauren Trangmar, Sally French and others contribute never-before-seen works for display alongside some from the state’s collection.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for August 19–25, 2021
Shop for gently used kids toys and clothes (for half-off the price), catch a movie three different ways or go on an adventure to the North Shore.
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 Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for August 12–18, 2021
Learn to guide by the stars, go shopping in a pop-up of mom-preneurs (and get a Mermaid makeover, too), learn to make a paper hat and sign up for an all-outdoor afterschool program.
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.
Celebrate International Market Place’s 5th Anniversary with Tiki-Versary
Enjoy $5 tiki cocktails, live music & more at International Market Place.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for Aug. 5–11, 2021
Look for meteors, pick up balloon animals and special collab items at an immersive art exhibit and sign up early for a free night at a dynamic exhibit.
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.
Ube Churros, Lumpia, Sisig Tacos: Pusong Filipinx Market Is This Sunday
The showcase of more than two dozen vendors selling food, clothes, jewelry and more is free and open to the public.
What to Read in August 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks: a collection of poetry, short stories and more.
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.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum Debuts 2 New In-Person Programs This Summer
Discover innovative ways to be inspired with Happenings at HiSAM and HiSAM Creates.
Ones to Watch: 14 Hawai‘i Athletes Who Qualified for the Tokyo Olympics
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s First 808 Day at “Beyond Van Gogh”
On Aug. 8, 2021, head to the Hawai‘i Convention Center to enjoy a special celebration with giveaways, live music, art and more.
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.
“Beyond Van Gogh” Just Upped the Game with Charcuterie and Starry Night Cocktails
In the Hawai‘i Convention Center lobby: three Van Gogh-themed cocktails plus fruits, cheese, charcuterie and live music on weekends.
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