Live Music Returns to HiSAM on July 1 with a New Monthly Jazz Night
Chill with The Vibe at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum during extended evening hours.
Things To Do
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for June 17–23, 2021
Make a mobile and watch the live revealing of a new mural, bring a blanket for a free in-person concert, watch beautiful riders on horses and save a space at a holiday concert.
We Tried the Seven-Course Chef’s Table Dinner at Sho’s Kitchen
The tiny bento shop goes upmarket every Friday and Saturday with seven-course dinners that sell out every month.
The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu
Multi-course menus, boozy buffets and brunches, stylish special occasion restaurants and old-school meals featuring classic cuts of beef: Treat your loved ones to a dine-in dinner or a takeout meal from one of these top steak-centric restaurants.
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.
Life Interrupted: Now What? Seeking Less Stress, More Silver Linings and Some Solutions
HONOLULU Magazine asks mental health experts what we can do to navigate change, challenges and more choices ahead in a free webinar June 17, 2021.
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.
HIFF’s Eat.Drink.Film Series Brings Foodie Movies to Your Screen
From June 10 to 20, watch and rewatch food-focused feature films, documentaries and shorts at home.
Adobo Burnt Ends, Kare Kare Surf and Turf and Filipino-Tiki Cocktails: Filipino Food Week Is Now
More than 20 restaurants across the state are participating in Filipino Food Week from June 6 to 12.
Delicious Deals to Celebrate National Doughnut Day June 4 on O‘ahu
You doughnut want to miss these fun and tasty ways to celebrate this iconic treat.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 3–9, 2021
Go swimming then watch ponies, hit a wider trail, save a space for a parent night out or pick up free supplies for a book-inspired arts and crafts.
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.
What to Read This June: 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 of what to read this month.
Honolulu Summer Bucket List: The 41 Best Things to Do This Summer on O‘ahu
We rounded up your must-do list for the season so you can plan the best summer ever.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in June 2021
Outdoor adventurer, indoor enthusiast, stand-up comedy admirer, Hawaiian music lover, yacht appreciator: Whoever you are, get ready for an action-packed start to the summer.
Our Go-To: The Best Takeout Dishes for Potluck Parties and Picnics on O‘ahu
With Memorial Day coming up, we polled 13 committed eaters at Frolic and HONOLULU Magazine for their top picks.
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.
Rum, Whiskey, Shochu, Vodka and More: O‘ahu Distillery Roundup
From Kunia to the Ko‘olau, Wahiawā to Hawai‘i Kai, the island has more spirits than you might think.
See the Best Children’s Art in the State in “My Culture, My Family, and Me” at HiSAM
The Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s latest exhibit showcases the Young Artists of Hawai‘i.
The Best of Hawai‘i’s Great Outdoors: 20 Great O‘ahu Hikes
Here are 20 great adventures that offer beautiful vistas and waterfalls, steep climbs and relics of the past.
Where to Adopt a Pet in Honolulu
It’s National Rescue Dog Day (May 20)! Here’s what you need to know about four places where you can find the next member of your family.
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.
Find Ways to Help Students Deal with More Pandemic Transitions Ahead
HONOLULU Magazine brings experts together May 20 in free webinar to offer tips and tools for families and students navigating what’s next.
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