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.
Things To Do
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.
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 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.
Celebrate International Market Place’s 5th Anniversary with Tiki-Versary
Enjoy $5 tiki cocktails, live music & more at International Market Place.
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.
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.
“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.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 15–21, 2021
Make yarn blossoms at the return of a favorite family event (in person!), ride the Pharoah’s Fury, tune in for an ‘ukulele fest and take a last tour through sunflowers and try an unusual treat.
Islander Sake Pairs a Premium Sushi Omakase with Fresh Sake Brewed in the Next Room
It’s the ultimate sushi-and-sake experience in Hawai‘i.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 8–14, 2021
See an endangered butterfly, blow bubbles at a ceramic workshop and join a wild virtual concert.
We Tried It: 9 Recipes from Sheldon Simeon’s New Cookbook
Pork belly adobo, nori chicken, chocolate birthday cake butter mochi: Sheldon Simeon is proudest of the people, places and poke of his home—and we found all of these in Cook Real Hawai‘i.
What to Read This July: 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.
By the Numbers and Photo Gallery: “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” Comes to Honolulu
Gogh with the flow. Go ahead, make your own pun.
10 Things You Should Know About “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience”
The traveling exhibition opens to the public on Friday, July 2, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in July 2021
Summer’s still in session. Continue the season with an immersive art show, a music festival and a street art exhibition.
10 Restaurants Are Creating 26 New Dishes for Honolulu’s July 10 Natto Day Takeout Dine-Around
We’re celebrating 10 years of Natto Day feasts in Hawai‘i with all kinds of savory, sweet, slime-licious creations.
Readers’ Choice: Which Honolulu Restaurant’s New Natto Dish Do You Want to Try on Natto Day?
We’re rounding up restaurants for a July 10 Natto Day takeout celebration—and one of them is up to you!
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.
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.
