Editors' Picks: Top 5 Things to Do this Week in Honolulu, Hawaii
From The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu's annual bowling fundraisre to the Waikiki Hoolaulea, here are five things to do this week in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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New Restaurants: Prima and The Whole Ox
Food and Dining editor Martha Cheng goes inside two new Hawaii restaurants, Prima and The Whole Ox, to find out how the chefs come up with their dishes.
Koolau Photos
Chase Norton hiked the entire Koolau Mountain Range from Pupukea to the Makapuu Lighthouse.
Living on Lava on Big Island, Hawaii
A Wild West neighborhood called Kalapana Gardens, Hawaii is arising on a barren lava field beneath Kilauea volcano.
Unsolicited Advice: Tunnels Doodle
Why the heck isn’t all this stuff in tunnels under the street, where any utility can be reached at any time for inspection, maintenance and replacement?
Roller Derby Girls in Honolulu
Injuries, drama, dedication, victory. Associate editor Tiffany Hill laced up her skates to play roller derby. Meet the girls of Pacific Roller Derby, Oahu's roller derby league, and watch how this fast-spaced, rough and tumble sport is played.
The $30,000 Peppermint Angelfish at Waikiki Aquarium
The Waikiki Aquarium recently acquired a rare prize: a deepwater peppermint angelfish collected during a research expedition funded by the Smithsonian Institute. Collectors have offered prices as high as $30,000 for the exotic fish, the only one in captivity available for public viewing. HONOLULU Magazine spoke with Andrew Rossiter, the aquarium's executive director, in this web-exclusive video.
Talk Story Session with Kaui Hart Hemmings
Kaui Hart Hemmings of The Descendants is now back home and will hold a series of readings and talk story sessions open to the public this week.
Gambling Hardly a Path to Riches
Attempts to legalize gambling in Hawaii always seem to get a bit more strident when the economy is down.
The Descendants Win Golden Globe
Best film of 2011? I knew that it was getting great reviews, but always felt like the critics had seen a different movie than the one I saw.
Queen Emma Building Getting Remodeled
The owner of the Queen Emma Building has begun dramatically altering its historic exterior.
No Cover New Year's Eve Bars 2012
Here's a quick guide to a no cover New Year's Eve.
Living Lei Chic: Holiday Treats
Lei Chic senior editor, Christi Young, and HONOLULU Magazine's food and culture editor, Martha Cheng, show off some delicious treats for your next holiday party.
Urban Dare Comes to Honolulu
The traveling adventure competition Urban Dare (think Amazing Race) comes to Hawaii for the first time this January.
Steve-O Stand-Up Comedy Tour this January
Steve-O, star of MTV’s reality show Jackass, is visiting Hawaii in January for his stand-up tour “Too Much Information,” with several local comedians opening each night, including James Mane.
Local Artists Turn Toms Into Art
Last Saturday, Whole Foods held a Style your Sole event with local artists.
Service Learning at Heeia Fishpond
The HONOLULU Magazine staff stopped by the Heeia Fishpond in Kaneohe, Hawaii to lend a helping hand and learn a bit more about Paepae o Heeia's restoration project.
2012 Hale Aina Event and Winners 11.6.11
On November 6th, the winners for the 28th Annual Hale Aina Awards were announced at the Royal Hawaiian's Monarch Ballroom, with a reception in the hotel's Coconut Grove.
Oedipus Rex at LCC
Oedipus Rex, based on the classic Greek tragedy, gets a modern twist at Leeward Community College Theatre.
2012 Hale Aina Awards Presentation
For our 2012 Hale Aina Awards, we interviewed four chefs to talk about the Hale Aina Awards and the dining scene in Hawaii.
Spooky Oahu Cemeteries
Oahu is home to more than 70 cemeteries. Hawaii historian Nanette Napoleon told us about a few burial grounds worth visiting.
Things to do for Halloween in Honolulu
Visit one of these spooky attractions for a twist on the traditional haunted house this October.
Sunset Boulevard at Diamond Head Theatre
Sunset Boulevard is playing at Diamond Head Theatre from September 30 - October 16, 2011.
