Making Gau That’s Pretty Darn Close to My Popo’s
Melissa Chang says her popo’s old-fashioned gau was the best, but this recipe comes close.
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We Tried It: Touring the USS Missouri on the Family-Friendly Chuck’s Quest
A new scavenger hunt leads kids through the Battleship Missouri’s past.
Hawai‘i Ceramic Artist Toshiko Takaezu Retrospective Exhibit Opens This February
One of Hawai‘i’s best-known artists is honored with a deep dive into her work at the Honolulu Museum of Art from Feb. 14–July 26.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 12–18, 2026
Spot humpback whales, see an out-of-this-world opera, be serenaded by the orchestra, visit a ceramics art show and more.
Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 150-foot dragon, lion dances, a mini-horse petting zoo, traditional Chinese eats and more at this all-day block party on Feb. 14.
Ring in the Year of the Horse With Lion Dances, Firecrackers, Parades and More
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune for 2026 with these festivities across O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 5–11, 2026
Watch top-notch breakdancers, see African American films, clean up an east side beach, listen to Hawaiian steel guitar tunes and more.
Booksellers Show Love for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
What to read this Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i for adults and keiki to learn about and celebrate the Hawaiian language.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
You’ve got to make valen-time for these musicians across O‘ahu.
Vote for the 2026 Best of HONOLULU
Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
Lights Out? Hawai‘i’s Energy Future Looks Dire
Without swift action, Hawai‘i faces more exorbitant electricity costs. What will it take to move aggressively enough with renewable alternatives?
Chinatown Through A Lens
It’s edgy, vibrant, dynamic and diverse, and that’s what makes it a focal point for many of our city’s street photographers.
Will Restaurants Ever Be the Same?
Reduced hours, higher prices, QR codes and a shift toward small, casual concepts: Our dining scene is in flux. Ten longtime restaurateurs tell us what’s happening.
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