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Attend a pop culture expo, celebrate the new year, watch a pageant, explore an art museum and more.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings include a new steakhouse, tempura bowls and matcha; plus the latest on Alan Wong’s and a coming beer bar.
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We spoke to the artist about the process of illustrating this compendium of Hawai‘i maps, flora and fauna.
Frolic’s Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2025
Readers loved new grocery stores, foodie news and a good burger—and came out with a surprise No. 1.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 1–7, 2026
See Iam Tongi in concert, buy beautiful beads, view art inspired by the history of Honouliuli Internment Camp and more.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for New Year’s Day
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
Who Has the Best Cake Noodles? 200 People Weighed in, So We Tried Their Top Picks
It’s a question for the ages—and for Melissa Chang and Gregg Hoshida, reason enough to taste-test. Here are their findings.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights
Free, festive fun pops up in two locations this holiday season starting on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 25–31, 2025
Be dazzled by New Year’s fireworks, watch mesmerizing magic, laugh with Tumua, hear heart-pounding drums and more.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Christmas
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services and retail stores will be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas 2025.
Here’s Where You Can Get a Lucky Fukubukuro Bag on O‘ahu
From Dec. 28 through Jan. 4, more than 100 retailers will be offering deeply discounted grab bags filled with surprise merchandise.
