Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 21–27, 2026
Seek self-care at a wellness event, float a lantern on Memorial Day, watch animated masterpieces, see a satirical play and more.
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 2–8, 2026
Celebrate spring at a sakura-themed pop-up, admire pastel paintings, take a LEGO workshop, hunt for a golden egg and more.
Honolulu Stories: Belonging
I hadn’t initially planned to take on a new surname later in life, tied to an ancestry that clearly wasn’t mine.
Honolulu Stories: Pet Mama
In a place I never planned to land, through a dog I got as a bribe, I became essential.
Honolulu Stories: The Worst Tap Dancer in Honolulu
Everyone else at open adult tap is zippy and syncopated. I’m a half-step behind on the second twirl.
Ho‘okua‘āina Is Restoring Hawai‘i’s Ancestral Ways
With a major expansion, Ho‘okua‘āina encourages land and cultural stewardship along with community well-being.
Merrie Monarch Festival Returns in April
Hula hālau come from near and far to participate in this world-renowned competition.
Talk Story with Hawaiʻi Poet Laureate Lee A. Tonouchi
We caught up with the writer, teacher and Pidgin advocate after his appointment.
Hand Letterer Jeff Gress Crafts Signs with Soul
The artist has hand-painted iconic signage for several local businesses.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2026
Jam with Josh Tatofi, join the Hapalua Half Marathon, shop a curated local pop-up market, see a cultural multimedia art exhibit and more.
Re-use Hawai‘i Celebrates 20 Years with New and Returning Programs
Re-use Hawai‘i brings back the tool library and workshops, plus kicks off exciting new initiatives.
