Hawai‘i is the Only State in the U.S. Where Humpback Whales Go to Have Their Babies
Plus 10 more wonderful facts to know before whale watching in Hawai‘i.
HONOLULU Magazine - November 2018
Editor’s Page: Hands-On History
Think visiting a Honolulu museum is a spectator sport? That’s history.
Oʻahu Hike We Like: Mokoli‘i Island
This hike requires a fun kayaking adventure before even beginning to tackle the trail.
Black Friday Deal: Get an Entire Year of HONOLULU Magazine for Free
Finish your holiday shopping today! Purchase a 12-month subscription and get an additional year of print and digital for free.
Hawai‘i’s Only Annual Real Estate Conference Makes Its Way to the Big Island
(Sponsored) Worthshop, Hawai‘i Life’s eighth annual real estate conference, comes to the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel this December.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 21–24, 2018
Eat turkey, give thanks, then get ready for all the things to do (and shop!) this weekend.
These Works of Art by Local Artisans are Available Right Now at Museum Gift Shops
While we’re all for ogling the artwork, style fans know that an expertly curated museum gift shop, showcasing talented local artist-designers, is its own kind of masterpiece.
Inside HONOLULU: One of Hula’s Living Legacies Graced Our Cover Twice, 60 Years Apart
It’s no surprise that kumu hula Puanani Alama appeared on the cover of our magazine. Only she’d done it once before, when she was just 15 years old.
Liliha Bakery Opens in Macy’s at Ala Moana Center in Early 2019
The iconic bakery’s third location will be in the space vacated by The Pineapple Room.
Shop Small This Holiday Season
(Sponsored) This Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, head to Ward Village and shop unique Christmas gifts for everyone on your list while supporting Hawai‘i’s small businesses.
Field Notes: Removing Invasive Algae With Mālama Maunalua
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Mālama Maunalua community huki.
Spares—and Strikes: Climate Change is Opening a Fast Lane for Hurricanes
Maybe we should hang on to all those emergency supplies we bought earlier.
6 Ways to Help Serve Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season on O‘ahu
In the spirit of giving, lend a (much-needed) helping hand.
King Kalākaua’s Newest Birthday Gift Arrives This Week at ‘Iolani Palace
Cultural expert and feather artist brings ancient art to life at the only royal residence in the U.S.
Museum Mystery: Where Are Queen Kapi‘olani’s Victorian Era Jewels From?
The story of how it traveled through the hands of as many as three queens has local museum experts hunting through history.
Neighborhood of the Month: Waikīkī
(Sponsored) From your neighborhood experts at Locations.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 16–18, 2018
Rock to SoCal reggae, shop for the holidays and more.
Insider’s Guide to Free Days at 19 O‘ahu Museums
Bookmark this list and grab your state or military I.D. to take advantage of free admission days all across the island.
Quote Unquote: Bomb Disposal Technician by Day and Visual Effects Artist by Night
Kamakani De Dely puts his life on the line defusing unexploded military ordnance. But outside of his day job, he builds costumes, prosthetics and visual effects for shows such as Marvel’s “Inhumans” and “Hawai‘i Five-0.”
Kalihi to Kalaupapa: A New Play Shares One Woman’s Story of Surviving Exile
Local-born actress finds unexpected clues to her own family’s mystery in Hawaiʻi.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Veterans Day 2018
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 12, 2018.
6 Things We Didn’t Expect from Hawai‘i’s 2018 General Election
Seesaw local races; emotional speeches and a decent turnout.
24 Films You Won’t Want to Miss at the 2018 Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Showing more than 180 films from 35 countries, this year’s HIFF, from Nov. 8–18, has something for everyone.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 8–11, 2018
No Bruno Mars tickets? No problem.
