Redevelopment, social media and presidential publicity all lure more tourists than ever to this once mostly residential Windward O‘ahu town, pumping up retail business, traffic congestion and housing prices, leaving some residents feeling squeezed out of their hometown. So where to now?
Field Guide tells the stories of people and businesses along Honolulu’s streets. This month: colorful fabrics, a mean sandwich and a mini Statue of Liberty.
Head to the Hawai‘i Theatre Center on Aug. 23 to support your local filmmaking community by catching director Brayden Yoder’s highly buzzed-about film, followed by a cast Q&A, a behind-the-scenes look and a special performance of the movie’s theme song from Starr Kalahiki. Then head across the street to a dance party.
This year’s impressive lineup of food vendors, from brunch’s best Café Kaila to food truck favorite Gyozilla, will leave you wishing you had room for more.