Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 13–19, 2025
Celebrate Makahiki and Hawaiian culture, see a sensational show, watch a movie at Magic Island, go to a garden fest and more.
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The Meaning Behind the Happiness Sign at Roy’s Hawai‘i Kai
Chef Roy Yamaguchi sends a message with his banner hanging outside The Original Roy’s Hawai‘i Kai.
Peek Inside Aloha Kira, Kailua’s New Joy-Filled Boutique
If happy-happy, joy-joy were a store, this would be it.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November
Festivals, films and other special events will have you laughing, running, shopping and eating your way through the month.
7 Questions with Writer Lee Cataluna
The playwright and author will present a talk and sign copies of her new publication, Flowers of Hawai‘i and Other Plays, on Saturday, Nov. 12.
October 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
How a musubi roundup, a humble diner and an unlikely date-night destination ended up on our homepage.
Mom Talk: Q&A With Two Kailua Moms and Owners of Snow Bound Outfitters
These Canadian transplants and keiki gear experts help O‘ahu parents prep for snowy adventures.
The Dancer: Mickey Weems
Faced with terminal cancer, he has chosen not to fear death, but to live out his days as joyfully as he can.
The Centenarian: Esther Nowell
The 102-year-old on art and teaching others to find joy in creating.
The Hiker: Travis Morrin
Hiking and human connections have helped the Maui restaurant owner stay sober and committed to a brighter future.
The Designer: Miho Aoki Fichefeux
Once a New York fashion star, she has found solace on the slopes of Kona’s Hualālai volcano.
The Walker: Don Wallace
HONOLULU’s contributing editor takes us on a first-person journey to happiness around Diamond Head.
