Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 2025
Attend a jazzy musical, shop Black Friday deals, see a festive parade, snap a pic with Scuba Santa and more.
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Inside HONOLULU: The Unexpected Twists of a Night Photo Shoot in Downtown
Taking photos of the Hawai‘i Theatre’s iconic marquee sounded easy until we encountered traffic, tech trouble and a disembodied voice from above.
Two-Minute Takeout: U-Kitchen Bento Shop in Kalihi
Enormous and reasonable bento plates plus Japanese sandwiches, inari bombs and musubi are the hallmarks of this hidden gem.
A Parent’s Guide to Humpback Whales in Hawai‘i
Learn about the endangered koholā—and maybe spot a few—during Spring Break.
Revitalizing Communities with Streams and Sunlight
Local artist Kate Wadsworth illustration pays homage to the restoration of Indigenous systems that have existed for generations in Hawai‘i.
A Hub for Hydrogen Innovation
Imagine if geothermal energy pumps, airborne wind turbines and solar-powered facilities could power the life in our streams, the lights in our homes and the transportation of goods across the ocean.
Roritos: The Burrito Shop That EARL Built
It’s a new direction in a familiar locale for Justin Parvizimotlagh and his East Coast sandwich shops.
Get a Taste of Sushi Master Keiji Nakazawa’s Bara Chirashi for 45 Dollars at Upstairs Waikīkī
The rich mix of seafood is normally only available in a $300 omakase at Sushi Sho.
Soft Pretzels and Pretzel Dogs Have Appeared at the Edge of Chinatown
They’re inside Jolene’s Market at HB Baking—and there are cheese skirts involved.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Best of Honolulu in 1997
Here’s a look back at March 1997.
Big City Diner Serves That Local Comfort Food You Love
We stopped by the Kaimukī location for refreshing drinks and ‘ono food.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for March 9-16, 2022
Let them eat pie, head back to the library, watch a movie in a pool or sign up for summer programs this weekend on O‘ahu.
