Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 18–24, 2025
Celebrate all things banana, picnic in style, watch a rubber duckie race, see a deliciously fun opera and more.
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Farm to Sea Cuisine at Ward Village
Experience eateries and establishments showcasing local farmers, fisheries and producers.
An Oishii New Bento Shop Just Opened Downtown
Waikīkī’s former Okonomiyaki Chibo reincarnates as Oide Kitchen in the Arcade Building on Merchant Street.
I Got Into Tonkatsu Kuro at 8:15 on a Wednesday Night and It Was So Worth It
The new tonkatsu restaurant at Ward is one of the city’s hottest bookings. And don’t pass up the soba.
Bar Leather Apron’s Waikīkī Pop-Up Sold Out in a Day—So Kaimana Beach Hotel Is Planning More
The hotel says future pop-ups will feature other noted local mixologists, each serving up signature and exclusive new cocktails.
We Tried It: Shark Diving with One Ocean Diving
Immerse yourself in the world of sharks and learn about ocean conservation in the waters off Hale‘iwa.
Experience the Mod Gala, a Fashion-Forward Fundraiser at Capitol Modern
You’re invited to “Botanical Rhapsody: A Floral Odyssey,” a night of music, fashion and culinary delights in support of Friends of Capitol Modern.
When Rice = Comfort Food: 6 Steaming Bowls from Around the World
Reprising a classic for this cloudy, breezy cool spell: Where to find comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more.
Save the Date: Frolic’s 2025 Poke Fest Returns to Ka Makana Ali‘i
On May 17, join us on the West Side for a celebration of Hawai‘i’s iconic dish.
Where Time Stands Still: Nanding’s Bakery
A beloved Kalihi bake shop keeps Filipino traditions alive with its signature Spanish rolls and other treats.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in April 2025
Dress up and rave at a halfway-to-Halloween party, enjoy a screening of a musical classic and volunteer at the Honolulu Zoo Rhino Rendezvous gala.
