Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 17–23, 2026
See Fijian styles on the runway, watch a show about endangered species, party on Kalākaua Avenue, take a free class at the YMCA and more.
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2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Best New Restaurant Chao Hawai‘i Is Playfully Viet-Inspired
Chao’s roots are traditional, though its approach is a different story. Get the scoop on some of the restaurant’s popular dishes.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Da Seafood Cartel Is Recognized as the Seafood Specialist
Da Seafood Cartel, winner of Best Mexican and Best Seafood, brings vibrant coastal flavors to a converted gas station.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: It’s a Tasty Late Night in Mō‘ili‘ili at Khan Skewer Restaurant
Grilled skewers and DIY drink towers light up Khan Skewer Restaurant.
Music for the Airport by Aloha Got Soul Responds to the Airport’s AI Songs
The new record album compiles human-made music from Hawai‘i as a rebuttal to the AI selection played at the airport.
Craig Steely Architecture’s Inventive Designs Mingle Nature and Living Spaces
A musubi-shaped footprint and surfboard finlike structure are among the elements Craig Steely incorporates into Hawai‘i home designs.
New Fragrance Boutique Aaila Curates Uncommon Scents
Fragheads take note—newly opened Aaila is a treasure trove of captivating, rare-in-the-Islands perfumes.
UH Goes Big on NIL
To keep its sports teams competitive, the university will disburse millions of dollars through its Name, Image and Likeness program for student athletes.
Pursuits: From Putts to Pickleballs with Tadd Fujikawa
Tadd Fujikawa, the golf phenom who made a run at the 2007 Sony Open, is now a standout pickleball player.
On Board with AI? It’s Complicated
We will never use AI to write editorial stories, but its power to assist with processes is undeniable.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Aloha Festivals Celebrates 80 Years
This year‘s theme is “80 Years of Aloha: Our Culture, Our Stories, Celebrating Our Island Home.”
