What to Watch at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival
The 46th annual HIFF runs Oct. 21–Nov. 5 on O‘ahu, then Nov. 6–15 on the Neighbor Islands. Pay special attention to these 19 highlights.
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Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Being Seen (a Little Too Much)
Teaching and living in Kailua means running into my students everywhere.
Tails of the City: Fostering Kittens at the Women’s Community Correctional Center
The new program helps socialize kittens to get them ready for adoption while giving inmates a life-changing experience.
Dancing Cat Records Is Preserving the Masters of Slack Key
The record company’s comprehensive collection of Hawaiian slack key is available to the public.
Feast at Fantasy Island: What You’ll Eat at the Hale ‘Aina Gala on Sept. 5
Indulge in bites from award-winning chefs and hunt for a golden pineapple in an immersive Fantasy Island setting under the stars.
Honoring the Past and Looking to the Future During Hawaiian History Month
PBS Hawai‘i honors Hawaiian History Month in September with multiple programs and stories across our broadcast and digital platforms.
Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the celebration of Uchinanchu culture on Sept. 5–6.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2026
Watch a volleyball tourney, donate canned goods, learn about tribal heritage, see a swimwear fashion show and more.
Katsu Zen Brings J-Style Solo Dining to Honolulu’s Tonkatsu Scene
It’s not just a 180 from the former owners of Fat Cheeks and Little G’s, it’s where you can dine in zen-like silence.
Empty Cooler and Water Shoes: North Shore Pūpūkea to Kahuku Road Trip
We venture beyond Hale‘iwa to find farm-fresh eats, tide pools, food trucks and more on the North Shore’s less-traveled side.
