Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2026
Enjoy unlimited rosé and bites at a fashionable gala, try exclusive poke creations, frolic in a sunflower field and more.
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Honolulu Stories
We asked five local writers to share a personal story that would resonate with a broader audience for its authenticity, humor and heart.
Honolulu Stories: Live a Little
When it comes down to it, when the cards are on the table and the moment of truth has arrived, do I have what it takes to dig deep and win it all?
Honolulu Stories: Belonging
I hadn’t initially planned to take on a new surname later in life, tied to an ancestry that clearly wasn’t mine.
Honolulu Stories: The Joy of Aging
I don’t want to be younger and don’t care much about looking younger because I know who I am.
Honolulu Stories: Pet Mama
In a place I never planned to land, through a dog I got as a bribe, I became essential.
Ho‘okua‘āina Is Restoring Hawai‘i’s Ancestral Ways
With a major expansion, Ho‘okua‘āina encourages land and cultural stewardship along with community well-being.
Merrie Monarch Festival Returns in April
Hula hālau come from near and far to participate in this world-renowned competition.
Talk Story with Hawaiʻi Poet Laureate Lee A. Tonouchi
We caught up with the writer, teacher and Pidgin advocate after his appointment.
How the Arts Benefit Kids
Children and teens gain cognitively, socially and in many other ways when they take part in music, dance, visual arts and theater programs.
Hand Letterer Jeff Gress Crafts Signs with Soul
The artist has hand-painted iconic signage for several local businesses.
