Shades of Shave Ice: Kapahulu is Home to Two Old-School Shave Ice Institutions
True-to-form flavors and the finest shave supersede bombucha mounds of ice.
True-to-form flavors and the finest shave supersede bombucha mounds of ice.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 11–17, 2021
Celebrate a wise ali‘i with a virtual concert, check out the latest from Kalani Pe‘a in person in Waikīkī, tune in to Black poetry and eat dragon eye.
Celebrate a wise ali‘i with a virtual concert, check out the latest from Kalani Pe‘a in person in Waikīkī, tune in to Black poetry and eat dragon eye.
Shades of Shave Ice: Local Fruit Shines at Waikīkī’s New Shave Ice Shop
Local Honey Cream pineapple, liliko‘i and mango pair up with Banán’s banana soft-serve on the boardwalk.
Local Honey Cream pineapple, liliko‘i and mango pair up with Banán’s banana soft-serve on the boardwalk.
Aloha United Way’s 211 Helpline Goes Above and Beyond
(Sponsored) During the COVID-19 pandemic, inquiries to the 211 service increased dramatically. AUW responded by hiring additional 211 Specialists and expanding hours of operation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, inquiries to the 211 service increased dramatically. AUW responded by hiring additional 211 Specialists and expanding hours of operation.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 4–10, 2021
This weekend, celebrate the first 808 Day, take a trip downtown to check out some island-inspired galleries and enjoy the music of Led Zeppelin in an unexpected way.
This weekend, celebrate the first 808 Day, take a trip downtown to check out some island-inspired galleries and enjoy the music of Led Zeppelin in an unexpected way.
Olive Tree Café: Classic, Comfort, Greek
(Sponsored) Twenty-six years, a change in ownership and one pandemic later, the Kāhala restaurant’s food, and philosophy, remain the same.
Twenty-six years, a change in ownership and one pandemic later, the Kāhala restaurant’s food, and philosophy, remain the same.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 28–August 1, 2021
Take a break this weekend by listening to local favorites Kolohe Kai or Paula Fuga, tuning in to film festivals, or reconnecting with nature and yourself through a sound bath.
Take a break this weekend by listening to local favorites Kolohe Kai or Paula Fuga, tuning in to film festivals, or reconnecting with nature and yourself through a sound bath.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 21–27, 2021
Support Team USA as it competes in Tokyo, try out some new blends from Big Island Coffee Roasters and enjoy local music in a variety of styles.
Support Team USA as it competes in Tokyo, try out some new blends from Big Island Coffee Roasters and enjoy local music in a variety of styles.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 15–21, 2021
Make yarn blossoms at the return of a favorite family event (in person!), ride the Pharoah’s Fury, tune in for an ‘ukulele fest and take a last tour through sunflowers and try an unusual treat.
Make yarn blossoms at the return of a favorite family event (in person!), ride the Pharoah’s Fury, tune in for an ‘ukulele fest and take a last tour through sunflowers and try an unusual treat.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 14–20, 2021
Get your fill of amusing games and stomach-turning rides at the Aloha Freedom Festival and support local artists at the 51st Annual ‘Ukulele Festival this weekend.
Get your fill of amusing games and stomach-turning rides at the Aloha Freedom Festival and support local artists at the 51st Annual ‘Ukulele Festival this weekend.
Best Bites: Waiāhole Poi Factory Has Been a Pillar of the Windward Community for Decades
(Sponsored) Iconic for the Sweet Lady of Waiāhole, this centuries-old establishment holds on to tradition with hand-pounded poi.
Iconic for the Sweet Lady of Waiāhole, this centuries-old establishment holds on to tradition with hand-pounded poi.
55 Thoughts We Had While Watching the Hallmark Channel Movie “You Had Me at Aloha”
Hallmark movie fans are dedicated movie fans. We know, we have a few on our staff. So, when the feel-good film channel slated a story filmed in Hawai‘i, we simultaneously cheered and cringed.
Hallmark movie fans are dedicated movie fans. We know, we have a few on our staff. So, when the feel-good film channel slated a story filmed in Hawai‘i, we simultaneously cheered and cringed.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 8–14, 2021
See an endangered butterfly, blow bubbles at a ceramic workshop and join a wild virtual concert.
See an endangered butterfly, blow bubbles at a ceramic workshop and join a wild virtual concert.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 7–13, 2021
Immerse yourself in art, sit back and enjoy music from local performers, and have a fun shopping spree this weekend.
Immerse yourself in art, sit back and enjoy music from local performers, and have a fun shopping spree this weekend.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 1-6, 2021
Pull out your favorite red, white and blue outfits and head to Ala Moana to enjoy a Fourth of July celebration or get some date ideas at Bishop Museum or Blue Note Hawai‘i.
Pull out your favorite red, white and blue outfits and head to Ala Moana to enjoy a Fourth of July celebration or get some date ideas at Bishop Museum or Blue Note Hawai‘i.
The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in July 2021
Summer’s still in session. Continue the season with an immersive art show, a music festival and a street art exhibition.
Summer’s still in session. Continue the season with an immersive art show, a music festival and a street art exhibition.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 23–29, 2021
Support the arts this weekend by visiting local galleries and listening to talented young singers. Plus, fuel up with delicious food from locally owned food trucks to celebrate National Food Truck Day.
Support the arts this weekend by visiting local galleries and listening to talented young singers. Plus, fuel up with delicious food from locally owned food trucks to celebrate National Food Truck Day.
Get More Sleep, Connect with People Close to You, Take Breaks to Ease Stress and Stay Active
Life Interrupted experts offer tips on self-care, focusing on what matters rather than allowing schedules to overtake us.
Life Interrupted experts offer tips on self-care, focusing on what matters rather than allowing schedules to overtake us.
Open for Fitness: We Tried CorePower Yoga’s One-Hour Yoga Sculpt Class
We tried one of CorePower’s more intense classes, Yoga Sculpt. We survived, but our friendship is still recovering.
Here’s a little tried-and-tested fitspiration for International Yoga Day on Monday, June 21.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 16–22, 2021
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with some laughs at Blue Note Hawai‘i, volunteer at Koko Crater or relax with free yoga at Victoria Ward Park.
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with some laughs at Blue Note Hawai‘i, volunteer at Koko Crater or relax with free yoga at Victoria Ward Park.
Hale ‘Aina Chef Reception presented by First Hawaiian Bank
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Giving Came Full Circle For This Local Nonprofit
(Sponsored) Everyone needs help sometimes. And everyone can give sometimes.
Everyone needs help sometimes. And everyone can give sometimes.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 10–15, 2021
Explore new exhibits at HoMA, educate yourself on today’s current climate crisis and enjoy some tasty Filipino food.
Explore new exhibits at HoMA, educate yourself on today’s current climate crisis and enjoy some tasty Filipino food.
HIFF’s Eat.Drink.Film Series Brings Foodie Movies to Your Screen
(Sponsored) From June 10 to 20, watch and rewatch Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s food-focused feature films, documentaries and shorts at home.
From June 10 to 20, watch and rewatch food-focused feature films, documentaries and shorts at home.
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The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.