Things to Do on O‘ahu in October and November 2024
Spend an evening with John Legend, help clean up Kaimukī, sample premium sake and shop minerals and gemstones this fall.
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Solario Studio Art Unlocks Core Memories
Meet illustrator Matías Solario, whose nostalgia-fueled style pays homage to the Hawai‘i of the 1940s through ’90s.
Family Night Out: 8 Things to Do on O‘ahu
Check out these excuses to stay up past bedtime.
Shop Holiday Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Check off your gift list and support small businesses at these festive markets.
Two New Bookstores Open in Hawai‘i Kai and Mililani
BookHouse and Poindexter’s Books pair fantastic reads with fun in-store events, sunny reading spots and even a snack bar loaded with saimin and ice cream.
Family-Friendly Events This Winter
Here are a few cool activities the whole ‘ohana will enjoy this winter.
Read Banned Books This Week and Every Week
During Banned Books Week and beyond, take a stand against censorship and read a greater diversity of stories.
Literary Lineup of New Local Books Exploring Hawai‘i Culture
Three new books celebrate eclectic aspects of local culture, from women’s surfing to Okinawan heritage to Hawaiian wisdom.
6 Reasons Why I Loved Chiburu, Lee A. Tonouchi’s New Book About the Hawai‘i-Okinawan Experience
Joyful, hilarious, thoughtful and heartbreaking all at once, the multi-genre collection is a love letter to Okinawan culture.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2023
Listen to the symphony under the stars, support local entrepreneurs and watch the stage rendition of a classic Disney movie.
What You Need to Check Out at Hawai‘i State Libraries
Celebrate National Library Week, support Hawai‘i state libraries, and learn about their unique offerings beyond books.
Good Reads: Three Must-Read Island-Inspired Books for Keiki
Cozy up with these two new, and one soon-to-be released, Hawai‘i-centric books.
Give Big Hawai‘i: A Guide For Volunteers In Search of a Cause
A directory of Hawai‘i charities and how you can support their worthy causes.
5 New Books By Hawai‘i Authors
The stories, poems and plays reflect experiences deeply rooted in our Island home.
The Making of Essential Hawai‘i Books: The Next 134
Our hope with running a list like this is to cast a much-deserved spotlight on Hawai‘i’s best stories and authors.
Thank You, BTS, for Giving Me Permission to Dance
A year ago, a boy band wearing Louis Vuitton and too much makeup gave me Permission to Dance. Now that you’re going your separate ways, it’s time to give you mine.
We Tried It: Hawaiʻi-Made Sensory Subscription Kits
Keep keiki’s hands busy with soft and squishy surprises, cool crafts and superpowered STEM projects—all created by O‘ahu moms.
We Found Goat Hot Pot and Whole Roast Fish with Skin Like Chicharrones in Chinatown
Pho Que Huong’s 113-item menu has Vietnamese dishes found nowhere else in Honolulu.
Artist and Wordsmith Adam J. Kurtz Delivers the Inspiration We Need for the New Year
He’s that sassy, smart best friend (and a new Hawai‘i resident) with the best advice to get you through the bad, ugly and WTF(!) days.
Local Author R. Kikuo Johnson Talks About His New Graphic Novel, No One Else
Sixteen years after releasing his first book, Night Fisher, Johnson is back. And while his characters mourn, readers rejoice.
7 Hawai‘i Books to Give ’Em Something to Talk About this Holiday Season
Extraordinary times, Exceptional titles.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: A Guide For Volunteers In Search of a Cause
A directory of Hawai‘i charities and how you can support their worthy causes.
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Hawai‘i State Art Museum Debuts 2 New In-Person Programs This Summer
Discover innovative ways to be inspired with Happenings at HiSAM and HiSAM Creates.
