Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 2025
Attend a jazzy musical, shop Black Friday deals, see a festive parade, snap a pic with Scuba Santa and more.
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Are These the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Honolulu?
Beauty is timeless, taste is not. A year after this post was originally published, our style and dining editors can’t get enough of these gorgeous interiors.
We Tried It: Studio Norae’s Wheel Pottery Class
Create beautiful ceramics at artist Lauren Shin’s peaceful Kāne‘ohe studio.
Pitacus Chop Art Wows With Upcycled Vintage and Boro Looks
Designer Lisa Weimken transforms vintage fabrics from around the globe into fresh, one-of-a-kind fashions.
Aloha Got Soul’s Vinyl Reissues Celebrate Old-School Hawai‘i Jams
Offering fresh spins on Island classics, the local record label’s recent Kalapana and Brother Noland reissues have been garnering major buzz.
5 Books Local Authors Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2023
Six beloved local authors share the unforgettable stories they found last year.
7 Hawai‘i Island Staycation Deals for Kama‘āina
Need an escape from the city hustle and bustle? Squeeze in a much-needed getaway to Hawai‘i Island for less with these hotel rates exclusively for locals.
Shop Holiday Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Check off your gift list and support small businesses at these festive markets.
19 Foodie Gifts the Frolic Team Is Giving This Christmas
Sweet, savory, boozy, non-boozy and so much in between.
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.
6 Books That Left a Big Impression on Da Shop Staff in 2023
Da Shop’s staff presents their book picks of the year, from a poetry collection to a pop star’s memoir to an Okinawan anthology.
New Year, New Mu‘u at the Museum
Head to Mu‘u at the Museum in your aloha best on Jan. 13, 2024.
