Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 12–18, 2021
Continue celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with art, legendary local musicians, film screenings and more.
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We’re Bringing “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” to Honolulu
Register now for first access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Q&A: 6 Questions with Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Katharena Rentumis
HiSAM’s exhibit specialist talks about being a steward for the arts, new mixed media works and her special connection with Yayoi Kusama.
See Powerful, Award-Winning Student Artwork in the Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Latest Exhibit
This year’s Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibit is “one of the most crucial exhibitions in HiSAM’s history.”
Q&A: 7 Questions with Mark Kadota
Learn more about the Hawai‘i artist and his latest performance for the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-February 11, 2021
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai'i Contemporary Art Summit ʻOhana Day at the Art Summit The inaugural Hawaiʻi Contemporary Art Summit has plenty of talks and inspiring seminars for adults featuring artists, writers and more from around the world. But Saturday morning…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun–January 28, 2021
Photo: 'Aiea Bowl Facebook Page Pick a Lane The weather forecast says the rain should pause for the weekend. Still, it may be a good time for some indoor recreation. Bowling alleys are open and the workers we called say…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: LEARN
Our readers’ and editors’ picks for the best places and ways for kids to learn in Honolulu.
Art Class Made Easy: Fun and Easy Hawaiʻi Drawing Tutorials Keiki Will Love
Hawai‘i artist Karen Obuhanych teaches kids how to draw adorable lions, tiger and unicorns, oh my!
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 1, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Eat the StreetEat the Street brings food trucks and family-friendly vibes to neighborhoods across Oʻahu. This Saturday, Eat the Street comes to Kāhala Mall. Unthirsty Plant Sale The catchy name says it all. Not only is this…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-July 25, 2019
Photo: Kids First Film FestivalThe Adventures of Zach and Molly by cartoonist Jim Toomey is an 11-minute film that explores the deep ocean. Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition Watch hula dancers, ages 5 to 12, from Hawaiʻi and Japan aim for…
We Tried It! Super Saturday at Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
(Note: Super Saturdays in 2020 are scheduled for May 23, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31 and Nov. 14. Due to safety measures related to COVID-19, the March and April programs have been cancelled). The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum—located in a…
Our Guide: Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
Six things to know about HoMA’s FREE monthly art activities and kid-friendly films.
The Final Countdown: 2019 Honolulu Biennial
Crossroads is a kid-friendly installation by Chiharu Shiota, featured at the 2019 Honolulu Biennial. Can you believe it’s been eight weeks since the start of the 2019 Honolulu Biennial? If you have not been to this festival yet—featuring works by international artists—may…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Feb. 13, 2019
Photo: Windward Community CollegeMoses Goods' Epic Voyage of Kāne‘āpua opens this weekend. The Epic Journey of Kāne‘āpua A young god is separated from his family far from home. To get back, Kāne‘āpua must catch a ride on a canoe and…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Sept. 5, 2018
Photo: Hawaii Healthy Baby ContestAdorable infants and toddlers will compete at Windward Mall this weekend in the Hawaiʻi Healthy Baby contest. The winner will be announced on Sept. 22 at Pearlridge Uptown. Family Sunday at East-West Center Get ready to…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 29, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Okinawan FestivalAt the Okinawan Festival this weekend, keiki can take pictures wearing traditional kimono while holding paranku hand drums. Okinawan Festival You won’t need sunscreen and bug repellant at this year’s Okinawan Festival. The popular event has…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 1, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Little PlanetTag a wall with virtual cans of spray paint at the "Lea Lea Little Planet Digital Aquarium" exhibit, now through Sept. 30 at the Waikīkī Aquarium. Lea Lea Little Planet Digital AR Aquarium From now through…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-January 17, 2018
Photo: Honolulu Museum of Art Bank of Hawaiʻi Family Sunday - Whirls and Swirls Your keiki may want to head to Bollywood or join the circus after this day of free fun. Bollywood and Circus Olina performers will be singing, dancing, riding…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-January 10, 2018
‘Ohana Festival is Sunday. Photo: Courtesy of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ‘Ohana Festival Bring sunscreen and water to celebrate the Year of the Dog a little early. The official Chinese New Year starts on Friday, Feb. 16, but…
Make It: Keiki Decorated Dishes
Photo: Karen DB PhotographySharpies, ceramic dishes and a little baking time create an adorable, handdrawn keepsake for your cupboards. Here's a way to keep your little one's drawings forever. Let them deck out ceramic plates, mugs or bowls and bake…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-July 6
Photo: Nā Kama Kai Ocean Clinic Nā Kama Kai Ocean Clinic Your keiki can paddle a canoe, stand up paddle board and learn about ocean safety at Nā Kama Kai’s Ocean Clinic at Hale‘iwa Beach Park this weekend. Best of all? The event…
An haute cuisine chef is dishing up tacos at Pow Wow
What do starving artists and art lovers at Pow Wow Hawaii eat? Tacos! After stints at Chef Mavro, Vintage Cave and Avenue’s Bar & Eatery, award-winning chef Robert Paik has set up a taco truck in the middle of the…
Party pics: Super CW Retirement and Birthday Party
Who can bring out the nightlife crew while the sun is still up? None other than Honolulu’s leading lady for parties, promotions and entertainment: Christa Wittmier, aka Super CW. Her retirement and birthday party last night at Pure Nightclub featured…
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