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Learn about various cultures, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors and enjoy onstage performances by some of Hawai‘i’s top artists.
First Look: Jurassic Empire at Hawai‘i Convention Center
Meet more than 50 fierce dinosaurs, dig for fossils, ride on a T-Rex and don virtual reality googles to immerse yourself in a prehistoric era at this two-day-only exhibit.
“Beyond Van Gogh” Just Upped the Game with Charcuterie and Starry Night Cocktails
In the Hawai‘i Convention Center lobby: three Van Gogh-themed cocktails plus fruits, cheese, charcuterie and live music on weekends.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for July 1–7, 2021
Visit princesses at a new party space, tour a museum after dark, walk into a world of Vincent van Gogh and and find some fireworks on the fourth.
10 Things You Should Know About “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience”
The traveling exhibition opens to the public on Friday, July 2, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Get Ready to Ice Skate at the Hawai‘i Convention Center this Winter
Photo: Getty Images Editor's Note: We've updated this blog with a list of tentative events and discount days. See no. 3 below. Go searching for those winter gloves and cute knit hats. There will be a new place to ice…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Sept. 19, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumPacific Aviation Museum is one of five venues offering free admission this Saturday. Aspiring pilots here keep it casual in their flight suits and slippers. Hawaiʻi Open Professional beach volleyball players will be in Waikīkī…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 29, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Chinese Jaycees/Edmar Castillo PhotographyThis is the 66th year for the Healthy Baby Contest. Okinawan Festival The world’s largest festival of Okinawan culture happens this weekend at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. There’s so much to see and…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-March 6, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Kapolei CommonsUsually, construction vehicles are off-limits to kids. Not this Saturday at Kapolei Commons' "Touch A Truck" event. Mr. Kneel Celebrates Dr. Seuss! What does a Dr. Seuss children’s book sound like when read by a hip-hop artist?…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Month Feb. 20, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai'i Pet BeatDoes your pup love to dress up? Enter him or her in The Lucky Puppy Love-A-Palooza's holiday costume contest this weekend. Star Party at Dillingham Airfield The Hawaiian Astronomical Society’s next family-friendly party under the…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Oct. 24, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Family Promise HawaiʻiThe 5K Family Promise Fun Run/Walk raises money for homeless keiki. Spooky BOO!reakfast at Dave & Buster’s Wear your Halloween costume to a breakfast buffet at Dave and Buster’s, where there will be balloon animals…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Sept. 12, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Aloha FestivalsThe Keiki Ho'olaule'a is on Saturday, Sept. 15, in Pearlridge Center, featuring free entertainment for families. Keiki Ho’olaule’a Pearlridge Center will host the Keiki Ho’olaule’a, an afternoon of free activities, kid-friendly arts and crafts and entertainment as part…
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-July 4, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Jurassic TourJurassic Tour comes to the Hawaiʻi Convention Center this weekend with lifelike dinosaurs that roar and move. Princess and the Iso Peanut In this pidgin musical comedy, a Japanese princess named Alexis journeys to a faraway kingdom…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-May 23, 2018
Photo: Christi Catt and Lantern Floating Hawai‘i Facebook page Bike to the Zoo Day Pedal up to the Honolulu Zoo and get in free Sunday. The 10th annual event is one of the rare days where admission is waived at the…
Party pics: Comic Con Honolulu 2015
Photo by Eric Baranda Anime, video game and comic cosplayers were joined by fans and celebrity guests from science fiction TV and movie franchises like “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Firefly,” “Jurassic Park,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “Doctor Who” at the…
Highlights of Comic Con Honolulu Day 2
Hawaii’s first Comic Con Honolulu, brought to you by the folks behind Kawaii Kon, is in full swing this weekend at the Hawaii Convention Center, featuring comics, video games, table top games, cosplay and celebrity guests from the biggest sci-fi,…
Pics: Kawaii Kon 2015 Day 3
For those who made it to the last day of Kawaii Kon, there were still a lot of great things to see and do. We got photos from the Darkly Darling Lolita fashion show in the morning, the EMKE concert…
Pics: Kawaii Kon 2015 Day 2
On Saturday, traditionally the most crowded day of Kawaii Kon, cosplayers, anime fans, gamers, otaku and nerds of all flavors came out in force to attend the panels and take advantage of various photo opportunities. Photos by Eric Baranda, Tracy…
Pics: Kawaii Kon 2015 Day 1
The biggest anime & manga convention in Hawaii kicked off Friday at the Hawaii Convention Center with opening ceremonies and special guests like Todd Haberkorn, Leah Rose, Uncanny Megan, Bryce Papenbrook, AKIRA and more. The Kon continues for the rest…
5 questions with Christina Tosi
As an official media partner of this year’s Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival, we’ll be interviewing several of the noteworthy chefs who be attending this year’s event, which runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 7. Chef Christina Tosi is a returning…
Joy of Sake: The how-to guide
How will you tackle 370 junmai, ginjo and daiginjo sakes along with bites from 19 restaurants? That’s the conundrum that awaits at Friday night’s Joy of Sake.From past experience attending this event, I’ve gleaned some info to help you strategize.…
Party pics: Kawaii Kon 2014
The 10th Anniversary of Kawaii Kon brought thousands of people out to the Hawaii Convention Center for the three-day convention celebrating everything anime, cosplay, video gaming and more. The event, from April 4-6, featured highlights on Friday and Saturday including…
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