Where to Find Barbecue Brisket, Ribs and More This 4th of July
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Our latest finds tick all the boxes for delicious, filling and wallet-friendly.
Your Insider Guide to the 12th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest returns on Saturday, July 5. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
In Hawaiian Hands: The Story of Reggae in Hawai‘i – Part II: Jawaii Examines Jawaiian Music
The documentary series explores not only how reggae arrived here, but also how it shaped and evolved our local music culture.
Your Guide to 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Entertainment on O‘ahu
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows happening across the island, along with food, games, live music and more holiday fun.
All Our Favorite Shave Ices in Honolulu
The Frolic and HONOLULU team’s go-to spots for every kind of sweet, icy chill.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 26–July 2, 2025
Race in Waimea Bay, see a sushi knife demo, celebrate World Ocean Month, attend an outdoor concert and more.
Where Thunderstorm Artis Eats When He Comes Home to O‘ahu
Local grinds that top the list when the North Shore-born artist arrives for a concert at Blue Note.
Where to See Sunflowers Blooming on O‘ahu
Snap photos in gorgeous fields, eat grilled sunflower heads and pick fresh blooms at these O‘ahu farms.
Frolic’s 7-Course Natto Day Dinner Is Coming to Jinya on July 10
Seven original comfort dishes with oishii slimy twists, and only one rule: You must love natto.
We Tried It: Spending an Hour in a Sensory Deprivation Tank
In total darkness and silence, we floated in saltwater-filled pods at Dream Float Hawai‘i.
Pearlridge’s New Dim Sum at Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle Is Worth the Wait
‘Aiea’s new spot for hot, fresh dim sum is drawing crowds. Here’s what we recommend.
Local ARMY Eats Her Way Through BTS Festa Pilgrimage
If you couldn’t be in Seoul for Festa 2025, here’s a tasty repost of one woman’s pilgrimage for Jungkook’s Kekeke fried chicken, lunch in Jin and Suga’s old dorm room and more.
We Tried It: Fishing at Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden
The free catch-and-release program is back at Loko Waimaluhia in Kāne‘ohe.
