Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2026
Enjoy unlimited rosé and bites at a fashionable gala, try exclusive poke creations, frolic in a sunflower field and more.
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Pursuits: Ichthyologists Richard Pyle and Brian Greene Dive Deep
Richard Pyle and Brian Greene have devoted their careers to discovering and documenting marine life in the ocean’s depths.
All the Food You’ll Eat at This Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta returns with a rice-inspired theme plus games, live performances and a balut-eating contest.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 30–May 6, 2026
Sip rosé at a fashion-forward soirée, attend a family-friendly foodie event, celebrate Lei Day, see an opera in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and more.
Yakitori Torishin Brings New Luxe Omakase to Kaka‘ako. Is It Worth It?
Torishin’s New York flagship held a Michelin star for 7 years. Now, it’s Honolulu’s only yakitori omakase.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Mother’s Day on O‘ahu
How to pamper Mom on Sunday, May 10? Start your browsing with 70-plus menus and keep checking back—we’re still adding more.
PBS Hawai‘i Celebrates 60 Years of Storytelling
PBS Hawai‘i marks a milestone in local television with a special 60th anniversary pledge program.
In Their Words: Cyrus and Guy Tamashiro on the End of Tamashiro Market
The view from the other side of the poke counter as the April 30 closing nears.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 23–29, 2026
Shop and support local, see a star-studded benefit concert, attend an anime festival, watch a Spam-themed drone show and more.
CookSpace Hawai‘i Returns for Summer Classes With Cookbook Authors
First up, donabe cooking with Naoko Takei Moore on April 25, followed by Laotian cuisine and then Hawai‘i chef Sheldon Simeon.
This Saturday: Shop Over 35 Local Small Businesses All in One Place
First 100 get a free tote plus discounts!
Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul TEDx Thimphu Talk
Duane Kurisu, founder of the Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul movement, reflects on how his humble plantation upbringing shaped his values of caring for one another.
Best of HONOLULU and Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
The results are in for our annual awards, which recognize the best of the city. Read more about the winners in our July/August issue and HONOLULU Family this fall.
All Our Favorite Tonkatsu in Honolulu
Crunchy breaded crusts that give way to tender, juicy pork? Yes, please!
Save the Date: Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest Returns to Ka Makana Ali‘i
On May 16, join us on the West Side for a celebration of Hawai‘i’s iconic dish.
