World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Oktoberfest
Oompah! Some local breweries are brewing special beers for the celebration.
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Long Reads
Hawai‘i Then and Now: Portraits of O‘ahu’s Past
Disappearing Diamond Head, a historic fire in Chinatown and mule-drawn trolleys. We look back ... and forward at Honolulu.
Kikaida: Hawaii's Favorite Superhero
After all these years, Hawaii’s favorite superhero is still kicking monster tail and inspiring local fans.
Na Puka Kula: Hawaiian Immersion Graduates
Some of the first graduates of the Hawaiian immersion schools have been out on their own in the adult world for a few years now. We caught up with four of them for their reflections on the schools, the language and their futures.
Weekend Picks
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 22–28, 2021
Tune in to a live concert, order a sweet tasting set and check out award-winning prints to welcome fall.
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 22–28, 2021
Tune in to a live concert, order a sweet tasting set and check out award-winning prints to welcome fall.
Find Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Newer options include strawberry, Okinawan sweet potato and pork floss—or stick with the traditional Chinese pastry on Sept. 21, 2021.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 16–22, 2021
Fly a plane (sort of) and walk through history, adopt a pet for free, buy an inspirational new kids book and register to work in a wetland.
See Groundbreaking Works in Honolulu Museum of Art’s New “Artists of Hawai‘i Now” Exhibition
18 storytellers, activists and artists created a mix of video games, weapons, ceramics and more for the least traditional exhibition in its 70-year history.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 16–23, 2021
Go see a new art exhibit, have a beach picnic, whip up an ‘uala casserole and pay tribute to Queen Lili‘uokalani.
What to Read in September 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks.
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