Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2022
Jack Johnson, New Kids on the Block and the Korean Festival—yes, big events are back!
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Long Reads
Murder, Kidnapping, Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering: Here’s How Hawai‘i’s Crime Scene is Changing
Since the 1970s, organized crime in Hawai‘i has rippled through the community, from gangland-style slayings, gambling and drugs to diverse global operations. We take a closer look at how organized crime has changed over the decades.
The Opihi Shellfish Story
What’s going on underneath those shells? From gastronomy to conservation to evolutionary biology, we pry the secrets out of these little limpets.
Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years
They serve the ultimate old-school comfort foods that are woven into our childhoods. Here are some of those places that have been feeding us for more than 60 years.
Weekend Picks
Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: June 29–July 5
Catch the Independence Day fireworks, dance at an obon festival and enjoy an outdoor concert at the Waikīkī Aquarium.
Things to Do
Experience the Story Behind Waikīkī’s Healer Stones of Kapaemahu
The new Bishop Museum exhibit explains why the history of the stones remained suppressed for decades.
First Look: The Search for Snoopy: A Peanuts Adventure
The world of Peanuts comes to life in this fun, immersive, hands-down-adorable exhibit.
Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: June 29–July 5
Catch the Independence Day fireworks, dance at an obon festival and enjoy an outdoor concert at the Waikīkī Aquarium.
Pāʻina Pōʻalima Adds Aloha to Fourth Fridays at HiSAM
Celebrate the cultures of the Pacific with a new monthly event at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
We Tried It: “Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience”
The whimsical traveling exhibition at the Hawai‘i Convention Center is fun for the entire family.
9 Things to Know About “Beyond Monet"
The dreamy traveling exhibition is open to the public daily through July 31 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
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Pork belly adobo, nori chicken, chocolate birthday cake butter mochi: Sheldon Simeon is proudest of the people, places and poke of his home—and we found all of these in Cook Real Hawai‘i.
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