Burgers, Lost cast star at The Counter grand opening party

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Mar 31, 2009 at 12:14 AM All the upscale burgers and sweet potato fries you could eat. Kahlua-spiked milkshakes at the open bar. Members of the Lost cast lending some celebrity support to one of their own. Yep, we were at The Counter grand opening.  More

It's Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii. Here's where to celebrate.

posted by: Sherie Char on Thu Mar 26, 2009 at 12:08 AM Today in the Islands, weʻre celebrating Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Piikoiʻs birthday. In honor of Hawaiiʻs beloved prince, thereʻs a hoolaulea, a Waikiki moonlight party, a ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum and more.  More

Honolulu goes green for St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s where to go.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Mar 17, 2009 at 11:45 AM Hawaii knows how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The day's festivities start with a parade through Waikiki this afternoon and ends tonight with an epic block party in the streets of downtown Honolulu.  More

Take a tour through Lahaina’s historic trail on Maui

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri Feb 27, 2009 at 07:06 AM Ever wondered what it was like when Lahaina was the royal capital of the Hawaiian kingdom? Take a stroll down Lahaina's historic trail to find out. Here's a glimpse of what you'll see on the tour.   More

Your guide to Mardi Gras parties in Hawaii ... Malassada Day, too.

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 10:10 AM Grab your feathered mask and beads. It's time to celebrate Mardi Gras with FREE malassadas. And check out Fat Tuesday celebrations in downtown Honolulu's Chinatown Arts District, near Honolulu Harbor and at the Waterfront Plaza.  More

Aloha Festivals finalizing dates, events for 2009

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Feb 10, 2009 at 01:33 PM Planning her annual trip to the Islands, HAWAII Magazine reader Carol Larson e-mailed us to ask when Oahu's Aloha Festivals would be held in 2009. We've got this year's list of events right here.   More

Punahou School Carnival, a longtime Hawaii tradition, returns for weekend

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri Feb 06, 2009 at 07:52 AM When the Punahou School Band marched at the head of President Barack Obama's inauguration parade, he threw them a "shaka." The school's famed carnival happens all weekend. Don't miss the malassada booth.   More

Great Maui Whale Festival starts month of events this weekend

posted by: Sherie Char on Thu Feb 05, 2009 at 10:11 AM The Great Maui Whale Festival includes a free concert, parade, two special VIP whale-watching tours and more. Festivities continue throughout February until March 1.  More

The best restaurants in Hawaii

posted by: Derek Paiva on Mon Jan 26, 2009 at 02:12 PM We get a lot of reader e-mails asking about the best places to eat in the Islands. Here's the list we always share with them.  More

It’s the Year of the Ox: Chinese New Year celebrations in Hawaii

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri Jan 23, 2009 at 12:01 PM The Chinese lunar new year doesn't start until Monday (1/26), but downtown Honolulu's party kicks off tonight with a choy cheng (Chinese lion dance blessing) in Chinatown. Festivities continue throughout this weekend.   More