Honolulu Festival begins this weekend. We're giving away tix to its food-filled Friendship Gala!

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Mar 11, 2010 at 02:23 PM The Honolulu Festival is one of Hawaii's signature multicultural celebrations. Free events featuring the music, art, dance, food and culture of Hawaii and its Pacific Rim neighbors happen in and around Waikiki this weekend. We're giving away tickets to the fest's gala foodie event here.  More

Hawaii episode of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to air April 5

posted by: John Heckathorn on Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 04:35 PM HawaiiMagazine.com readers have e-mailed, asking when they'll be able to see the Hawaii-filmed episode of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We've finally got the premiere date for Guy Fieri's Oahu dining adventures.  More

Honolulu Academy of Arts' “ARTafterDARK” returns this week for seventh year

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Feb 24, 2010 at 03:12 PM The Honolulu Academy of Arts' ever-popular ARTafterDARK evening events return on Friday for a seventh year of post-sunset art exploration, noshing, imbibing and entertainment. It's one of our favorite Hawaii fests.  More

Honolulu celebrates Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday tonight. Here's where to go.

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 11:21 AM Hawaii is miles away from New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. But that doesn't mean we don't celebrate Mardi Gras on Feb. 16. Here's a list of tonight's Honolulu's Fat Tuesday street carnivals and celebrations.  More

Chinese New Year celebrations fill Honolulu's Chinatown district this weekend

posted by: Sherie Char on Thu Feb 04, 2010 at 07:04 AM Welcome to the Year of the Tiger! Chinese New Year officially begins Feb. 14, but Honolulu's Chinatown arts district gets a head start on its celebrations this weekend. Here's where the food, firecrackers and lion and dragon dances will be.   More

Aloha Festivals sets dates for 2010 events

posted by: John Heckathorn on Wed Jan 27, 2010 at 12:09 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Derek Abraham wants to know if dates for 2010 Aloha Festivals events have been scheduled. As it turns out, the September dates for two of the 64th annual fest's most-popular events have just been set.  More

Char’s Chopsticks: Fresh Hawaii fish at Hard Rock Café Honolulu

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri Jan 08, 2010 at 07:12 AM Hard Rock Café has many restaurants worldwide, but only the Hawaii locations—Honolulu and Maui—offer a fresh-fish menu. We tried everything from the fajita-style ahi to the fresh catch of the day. Here are our favorites.   More

When is "Dog the Bounty Hunter" coming back to Hawaii?

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Jan 07, 2010 at 11:57 AM A HAWAII Magazine reader and "Dog the Bounty Hunter" fan asks when the popular reality show will return to Hawaii. Expect a slew of new episodes set in the Islands soon.  More

Free Jimmy Buffett concert this Friday in Waikiki

posted by: John Heckathorn on Wed Jan 06, 2010 at 01:34 PM Parrothead Alert: Expect a free Jimmy Buffett Concert at the singer's Jimmy Buffett at the Beachcomber Waikiki restaurant Friday, Jan. 8.  More

Aloha, 2010! Best places in Hawaii to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Dec 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM Say "Aloha!" to 2009, the end of the 00's and 2010 with our list of the best places in Hawaii to catch the sky ablaze with New Year's Eve fireworks. We've got you covered on Oahu, the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Lanai!  More