Arts + Culture
Your Primer to the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival
After three years of pandemic disruptions, the festival is back in full force and celebrating its 60th anniversary. Here’s what you need to know about the festival, which runs from April 9-15.
The Historic Hawaiʻi Theatre is a Honolulu Landmark Culture Buffs Need to Visit
For the last 100 years, Hawai‘i Theatre has stood the test of time.
Spring into the Season by Stringing a Fresh Flower Lei
Celebrate the start of spring at one of these lei making classes.
Baumkuchen Farm Makes Sweet Cakes on Hawaiʻi Island and You Can, Too
Visit this family farm just outside of Hilo for a Japanese twist on the traditional German baumkuchen.
44 Hawaiian and Pidgin Phrases Every Visitor Needs to Know
Here’s a pocketbook dictionary on some of the most useful, and common, Pidgin and Hawaiian words used in Hawaiʻi.
8 Ways to Be a Conscious Traveler in Hawaiʻi
Here are ways to help you better understand and appreciate what makes the Islands so unique.
How the Kīlauea Lighthouse Saved an Airship in 1927
Interestingly enough, the lighthouse at Kīlauea Point played a starring role in one of the earliest flights over any ocean.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP102: Meet Dane Lam, Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s New Music Director
The Australian-born conductor is leaping across the Pacific and bringing with him years of experience to a newly established position at the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.
Why You Need to Stop at 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi
Did you know 7-Eleven Hawai‘i has a selection of bites and beverages exclusive to the Islands?
Q&A with Hawaiʻi Fashion Designer Micah Kamohoali‘i
After a groundbreaking debut at New York Fashion Week in 2021, Dezigns by Kamohoali‘i put an international spotlight on Hawai‘i fashion.
A Sacred Journey to Kaua‘i Aadheenam
Part spiritual awakening, part botanical refuge, Kaua‘i’s Hindu monastery exemplifies what is to be considered God’s work.
Celebrities From Hawaiʻi Who Made It Big (and What High School They Went To)
For a small state, Hawaiʻi produces some of the biggest names in sports, music and movies.
Keauhou Joins the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for an Unforgettable Night of Music
Collaborating with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and the HapaSymphony, local stars Keauhou will wow audiences on Feb. 4, 2023, with a night of mele and song.
10 Hawaiʻi Museums to Visit on Your Next Trip to the Islands
From unearthing the stories behind Polynesian artifacts to spotlighting the Islands’ contemporary art scene, these museums are a portal to a colorful history and culture.
5 Surprising Facts About These Popular Hawaiʻi Landmarks
Learn more about some of Hawaiʻi's most iconic landmarks.
The 7 Biggest Things to Happen in Hawaiʻi in 2022
From Mauna Loa erupting to the end of domestic travel restrictions and more, here are some of the biggest headlines of the year.
Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2022
Here are the stories HAWAIʻI Magazine readers got the most out of in 2022.
10 Reasons Why Hawai‘i Locals Love Pearlridge Center
Who can forget the beautiful fragrance from the Cinnabon in the food court?
10 Things That Mean It's Winter Time in Hawaiʻi
From surfing Santa to the appearance of the once-a-year jacket, here are a few things that mark the beginning of winter in Hawaiʻi.
You Need to See Wailuku's "Small Town Big Art" Initiative
Celebrating art and the messages it can convey, "Small Town Big Art" brings even more life the to bohemian streets of Wailuku.
7 Artsy Towns in Hawaiʻi You’ll Love
These colorful neighborhoods are filled with offbeat charm, personality and plenty of galleries.
13 Terrifying Things that Give Hawaiʻi Locals Chicken Skin
From sketchy 7-11 visits at 2 a.m. to getting called uncle for the first time, these 13 things will freak you out.
