Arts + Culture
Blockbuster “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is Coming to Honolulu
Register now to get first access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree
Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories.
The 5 Best National Parks in Hawaiʻi in 2021
There’s no better way to celebrate National Park Week than at these five national parks, voted as the best in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Hawaiʻi Looks to Reclaim Title of World's Longest Lei this Lei Day
This May Day, May 1, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreations needs your help to virtually break India's 3.11-mile lei world record.
Tales from Oʻahu's Community Gardens
Plants—and community—grow in Oʻahu’s community gardens.
How the North Shore's Oldest Hotel Helped Create the Haleʻiwa We Now Know Today
Without the Haleʻiwa Hotel, there would have been no Haleʻiwa.
This Hawai‘i Puzzle Company Can Help You De-Stress During Pandemic Times
These puzzles feature scenes from Hawaiʻi by artists who live in the Islands.
Waikīkī’s First Hotel Celebrates its 120th Anniversary
The famed Moana Surfrider opened its doors today in 1901—and it’s still as popular as ever.
The Hawaiian Islands and Their Nicknames, Explained
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, "Why is Maui called the Valley Isle," then you’ve come to the right place.
New Murals Bring Life to Downtown Līhu‘e
Five murals were painted by teams of Kaua‘i artists during last year’s NirMānāFest—and here’s how you can see them.
5 Hawaiʻi Coffee Table Books You'll Love
From Hawaiian cuisine to perfect shorebreak waves and kanaka maoli literature, these five coffee table books are necessary additions to any Hawai‘i lover’s library.
Make Your Own Flower Lei at This Workshop on Kauaʻi
Create a haku lei that’s uniquely yours using flowers and foliage from your garden.
These 10 Photos Truly Show the Awe-Inspiring Power of the Recent Kīlauea Eruption
Hawaiʻi Island photographer Andrew Richard Hara captured the recent Kīlauea eruption, and his photos are stunning.
A Legacy in Lei-Making with Stacy Farias
Lei stand Sophia's—located at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport—has been passed down through three generations, and continues to sell colorful handcrafted lei to visitors and locals alike.
Celebrate National ʻUkulele Day—Or Everyday—With HAWAIʻI Magazine's ʻUkulele Spotify Playlist
From ʻukulele prodigies like Jake Shimabukuro to old school legends like Eddie Kamae, our newly created ʻukulele Spotify playlist has it all.
Learn Ancient Hawaiian History Along the Sparkling Coast of Lapakahi
Crystal clear waters, a gorgeous walking trail and remnants of ancient Hawaiian civilization can all be found at Lapakahi State Historical Park.
Meet Mele, O'ahu's Newest Hawaiian Monk Seal
The pup, born on Oʻahu in 2020, is one of the best things to happen last year.
Q&A with Hawaiʻi Surfing Prodigy Jackson Dorian
Jackson Dorian, a young surfer from Hawai‘i Island, is following in his pro surfer father’s wake and rapidly gaining acclaim in the surfing world.
Humpback Whale Season in Hawaiʻi is in Full Swing Right Now
Researchers hope whale numbers will increase this year.
Get Crafty in a Hands-On Coconut Weaving Workshop in Hawaiʻi
The art of weaving coconut leaves dates back thousands of years and can be found across the Pacific.
Love Hawai'i? Then You'll Love These 6 Books by Local Authors
Local authors give us new perspectives on Hawai‘i’s final queen, one of Hawai‘i’s most notorious crimes, life for Japanese Americans in World War II and more.
What’s in a Hawaiian Plate, Anyway?
Here’s your cheat sheet.
