O‘ahu Arts + Culture
The Plans to Restore the Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium on Oʻahu
The city is working to reopen and restore the natatorium to its original glory.
How 11 Surf Breaks on Oʻahu Got Their Names
Every surf break has a name—and a good story that goes along with it.
A Taste of Sweet Li Hing Mui Brings Back Childhood Memories in Hawaiʻi
One writer thinks back to his youth, while eating the salty, sweet and sour preserved plum powder.
5 Must-See Oʻahu Historic Sites You Haven't Been To Yet
It’s not uncommon to walk right past an important archaeological site on Oʻahu and not even know it.
Get a Glimpse Into this Under-the-Radar Lūʻau on Oʻahu
The Nutridge Estate offers an intimate experience for guests in the hills high above Honolulu.
Bookmark These 8 Holiday Attractions and Activities on Oʻahu
Get in the festive spirit with these can’t-miss events and pop-up shops.
Hawaiʻi’s First Resident Cirque du Soleil Production Debuts this December
Tickets are now on sale for the Waikīkī show.
What You Need To Know About the 2024 Prince Lot Hula Festival
Now in its 47th year the annual celebration of hula on Oʻahu continues to draw thousands of locals and visitors.
I Went to First Friday in Chinatown on Oʻahu and This is What It was Like
Two decades later and this local artist event is still worth a visit.
Everything You Need To Know About the 2024 Pan-Pacific Festival
The Pan-Pacific Festival returns after a five-year break with performances by international and local artists, a ho‘olaule‘a and a bon dance.
Hawaiʻi Hosts the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture
The festival runs from June 6 to 16 and showcases the rich diversity of Pacific arts and culture.
Everything You Need To Know About Bon Dances in Hawaiʻi
Here’s what to do, eat and see at these traditional Japanese celebrations that happens every summer in the Islands.
The 5 Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu in 2024
You voted and the results are in—these are the best lūʻau shows on Oʻahu in 2024.
New Exhibit Celebrating Aloha Wear Opens at the Honolulu Museum of Art
View 53 garments of aloha wear at "Fashioning Aloha," an exhibit that highlights how the designs we see today are influenced by a mix of Hawai‘i’s culture and history.
Exploring Kalihi Valley on Oʻahu on Two Wheels
The Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange, KVIBE, looks to change the way people think about one of Honolulu’s most diverse neighborhoods.
8 Foods to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Honolulu
This weekend marks the start of the Chinese New Year, known around the world as Lunar New Year.
Q&A with Maui Actress Lindsay Watson
The local wahine from Maui is making it big in Hollywood.
‘Iolani Palace Launches New King Kalākaua Legacy Tour
The experience offers a closer look at the life of the penultimate monarch of Hawai‘i.
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.
The 38th Honolulu City Lights Flips the Switch on the Holiday Season this Weekend
Mark your calendars for the comeback of the popular light parade.
The Power of Plumeria Blossoms at this Oʻahu Lei Stand
The plumeria isn’t native to Hawai‘i—but it’s still iconic and prominent at the Kaimukī Lei Stand.
Your Guide to the 2022 Aloha Festivals
Here’s your primer to the largest and longest-running cultural celebration as it returns to hosting in-person events.
