O‘ahu Arts + Culture
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.
In the Heart of Waikīkī Rock-A-Hula Puts a Unique Spin on the Lūʻau
From E Komo Mai Tais to an Elvis tribute artist, this show offers unforgettable dining and entertainment.
The 5 Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu in 2022
A trip to Hawaiʻi isn’t complete without experiencing a lūʻau. These are the best shows on Oʻahu in 2022, as voted by our readers.
The 94th Lei Day Celebration Returns to Oʻahu This Sunday
Lei Day is May Day—no matter the day of the week.
Why We Love the Mai Tai and Where You Can Get One on Oʻahu
The mai tai. Some say: Why? Others say: Why not?
The Royal Hawaiian Band Will Be Making Its Grand Return to ʻIolani Palace
It will be their first performance in over two years.
These Oʻahu Festivals are Making Their Return in 2022
The Waikīkī SPAM Jam, Duke's OceanFest and more O‘ahu festivals are back this year.
The Story Behind One Man, Two Legends and a 150-Foot Wall
Have you seen this jaw-dropping mural of Carissa Moore and Duke Kahanamoku on O‘ahu's South King Street, painted by local artist Kamea Hadar?
Honolulu Taiko Drummer Kenny Endo Named 2022 United States Artist Fellow
Kenny Endo has been granted one of the sixty-three artist fellowships and a $50,000 award.
Oʻahu Named Third Most "Instagrammable" Place in the World
Global travel company Big 7 Travel has awarded the Gathering Isle with the title of being the third most Instagrammable place on Earth, according to its studies.
Q&A with Renowned Waikīkī Hula Dancer Kanoelehua “Kanoe” Miller
Iconic hula dancer Kanoelehua “Kanoe” Miller returned to the stage at the Halekūlani in Waikīkī last October.
You Can See Work of Famed Architect Vladimir Ossipoff All Over Oʻahu
Described as “the premier postwar designer of kama‘āina-style,” Vladimir Ossipoff is a man worth talking about.
Q&A with Tony Nelson, Bartender at Duke’s Waikīkī
Nelson has slung drinks at Duke’s Waikīkī on Oʻahu for more than 20 years—and has stories to prove it.
How the Interstate H-3 Came to Be
It only took 37 years, $1.3 billion in funds and an immense amount of controversy.
7 Streets in Waikīkī and What Their Names Mean
From Kealohilani Avenue to Lemon Road, the streets in Waikīkī on Oʻahu have some connection to the history of Hawaiʻi.
POW! WOW! Celebrates 10 Years at the Bishop Museum
POW! WOW! The First Decade: From Hawaiʻi to the World Presented by Hawaiian Airlines brings Queen Street and Kakaʻako to Bishop Museum in a one-of-a-kind art exhibit.
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.
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.
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.
This Kailua Food Truck Is Keeping a Legendary Malasada Recipe Alive
Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop, a longtime staple in Kailua, returns as a food truck with a slightly different name—but the same delicious pastry.
