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Things to Do on O'ahu in Summer 2026 (Part 2)
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (331+ words) Join the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra for live renditions of your favorite movie scores, from Top Gun: Maverick to the works of Michael Giacchino, composer for The Batman, Jurassic World and more. SEE ALSO: O'ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2026 Enjoy 'ukulele performances…...
Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: July 28, 2026
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (310+ words) This premier Tahitian dance and music competition will be held in Honolulu for the first time, featuring troupes from around the world. Think: the Merrie Monarch Festival, but Tahitian-style. Watch solo performances and full group productions, admire the elaborate costumes,…...
Not Just for Popo Anymore'Mahjong Is a Pastime for All Ages
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (159+ words) HONOLULU Magazine Not Just for Popo Anymore'Mahjong Is a Pastime for All Ages Sign-ups for the Bad Luck Club's mahjong get-togethers in Chinatown always fill up. Once a month, the clatter of mahjong tiles rises amid the displays inside Native…...
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Beauty & Self-Care on O'ahu
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (360+ words) FOOD & DRINK | SHOPPING | HEALTH & WELLNESS ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE | SERVICES | BEAUTY & SELF CARE | FAMILY When you arrive at Nauru Tower for your appointment at Asia Pacific Aesthetics, take a private elevator to the fourth floor and see the ocean views at the…...
2027 Private School Guide Feature: Connecting to Kuleana
22+ hour, 49+ min ago (1261+ words) One team of students organized crafts and games at a local senior center while another created a guide for affordable mental health resources, and still others are tending a historic marsh near their school. We spoke to students and staff…...
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Services on O'ahu
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (405+ words) FOOD & DRINK | SHOPPING | HEALTH & WELLNESS ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE | SERVICES | BEAUTY & SELF CARE | FAMILY "Our largest client is probably 165 pounds, all the way down to our 3-pound Chihuahua," owner Krystal Hensley says of her 12-year-old business. "Every dog is a show dog…...
In His Words: How Alan Wong Got His Second Chance
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (447+ words) Alan Wong's was a rarity among local restaurants'one of the few to achieve national repute. Bestowed with accolades and favored by Barack Obama, the Hawai'i Regional Cuisine icon closed in 2020 after 25 years, a victim of the pandemic. This past spring,…...
Pagoda Hotel Gets a Glow-Up
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (258+ words) Yet no one disagrees the property needed a reset. Guest rooms were dated, and the branding was stuck in a past era. Chue Yang, general manager, says the hotel needed a new look and logo to keep it relevant, not…...
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Food and Drinks on O'ahu
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (897+ words) FOOD & DRINK | SHOPPING | HEALTH & WELLNESS ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE | SERVICES | BEAUTY & SELF CARE | FAMILY I've been on a quest to find great sourdough bread. While there are versions I like, none made me swoon until I tried Cream & Sugar Hawai'i's sourdough boule…...
Pursuits: Ben Lillibridge Is Wild About Mushrooms
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (537+ words) Ben Lillibridge zeroes in on a white speck, no larger than a pinhead, on a Kona trail. He bends down and lightly touches it. "That's a mushroom," he says. Upon close examination, its miniscule cap appears. "I can't believe you…...