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Thanksgiving Week Fun

Thanksgiving Week Fun

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/18/25

Balance holiday decadence by jogging the Honolulu Marathon Clinic Turkey Trot (Kapiolani Park, November 27). Line Kalakaua Aven...

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Charity Season

Charity Season

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/18/25

Donate non-perishable goods to Hawaii Food Bank, which accepts online donations for Thanksgiving meals through November 27. The...

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Holiday City Lights

Holiday City Lights

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/18/25

On November 29, Honolulu City Lights hosts Opening Night with the Public Workers' Electric Light Parade along King Street from ...

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Holiday Markets

Holiday Markets

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/18/25

Support local brands at holiday markets and Small Business Saturday like Keep It Kaimukī Saturday Maker’s Mart (Ali‘iōlani Elem...

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The Pig & the Lady

The Pig & the Lady

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/18/25

Patrons of Chinatown’s longtime Pig & the Lady are visiting its new home in Kaimukī. Chef owner Andrew Le, a Honolulu native an...

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Surf Competitions

Surf Competitions

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/18/25

Top international surfers descend on Oahu’s legendary North Shore for World Surf League qualifying series competitions. The HTA...

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Premier Performances

Premier Performances

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/18/25

Japanese star pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii joins ANA ’Aha Mele Evening Concert (Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell, November 22). Chamber Mus...

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Best Coffee Shops in Kahala

Best Coffee Shops in Kahala

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/14/25

Find welcoming cafes with specialty coffee in and near Kahala.

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How to Set the Right Price for Your Home in Today’s Market

How to Set the Right Price for Your Home in Today’s Market

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/14/25

Expert strategies to position your property for success in Hawaii’s evolving real estate landscape.

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Fun with Your Pets in Kahala

Fun with Your Pets in Kahala

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/14/25

Discover how Hawaii’s most elegant neighborhood caters to life with your four-legged family members.

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Investing in Lanikai’s Luxury Real Estate: What You Need to Know

Investing in Lanikai’s Luxury Real Estate: What You Need to Know

  • Tracy Allen
  • 11/14/25

An inside look at one of Hawaii’s most exclusive coastal communities.

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Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival 2025

Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival 2025

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/14/25

The multi-island, 15th annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival’s Oahu portion hosts Slanted & Phan-tastic: A Celebration of Charles...

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The North Shore Club

The North Shore Club

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/14/25

Areté Collective is developing the North Shore Club, a private, luxury residential community of low-rise buildings and resort-l...

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Home & Design

Home & Design

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/14/25

Known for innovative, sustainable surfaces, Spain-based Cosentino opened a “City” showroom in Honolulu. In addition to an opera...

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Harvest & Halloween Events

Harvest & Halloween Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/14/25

Enjoy family-friendly activities and entertainment from u-pick sunflowers to hayrides during Waimānalo Country Farms’ Fall Harv...

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Live Music

Live Music

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/14/25

The Green headlines Holo Holo Music Festival (Bishop Museum, October 18-19). Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra performs spooky scores ...

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Hawaiʻi International Film Festival

Hawaiʻi International Film Festival

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/14/25

Held throughout the Hawaiian Islands, the 45th annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presents 72 feature films and 143 sho...

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Charity Fundraisers

Charity Fundraisers

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/14/25

People and their pets can compete in costume contests while getting in some exercise and enjoying vendors and entertainment at ...

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What Sets Diamond Head Apart as a Year-Round Luxury Destination?

What Sets Diamond Head Apart as a Year-Round Luxury Destination?

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/3/25

These are the salient qualities of the ever-popular Diamond Head.

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Do You Need a Home Warranty?

Do You Need a Home Warranty?

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/3/25

This guide brings advice when considering a home warranty.

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Where to Find the Best Wine in Kahala

Where to Find the Best Wine in Kahala

  • Tracy Allen
  • 10/3/25

An overview of Oahu’s one winery and local wine bars.

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Oahu Festivals

Oahu Festivals

  • Tracy Allen
  • 09/18/25

Honor Hawaiian heritage from hula to crafts to ornate floral displays during the annual Aloha Festivals along Kalākaua Avenue w...

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Culinary Events

Culinary Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 09/18/25

Dozens of Ward Village’s restaurants, cafés and shops are participating in this month’s Taste of Ward. Experience (and eat) the...

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Art Exhibits

Art Exhibits

  • Tracy Allen
  • 09/18/25

Support Downtown Art Center by consigning works from your personal collection or purchasing those by Hawaiʻi-based contemporary...

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Golf Lounges

Golf Lounges

  • Tracy Allen
  • 09/18/25

Adding to the island’s crop of indoor golf facilities like Aya Golf Lounge and Flighted Golf Sim, the Clubhouse Hawaii launched...

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Hawaiian History Month

Hawaiian History Month

  • Tracy Allen
  • 09/18/25

This September kicks off the inaugural Hawaiian History Month. The Hawaii State Senate passed Act 167 designating the month to ...

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Pizza Party

Pizza Party

  • Tracy Allen
  • 09/18/25

Pop by these new pizzerias for easy, school-night dinners. At Kaka‘ako’s Mad Pie, choose from naturally leavened sourdough pizz...

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Self-Care Agenda

Self-Care Agenda

  • Tracy Allen
  • 09/18/25

Fans of Burn Collective’s former fitness studio here can still find their infrared-heated workouts (and some of the same instru...

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What Defines Luxury in Real Estate? A Closer Look

What Defines Luxury in Real Estate? A Closer Look

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/13/25

Discover What Truly Sets Luxury Homes Apart in Honolulu’s High-End Market.

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How to Find the Right Luxury Real Estate Agent

How to Find the Right Luxury Real Estate Agent

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/13/25

Key Qualities to Look for When Choosing a Honolulu Realtor.

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Why Invest in Diamond Head?

Why Invest in Diamond Head?

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/13/25

A Strategic Look at the Long-Term Value and Appeal of Buying a Home in Diamond Head.

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Dining News

Dining News

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/10/25

Two pop ups have gone permanent: Seoul’s Michelin-acclaimed Korean restaurant Okdongsik serves dishes like donkatsu (pork cutl...

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Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest

Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/10/25

A summertime tradition, Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest draws locals and tourists alike to various venues around Waikiki from August ...

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Island Heritage Festivals

Island Heritage Festivals

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/10/25

The 31st annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival features hundreds of local vendors like Fighting Eel, Fujiya and Nutrex, plus cooking ...

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Football Season

Football Season

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/10/25

With football season starting soon, it’s time to plan your tailgating menus. The University of Hawaii’s Rainbow Warriors kick o...

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Charity Events

Charity Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/10/25

The GLAM! Fashion Show with dinner by Pai Honolulu benefits Goodwill Hawaii (Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, August 14). Support loc...

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Museum Exhibits

Museum Exhibits

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/10/25

Discover parallels between prehistoric marine ecosystems and diverse aquatic habitats surrounding today’s islands in “Expeditio...

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Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend

  • Tracy Allen
  • 08/10/25

Fun events over the Labor Day holiday weekend include Alohana Latin Dance Festival (multiple venues, August 27-31); Candlelight...

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Buying a Home in Kahala

Buying a Home in Kahala

  • Tracy Allen
  • 07/22/25

Read on for an expert guide to finding your dream home in this beautiful paradise.

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Concert Calendar

Concert Calendar

  • Tracy Allen
  • 07/12/25

Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s summer programming includes (Blaisdell Concert Hall performances of “Indiana Jones and the Raiders ...

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Culture Dose

Culture Dose

  • Tracy Allen
  • 07/12/25

Ballet Hawaii’s “Reflections in Motion” blends dance genres from classical to contemporary works performed by young dancers to ...

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Summer Bites

Summer Bites

  • Tracy Allen
  • 07/12/25

Bocconcino Italian café and market introduced “pizza birra e vino” on Friday and Saturday nights with Neapolitan pizzas complem...

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Mango Season

Mango Season

  • Tracy Allen
  • 07/12/25

July brings mango mania to Hawaii, as our state’s harvest peaks with dozens of varieties including Haden, Pirie and Rapoza. Fin...

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Festivals & Fundraisers

Festivals & Fundraisers

  • Tracy Allen
  • 07/12/25

Waikiki Aquarium’s Moonlight Mele features singers Anthony Pfluke and Amy Hānaialiʻi with dinner from Da Spot restaurant (July ...

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Cooking Classes

Cooking Classes

  • Tracy Allen
  • 07/12/25

Hana Kitchens invites interested home cooks aged 18 and up for myriad cooking classes. Upcoming themes range from “The 90s Stea...

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Film Festivals

Film Festivals

  • Tracy Allen
  • 07/12/25

Among Honolulu Surf Film Festival’s full-length features and shorts, the compelling, women-centric documentaries “Christa Funk:...

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4 Best Places to Shop Near Kahala

4 Best Places to Shop Near Kahala

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/17/25

Retail delights: Exploring the most alluring shopping destinations.

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Vacation Rental Property in Honolulu

Vacation Rental Property in Honolulu

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/17/25

A comprehensive guide.

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5 Best Golf Courses in Honolulu

5 Best Golf Courses in Honolulu

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/17/25

Fairways in paradise: Exploring the top golf courses in the Honolulu area.

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The Top Attractions in Hawaii For Locals or Tourists

The Top Attractions in Hawaii For Locals or Tourists

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/17/25

Exploring the hidden gems and hotspots.

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Selling a Home in Diamond Head

Selling a Home in Diamond Head

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/17/25

A guide to maximizing your home sale in paradise.

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6 Best Restaurants in Lanikai

6 Best Restaurants in Lanikai

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/16/25

Don’t skip these dining treasures on your next hungry outing.

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Ultimate Guide to Selling Your House in Diamond Head

Ultimate Guide to Selling Your House in Diamond Head

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/13/25

Embracing new beginnings: Your journey to a successful sale.

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First-Time Home Buyer in Diamond Head: 5 Things to Know

First-Time Home Buyer in Diamond Head: 5 Things to Know

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/13/25

Find your place in this Hawaiian paradise.

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Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Lanikai

Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Lanikai

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/13/25

Embracing the luxurious island life.

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8 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Honolulu

8 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Honolulu

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/13/25

Where “Aloha” meets “home sweet home”.

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Cool Treats

Cool Treats

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/12/25

New to Koko Marina, Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream offers a rich butterfat recipe, wide assortment of flavors and mini cone flight...

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Community Events

Community Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/12/25

Peruse Hale’iwa Beach Park Arts Festival’s booths while enjoying live music and food (Hale’iwa Beach Park, June 21-22). Sample ...

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Halekulani Hotel

Halekulani Hotel

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/12/25

Halekulani’s new suites include the Penthouse with midcentury-modern décor (wraparound lanai, retro record player with curated ...

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July 4th Festivities

July 4th Festivities

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/12/25

A longtime tradition, this year’s old-fashioned Kailua Independence Day Parade features a “Waves of Aloha” theme; at dusk head ...

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Maui Moment

Maui Moment

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/12/25

Hop over to Maui for Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort’s brand-new Nobu. Amid lavish interiors by Rockwell Group, tuck int...

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Summer Style

Summer Style

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/12/25

The sun-kissed assortment at Haleiwa’s Guava Shop features many local brands (Benoa swimwear, Pon Pon dresses, Imi jewelry). A ...

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Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer

  • Tracy Allen
  • 06/12/25

In honor of National Take Your Dog To Work Day on June 20, we’re going to the dogs. Hawaiian Humane Society lists dog-friendly ...

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Insiders’ Oahu Guides

Insiders’ Oahu Guides

  • Tracy Allen
  • 05/20/25

Whether you’re a seasoned local or planning your first trip to Oahu, it’s always fun to hear insiders’ tips about the island. A...

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Father’s Day

Father’s Day

  • Tracy Allen
  • 05/20/25

Treat dad to the island’s top chophouses, from Aloha Steak House and its neighboring sister concept the Butcher Bar, to Hy’s St...

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Foodie Events

Foodie Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 05/20/25

Rosé Soirée invites guests to immerse themselves in a scene from “Wicked” while sampling wines and bites by restaurants like th...

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Honolulu Museum of Art

Honolulu Museum of Art

  • Tracy Allen
  • 05/20/25

Set aside time for Honolulu Museum of Art’s new spring exhibits. On view through August 17, hanging scrolls to woodblock prints...

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Hawaiian Heritage Events

Hawaiian Heritage Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 05/20/25

King Kamehameha I Day celebrations feature a tribute at his statue (Aliʻiōlani Hale, June 11); his statue’s lei draping (June 1...

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Memorial Day Fun

Memorial Day Fun

  • Tracy Allen
  • 05/20/25

Beyond barbecues, attend local events over the holiday weekend including Waikiki Artfest, (Kapiolani Regional Park, May 24-25);...

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 Graduation Gifts

Graduation Gifts

  • Tracy Allen
  • 05/20/25

Reward 2025 graduates with gifts and experiences: concert tickets for the Blaisdell Arena and Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell (K-LOV...

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Easter Celebrations

Easter Celebrations

  • Tracy Allen
  • 04/14/25

With Easter falling on April 20, celebrations are planned throughout Oahu. The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay Resort invites non...

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Polo Season

Polo Season

  • Tracy Allen
  • 04/14/25

Hawaii Polo Club’s season opens this month for Sunday matches and family fun through August 31. The full day involves tailgatin...

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Dining Around

Dining Around

  • Tracy Allen
  • 04/14/25

Formerly located in Waikiki, Paris Hawaii reopened in Kaka‘ako for French/Japanese/Hawaiian fare made with seasonal, local ingr...

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Lei Day/May Day

Lei Day/May Day

  • Tracy Allen
  • 04/14/25

Dating to 1927, Lei Day honors Hawaiian heritage with lei queen courts, Royal Hawaiian Band and hula performances, and lei craf...

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Fitness Events

Fitness Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 04/14/25

The Hale‘iwa Metric Century & Aloha Fun Ride draws hundreds of cyclists to Oahu’s breathtaking North Shore with points of inter...

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Community Spirit

Community Spirit

  • Tracy Allen
  • 04/14/25

Oahu Festival brings out more than 130 local vendors for everything from fashion to cuisine (Kalakaua Avenue, April 19). Cosmic...

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Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

  • Tracy Allen
  • 04/14/25

Spoil mom on May 11 with special gifts and experiences. She’ll love a handcrafted piece of pottery from Norae Ceramics, which o...

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Hikes with A View

Hikes with A View

  • Tracy Allen
  • 03/21/25

These local hikes come with the reward of a beautiful view. To get started, Travel + Leisure’s list of “15 Best Hikes on Oahu f...

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Shopping News

Shopping News

  • Tracy Allen
  • 03/21/25

Soothe winter skin with L'Occitane en Provence’s olive oil skin care from its Ala Moana Center boutique. After opening its fift...

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Delicious Dining

Delicious Dining

  • Tracy Allen
  • 03/21/25

Shangri La Museum and Capitol Modern’s “Night//Shift - Spring Equinox Celebration” blends Persian and Hawaiian traditions with ...

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Play Pickleball

Play Pickleball

  • Tracy Allen
  • 03/21/25

The first-ever Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Pickleball Open is slated for April 10-13 at the Hawaii Convention Center. T...

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Community Events

Community Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 03/21/25

The Hawai‘i Watercolor Society’s members’ exhibition features nearly 80 works by 58 artists (Downtown Art Center, through March...

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Charity Goals

Charity Goals

  • Tracy Allen
  • 03/21/25

Tee off for a good cause during the Fallen Warrior Memorial Golf Tournament (Hawaii Prince Golf Club, March 26). Support a time...

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Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

  • Tracy Allen
  • 03/21/25

The Hawaiian Historical Society and Hawaiian Mission Houses invite guests to sip and snack on pupus while learning about women’...

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Mille Fête

Mille Fête

  • Tracy Allen
  • 02/21/25

Fête’s James Beard Award-winning chef Robynne Maii finally opened the doors to her long-awaited Mille Fête bakery and café in C...

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 Honolulu Festival

Honolulu Festival

  • Tracy Allen
  • 02/21/25

The Honolulu Festival celebrates its 29th anniversary with performances, art, culinary demonstrations and films highlighting th...

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Hawaii Triennial

Hawaii Triennial

  • Tracy Allen
  • 02/21/25

Nearly 50 artists and collectives are participating in the Hawaii Triennial in Oahu, Maui and Hawaii through May 4. Organized b...

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KOHO Chocolates

KOHO Chocolates

  • Tracy Allen
  • 02/21/25

Every day is Valentine’s Day at KOHO Chocolates. The Hawaiian maker of artisanal chocolates featuring 100% Hawaiian cacao opene...

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Beethoven Festival

Beethoven Festival

  • Tracy Allen
  • 02/21/25

For the first time, Beethoven’s complete nine symphonies are being performed in Hawaii. Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is putting on...

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Fun Runs

Fun Runs

  • Tracy Allen
  • 02/21/25

Get in your steps while enjoying gorgeous views at upcoming fun runs. Walkers are also invited to participate in the King’s Run...

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James Beard Awards

James Beard Awards

  • Tracy Allen
  • 02/21/25

Several chefs and restaurants in Hawaii are first-time semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Awards. Oahu claims Hyun Kim o...

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New Shops

New Shops

  • 01/15/25

Visit Royal Hawaiian Center for womenswear designer Yumi Kim’s flagship and Pearly Gates’s golf apparel pop up through March. S...

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Golf Courses

Golf Courses

  • Tracy Allen
  • 01/14/25

Prince Waikiki's Hawaii Prince Golf Course underwent a $915,000 renovation from its pro shop to Bird of Paradise restaurant and...

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Skinceuticals SkinLab

Skinceuticals SkinLab

  • Tracy Allen
  • 01/14/25

For glowing skin in the new year, book a treatment at Skinceuticals SkinLab’s new outpost in Ala Moana Center. The results-driv...

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Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

  • Tracy Allen
  • 01/14/25

Celebrate the Year of the Snake during Chinese New Year festivities hosted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaiʻi; enjoy...

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Cirque Du Soleil

Cirque Du Soleil

  • Tracy Allen
  • 01/14/25

Cirque Du Soleil's first-ever resident show in the Aloha State “Auana,” the Hawaiian word for “to wander,” combines the troupe’...

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Surfing Events

Surfing Events

  • Tracy Allen
  • 01/14/25

Winter brings elite surfers from around the world to Oahu’s North Shore. After local Landon McNamara recently won the Eddie Aik...

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New Dining

New Dining

  • Tracy Allen
  • 01/14/25

Just in time for Chinese New Year, James Beard-nominated chef Tony Xu unveiled Mian & Bao in Ward Village. His menu’s mix of Si...

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New York Times 36 Hours in Honolulu

New York Times 36 Hours in Honolulu

  • Tracy Allen
  • 12/10/24

The New York Times recently highlighted Honolulu in its 36 Hours travel guide series that locals say is spot-on. Honolulu-based...

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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

  • Tracy Allen
  • 12/10/24

Ballet Hawaii puts a Hawaiian twist on its version of “The Nutcracker” by setting the beloved tale in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawai...

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