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
- 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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Hawaiian Airlines
- Tracy Allen
- 12/10/24
Christmas arrives early for Hawaii residents. On December 18, Hawaiian Airlines plays Santa in launching Huaka‘i by Hawaiian, a...
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Holiday Trees
- Tracy Allen
- 12/10/24
Helemano Farms in Wahiawā’s signature Norfolk pines and a variety of cypresses including Carolina Sapphire are available throug...
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Major Sports Events
- Tracy Allen
- 12/10/24
Whip up some tasty snacks and invite friends over to watch these exciting games, or attend in person: Hawaiian Airlines Diamon...
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Holiday Cheer for Kids
- Tracy Allen
- 12/10/24
Kids of all ages love Sheraton Waikīkī’s “12 Days of Christmas” with dive-in movies, photo booths and more (December 13–24; San...
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The Crouching Lion
- Tracy Allen
- 12/10/24
Whether looking for a special place to host holiday dinners or entertain out-of-town guests, the legendary Crouching Lion resta...
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Thanksgiving Dinner
- Tracy Allen
- 11/20/24
Make it truly a Thanksgiving holiday by staying out of the kitchen. Local hotels and restaurants are serving lavish turkey dinn...
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Holiday Toy Drives & Donations
- Tracy Allen
- 11/20/24
Help those in need with toy drives and other donations. Ward Village participates in Toys for Tots through December 8, while it...
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Holiday Parades & Lights
- Tracy Allen
- 11/20/24
Stroll through ’Twas the Light Before Christmas’s winter wonderland (Hawai‘i Convention Center through December 31). The night...
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Seasonal Performances
- Tracy Allen
- 11/20/24
It wouldn’t be the holidays without Irving Berlin’s classic musical “White Christmas” (Diamond Head Theatre through December 15...
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Fitness Studios
- Tracy Allen
- 11/20/24
Ward Village is fast becoming a fitness destination. Honolulu-born Sweat + Soul’s new location offers intimate classes for barr...
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Holiday Markets
- Tracy Allen
- 11/20/24
The 35th Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo returns with goodies galore (Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, November 29-December 1), while t...
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Sporting Events
- Tracy Allen
- 11/20/24
Experience Kaiwi State Historic Shoreline’s beauty on foot during its Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk (November 24). Men’s and women’s Q...
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Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
- Tracy Allen
- 10/17/24
Prepare to be wined and dined at the island-hopping Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s Oahu stop from November 6-10. Signature event...
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Luxury Stay
- Tracy Allen
- 10/17/24
Former Palms Cliff House Inn patrons can check into the 25-acre property’s new iteration. Nestled along the Big Island’s Hāmāku...
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Moroccan Moment
- Tracy Allen
- 10/17/24
Sample tastes of Morocco at the glamourous new Leila from a California chef behind America’s first Moroccan restaurant to recei...
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Halloween Haunts
- Tracy Allen
- 10/17/24
Family-friendly festivities on October 27 include Honolulu Zoo’s Hallow-Zoo with a “Scarevenger” Hunt and Haunted Habitat Treat...
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Fall Festivities
- Tracy Allen
- 10/17/24
It’s the season of pumpkin patches, tractor hayrides and the fall harvest from corn to sunflowers. Experience all of the above ...
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Charity Goals
- Tracy Allen
- 10/17/24
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s 34th annual PetWalk with a pet costume contest, music and vendors benefits its care of over 12,00...
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Just For Fun
- Tracy Allen
- 10/17/24
Sample nearly 600 types of rice wine with bites by local eateries at the Joy of Sake Festival, the largest tasting devoted to t...
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Spa Day
- Tracy Allen
- 09/24/24
Following extensive renovations, Halekulani Hotel’s SpaHalekulani reopened with a water-themed focus on health and wellness. Th...
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Broome Street General Store
- Tracy Allen
- 09/24/24
Los Angeles’ Broome Street General Store moved its luxury department store meets convenience store concept to Kaka‘ako in Ward ...
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Cultural Festivals
- Tracy Allen
- 09/24/24
Cinephiles are excited for Hawaii International Film Festival, whose Oahu portion runs from October 2-13, followed by West Oahu...
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Heritage Events
- Tracy Allen
- 09/24/24
Aloha Festivals conclude with the 76th annual Floral Parade along Waikīkī’s Kalākaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapi‘olani P...
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Onkee
- Tracy Allen
- 09/24/24
With her new restaurant Onkee, former LPGA professional golfer and Oahu resident Grace Park trades the links for upscale Korea...
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Historic Coastline Train Ride
- Tracy Allen
- 09/24/24
Kids of all ages light up when they board the Historic Coastline Train Ride for a two-hour, narrated tour of Oahu’s Leeward coa...
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Charity Events
- Tracy Allen
- 09/24/24
Help Hawaii Bicycling League promote safe cycling by biking its Honolulu Century Ride fundraiser (September 29). Choose from 25...
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Heritage Events
- Tracy Allen
- 08/15/24
Fans who miss watching Olympic watersports can segue into Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival’s competition honoring the legendary H...
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Honolulu Museum of Art
- Tracy Allen
- 08/15/24
It’s the last chance to see “Fashioning Aloha,” which wraps up its run at the Honolulu Museum of Art on September 1. Featuring ...
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Out & About
- Tracy Allen
- 08/15/24
Support After-School All-Stars Hawaii’s All-Star Affair gala (The Royal Hawaiian, August 16), as well as Made in Hawaii Fest’s ...
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Pet Love
- Tracy Allen
- 08/15/24
With this month’s International Dog Day on August 26, we can’t help but spoil our furry friends even more than usual. Luckily, ...
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Summer Glow Up
- Tracy Allen
- 08/15/24
The Things We Do, a Los Angeles-based luxury med spa, opened its first outpost in Hawaii in SALT at Our Kaka‘ako. The experienc...
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Hawai‘i Swim Show
- Tracy Allen
- 08/15/24
It’s no secret that Hawaiians live in swimwear, so it only makes sense that the Aloha State should claim a world-class showcase...
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Store Tour
- Tracy Allen
- 08/15/24
Hoka sneaker brand’s foray into Hawaii with men’s, women’s and children’s styles and Aloha Collection’s second Oahu location ar...
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Live Music
- Tracy Allen
- 07/15/24
Country crooner Carrie Underwood performs for her adorning fans two nights (Blaisdell Center, July 19-20). Hawaii Symphony Orch...
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Shaved Ice
- Tracy Allen
- 07/15/24
Cool off with shaved ice, a traditional island treat drizzled in homemade syrups and topped with azuki beans to mochi. Make the...
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Fun Food Events
- Tracy Allen
- 07/15/24
Le Dîner en Blanc’s ticketed, traveling dinner and dance party pops up at a secret location in Honolulu. The event requires a b...
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Island Heritage
- Tracy Allen
- 07/15/24
The 47th annual Prince Lot Hula Festival honors Kamehameha V with performances, lei making and local fare (Frank Fasi Municipal...
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Film & Theater Festivals
- Tracy Allen
- 07/15/24
The 15th annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival screens 16 films like “The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story” (Doris Duke Thea...
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Best Shopping & Beauty
- Tracy Allen
- 07/15/24
Discover the best in local shopping courtesy of Honolulu Magazine’s annual guide for every category such as home décor, green-t...
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Uncle Paul’s Corner Store & Little Plum
- Tracy Allen
- 07/15/24
A local hospitality group recently opened two concepts at Mānoa Marketplace. Uncle Paul’s Corner Store carries a delightful ass...
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Fourth of July
- Tracy Allen
- 06/19/24
Book a staycation for Turtle Bay Resort’s Independence Day elevated barbecue and fireworks display, or head to North Shore Cham...
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Summer Happenings
- Tracy Allen
- 06/19/24
Celebrate Obon season and one of the island’s most colorful neighborhoods during the 11th annual Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest. Since ...
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Summer Cinema
- Tracy Allen
- 06/19/24
Everyone’s invited to Summer Flix presented by HIFF’s complimentary, weekly screenings of Hollywood blockbusters like “Beetleju...
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Live Music
- Tracy Allen
- 06/19/24
Waikiki Aquarium’s Ke Kani O Ke Kai monthly summer music series features Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning musicians. Singer-songw...
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Summer Travel
- Tracy Allen
- 06/19/24
Hop discounted flights to Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Sydney, French Polynesia and the Cook Islands with Hawaiian Airlines...
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Romer House Waikiki
- Tracy Allen
- 06/19/24
Like the mainland’s Standard boutique hotels, newcomer Romer House Waikiki is hip, chic and adults-only. Its midcentury-modern ...
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Bakery Buzz
- Tracy Allen
- 06/19/24
Visit these newcomers while waiting for Fête’s sweet spinoff in Chinatown. Named after a Paris street, Vavin Dessert Bar’s sign...
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Memorial Day Weekend
- Tracy Allen
- 05/9/24
Whether you’re planning a staycation or flying in for Memorial Day weekend, Oahu’s resort scene is ready to host guests on a gr...
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Shopping News
- Tracy Allen
- 05/9/24
Fendi fans have a spacious new store now that the luxury label relocated to Royal Hawaiian Center. Shop amid décor nodding to l...
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Hawaii Polo Club
- Tracy Allen
- 05/9/24
Polo season is here. It’s worth the drive to the North Shore’s Mokuleia Polo Fields to watch exciting matches held every Sunday...
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Island Heritage
- Tracy Allen
- 05/9/24
The 13th annual Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture honors indigenous Pacific Islanders (various venues, June 6-16), while the 4...
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Community Events
- Tracy Allen
- 05/9/24
The annual State Fair kicks off Memorial Day weekend (May 24-July 7, Aloha Stadium). Part of Honolulu’s Tropical Triple Crown r...
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Culinary Affairs
- Tracy Allen
- 05/9/24
Sample Poke Fest’s interpretations of the iconic dish with reggae tunes by The Vitals 808 (Ka Makana Ali‘i, May 18). Nami Kaze ...
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Hawaii on the Small Screen
- Tracy Allen
- 05/9/24
An Oahu couple transforms residential properties in HGTV’s “Renovation Aloha,” while Magnolia Network tapped local interior des...
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Mother’s Day
- Tracy Allen
- 04/17/24
Celebrate mom with gifts, sweets and special dining experiences. Treat her to afternoon tea at Dean & Deluca, whose Mother’s Da...
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Spa Splurge
- Tracy Allen
- 04/17/24
For a relaxing spa holiday, check into Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Its 50,000-square-foot Kilolani Spa recentl...
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Hawaii Book Buzz
- Tracy Allen
- 04/17/24
“Crazy Rich Asians” author Kevin Kwan sets part of his new book “Lies and Weddings” in the Aloha State, while local writer Zoë ...
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Precision Detailing Hawaii
- Tracy Allen
- 04/17/24
Cars also deserve spring cleaning. With Oahu’s salt air and ample sunshine coupled by spring’s pollen and uptick in migrating b...
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Community Events
- Tracy Allen
- 04/17/24
Midway rides are among the Raider Rodeo-themed ‘Iolani [School] Fair’s fun (April 19-20). Cycle Oahu’s breathtaking North Shore...
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Live Music
- Tracy Allen
- 04/17/24
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven Fest includes Symphony No. 5 (Hawaii Theatre, April 21). Fans feeling nostalgic for the 8...
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Dining News
- Tracy Allen
- 04/17/24
Sip Sightglass Coffee drinks while perusing lifestyle wares at Avro’s second location in The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club. Good...
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Easter Events
- Tracy Allen
- 03/21/24
Grab your Easter basket for the City & County of Honolulu Easter Egg-stravaganza (Windward Mall, March 28); Easter Egg Hunt & P...
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Family Fun
- Tracy Allen
- 03/21/24
Kawaii Kon’s family-friendly anime convention returns with cosplay, game and karaoke competitions, and character and celebrity ...
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Spring Festivals
- Tracy Allen
- 03/21/24
Hawaii International Film Festival presents its Spring Showcase (Kahala Theatres, through March 28) and inaugural Opio Fest hig...
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Marni
- Tracy Allen
- 03/21/24
Marni has more reason to celebrate than its 30th anniversary. The Italian luxury fashion brand opened a store with men’s and wo...
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Charity Events
- Tracy Allen
- 03/21/24
Work in fitness for a cause at Ronald McDonald House Charities Hawaii’s 5K Red Shoe Fun Walk (Ala Moana Center, March 24) and t...
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Live Music
- Tracy Allen
- 03/21/24
Regional youth groups show off their talent during the Pacific Basin Music Festival (Hawaii Theatre, March 27). Fans of the new...
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Asian Eateries
- Tracy Allen
- 03/21/24
Sushi lovers are lining up for Hiroshi Tsuji’s eight-seat Sushi Gyoshin. The Japanese chef with an impressive résumé imports se...
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Romantic Restaurants
- Tracy Allen
- 02/15/24
With endless water views and an ideal climate for outdoor dining, Oahu is full of romantic restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s...
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Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
- Tracy Allen
- 02/15/24
The Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa marks the brand’s Oahu debut. Guests are spoiled with floor-to-ceiling windows, deep soaki...
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Oahu Galas & Fundraisers
- Tracy Allen
- 02/15/24
It’s gala season, and our community loves to dress up, work out and tee off for a cause. February brings charity fundraisers su...
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Live Music
- Tracy Allen
- 02/15/24
From The Beach Boys (Hawaii Theatre, February 21-22) to Chamber Music Hawaii’s “Carnevàle” and “From Bach to Pop” with guests H...
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Hula & Theater
- Tracy Allen
- 02/15/24
The beloved Kodak Hula Show, which ran at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell from 1969-2002, relaunched in the same venue as the Kil...
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James Beard/Hawaii
- Tracy Allen
- 02/15/24
The James Beard Foundation for culinary excellence announced six restaurants and one bakery in Hawaii as semifinalists for its ...
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Fishcake Design Challenge
- Tracy Allen
- 02/15/24
Design collectors and enthusiasts are making their way to Fishcake’s 12th annual Kagu | Akari exhibition through March 8. The h...
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Wellness Experiences
- Tracy Allen
- 01/15/24
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina’s newly revamped wellness and fitness program offers dozens of experiences including sound...
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Great Golf
- Tracy Allen
- 01/15/24
Considered Hawaii’s grande dame, the private O‘ahu Country Club in Waolani Valley has attracted members for over a century. Gol...
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Surfing Competitions
- Tracy Allen
- 01/15/24
Watch elite surfers compete in winter tournaments at Oahu’s iconic North Shore. Waiting for the right conditions, major events ...
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Blaisdell Renovations
- Tracy Allen
- 01/15/24
The Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Honolulu’s first convention center dating to 1964, is in the midst of a nearly $44 million-makeov...
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Lunar New Year
- Tracy Allen
- 01/15/24
It’s nearly time to celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii hosts ...
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Dining Around
- Tracy Allen
- 01/15/24
At Arden Waikiki in the Lotus Honolulu Hotel, husband-and-wife chefs Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng’s artful cuisine tastes as goo...
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New Nonstop Flights
- Tracy Allen
- 01/15/24
I’m so excited that Hawaiian Airlines is launching a daily nonstop flight from Honolulu to Salt Lake City on May 15. The carrie...
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Holiday Lights
- Tracy Allen
- 12/17/23
Perfect for date night to groups, Honolulu City Lights illuminates the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center Grounds through December 29. ...
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations & Traditions
- Tracy Allen
- 12/17/23
Get an early start at Town Center of Mililani’s family-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop” with Natural Vibrations reggae...
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Last-Minute Gifts
- Tracy Allen
- 12/17/23
New to South Shore Market, Land & Sea Golf carries men’s and women’s apparel and accessories for golf and other sporty pursuits...
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Holiday Shows
- Tracy Allen
- 12/17/23
From Hawaiian traditions to midcentury-modern jazz, holiday reviews and concerts cover a variety of genres. Multi-Grammy winner...
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Sony Open in Hawaii
- Tracy Allen
- 12/17/23
Tuck tickets to the Sony Open in Hawaii under the Christmas tree. The state’s largest charity golf tournament returns to Waiala...
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College Sports
- Tracy Allen
- 12/17/23
Exciting college sports events are happening over the holidays. The Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic’s matchups include N...
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Holiday Festivities
- Tracy Allen
- 11/14/23
Thanksgiving week brings holiday cheer. Start with Royal Hawaiian Center’s Holiday Kick-Off Show & Aloha Santa Arrival (Novembe...
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Craft Fairs & Holiday Markets
- Tracy Allen
- 11/14/23
Get a head start on holiday shopping with the Mayor’s Craft & Country Fair fundraiser for senior programs (Blaisdell Center, No...
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Ala Moana Center
- Tracy Allen
- 11/14/23
A top destination for its mix of international brands and local labels, Ala Moana Center introduced a spate of new stores just ...
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La Bettola
- Tracy Allen
- 11/14/23
Famous in culinary circles for creating uni (sea urchin) pasta, Tokyo’s Michelin-starred chef Tsutomu Ochiai recently opened hi...
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Help Maui Rise
- Tracy Allen
- 11/14/23
Purchase the perfect gift box while supporting Help Maui Rise’s direct-to-‘Ohana donation initiative at the same time. A group ...
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Out & About
- Tracy Allen
- 11/14/23
The annual Bloom! Garden & Art Festival returns (Ward Centre and South Shore Market, November 18-19), followed by Art + Flea Ur...
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Thanksgiving Dinners & Desserts
- Tracy Allen
- 11/14/23
Let one of our many hotels, restaurants and bakeries do the cooking this Thanksgiving. La Vie’s prix-fixe feast looks appealing...
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Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
- Tracy Allen
- 10/15/23
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s 13th annual fundraiser for local food sustainability and educational programs hosts its Oahu port...
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Fall Fun
- Tracy Allen
- 10/15/23
Pick out the perfect pumpkin and enjoy hayrides at Aloun Farms’ 21st annual Pumpkin Festival, while Waimānalo Country Farm’s Fa...
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Pop-Up Markets
- Tracy Allen
- 10/15/23
Fall brings pop-up markets galore. Premier organizers that host regular events include Mālama Hawaii Makers Market (Waialua Com...
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