Arts + Culture
A Year in the Ashes: A Reflection on the Maui Wildfires
One resident’s journey through loss and resilience after the Lahaina fire—in her own words.
Your Guide to the Lighthouses in Hawaiʻi
The Islands are home to 15 lighthouses associated with the U.S. Coast Guard.
We Went to the Kailua Farmers Market on Thursday Night on Oʻahu
Find food vendors, live music and lots of locally grown fruits and veggies at this popular nighttime farmers market on the WIndward Side.
Listen to Local Live Music on Oʻahu at These Off-the-Beaten-Path Venues
Honolulu has a variety of live music venues where you can kick back all night, whether you want to lounge to some soothing jazz or groove to surf rock.
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.
Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui Unveils Cultural Transformation
A multi-year renovation project brought updates to the resort’s suites and villas, a new bar and restaurant and a Hawaiian cultural center.
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.
Spend the Day at the Kauaʻi Raceway Park
Here, drivers push their cars and themselves to the limit.
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.
Here are the Winners of the 2024 Merrie Monarch Festival
See some of the best performances from the 61st Merrie Monarch Contest.
8 Flowers and Lei You'll See at the Merrie Monarch Festival
These flowers—some native to the Islands—have special meaning in Hawaiian culture.
Old Lahaina Lūʻau on Maui is Back and Better Than Ever
The popular lūʻau returns to continue nearly 40 years of Hawaiian tradition and culture.
World Surfing Champ and Olympian Carissa Moore Writes Her Own Book of Gold
The professional surfer makes an homage to the Islands’ surf culture with her new book “Hawaiʻi Gold: A Celebration of Surfing.”
29 Hawaiian Words and Phrases Travelers to Hawaiʻi Should Know
Learn these before your next trip to the Islands.
How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2024
Here's how you can watch Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition live.
Find Curated Hawaiʻi Goods at This Hilo Shop
Hana Hou Hilo, originally established as a Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles store, has transformed itself into a modern-day curator of locally made goods.
7 Don’t-Miss Summer Events in Hawaiʻi in 2024
Mark your calendars because these summer events and festivals you don’t want to miss.
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.
