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Beckie Stocchetti, Hawaiʻi International Film Festival’s executive director, far left, at an event for the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival.

Tickets on sale now for Hawaiʻi International Film Festival’s ʻŌpio Fest

This year, the ʻŌpio Fest includes 16 feature films, as well as more than 50 ones created by students in elementary, middle or high school. The event combines HIFF’s spring showcase with a youth film festival for students from Alaska and Hawaiʻi.

Katie HellandMarch 08, 2025

Todd Kobashigawa is the president of Chinagu Eisa Hawaiʻi, which is shown here at the Okinawan Festival, held at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center last year.

Chinagu Eisa Hawaiʻi to take stage at Honolulu Festival

Todd Kobashigawa is president of Chinagu Eisa Hawaiʻi, which will perform on the main stage of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center this weekend. Learn more about the club.

Katie HellandMarch 06, 2025

The annual Honolulu Festival returns this weekend with activities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What to do for fun on Oʻahu this weekend

Already dreaming of the weekend? Aloha State Daily rounded up some fun things you can enjoy. From a parade in Waikīkī to Hōkūleʻa’s 50th birthday, here are four not-to-miss events happening this Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Katie HellandMarch 06, 2025

Consolidated Theatres will be showing "Anora" and more than a dozen other Academy Award-nominated films at its theaters across Oʻahu.

Where to see “Anora” in Honolulu

It won five Oscars. You haven’t seen it. That can still be fixed.

Katie HellandMarch 06, 2025

Performances of the musical “Rent” are on stage this week at the Kennedy Theatre, which has about 600 seats.

Previously sold out “Rent” adds Thursday show

A production of “Rent,” by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Department of Theatre & Dance, added a Thursday show after ones scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday sold out days ahead of the performances. Learn how to get tickets.

Katie HellandMarch 05, 2025

A photo of a parade float Honolulu Festival.

What’s free to do at the 2025 Honolulu Festival and why this decade-long volunteer ‘keeps coming back for more’

For the first time, the Honolulu Festival Foundation will charge admission for its offerings at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, where most of the cultural and music performances, activities and exhibits are held. Many outdoor events will be free to the public. Since 2011, Conrad Maranon has volunteered at the festival. He shares his personal experiences and a charge to those looking to get involved.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 05, 2025

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