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Lei Llanos, center, was named Mrs. Hawaiʻi in 2021. This year, she has been selected as queen of the Lei Day court.

Meet this year's Lei Day queen Lei Llanos

Llanos, who is from Waipahu and was recently crowned queen for the annual May Day celebration put on by the City and County of Honolulu, shares more about her lei-making process.

Katie HellandMarch 13, 2025

The side-by-side concert, which features students and professional musicians sharing music stands, is the last event of the Beethoven Festival.

Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony to host free concert

The two musical groups will host the one-night-only performance as the final part of the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven Festival.

Katie HellandMarch 11, 2025

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

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

Eric Marienthal is performing in Honolulu this week.

Grammy-Award winning Eric Marienthal to perform one night in Honolulu

This saxophone player, who has performed in more than 75 countries and recorded 15 solo CDs, will take the stage in Honolulu for a one-night-only performance. He will also teach a free masterclass at ’Iolani School.

Katie HellandMarch 04, 2025

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