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Kawaii Kon is back this weekend
This event, run by fans, celebrates anime, manga and Japanese culture.
Katie HellandMarch 13, 2025
How do I watch the lunar eclipse this week?
Looking for free entertainment Thursday night? Glance up at the sky, particularly the moon, which will appear red for part of the evening. Learn more about some of watch parties for the celestrial event on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.
Katie HellandMarch 13, 2025
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
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
Krave Marketing brings back Kāneʻohe Night Market for St. Paddy’s Day weekend
The family-friendly event planned for Saturday, March 15, on Oʻahu’s Windward side, will feature more than 125 vendors, free keiki activities and live performances by Kaʻimi Hananoeau, Peni Dean and The Imposters Band.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 10, 2025
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
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
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
Where to see “Anora” in Honolulu
It won five Oscars. You haven’t seen it. That can still be fixed.
Katie HellandMarch 06, 2025
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
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
Check out these $5 movies on Oʻahu!
It’s not too late to catch Oscar-nominated films on the big screen before the Academy Awards.
Katie HellandFebruary 28, 2025
Guided garden tours are back after pandemic break
Foster Botanical Garden has brought back its docent-led guided tours after an almost five year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Katie HellandFebruary 26, 2025
Kepola Dudoit makes art from paper
This artist uses paper in a rainbow of colors to create portraits of people and flowers. Today, her artwork is featured at local nonprofits and American Savings Bank.
Katie HellandFebruary 25, 2025
Red Session is back for one more show
The Oʻahu-based third wave ska band with members from California and Hawaiʻi returns to Honolulu for this reunion show.
Katie HellandFebruary 21, 2025
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to star in possible Martin Scorsese movie about a Hawaiʻi mob boss?
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Director Martin Scorsese are pitching a possible new movie set in Hawaiʻi with a host of other stars, according to several Mainland media outlets.
A. Kam Napier & Katie HellandFebruary 20, 2025
Ward Village opens first phase of new park in Kaka‘ako
Victoria Ward Park Makai sits between residential towers Victoria Place and Kalae, and is bordered by Auahi Street on one side and Ala Moana Boulevard on the other.
Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 19, 2025
Artist Steven Kean shares inspiration and upcoming exhibit at Loʻi Gallery
This North Shore artist designed the art for the Vans World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach in 2017. His morning routine? Check the surf!
Katie HellandFebruary 14, 2025
Grammy winner Kalani Peʻa shares daily routine and inspiration
This four-time Grammy winner and singer and songwriter shares how music starts with coffee and an appreciation of the place Peʻa calls home.
Katie HellandFebruary 14, 2025
Grammy-Award winner Kalani Peʻa takes unique maile lei to red carpet
Maui resident Kalani Peʻa wore a lei dipped in gold and crafted in Honolulu to the Grammy Awards. Aloha State Daily takes you behind the scenes of the red carpet look created by Maui Divers Jewelry.
Katie HellandFebruary 08, 2025
And the Oscar goes to ....
This line-up of movies nominated for Academy Awards will take the big screen at local theaters across Oʻahu, leading up to the 2025 Oscar Season.
Katie HellandFebruary 05, 2025
Hawai‘i artist wins Grammy
This local singer and songwriter won a fourth consecutive Grammy award for “Kuini,” the artist’s most recent album.
Katie HellandFebruary 04, 2025
Where to park, what app to download and other fun things for Punahou Carnival
Hereʻs what you need to know to enjoy the ride at this weekendʻs Pā‘ina Paniolo: A Country Carnival!
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 04, 2025
You know you want a pet plant ...
Residents of Hawai‘i can adopt ʻihi, koʻokoʻolau and native hibiscuses at locations across the state in February. The Native Hawaiian plants are free for local families.
Katie HellandJanuary 30, 2025