Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 12–18, 2026
Spot humpback whales, see an out-of-this-world opera, be serenaded by the orchestra, visit a ceramics art show and more.
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Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 150-foot dragon, lion dances, a mini-horse petting zoo, traditional Chinese eats and more at this all-day block party on Feb. 14.
Modern Filipino American Mama Guava Is One of the City’s Most Exciting Restaurants
There’s a catch: The popular lunchtime pop-up in Chinatown is slated to close after February.
Daji Spicy Pavilion 黔香阁 Brings Guizhou-Style Spice to Honolulu
A beef brisket noodle unlike what you’ve had before, spicy dry mix noodles and juicy potstickers at O‘ahu’s only Guizhou food specialist.
Will Restaurants Ever Be the Same?
Reduced hours, higher prices, QR codes and a shift toward small, casual concepts: Our dining scene is in flux. Ten longtime restaurateurs tell us what’s happening.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2026
Celebrate African American culture through films, have a roaring good time at Punahou Carnival, welcome the Lunar New Year and more.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Locally Designed Floral Pieces
Instead of gifting short-lived roses, make the Valentine’s Day feels last with wearable pieces of floral art.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
You’ve got to make valen-time for these musicians across O‘ahu.
Booksellers Show Love for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
What to read this Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i for adults and keiki to learn about and celebrate the Hawaiian language.
Chinatown Through A Lens
It’s edgy, vibrant, dynamic and diverse, and that’s what makes it a focal point for many of our city’s street photographers.
Amazing Mu‘umu‘u Worn for Mu‘umu‘u Month 2026
Guests donned beautiful mu‘umu‘u and enjoyed a Mamo Howell fashion show in celebration of the 11th anniversary of Mu‘umu‘u Month.
Biting Into Marujuu, the City’s First Sizzling Hamburg Restaurant
Where Japanese-style hamburger steaks come with a side of anime.
