What to Watch at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival
The 46th annual HIFF runs Oct. 21–Nov. 5 on O‘ahu, then Nov. 6–15 on the Neighbor Islands. Pay special attention to these 19 highlights.
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 17–23, 2026
See Fijian styles on the runway, watch a show about endangered species, party on Kalākaua Avenue, take a free class at the YMCA and more.
Your Insider Guide to the Hawai‘i Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open
Hawai‘i’s largest pickleball tournament returns to the Hawai‘i Convention Center from Oct. 8–11.
Ein Prosit! Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest on O‘ahu
Check out 11 places around the island to celebrate with German beer, bratwurst and plenty of lederhosen.
UH Goes Big on NIL
To keep its sports teams competitive, the university will disburse millions of dollars through its Name, Image and Likeness program for student athletes.
Aloha Festivals Celebrates 80 Years
This year‘s theme is “80 Years of Aloha: Our Culture, Our Stories, Celebrating Our Island Home.”
Music for the Airport by Aloha Got Soul Responds to the Airport’s AI Songs
The new record album compiles human-made music from Hawai‘i as a rebuttal to the AI selection played at the airport.
Goodbye to Ward Centre and Kilohana Square
We lament the generations-old buildings, the latest closures in an unending cycle.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Thai Issan Cuisine Finally Wins Gold for Best Thai
A previous finalist, the cozy gem next to Foodland at Market City has won over Hale ‘Aina voters at last.
A New HoMA Exhibit Explores Your Brain on Art
Vital Connections: Art & the Brain lets you experience the positive impacts art can have on your well-being.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Anna Miller’s Is a ’70s-Era Time Stamp
Not much has changed in 53 years at Anna Miller’s—exactly why we love it and name it this year’s Old-School Restaurant We Love.
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Chao Restaurant Group Wins Restaurateur of the Year
Behind the unconventional rise of Chao Restaurant Group, helmed by Chancelor Kim and Dong Dang.
