Musician Taimane and restaurant Fete partner for holiday party
Ukulele-playing musician Taimane and popular Chinatown eatery Fete have cooked up an event for Saturday, with “Taimane’s Holiday Fete.” Read more
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Art Explorium brings creative fun to New Wave Friday
Kids love opportunities to be creative. That makes this month’s New Wave Friday at Ward Village a great place for kids to be on Friday as South Shore Market celebrates its first anniversary. Read more
Festa Italiana spotlights culture, food
Just about everyone loves Italian food, but Italian culture offers even more that is worthy of celebrating. That’s why the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii will stage its inaugural Festa Italiana in Kakaako. Read more
Enjoy Chinese food, sweets, cultural arts at annual Moon Fest
Moon cakes, dragon and lion dances, a parade, food and craft vendors, and fun stuff to keep the keiki occupied will be part of the third annual Moon Festival starting Friday at Chinatown Cultural Plaza. Read more
Hawaiian culture, food highlight Summer Palace celebration
A day of Hawaiian culture, music, dance, food and dishes of many flavors will unfurl as the Daughters of Hawaii celebrate the 41st annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace. Read more
Rice Fest puts starch in Lanakila’s march
Rice Fest will offer cooking competitions, chef demonstrations, musical entertainment, cultural performances and food from a variety of trucks and vendors, all in the name of raising money for Lanakila Meals on Wheels. Read more
Yamanashi Kyoyukai event features fun, fellowship, food
The Okinawan Festival will get the lion’s share of publicity, but the annual Yamanashi Kyoyukai picnic at McCoy Pavilion deserves recognition, too. Read more
Greek Fest offers ouzo, baklava, souvlaki and more
Opa! The 36th Annual Greek Festival is this weekend, with food, music and other cultural traditions available for all to enjoy. Read more
Kapolei Commons puts big trucks within keiki’s reach
Big trucks like fire engines and cement mixers capture many a wee one’s imagination, but for most keiki, they are completely out of reach. That all changes Saturday this weekend at Kapolei Commons. Read more
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Korean festival samples flavors of culture
The 16th Annual Korean Festival will present hot and popular entertainers from Korea, as well as hot and not-so-spicy isle-favorite foods, with attractions for islanders of all ages. Read more
Artizen debuts menu at HiSAM First Friday event
Artizen by MW — the restaurant at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum — will serve up tasty treats during First Friday while jazz guitarist Shoji Ledward will provide some entertainment. Read more
Ewa residents to showcase talents at hoike
Cool and refreshing treats like acai bowls and fruity Samoan vaifala, and carnival-style eats like funnel cakes, fully loaded french fries and popcorn whose aroma will pull you toward it by the nose are just some of the fun foods to be found at the “Ewa’s Got Talent” Hoakalei Hoike event Saturday. Read more
Humans can also enjoy Canine Game Day in Kapolei
Canine Game Day 2017 may be designed with dogs in mind, but food and drink for people are also on the list of attractions for Saturday’s event at Coral Crater Adventure Park. Read more
Kaumakapili Church welcomes all to its yearly luau fundraiser
Volunteers from churches and the greater community are pitching in to make Saturday’s luau and fundraiser at Kaumakapili Church in Kalihi-Palama a success. Read more
Nanakuli Back to School Bash offers fun way to prepare for classes
West-side youth can get ready for school with an event Friday in Nanakuli, as the Back to School Bash returns for a second year. The fair will feature low-cost haircuts, school supply giveaways, food and drink, and a stamp rally at Nanakuli Elementary School. Read more
Moiliili Summer Fest promises food and fun
Billed as Honolulu’s largest bon dance, the Moiliili Summer Fest promises fun, food and festivities. Read more
Kailua’s A Cup of Tea honors actress Hepburn with a buffet event
Women who love to get dolled up for girls’ nights out might love Audrey Hepburn Night, being staged by Kailua establishment A Cup of Tea this Saturday. Read more
Salt celebrates Hokule‘a with night market
Kamehameha Schools holds a festive block party in Kakaako celebrating the return of the Hokule‘a voyaging canoe. Read more
Jazz cats and chef hats join a single stage
A college dean has created the food-themed musical “Coolin’aire: A Culinary Jazz Odyssey,” which features culinary students preparing food on stage and doing double time on instruments, along with area musicians. Read more
Feast Hawaiian style for lifesaving cause
The biggest fundraiser of the year for Habilitat returns again with generous portions of food and entertainment — all in the hopes of raising money for the nonprofit treatment center. Read more
New rides, food vendors await at 50th State Fair
The annual 50th State Fair starts this weekend with new rides including Speed and The Seven Seas, monster truck demos, circus acts and some new fun foods, all coming together at Aloha Stadium. Read more
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