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Oahu’s first Sonic Drive-In opens in Kapolei with Hawaii-exclusive Teriyaki Smasher and 100+ local jobs. The mainland chain adapts its menu to island tastes while bringing classic drive-in culture to West Oahu.
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The Honolulu Museum of Art’s new exhibition “Quiet Luxury” explores how Edo-period Japanese merchants subverted strict dress codes through subtle sophistication. The show opens May 22 and draws fascinating parallels to Hawaii’s own cultural resistance and adaptation.
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Downtown Art Center’s “Dance on the Edge of the Witches’ Cauldron” brings together five established Hawaiʻi artists in an exhibition exploring transformation through visual art, movement, and narrative. Curated by Tom Klobe, the show runs through May 29 in Chinatown.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location in Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing 75 years of local tradition and famous Coco Puffs to the heart of Oahu’s tourist district. The expansion marks the beloved neighborhood bakery’s first venture into Waikiki’s resort area.
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Poke Fest returns May 16 to Ka Makana Ali’i parking lot in Kapolei, featuring local chefs competing for King of Poke crown. New Poke Pass offers fast-lane sampling, with attendees voting on brand-new poke creations.
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The Honolulu Festival celebrates 30 years of Pacific Rim cultural exchange this March 7-9, featuring 3,000 performers from 25 countries. The milestone anniversary showcases how the festival has grown to mirror Honolulu’s evolution as a multicultural crossroads.
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Culinary legend Alan Wong is returning to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort in 2026. The James Beard Award winner will occupy the space formerly held by Hoku’s, marking his first permanent restaurant since closing his flagship Kaimuki location in 2020.
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Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant Torishin has opened in Kakaako, bringing New York’s acclaimed omakase chicken experience to Honolulu. The restaurant’s arrival signals growing recognition of Hawaii as a viable expansion market for high-end dining establishments.
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Pope Francis has appointed Jesuit Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori as Honolulu’s next bishop, bringing Pacific Island heritage and uncommon Jesuit leadership to Hawaii’s diverse Catholic community. The July 28 ordination marks a historic moment for the diocese.
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The Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation takes over Hanauma Bay’s education program, rebranding it as “Papahana Hanauma” with a focus on Native Hawaiian cultural practices alongside marine science. The shift represents a significant change from UH Sea Grant’s 38-year tenure managing visitor education at the popular preserve.
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