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Legendary Hawaii chef Alan Wong is opening a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, taking over the space where iconic Hoku’s operated for decades. The move marks Wong’s return to restaurant operations after closing his flagship location in 2020.
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Frolic Hawaii returns April 17-18 to Keeaumoku Street, combining gourmet food vendors with vintage carnival rides and late-night eats. The unique festival features elevated fair food from top local chefs in a playful carnival atmosphere unlike Honolulu’s other food events.
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Waikiki Spam Jam debuts its first drone show over the beach April 25, featuring expanded food vendors and aiming to raise $50,000 for Hawaii Foodbank. The beloved block party combines spectacular aerial displays with local flavors and community support.
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Liliha Bakery is expanding to Waikiki Beach Walk this year, bringing its famous Coco Puffs and local charm to one of Honolulu’s most tourist-heavy areas. The 73-year-old institution faces the challenge of maintaining its authentic neighborhood feel while serving millions of visitors.
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Waikiki’s SPAM JAM 2026 debuts its first-ever drone show over Waikiki Beach on April 25, plus restaurant specials running April 18-May 3. The expanded festival continues raising funds for Hawaii Foodbank while celebrating local food culture.
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The Hawaii Theatre Center announces a $12M restoration of its Grand Ballroom, closed since 1984, bringing back a magnificent art deco performance space to downtown Honolulu. The project will restore original 1920s details while creating a modern 300-450 person venue, strengthening Chinatown’s growing arts district.
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The Bishop Museum’s new exhibition “Navigating by Stars” explores how ancient Polynesian navigators used sophisticated wayfinding techniques to traverse the Pacific. The immersive display features a full-scale canoe replica and interactive demonstrations of celestial navigation methods.
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Downtown Honolulu’s annual King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade returns Saturday with over 100 entries celebrating Hawaii’s beloved monarch. The 107th parade begins at 9 a.m. with elaborate floats, pa’u riders, and cultural performances continuing at Kapiolani Park.
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Hawaii coffee farmers battle shifting weather patterns, new pests, and rising temperatures that threaten the state’s iconic agricultural industry. Growers are adapting with innovative techniques and community support to preserve this $50 million sector.
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Kumu Kahua Theatre premieres “Fields of Gold,” a new play exploring relationships between Native Hawaiian, Portuguese, and Filipino families on a 1920s Oahu sugar plantation. The production runs through March 15 in downtown Honolulu.
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