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Molly Tea, Taiwan’s floral aroma tea specialist, opens at Ala Moana Center on June 17, bringing fresh flower-infused beverages to Honolulu’s booming tea scene. The brand emphasizes natural ingredients and botanical experiences over traditional bubble tea offerings.
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The 43rd Pan-Pacific Festival brings free cultural performances, hula demonstrations, and a Waikiki block party to Kalakaua Avenue this weekend. The three-day celebration features Pacific Rim cultures with hands-on workshops, traditional music, and the colorful Ho’olaule’a parade.
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For The Culture Hawaii’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party moves to the prestigious Waikiki Shell this June 19, marking the celebration’s biggest year yet. The venue upgrade reflects the growing recognition of Juneteenth in Hawaii’s multicultural community.
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Molly Tea opens its first Hawaii location at Ala Moana Center on June 17, bringing floral-infused bubble teas to Oahu’s growing specialty beverage scene. The brand focuses exclusively on aromatic, freshly-made tea drinks featuring botanical ingredients.
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Waikiki’s street homelessness dropped 91% to just 10 people after coordinated outreach combining street medicine, housing referrals, and focused enforcement. The initiative cleared long-standing encampments from tourist areas while connecting individuals to permanent housing solutions.
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The Pan-Pacific Festival returns to Kalakaua Avenue June 5-7 with taiko drumming, hula performances, and cultural celebrations from across the Pacific Rim. Saturday’s block party closes Kalakaua Avenue for food vendors and performances drawing 50,000+ visitors.
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James Beard Award-winning chef Alan Wong is returning to Honolulu’s fine-dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. The acclaimed chef’s original Alan Wong’s restaurant closed in 2020 after 25 years of defining Hawaii regional cuisine.
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Alan Wong’s new Kahala restaurant has been booked solid since opening April 8, with diners hunting for tables at the legendary chef’s comeback venture. The 80-seat restaurant brings back signature dishes while serving both resort guests and loyal local fans.
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The 2026 Hawaii-Japan Sister Summit brought over 150 leaders to Waikiki, announcing $180 million in renewable energy investments and new cultural exchange programs. Beyond ceremonial handshakes, the gathering focused on concrete economic partnerships and sustainable tourism initiatives.
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Cirque du Soleil brings “Auana,” an ocean-themed acrobatic spectacle, to Waikiki’s Outrigger Beachcomber Hotel May 20-22. The intimate production fuses world-class circus arts with Hawaiian cultural elements in a unique poolside setting steps from the beach.
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