The Story Behind the Honolulu Surf Film Festival’s Retro-Inspired Logo
Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i artist Jeff Gress made this year’s Honolulu Surf Film Festival logo a subtle nod to surf culture. The festival runs July 7 through Aug. 3 at Doris Duke Theatre.
Events & Festivals
Field Notes: Ring in the Lunar New Year with These Okinawan Lion Dancers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Okinawa Lion Dancers.
Your Essential Guide to the 2017 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Winter in Hawaiʻi means epic surf and world-class competitions on the North Shore. Here’s where these annual contests happen and how to spectate like a pro.
Is Maui’s Pe‘ahi Challenge Replacing the Eddie?
A big-wave contest at Pe‘ahi takes on the Eddie Aikau, which hasn’t been held since 2009.
Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests
Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times.
Surfer Poll Awards
On Friday, Dec. 6, Surfer Magazine held its 43rd annual Surfer Poll Awards at the Turtle Bay Resort. It honored the top 10 male and female surfers, as voted by its magazine readers.
Honolulu Gay Pride Parade 6.1.13
The Honolulu Gay Pride Parade celebrated gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Hawaii.
Building Lanterns At Shinnyo-en Temple For The Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony
Every Memorial Day, thousands converge at Ala Moana Beach for the the annual Lantern Floating ceremony, a time to remember those who have died and hope for peace and a harmonious future.
Eight Things for Chinese New Year
If you want a primer, I have a list of eight things you need to optimize ringing in the Lunar New Year.
Field Guide: Filipino Fun
This month, we explored Oahu’s best places to experience Filipino culture.
Knee-High Volunteers Are Rewarded with Their Own Private Kokua Festival in 2010
Knee-high volunteers are rewarded with their own private Kokua Festival.
