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Downtown Sidewalk Closures Ahead
HART is implementing temporary sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours in Downtown Honolulu starting Tuesday, January 20 through about February 10. Construction will run 24 hours a day near Nimitz Highway at Fort Street and Bishop Street, with signage and police assistance guiding pedestrians. read more

Hope for Hawaii Environmental Programs
The U.S. Senate has approved a federal spending bill that sends millions of dollars to Hawaiʻi for environmental conservation, including funding for native bird protection, forest land acquisition, and marine species recovery. The bill now heads to the President’s desk for final approval. details

Uncertainty for KauaĘťi Coffee Employees
Nearly 150 Kauaʻi Coffee Co. employees face uncertainty as lease negotiations continue for the farmland where the company operates, with WARN notices signaling possible layoffs if talks fail. While no closures are confirmed, the situation raises concerns for one of the state’s most significant agricultural operations and visitor attractions. read more

CONDITIONS

SUNRISE 7:11 AM

SUNSET 6:13 PM

TEMP 81° | 63°

UV INDEX 4.0 Moderate

WEATHER Partly Cloudy

WINDS SW 9 MPH

WAVE
N: 8-12’
W: 3-5’ ••• E: 2-4’
S: 2-4’

MOON Waxing Crescent

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PICK ME UP PAWHANA
Check out this cozy crew: Zoro, a small male cat as warm and sweet as a gingerbread cookie with his orange coat, Gisele, a tiny mixed breed pup full of love, and Manuela, the chinchilla with fluff you’ll want to cuddle forever.

HPH Women’s 10K & 5K Fun Run
Sun Jan. 25
7AM
KapiĘťolani Park

This women-only run is all about celebrating fitness, friendship, and showing up strong at any pace. Open to all ages and abilities, it is a long-running local tradition that brings moms, daughters, students, service members, and visitors together for one empowering morning. Registration rules are strict, but the community energy is the real prize.
lace up

ʻĀina Music Festival
Fri Jan. 23 – Sat Jan. 24
Fri 7PM, Sat all day
Honolulu

This two-day music gathering blends international artists with Hawaiʝi talent through concerts, youth workshops, and open mic mele sessions. Friday night features ticketed performances and artist meetups, while Saturday is stacked with free workshops and collaborative mele rooted in peace, culture, and mālama ʝāina. Come for the cello and songwriting. strum around

FLH Music & Book Sale
Fri Jan. 23 – Sun Jan. 25
10AM–7PM (sun till 5PM)
Ward Centre Mall

Round 2 of this massive sale is a treasure hunt for music lovers and book hoarders alike, with tens of thousands of records, CDs, books, comics, and more. Hosted by Friends of the Library of HawaiĘťi, it is three days of flipping, digging, and leaving with way more than you planned. Self control is optional.
dig for gems

Want to add an event?

Wednesday 21st

In-Person LomiLomi for Beginners | 6PM | Kalihi
Learn hands-on massage techniques with Kumu Mele focused on physical and mental wellness, with one ticket covering the whole Ęťohana. learn some lomilomi

Kate Bollinger | 6:30PM | Waikiki
Charlottesville-born songwriter Kate Bollinger brings her dreamy, detail-obsessed pop debut to Blue Note, with Ragamuffs opening the night. spin the record

Neurospicy Social Night: Bingo & Mingle | 7PM | Downtown
A calm, low-pressure bingo night centered on autistic and ADHD adults, with quiet-friendly vibes, small prizes, and proceeds supporting the HawaiĘťi Disability Rights Center. play gentle bingo

Thursday 22nd

Oahu Fishing Community Meeting | 6PM | Waialua
Fishers, families, and policy folks talk story on fisheries data, shark depredation, turtle management, and local food security with WPRFMC and Pacific Islands Fisheries Group. talk fish

The Crafted Comedy Forum | 7:30PM | Honolulu
Stand-up sets turn into a live podcast-style roast where comedians crowdsource topics from the audience at Aloha Beer Company, with jokes built on the fly and beers within reach. laugh till foam

Dial M for Murder | 7:30PM | Manoa
This updated stage thriller spins blackmail, betrayal, and a very messy perfect crime into a Hitchcock-inspired mystery that refuses to let you guess correctly. plot the alibi

Friday 23rd

Honoring Healthy Relationships Conference | 8:30AM | Capitol Modern
Educators, advocates, and community leaders gather for a full day of culturally grounded workshops and discussions focused on prevention, healing, and building safer relationships across HawaiĘťi. build good bonds

The Last Five Years | 7:30PM | Kaimuki
Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed two-person musical tracks one relationship forward and backward in time, following a rising novelist and an aspiring actress as love, ambition, and timing collide. feel the feels

The Green Live | 6:30PM & 9PM | Blue Note Hawaii
HawaiĘťi reggae favorites The Green bring their signature island sound, deep catalog of crowd favorites, and polished live energy to Blue Note for a double dose of feel good singalong reggae in one night. 6:30PM & 9PM

A Short Intermission

Saturday 24th

Pearl City High School PTSA Project Grad Rummage Sale | 8AM | Pearl City High School Cafeteria
A treasure packed rummage sale where every bargain helps fund a safe Project Graduation celebration for the Pearl City High School Class of 2026. taste dem deals

Surf Pilates Coffee | 9AM | Fort Ruger
This morning wellness mashup blends pilates with surf basics led by Cualli Co., intention setting, and a caffeine assist from Diamond Head Drip with 15% off for participants. stretch n sip

Three Kings Celebration | 10AM | Wahiawa Middle School
The Puerto Rican Heritage Society of Hawaii throws a free, all ages cultural party with live salsa bands, a royal procession for keiki, dance contests, and serious sabor on stage. dance con sabor

Ala Moana Center Market | 11AM | Ala Moana Center
This curated pop up showcases HawaiĘťi small businesses selling handcrafted art, jewelry, apparel, skincare, and home goods you will not find at the mall next door.
support small biz

Wellness Is Wealth Experience | 2:30PM | Wai Kai
An all inclusive waterfront wellness day featuring pilates by Sweet Studio Hawaii, surf sessions, obstacle courses, massages, and gift packed totes that make self care feel like a flex. treat yo self

OnipaĘťa Hawaiian Music Concert | 5:30PM | Online
Walea and friends perform royal era mele by Queen Liliʝuokalani and Nā Lani ʝEhā on historic instruments with rare manuscripts from the State Archives also on view. mele time

Thunderstruck: Classic Rock Reimagined on Violin | 7PM | Honolulu
Blue Violin turns Bohemian Rhapsody, Free Bird, and Stairway to Heaven into a candlelit, high intensity solo show that critics call electrifying for a reason. listen

The Green Live | 9PM | Blue Note Hawaii
HawaiĘťi reggae heavyweights The Green return with a sold out early show and a late night set packed with classics like All I Need and Love I plus newer collabs with J Boog and Kolohe Kai. one love tunes

Sunday 25th

Mozart & Mahler 9 | 4PM | Blaisdell Concert Hall
Dane Lam conducts Mahler’s Ninth Symphony, ranked by BBC as one of the greatest ever written, paired with Mozart’s Oboe Concerto featuring principal oboist Gustav Highstein. hear them masters

Soundbath with Aroma | 4:30PM | Honolulu
This monthly soundbath pairs healing vibrations, mindful breathing, and pure essential oils to help your nervous system reset and gently usher in the new year with intention.
lie down bliss

Candlelight: The Beatles | 8:45PM | Palikō Theatre, Kāneʝohe
Range Ensemble performs Beatles classics like Let It Be, Blackbird, and Here Comes the Sun in a candlelit concert that turns a string quartet into a full body nostalgia trip. twist and shout

American Idol at Aulani | various times | Aulani Resort
American Idol takes over Aulani January 25 to 31, meaning cameras, contestants, and a very different resort vibe for anyone planning a Disney getaway that week. watch Simon criticize

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