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Mother-Daughter Duo Lead Wellness Program In Waimānalo
A Waimānalo mother and daughter are helping residents reclaim their health through a community wellness initiative that combines plant-based meals, education and hands-on learning. The HÄā€˜ehuola Wellness Program, launched through Waimānalo Health Center and supported by a grant from AlohaCare Foundation, has helped participants improve sleep, lower blood pressure and even reverse pre-diabetes. read more

Neiman Marcus At Ala Moana Center Set To Close
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, a longtime anchor tenant at Ala Moana Center, is slated to close as parent company Saks Global restructures following a bankruptcy filing earlier this year. The three-story department store has operated at the mall for nearly three decades and joins other recent Saks closures in Hawaiʻi. read more

Japan Rail Developer Could Help Shape Honolulu Skyline Communities
State officials are negotiating with Tokyo-based Tokyu Group to help guide development around Honolulu’s Skyline rail stations. The partnership aims to create dense mixed-use neighborhoods with housing, retail and transit connections that could boost ridership and help address OŹ»ahu’s housing shortage. read more

Emergency Proclamation Issued Ahead Of Severe Kona Low Storm
Governor Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation as a powerful Kona low system threatens Hawaiʻi with heavy rain, flash flooding, thunderstorms and strong winds. State and county agencies are coordinating preparations as the storm is expected to impact Kauaʻi and Oʻahu first before spreading statewide later in the week. read more

CONDITIONS

SUNRISE 6:44AM

SUNSET 6:39 PM

TEMP 81° | 70°

UV INDEX 8.0 High

WEATHER Cloudy

WINDS SSE 13 MPH

WAVE
N:2-4’
W: 1-3’ ••• E:5-7’
S: 1-3’

MOON Waning Gibbous

ASOBIEXPO Hawaii 2026
Mon Mar. 16
4:30PM
Waikīkī Shell

Japanese pop culture takes over WaikÄ«kÄ« Shell for one night with music, fashion, and art straight out of Tokyo’s creative scene. Headliners like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and FRUITS ZIPPER bring the colorful chaos that made them global cult favorites. Part concert, part culture drop, and fully made in Japan.
j-pop takeover

30th Honolulu Festival
Fri Mar. 13– Sun Mar. 15
various times
Hawaiʻi Convention Center and Waikīkī

One of HawaiŹ»i’s biggest cultural festivals returns for its 30th year with performances, craft fairs, food booths, and a packed convention hall celebrating Pacific Rim cultures. The weekend spills across WaikÄ«kÄ« with stage shows, a grand parade, and the famous Nagaoka fireworks lighting up the beach Sunday night. Three days of culture, snacks, and very full camera rolls.
festival hopping

Kuʻikahi Run
Sat Mar. 14
7AM
Ala Moana Beach Park

This annual race kicks off at the Keyhole and loops past Magic Island with sunrise views over Diamond Head and the kind of ocean scenery that almost distracts from the running part. Finishers get medals, race photos, breakfast burritos, and the satisfaction of earning that chocolate milk. Running for fitness, burritos, or bragging rights are all acceptable reasons.
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Wednesday 11th

Art & Collectibles Pop-Up | 10AM | Ward Centre
More than 200 pieces including paintings, textiles, ceramics and lacquerware land across from Village Books & Music, with fresh inventory added all six weeks to support HawaiŹ»i’s 51 public libraries, so your new wall art quietly funds storytime while you browse the treasures.

Wanderlust Wednesdays – Poetry Open Mic | 7PM | Honolulu
Sign ups at 7PM and the mic flips on at 730PM, giving brave souls and undercover poets a stage where metaphors fly and finger snaps count as applause, so step up and claim the mic.

Thursday 12th

Kaloko Inlet Restoration | 8AM | East Oʻahu
Join State Parks curators and the 808 Cleanups crew to battle mangrove, kiawe, and trash along the Kaʻiwi coastline while making space for native plants to reclaim the shoreline, so grab gloves and lend a hand.

Live Cello Candlelight Restorative Yoga | 6PM | Waimānalo
Cellist Anna Callner Pare of the Hawaiʻi Symphony performs live while Julianne Spitzer guides a slow restorative and yin yoga session under candlelight with Koʻolau mountain views, which might be the calmest hour your nervous system gets all week, so go ahead and stretch it out.

Aloha Match Speed Dating (Ages 21–35) | 7PM | Chinatown
A fast moving night of real life conversations replaces apps and awkward DMs as singles rotate through quick chats designed to spark actual chemistry, which means you might meet your future partner in the time it takes to finish a drink, so meet cuties maybe.

Joke Therapy Thursdays | 8PM | Kakaʻako
Sign ups start at 8PM and the open mic fires up at 8:30PM as locals test punchlines and brave volunteers drop their best dad jokes, creating a midweek comedy lab where laughter doubles as stress relief, so laugh it off.

Friday 13th

Koolau Night Market | 5PM | Windward Mall
Food trucks, local artisans, and live music from LaŹ»a and Tino turn Windward Mall into a Friday night stroll full of matcha, handmade goods, and plate lunch temptations that make ā€œjust browsingā€ very unlikely. market roaming

Psychedelic Medicine Wellness Film Series: In Waves and War | 5:30PM | Honolulu
This documentary screening dives into the emerging role of ibogaine in helping veterans navigate PTSD, followed by a candid discussion with clinicians and a veteran sharing firsthand experience with trauma recovery and integration. watch the story

EcoSips Pau Hana | 5:30PM | Honolulu
Climate strategist Hannah Thompson hosts a relaxed gathering for Honolulu’s sustainability crowd to talk decarbonization, local climate action, and the small everyday choices that add up to a greener island future. sip for the planet

Tea Meditation Circle | 6PM | Hawaiʻi Kai
Tea monk Kursten Brewer and meditation teacher Mudra Love guide a slow ritual tasting of rose, pu erh, and chrysanthemum teas where every sip is taken with intention and calm curiosity. sip mindfully

A Short Intermission

Saturday 14th

Free Yoga in the Park | 8AM | Kakaʻako
Unroll your mat at Kakaʻako Waterfront Park for a donation based vinyasa session where ocean breezes double as air conditioning and every downward dog comes with a view. stretch it out.

Mini Artfest | 9AM | Ko Olina
Local artists set up shop beneath the Kona building at Ko Olina for a relaxed morning of handmade Hawaiʻi art, live music, and gift hunting that beats scrolling Amazon any day. browse the booths.

JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair | 9AM | JCCH
The Japanese Cultural Center courtyard fills with vintage finds, handmade goods, and a youth performance from Ohana Arts inspired by Sadako’s thousand paper cranes. hunt for treasures.

Full Circle Farm Volunteer Saturdays | 9AM | Waimānalo
Spend the morning pulling weeds, planting crops, and learning regenerative agriculture at Full Circle Farm where volunteers trade a little sweat for fresh air, community, and farmstand treats. dig.

Road Cycling Skills Workshop | 9AM | Kaimukī
Hawaiʻi Bicycling League instructors walk riders through gear, hazard avoidance, and group riding before putting those skills to the test on a guided neighborhood ride. ride smarter.

Lēʻahi Community Forest Restoration Work Day | 9AM | Diamond Head
Volunteers gather at Muriel Flanders Mini Park to remove invasive species and restore native plants along the slopes of Lēʻahi, with lunch provided once the mālama ʻāina work is done. lend a hand.

Gentle Yoga Class for Mindful Movement | 10AM | Waikīkī
Slow, intentional movement and steady breathing guide this gentle yoga session designed to quiet busy minds and loosen muscles that have been sitting at desks all week. find your flow.

Girls in Gis Hawaiʻi Training Event | 11AM | ʻAiea
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts Maggie Torres, Kaz Borschied, and Melissa Barberino lead a donation based training day welcoming women and girls of all experience levels to the mats. roll with it.

Honolulu St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl | 1PM | WaikÄ«kÄ«
Hundreds of green clad partygoers hop between Waikīkī bars with drink specials, included shots, and a late night after party that keeps the shamrocks shaking. grab sum green.

Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl | 4PM | Aloha Beer Company
Kick off a shamrock fueled crawl with green drinks, drink vouchers, beads, and a stadium party cup that proves you survived Honolulu’s luckiest bar hopping marathon. chase gold.

Western Fanfare | 7PM | Doris Duke Theatre
Chamber Music HawaiŹ»i’s brass ensemble rides through Copland, Ives, and composer Gabe Cruz for a cinematic concert that travels from prairie plains to Hollywood soundtracks. sound the brass.

Foodies & New Friends: Giving Back Edition | 7PM | Waipahu
Six strangers, one dinner reservation, and a shared mission to support local restaurants and community causes makes this micro event a surprisingly good way to leave with new friends. meet at the table.

Chinatown St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl | 7PM | Chinatown
Bar 35, Manifest, and Nextdoor team up for a Hotel Street crawl packed with drink specials, giveaways, and enough green shirts to tint the whole block emerald. crawl the block.

Sunday 15th

Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden | 8AM | Honolulu
Teams of runners pass a ceremonial sash through a lively loop course where families, costumes, and cheering crowds turn the race into a celebration of teamwork. Kids can join the ʻOliʻoli Challenge obstacle run, making it a full morning of movement for all ages. run more.

Western Fanfare | 4PM | Kāneʻohe
The Honolulu Brass Quintet rides through Copland, Ives, and Gabe Cruz in a cinematic brass program that travels from prairie plains to Hollywood soundtracks, proving a brass section can sound as big as the American frontier. sound the brass.

World Fashion Expo Hawaiʻi Edition | 4PM | Waikīkī
International designers and island creatives meet on the runway for a high energy showcase blending global fashion with HawaiŹ»i’s cultural style, turning WaikÄ«kÄ« into a stage where couture meets island soul. see the runway.

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