EA (SOVEREIGN) follows the Kapu family’s decadeslong fight over Kauaʻula Valley and will have its international premiere at imagineNATIVE in Toronto.

Honolulu's 98th Lei Day returns to Kapiʻolani Park this Friday with the Lei Court investiture, Royal Hawaiian Band, lei contests and workshops.

HNL quietly added AI-generated island songs to its terminal soundtrack. Travelers, musicians and lawmakers are split over whether the tracks reflect Hawaiian culture or undercut local artists.

Earth, Wind & Fire will play a one-night benefit at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on June 13 to support Kona low flood recovery. Presales for residents start April 3.

A $200,000 Harold K. L. Castle Foundation grant is funding CREATE Hawaiʻi, a pilot that will give Kealakehe High School students paid apprenticeships in creative media. The inaugural cohort will include eight students and offers college credit, certifications and stipends.

A Senate plan to fund planning for a new Hawaiʻi State Archives stalled this session, leaving fragile documents, recordings and vintage instruments vulnerable. Archivists warn immediate fixes and digitization are now urgent.

Hawaiian artists say a Japan promoter failed to pay them after multiple shows, prompting cancellations and legal action.

OHA has tapped AEA Consulting to run a six‑month feasibility study for a proposed Native Hawaiian cultural center on its Kakaʻako Makai land. The review will map program needs, costs and community outreach.

Nine‑year‑old Jeaven Maeva — the 'Ipu Baby' — sang with vocal coach Cheryl Porter in Waikiki after an Instagram push brought the pair together.

The Honolulu Festival marks its 30th year March 13–15 with a Grand Parade on Kalakaua Avenue and the Nagaoka fireworks over Waikīkī Beach.

HSO musicians performed free Valentine pop‑ups across Honolulu while the orchestra pushes lawmakers to back HB1764 to expand concerts and education statewide.

Honolulu’s Chinatown Festival & Parade returns Feb. 14 for its 50th year with lion dances, keiki zones, 40+ vendors and a 4:30 p.m. parade led by Sen. Karl Rhoads.

Josh Groban kicks off the Gems World Tour in Honolulu this Saturday with local guests, orchestral backing and a career-spanning set.