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History of Boardshorts, Now through January

The Honolulu Museum of Art, located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is currently hosting an exhibition that details the history of boardshorts.  These shorts, designed for surfing…

Chef Mavro

Chef Mavro, named for executive chef George Mavrothalassitis, is the only independently-owned Hawaiian restaurant to receive AAA Five Diamond status and numerous other culinary awards.  The restaurant features…

Tattoo Exhibit, Now through January

The Honolulu Museum of Art, located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is hosting a six month exhibition on the art of tattooing.    The exhibit focuses on…

Duke’s Waikiki

Duke’s Waikiki is a restaurant/barefoot bar located on the beach of Waikiki.  Named in honor of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a world renowned surfer and Olympic gold medalist for swimming,…

John Keawe, July 10

John Keawe, a Grammy award winning native to Hawaii, will perform a series of distinctive island songs tonight, July 10, at Waikoloa Kings Shops, about 30 minutes from…

Halona Blowhole

Halona Blowhole is a jagged rock formation located just off Hanauma Bay on Oahu’s southeastern shore, about 45 minutes from Ko Olina.  During high tide on windy days,…

Kala-Bash, July 7

Kumu Kahua Theatre, located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host the annual Kala Bash fundraiser and Silent Auction next Saturday, July 7.  Known for supporting local…

Diamond Head State Monument

Diamond Head, the iconic crater overlooking Waikiki beach, is a 475 acre state monument that draws many visitors interested in scenic vistas, grueling day hikes, or Hawaii’s military…

A Doll’s House, July 1

The final performance of The Actors’ Group of Hawaii’s “A Doll’s House” will take place tomorrow, July 1, at Dole Cannery Square, about thirty minutes from Ko Olina.…

Paradise Cove Luau

The art of storytelling through movement is embedded in the ancient Hawaiian culture of luau.  Several luau packages are available from Paradise Cove Luau, located just a fifteen…

Patrick Koh Jazz Ensemble, June 26

Jazz Minds Art Cafe, located on Kapiolani Boulevard about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, will host the Patrick Koh Jazz Ensemble tomorrow, June 26.  The band, which features…

Turtle Watchers’ Paradise

Laniakea Beach of Oahu, about 45 minutes from Ko Olina, is known for its spectacular abundance of marine turtles.  Since human interactions with turtles has increased significantly in…