House of Mana Up is an online and local retail shop for local products and gifts from local makers and artisans in Hawaiʻi. You can shop online or in-store at Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, you'll find food, fashion, home, beauty and art products that highlight homegrown ingredients and textiles woven in the Hawaiian Islands. The Mana Up ʻohana (family) continually expands to support a growing Hawaiʻi economy through a six-month accelerator and alumni program … [Read more...] about Virtual: meet the makers series “Mana Up Hawaii”
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First Friday festival in Honolulu Chinatown and Arts District
Every month on the first Friday, the Honolulu Arts District and Chinatown host a street festival featuring the art galleries, shops, restaurants, live entertainment, street vendors, and more. Many establishments offer discounts, food and drink specials, and free entertainment. Most shops are open from 5-9PM, but you can party into the night at bars and clubs throughout the neighborhood. Please note some venues will be closed or operating in a limited capacity … [Read more...] about First Friday festival in Honolulu Chinatown and Arts District
Treasured heiau you can visit on every Hawaiian island
Listed below are heiau throughout the Hawaiian Islands that are open to the public. If you don’t know what heiau are, or wonder why you would want to visit these ancient sites, we provide a brief description of their cultural value, followed by tips for visiting these historical treasures to make the most of your time. If you are looking for the “real” Hawai'i, this is a good place to be. What are heiau? Heiau are remnants of sites used in ancient Hawai'i for … [Read more...] about Treasured heiau you can visit on every Hawaiian island
Contemporary Hawaiian Arts and Craft
Here is a list of resources for exploring contemporary Hawaiian arts and crafts. You'll find a list of art galleries & museums, craft marketplaces, and annual art festivals featuring the works of artists and craftsman living and working in the Hawaiian islands. For a hands-on approach, check out the list of visual art education centers, where you can find classes in visual arts for the general public. There are also free craft downloads for do-it-yourself … [Read more...] about Contemporary Hawaiian Arts and Craft
