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 a contemporary Hawaiian menu with noticeable influences from Mavrothalassitis’ Provencale background. The …
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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 the evolution of tattooing from marginalized groups to mainstream contemporary culture. Ten …
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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, Duke’s Waikiki is designed to bring visitors close to the action by …
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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 Ko Olina. This performance is part of his weekly summer program at …
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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, ocean gusts send water shooting over the the rocks in a geyser-like …
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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 playwrights, Kumu Kahua Theatre often features plays with elements of local culture. …
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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 history. Located just thirty minutes from Ko Olina, the park is filled …
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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. The Henrik Ibsen play recounts the social awakening of main character Nora …
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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 minute walk from Ko Olina. Packages include afternoon snorkeling options, Mai Tais …
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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 the traditional jazz sounds of bass, drums, keyboard, flute, and saxophone, will …
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