Category Archives: Things to Do – Ko Olina

HawaiiSlam – October 4

HawaiiSlam’s First Thursday Poetry Slam will take place next Thursday, October 8, at 8:30 pm.  The event will be hosted at the Fresh Cafe Warehouse on Queen Street, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  In addition to local poets, performers …
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Uncle Bryan’s Surf School

Rated number one on Trip Advisor, Uncle Bryan’s Sunset Surf School offers surfing lessons on Oahu’s North Shore for students of all experience levels.  Whether you’ve surfed for years and are looking to perfect your technique or you’re interested in …
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Criterion, Now through Oct. 23

Criterion, an exhibition produced by artist Calvin Collins, is currently hosted by the Gallery of Hawaiian Artists (GoHA).  Honolulu-based Collins has gained much of his inspiration from observations of the life around him as well as the film “Criterion”.  His …
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3660 On the Rise

Chef Russell Siu, head chef of 3660 on the Rise, says the restaurant’s award winning streak can be credited to its creative, casual approach.  Winner of the ‘llima People’s Choice Award 3 years in a row, 3660 on the Rise …
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Kualoa Ranch

Kualoa Ranch, located just beside Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu’s Windward Coast, about 50 minutes from Ko Olina, is a sacred historical site.  In addition to the beach views, movie sites, and jungle expeditions, visitors to Kualoa Ranch can take …
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Young Frankenstein, Now through Sept. 23

The Broadway production of Young Frankenstein is playing now at the Manoa Valley Theatre, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  Based on the 1818 novel written by Mary Shelley, the play explores the implications of a scientist successfully bringing a …
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The Pineapple Room

Part of the Alan Wong restaurant series, the Pineapple Room is located in downtown Honolulu, just 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  Restauranteur and culinary innovator, Alan Wong manages several restaurants around the world and acts as a driving force behind …
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Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, Sept. 6-9

The second annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival will take place this weekend at the Modern Hawaiian, Halekulani (Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa), just 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  The festival will feature world-renowned chefs, culinary personalities, and spirit …
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Rainforest to the Reef

Rainforest to the Reef, a tour led by Oahu Tour group, is a bike, hike, sail, and snorkel adventure that takes you across Oahu.  The tour begins in a tropical rainforest in Manoa Valley, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. …
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Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor, the site of the infamous attacks by Japanese military in 1941, is a large US naval base located in Oahu.  Just thirty minutes from Ko Olina, visitors typically begin at the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center before taking a …
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