Fun in February

Hi friend,

Happy last day of January. A rather trying month, wouldn’t you say? But there’s some fun and positive stuff on the horizon—for Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year and beyond. Think floral festivities like lei workshops and flower bars because flowers = joy. It’s a fact. Wishing you a fab first week of February.

The Edit Hawaii team

PS- Jason Mamoa visited Kamehameha Schools’ Kapalama campus to talk about Mananalu and reducing single-use plastic waste with the Boomerang Bottling System, which will clean, refill, and reuse aluminum bottles—eliminating thousands of plastic bottles from the waste stream. Didn’t think we could love him more…

Salvage Public released its Spring Summer 2025 collection. The vintage-inspired lightweight denim jacket, loose-fitting printed long-sleeve shirt, track pants, pigment-dyed beach hoodies, and waffle cardigans are a unisex dream. Find them now in their flagship store off Kapahulu, the Ward Village boutique and online. Our personal favorites are below.

Big Island

2.1: 32nd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival

2.8: Lunar New Year Celebration at Sig Zane 

2.8: Lunar New Year Celebration at Hideaway Hilo

2.8-10: HIE Trunk Show at the Goop Store at Mauna Lani

2.9: Ceramic Workshop with Hoomoomo Ceramics & Crafts and Sunshine Trading Co.

2.13-14: HIE Trunk Show at Island Copra at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Kauai

2.9: Mucho Aloha Brewhouse Super Bowl Party

2.15: Oasis on the Beach 15th Anniversary Party

2.26: North Shore Give Auction & Gala

Maui

1.31-2.2: Lucky Cat Provisions Spring Cleaning Sale

2.1: Afro Beats Night at Belle Surf Cafe & Lounge

2.8: Upcountry Farm Dinner Experience Featuring Tavana

O‘ahu

1.31-2.1: Special Chinese New Year Menu at Mahina & Sun’s

1.31: Flower Arranging with Kenzan at Ossipoff Cabin with Pua Hana and Island Boy

1.31: Wehiwehi at PAI Arts & Cultural Center

2.1: Rip Curl x Surfrider Oahu: Beach Cleanup - Coastal Defender Tour

2.1: Lunar New Year Celebration at SALT

2.1: Block Print Workshop at Liljestrand House with Island Bungalow

2.1: Pua Blooms at Harbors Vintage

2.1: Malama Hawaii Makers Market, Hawaii Kai

2.1-2.2: Keiki O Ka Honua Children’s Book Swap at Bizia Surf

2.2: Opening Party for “Cream Prints” Exhibition by Noa Emberson and Jordan Higa

2.6: Let’s Grind! Food Foraging with Trees for Honolulu

2.6: HIE Trunk Show 

2.7-2.8: Punahou Carnival

2.8: Harbors Market

2.8: Succulent Wreath Workshop at Bizia Surf

2.8: Palentine’s Day Flower Bar at Kahala Resort

2.9: Lanikai Brewing Super Bowl Party

2.14: Valentine’s Day Flower Bar With Voodoo Plants

2.14: Galentine’s Day Lei Workshop With Eco Mindful Lei at Wayfinder Waikiki

To Support
Mark your calendars for the 2025 North Shore Give Auction and Gala on February 26, 2025, at the stunning 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay. As one of Kaua'i’s North Shore's most significant charitable events, the annual gathering brings the community together to support causes that matter most to the island. Learn more about this non-profit organization and the gala here.

To Drink
Yours Truly at AC Hotel in Downtown Honolulu. If you missed the holiday hoopla at this new speakeasy, don’t fret. This article in Hawaii Magazine helps you navigate access and how to order drinks.

To Eat
Head to Mala Ocean Tavern on Front Street in Lahaina for an oceanfront dining experience. Now through February 12, you can enjoy special Lunar New Year features, including bibimbap (served at brunch and during happy hour) and a Passion & Seoul cocktail any time of day.

Opening photo by IJfke Ridgley

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