Living in Southern California, local kine food isn’t as far away as you might think. This post highlights some of our favorite NHPI restaurants across the region! Looking for the complete list? The full NHPI restaurant directory covers 30+ listings throughout Los Angeles County, Orange… [read more]

Matsumoto Shave Ice Is Coming to Irvine For the first time in its 75-year history, Matsumoto Shave Ice (the legendary family-owned institution in Hale’iwa on O’ahu’s North Shore) is coming to the mainland. In partnership with Ryoko Rain, the Orange County-based luxury streetwear brand rooted… [read more]

In May 2025, Hawai’i passed Senate Bill 1051, officially designating September as Hawaiian History Month. This legislative action aims to increase public awareness, celebrate the legacy of Queen Lili’uokalani, and acknowledge the profound contributions of the Native Hawaiian community. While this designation is specific to the… [read more]

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent giveaway on Instagram for concert tickets to see Josh Tatofi at The Novo in Downtown Los Angeles on May 4, 2025. Five winners received two tickets each to see K’Nova and Siaosi open for the Date Night… [read more]

All boutique retail vendors are welcome to apply for booth space at this year’s Alondra Park Ho’olaule’a. This annual event is the primary fundraiser for 26 member organizations of the Hawaiian Inter Club Council of Southern California (HICCSC), including local Hawaiian Civic Clubs and other… [read more]

This year’s Native Hawaiian Convention will be held September 17-19, 2024, at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. The three-day event will feature discussions and workshops on cultural perpetuation, housing, fashion, tourism, education, and self-determination. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO ATTEND? Cost will be $225 per… [read more]

Registration is open for the first Native Hawaiian Convention on the continent. Hosted by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), the convention has been held annually in Hawaii. According to the council’s official website, “It’s only fitting that we take convention to the continental… [read more]

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is back and celebrating 39 years of Asia American + Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander filmmaking. Held virtually and in-person, the festival will run May 4 – May 13, 2023. Among the near 150 films that will be… [read more]