Review: ‘Fighting With My Family’ a funny, touching story about clan of wrestlers
The family that smacks down together staystogether, or at least that’s the idea in this charmer about love and choreographed war. Read more
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Elizabeth Gilbert arrives at Wanderlust Oahu on a creative quest
As a storyteller, best-selling writer Elizabeth Gilbert’s greatest advantage may be her warm, intimate, witty voice. Read more
Review: Frozen survival tale ‘Arctic’ harnesses power of silence
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is the perfect performer to star as Overgard, a man who has survived a plane crash in a punishing polar landscape. Read more
Review: Charming ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise closes with stylish tale
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” brings the franchise to a close with an affectionate chapter that continues the adventures of the Viking boy-turned-chief Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his faithful dragon, Toothless. Read more
To Do: Augie T, The Beach Boys, George Clinton
Highlights of events coming up in Honolulu over the weeks and months ahead, courtesy TGIF. Read more
Pau Hana Patrol: Village Bottle Shop offers variable beer selection
Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room is a clean place for an after-work sip or for catching up with friends over a glass of something refreshing. Read more
Great Aloha Run 2019
The 35th annual Hawaii Pacific Health Great Aloha Run started at Aloha Tower and ended at Aloha Stadium. See gallery
2019 Mililani Carnival at Mililani High School
E.K. Fernandez Shows brought its rides, games and petting zoo to Mililani High School for the annual Mililani Carnival last weekend. The carnival also featured a car display, food booths and more. See gallery
Pow! Wow! Hawaii 2019 Pool Party
Pow! Wow! Hawaii 2019 wrapped up with a pool party on Sunday at the Alohilani Resort, featuring music by artists from Kahala Records. See gallery
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Super CW Celebration of Life at The Republik
Friends and colleagues of blogger, DJ and party-organizer Christa Wittmier celebrated her life at The Republik on Saturday. Wittmier, also known as “Super CW,” died in January from complications from cancer. The evening included a viewing of her documentary, “The Adventures of Super CW,” as well as performances by DJs Gnaraly, Jem, Tittahbyte and Yoozilla, music by Johnny Helm, and aerial burlesque by Jesa Simpkins and the Volary Vixens. See gallery
Review: Eminem gives Hawaii fans an entertaining, fast-paced show
For his concert at Aloha Stadium on Friday night, rap legend Eminem delivered a 90-minute set stuffed with 31 songs. Read more
Motown Valentines at The Republik
Motown Valentines: The 7th annual tribute to Motown featured Paula Fuga, Kings of Spade, DeAndre Brackensick, Big Mox, Yoza, Maryanne Ito, Izik, Keilana, Mindy Smokestack, Kahnma K, Melodie Soul, Melissa Diallo and Jared Ming. Cabaret performances by Violetta Beretta, Madame X and Luna Velour. See gallery
Pow! Wow! Hawaii 2019 in Kakaako
More than 100 artists took to the streets ands walls of Kakaako this week. Active painting and finished murals made for colorful attractions for kamaaina and malahini alike. See gallery
Eminem returns to Hawaii, still angry after all these years
Eminem has remained relevant for 20 years in the quick-turnover world of hip-hop, where rappers routinely come in like meteors and flame out like falling stars, where the parade of trends can make hits from five years ago sound dated. Read more
UB40’s Ali and Astro return for another Blaisdell performance
Almost 40 years after he helped put the original group together, Ali Campbell is still going — bringing the hits he made famous in the 1980s and 1990s to audiences around the world. Read more
‘Soundshop’ music program features hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces
Critically acclaimed hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces comes to the Doris Duke Theatre on Friday, during an exciting week in Honolulu, with Pow! Wow! Hawaii in full swing. Read more
Review: ‘Isn’t It Romantic’ plays on rom-com cliches
Even when done well, the romantic comedy is easy to pick on. They’re so earnest and full of clichés and unrealistic fairy tale standards. Read more
Review: ‘Alita’ puts manga-inspired world on screen
Alita is just like a typical teenage girl. She loves chocolate, breaks curfew and crushes on a bad boy with floppy hair, a leather jacket and a motorcycle. But Alita isn’t typical in other ways. Read more
Do It: Super CW, George Lopez, Ray Gunn, ‘Taylor Camp’
Highlights of the top events in Honolulu this weekend and next week, courtesy TGIF. Read more
Island Mele: Kapono sings of love, family, friends, travel and Hawaii
With his newest album “Welcome 2MY Paradise,” Henry Kapono’s list of lifetime achievements continues to grow. Read more
Pau Hana Patrol: International fare awaits at The Street in Waikiki
The Street is a cheery collection of food stands with central seating on the ground floor of the International Market Place. Read more
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