Traditional Hawaiian sports contests, like rolling a stone disk, rock carrying and hill sledding kept athletes active on Saturday, while food vendors fueled them and observers. Ulu A‘e Learning Center organized the event, which was held at Pu‘uokapolei, a part of Kapolei Regional Park where makahiki celebrations were likely held in ancient times. See gallery
The annual Punahou Carnival, dubbed “The Greatest Show on Earth” for 2019, offered fresh malasadas and other treats, E.K. Fernandez rides, White Elephant treasures, music and more on Friday and Saturday. Hosted by the class of 2020, the carnival raised funds for the school’s financial aid program. See gallery
Chinatown celebrated the New Year for a second night on Saturday, with the Chinatown Block Party. Several downtown streets were closed for lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations and more food and crafts, which the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade making a welcome return. See gallery
Cloudy skies and cool temperatures still couldn’t dampen Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown on Friday. A festive Choy Cheng ritual got off to a booming start with firecrackers going off as lions visited area merchants to bring them good fortune, while food, crafts and cultural activities were presented at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza. See gallery
Highlights of the top events in Honolulu this weekend and next week, courtesy TGIF. Read more
Check out this list of Chinese New Year happenings, courtesy TGIF. Read more
Nicole Kidman is almost unrecognizable in “Destroyer,” in which she plays a very bad cop. She undergoes such a startling transformation, it forces you to scan her face and look, really look, at a woman you might otherwise turn away from. Read more
Hawaii will see more of Vanessa Williams’ creative stagecraft and musicianship this weekend when she returns to Honolulu for three nights at Blue Note Hawaii. Read more
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If you’re looking for a movie with something substantive to say about Mexico and drug wars and, well, anything but a PG-13 “You go, girl!” action film, you won’t find it here. Read more
The Cheesecake Factory in Kapolei is a bit of a drive for town folks, but unlike the Waikiki location, it offers a happy hour. Read more
Brickwood Galuteria returns with an all-star single, and Na Wai ‘Eha makes a memorable debut with an album by the same name. Read more
Rappers Logic and Sheck Wes have been named as the opening acts for Eminem at Aloha Stadium next month. Read more
Grammy Award-winning pop quartet All-4-One returned to Hawaii with a three-night gig at Blue Note Hawaii last weekend. See gallery
The Hawaii Beer Fest: Winter Edition brought about 100 craft, draft and international beers to the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday. A portion of the proceeds went to the Rotary Club of Honolulu. See gallery
Lionel Richie headlined the first of two weekend performances at Blaisdell Arena on Friday. See gallery
Young dancers strutted their stuff at the McKinley High School auditorium on Saturday for the Honozulu Beast High School Dance Competition. The urban dance contest featured crews from 15 high schools and showcase performances by alumni. See gallery
Diamond Head Theatre patrons enjoyed the opening reception for “Noises Off” on Friday. English playwright Michael Frayn’s play-within-a-play follows an ill-prepared and untalented cast of actors as they stage a naughty sex comedy, running into countless obstacles and problems along the way. Diamond Head Theatre’s production runs through Feb. 10. See gallery
Mike Izon’s fundraiser concert for the ALS Association Golden West Chapter featured his new song 'Purple Haze' at Nextdoor Friday night. Also joining the show were Rachel Cruz, Keith Batlin and Yoza. See gallery
Highlights of the top events in Honolulu this weekend and next week, courtesy TGIF. Read more
Don’t sleep on “Stan & Ollie.” It is simply terrific — an understated but smartly told crowd-pleaser about the legendary comedy duo in their last act, with wonderful production value, a sharp and surprisingly poignant script and brilliant performances from John C. Reilly, as Oliver Hardy, and Steve Coogan, as Stan Laurel. Read more
