The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra presented A Classical Mystery Tour on Saturday and Sunday, featuring the music of The Beatles. Imagine The Fab Four playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. See gallery
The exhibition features artwork in traditional printmaking media as well as contemporary forms and hybrids from more than 50 artists from the state of Hawaii, including prints by juror Jeffrey Dell of Texas State University-San Marcos, and the 2019 gift print by Honolulu artist Vincent Hazen. See gallery
Sacred Hearts Academy graduate and University of Hawaii student Tiana Wong was crowned the 70th Narcissus Queen at Hawaii Theatre on Saturday night. Wong, who was born in Kailua and is the daughter of Matt and Lei Wong, is double-majoring in biochemistry and dance at UH-Manoa. She also serves as the captain of the University of Hawaii Dance Team See gallery
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The Hawaii Bridal Expo brought the latest in wedding products to Blaisdell Exhibition Hall last weekend. Prospective brides could learn about party planning, bridal fashion, fitness and entertainment as they prepared for their big day. See gallery
Manoa Valley Theatre presented the Tony Award winning Broadway musical featuring a mix of humans and puppets in a story of love, work and the meaning of life on the Lower East Side of New York City. See gallery
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, a big band that plays classic jazz, swing and Dixieland, headlined Blue Note Hawaii on Tuesday. The band was at the forefront of the swing revival back in the 1990s. See gallery
After a morning hike up Koko Head, Major Legue Baseball player Yasiel Puig spent most of Sunday afternoon on more conventional aspects of baseball at a clinic for players ages 7-12 at Mid-Pacific. Donny Kadokawa, a former Mid-Pacific standout, runs the program and held a similar camp two years ago with Joc Pederson and Corey Seager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. See gallery
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, a Hawaii favorite, came back to Honolulu for a show at Blaisdell Arena on Saturday. See gallery
Hawaii’s Puerto Rican community welcomed Christmas lovers on Saturday to El Dia de los Tres Reyes (Three Kings Day), a traditional Latin American holiday that celebrates the day the three kings gave their gifts to baby Jesus. Cultural music and dance by the Latin Amigos and Puerto Rican folkloric dancers provided entertainment, while the first 150 children to the event got gifts and stuffed animals. See gallery
The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club along with Lei Culture threw the first pool party of 2019 on Saturday. Curated by Papi Juice and Bubble T, the benefit for Planned Parenthood featured the sounds of Oscar Nn, Stevie Hyunh and Shy Shonnie. See gallery
First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum showcased a fashion show by YIREH and MA.GA.NDA, ALT/AIR. In attendance were cast members of Hawaii Five-O along with music and art performances, guest DJs and a sculpture garden exhibit. See gallery
Revelers started the new year with prayers, blessings and ozoni mochi soup at Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha. See gallery
Revelers watched the fireworks and rang in the new year at the The Moana Surfrider in Waikiki. See gallery
RumFire and the Waikiki Sheraton rang in the new year with "Enter the Dragon" with music by DJ Paul Brandon, DJ XL, DJ Jimmy Taco and DJ Jem. See gallery
Mililani Town threw its sunset family style New Year's Eve celebration Monday with a local flavored pineapple drop. Entertainment included Kalapana and Josh Totofi. See gallery
Tiki's Bar & Grill in Waikiki rang in the new year on Monday night with their Tiki Drop 2019 Party with music and a view the fireworks show. See gallery
In the third mega-show in as many weeks, hip hop stars Snoop Dogg and Cardi B along with Sublime with Rome drew throngs to Aloha Stadium on Thursday night. See gallery
The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame presented a tribute to Palani Vaughan. Eric Lee, Hiwa Vaughan and Halau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, Kawika Kahiapo, Kimo Artis and Kalanikai Artis honored the King's Own bandleader's legacy at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. See gallery
Hawaii's long time legendary comedian Andy Bumatai celebrated his 65th at Blue Note Hawaii on Sunday. The master of stand-up has branched out into YouTube with channels such as “Toolin’ Around with Andy Bumatai” and “The Daily Pidgin with Kaleo Pilanca." See gallery
Hot Import Nights made the final stop on its 2018 global tour at the Blaisdell Center Saturday. The event featured cars, models and music with a touch of the holidays. See gallery
Ryan’s Light Foundation held their fundraiser at the Hawaii Yacht Club featuring Henry Kapono, Kamuela Kahoano, Mike Love and Stephen Inglis Sunday with proceeds going to Tripler Medical Center and Kapiolani Women and Children's Hospital. See gallery
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