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| Sep 24, 2023 | Mali‘o 2023 at Hawaii Theater celebrates family legacies | COURTESY TINA MAHINA
Kuuipo Kumukahi
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Alaka‘i Paleka
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Kaniaulolo Hapai, front, and Kainani Kahauanele
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Lorna Lim
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Owana Salazar
The Hawaiian word “kaona” means “hidden meaning.” It’s o... |
| Sep 3, 2023 | Jake Shimabukuro collaborates with musical artists on new album | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Jake Shimabukuro’s new album “Grateful” features Hawaii artists that have inspired him.
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Ukulele virtuoso Jake S... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Two concert events to raise funds for Maui relief efforts | ASSOCIATED PRESS / AUG. 10
Wildfire wreckage is seen Thursday, Aug. 10, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Two concerts featuring Hawaii’s top entertainers are scheduled to raise money for ongoing Maui wildfire relief efforts.
The musicians of Hawaii are ... |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Mindy Pennybacker: Women surfers shredding stereotypes | COURTESY TONY HEFF / WORLD SURF LEAGUE
Five-time world champ Carissa Moore, back in the yellow leader’s jersey, advanced in the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach on Feb. 13.
After winning the Billabong Pipe Pro, the opening event of the 2023 World Su... |
| Dec 18, 2022 | This week’s holiday happenings on Oahu | KAT WADE / 2019
Rabbi Itchel Krasnjansky presided over Chabad of Hawaii’s 2019 public menorah lighting.
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Paula Fuga: Home for the Holidays will be presented at Blue Note Hawaii.
COURTESY BATTLESHIP MISSOURI MEMORIAL
Santa awa... |
| Nov 27, 2022 | A selection of this week’s Hawaii holiday events | JAMM AQUINO / 2021
People took selfies last year in front of the Honolulu City Lights tree.
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Christmas With The Makaha Sons will be held Saturday at the Hawaii Theatre Center.
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Hot rods took part in the... |
| Sep 4, 2022 | Awkward comedy ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ to be screened at Hawaii Theatre, followed by conversation with film’s stars | COURTESY FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES
Jon Heder recalled thinking about his role as Napoleon: “I’m a single guy, trying to date girls, and this thing is going to ruin that for me. But I don’t care, because this is going to be so authentic.”
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| May 1, 2022 | Curtains rise on Honolulu events | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY ANTONIO AGOSTO
Kalani Pe‘a performs today.
COURTESY THE STYLISTICS
The Stylistics performs at 6:30 p.m. May 2 at the Blaisdell Arena.
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Ledward Kaa... |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Symphony presents 2 unique concerts | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Now that performance venues are allowed full attendance again, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra has some interesting programs this weekend at Hawaii Theatre. Read more
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| Feb 6, 2020 | For Rick Springfield, music is no act | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Rick Springfield returns to Honolulu this weekend less than two years after he last performed here. As far as he’s concerned, that’s too long t... |
| Feb 6, 2020 | To Do: Carol Burnett, TLC, Mariah Carey, Super American Circus | FEB. 14-18
Hawaii Opera Theatre presents Mozart’s clever comedy “The Marriage of Figaro.” The Count’s lustful advances toward his maidservant Susanna take on a new light in this era of #MeToo.
7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 4 p.m. Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Fe... |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Do It: HPD tribute concert, Olivia Thai, Plantation Village, more | ASSOCIATED PRESS
B.E.T. performs during the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in 2006.
FRIDAY
>> Musicians to honor fallen HPD officers
Some top Hawaii entertainers will join together to pay tribute to Honolulu police officers Tiffany Enriquez ... |
| Jan 30, 2020 | To Do: TLC, Rick Springfield, Mariah Carey, Joan Osborne | Rick Springfield performs at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in Hollywood, Fla. (Photo by Jeff Daly/Invision/AP)
FEB. 8
Grammy winner Rick Springfield rode hits like “Jessie’s Girl,” ... |
| Jan 16, 2020 | To Do: TLC, Shin Lim, Rick Springfield, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ | COURTESY TLC
JAN. 23-24
Canadian-Chinese magician Shin Lim, master of stunning card tricks, has won awards from the International Federation of the Society of Magicians, amazed Penn & Teller and took top place in “America’s Got Talent” ... |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Do It: Matthew Morrison, Micromania Midget Wrestling, Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, Kumu Kahua Theatre | FRIDAY
>> “Glee’s” Matthew Morrison croons and swoons
It only seems appropriate that Matthew Morrison, star of the television musical/comedy “Glee,” comes to the islands to share his talent.
The singer/dancer/actor once sang backup fo... |
| Jan 5, 2020 | Show Biz: Greg Zane credits Hawaii theater with helping to find his voice | COURTESY BILLY BUSTAMANTE
Greg Zane directs cast members of “The King & I” on Broadway during a rehearsal.
COURTESY GREG ZANE
Greg Zane has been a part of the Broadway community for 23 years and is a sought-after director and choreograp... |
| Jan 2, 2020 | To Do: Ken Jeong, Matthew Morrison, Amy Hanaiali’i, Daniel Tosh | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ken Jeong speaks at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, Calif., in 2015.
JAN. 10
Matthew Morrison played the cool teacher on “Glee,” but he cut his teeth on Broadway, where he appeared in the productions “Footloose,” “The Rocky ... |
| Jan 2, 2020 | Comedian Patton Oswalt lets it all hang out | NEW YORK TIMES
Patton Oswalt, comedian, actor and writer, returns to Honolulu for a performance at the Hawaii Theatre on Saturday.
Comedian/actor Patton Oswalt returns for a stand-up gig at the Hawaii Theatre this weekend, sporting a fresh ... |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Howie Mandel takes the glove off and still laughs | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Howie Mandel’s goofy antics have propelled him to a career as a stand-up comedian, actor, game-show host and talent judge.
It may sound silly until... |
| Dec 26, 2019 | 8 Days a Week: Your guide to the week ahead in Honolulu | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Straight No Chaser, a popular acappella touring group, will perform at Blaisdell Concert Hall on Jan. 2.
THURSDAY
Village Crafter’s Holiday Gifts: Crafts, stocking stuffers and home decorations; all proceeds support program... |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Do It: JP Sears, Neil Sedaka, The Green and New Year’s Eve festivities | COURTESY THE GREEN
Homegrown Hawaii reggae supergroup The Green celebrates its 10th anniversary on Friday at The Republik.
TODAY
>> Comedian JP Sears slices and dices spirituality
Hold your mantras! JP Sears is coming to the islands t... |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Do It: Kingston Trio, Johnny Mathis, ‘The Greatest Gift of All,’ Azure and Tennyson Stephens | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
The top events of this weekend and next week, as selected by Play staff. Read more
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| Dec 12, 2019 | Do it!: Jack White, Dub Trio, Na Leo Pilimehana and more | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Jack White-led band The Raconteurs hit the stage at the Republik today and Friday.
The Raconteurs.
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Na Leo Pilimeh... |
| Dec 5, 2019 | David Freiberg helps Jefferson Starship soar through rock history | ASSOCIATED PRESS / 2009
Members of Jefferson Starship from left, Paul Kantner, Cathy Richardson, David Freiberg and Slick Aguilar perform during the Heros of Woodstock concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, N.Y., in 2009.
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| Nov 28, 2019 | Do It: ‘Sound of Music,’ Mike Epps, Asian Blend, Dominic Fike | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
2019 November 25 PLA - Photo by Kat Wade / Special to the Star Advertiser - Sarah Halford as Maria Rainer, a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, left, with Matthew Pennaz as Ca... |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Do It: Dead Kennedys, ‘The Legend of Ko’olau,’ Low Hum, Jay Park | COURTESY DEAD KENNEDYS
The Dead Kennedys will perform at Hawaiian Brian’s Social Club at 10 p.m. Friday.
FRIDAY
>> Rebel-rousing Dead Kennedys still making waves in punk world
The Dead Kennedys, one of the original hardcore punk bands... |
| Nov 7, 2019 | Ryan Hamilton: A smile that goes for miles | COURTESY RYAN HAMILTON
“I was a little self-conscious about this really wide, big, toothy grin that I have,” says Ryan Hamilton. “It was hard to really embrace smiling as big as I could. Now I’m happy, and I’ve embraced everything.”
Today’s... |
| Oct 24, 2019 | Do It: Maui singers, ‘Animaniacs,’ Hallowbaloo, Terry Fator | COURTESY JOE MARQUEZ
The Hallowbaloo Music & Arts Festival returns for a 12th year, with music, food, art and several cauldrons full of craft beer.
FRIDAY
>> Trio of great female singers join forces
Three acclaimed singers from Ma... |
| Oct 17, 2019 | 8 Days a Week: Your guide to plan the week ahead in Honolulu | TODAY
>> “The ‘Choral’ Reef Fish of Hawaii”: University of Hawaii-Manoa biology professor Tim Tricas shares his discoveries about how fish process sound, and applications for monitoring Hawaii’s coral reefs and fish that inhabit them.... |
| Oct 13, 2019 | Joe Moore and Pat Sajak to star in ‘Sunshine Boys’ | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Joe Moore, right, and Pat Sajak are photographed at the Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu. They will star in their fifth Hawaii Theatre show togethe... |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Halloween Fun 2019: Your guide to spooky movies, costume contests and events on Oahu | Get ready for Halloween with this comprehensive listing of events happening around Oahu this year. All events are free, unless otherwise listed.
AT THE MALLS
Some malls will be offering “safe” trick-or-treating at participating merchants, w... |
| Sep 19, 2019 | To Do: Terry Fator, Steel Pulse, ‘The Moth,’ Backstreet Boys | SEPT. 27-28
Tribal Seeds and Steel Pulse headline a night apiece at the Republik Music Festival, which brings six top bands to the Waikiki Shell for two evenings of reggae.
6-10 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $39.50-65 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745... |
| Sep 5, 2019 | To Do: Sandy Cameron, Tribal Seeds, Steel Pulse, The Illusionists | SEPT. 15
Music of Queen Lili‘uokalani gets a classical touch with “E Lei Ho‘i E Lili‘ulani E,” (“Music by and for the Queen”) courtesy of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, with guests Moon Kuakahi, Robert Cazimero, Raiatea Helm, Ho‘okena, Dav... |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Do It: Common Kings, Thrice, Sung Si Kyung, Diabolo Dance Theatre | COURTESY COMMON KINGS
Common Kings headline a new concert that’s part of the annual Aloha Festivals celebration in Waikiki.
SATURDAY
>> Common Kings headlines free concert at Aloha Festivals
Common Kings, the island-favorite reggae ba... |
| Sep 1, 2019 | K-Drama: Singer Sung Si-kyung to perform at Hawaii Theatre Center | Accomplished South Korean singer Sung Si-kyung is scheduled to perform Sept. 8 at the Hawaii Theatre Center. He’s won many awards and best known in Hawaii for his original soundtracks for dramas such as “Legend of the Blue Sea,” “You Who Ca... |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Do It: Na Palapalai, Fiji, Jane Saijai, Okinawan Fest | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018
Na Palapalai members Kuana Torres Kahele, Kehau Tamure and Keao Costa return to the Hawaii Theatre this weekend.
Highlights of the top events comi... |
| Aug 29, 2019 | To Do: Midland, Sandy Cameron, Tribal Seeds, Steel Pulse | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Midland arrives at the 54th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at the Ryman Auditorium in 2016 in Nashville, Tenn.
SEPT. 6-7
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were one of the few groups to remain at the top of pop music thr... |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Bernadette Peters headlines ‘Broadway Favorites’ at Hawaii Theatre | NEW YORK TIMES
Bernadette Peters will be performing Broadway favorites on Saturday at the Hawaii Theatre Center. She stars in “Hello, Dolly!” at the Shubert Theatre in New York in 2018.
After more than 60 years performing at the highest lev... |
| Aug 18, 2019 | Show Biz: Loretta Ables Sayre to perform ‘South Pacific’ role in Cleveland | COURTESY LORETTA ABLES SAYRE
Loretta Ables Sayre will perform with the Cleveland Orchestra wearing a blue evening gown designed by Brenda Chee.
When Loretta Ables Sayre performs her Tony-nominated role in a concert presentation of Rodgers &... |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Do It: Sheena Easton, The Platters, Take 6, Korean opera | FRIDAY-SATURDAY
>> Sheena Easton brings flexible range to stage
Sheena Easton, whose powerful vocals carried her to a decades long-career on stage and screen, comes to Blue Note Hawaii for two nights this week.
Easton burst on to the ... |
| Aug 15, 2019 | To Do: Midland, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tribal Seeds | ASSOCIATED PRESS
FILE - In this May 16, 2013 file photo, Frankie Valli performs at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Valli, whose falsetto fuels The Four Seasons' music, will return to Br... |
| Aug 1, 2019 | IMomSoHard’s Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley get the joke in parenting | COURTESY IMOMSOHARD
“IMomSoHard” web series creators Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are the best friends you wish you had, openly discussing their relatable experiences as moms on camera and poking fun at everything from toilet training to... |
| Jun 20, 2019 | To Do: Pauly Shore, Hot Tuna, Paula Poundstone | Pauly Shore performs at the Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival at Mapfre Stadium on May 19 in Columbus, Ohio.
JUNE 30-JULY 1
Nine-time Grammy-winner Jose Feliciano (“Light My Fire”) brought Latin influences to the American mainstream.
6:30... |
| May 30, 2019 | To Do: Paula Poundstone, Dennis Miller, Hot Tuna | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paula Poundstone speaks at the 15th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in 2016.
Ali Wong attends the 2018 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Culver City, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Straus... |
| May 30, 2019 | Beatles tribute celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Abbey Road’ | COURTESY RICHARD LOVRICH
“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” is a multi-media show that takes you through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band.
The first requirement for a would-be tribute artist aka “celebrity impersonator” ... |
| May 23, 2019 | To Do: Gary Clark Jr., Rain, Hot Tuna, Backstreet Boys | Dennis Miller arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival black-tie gala fundraiser at the Biltmore in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Thursday Oct. 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Phil Klein)
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Gary Clark Jr. arrives at the 60th ... |
| May 16, 2019 | To Do: Old Dominion, Dennis Miller, Ali Wong, Hot Tuna | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey, left, and Brad Tursi perform in Austin, Tex., on May 4.
MAY 29
The ethereal, sensual sound of Rhye tantalized many, while the identity of the project’s participants probably mystified even mor... |
| May 2, 2019 | Grammy-winner Kalani Pe‘a and his friends honor May Day at Hawaii Theatre | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Kalani Pe‘a, left, and Allan Cool.
Kalani Pe‘a’s journey from singing in karaoke bars to being a two-time Grammy-winner began mor... |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Do it: Filmmakers uncover overlooked tunes | COURTESY FILIPE ZAPELINI AND ROGER BONG
JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
SPAM JAM.
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Arlo Guthrie performs during the Arlo Guthrie: Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour at the Ferst ... |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakane brings ‘Unusual Places’ to Hawaii | COURTESY PATRICK Kelley
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, dances “Crazy He Calls Me,” one of the pieces to be presented at “I Mua: Hula in Unusual Places.”
Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakane doesn’t see hula as something that should be performed only in tra... |
| Apr 4, 2019 | Do It: Must-do events in Honolulu this weekend and next week | FRIDAY-APRIL 14
>> Memory, tech world collide in sci-fi play ‘Marjorie Prime’
“Marjorie Prime,” a play that blends science-fiction with issues of existentialism, debuts this week as the fourth production for the new Kailua Onstage Art... |
| Mar 21, 2019 | ‘Allegiance,’ a musical inspired by George Takei’s internment story, comes to Hawaii | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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From left, Kristian Lei, who plays Kei Kimura, Dann Seki, who plays Sam Kimura, and Ethan Le Phong, who plays a young Sam Kimura... |
| Mar 14, 2019 | ‘The Color Purple’ Broadway star Cynthia Erivo to perform tear-jerking love songs at Hawaii Theatre | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
NEW YORK TIMES
Cynthia Erivo received a Tony Award for her portrayal of Celie in the 2015 Broadway revival of the musical “The Color Purple.”
Get ready to be overwhelmed... |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Do It: 4 must-do events on Oahu this weekend | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roxane Gay accepts the Freedom to Write Award at the PEN Center USA’s 25th Annual Literacy Awards Festival at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in 2015.
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| Feb 28, 2019 | To Do: Thomas Rhett, George Clinton, Arlo Guthrie, Super American Circus | MARCH 16
Cynthia Erivo has won a Tony and Grammy for her portrayal of Celie in “The Color Purple.” The British-born singer/actress, who also sings soul, gospel and R&B, performs Broadway ballads at Hawaii Theatre.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatr... |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Do It: The Yellowjackets, Hawaii beer fest, Duke Foundation celebration | COURTESY ELENA MARTIN AND JOSE MELITON
The Spanish team of Elena Martin and Jose Meliton bring their romantic, virtuoso piano stylings to Hawaii Theatre on Tuesday.
COURTESY DUKE KAHANAMOKU FOUNDATION
The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundatio... |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Do It: Super CW, George Lopez, Ray Gunn, ‘Taylor Camp’ | COURTESY RAY GUNN
“Zu” is a burlesque show featuring the talents of dancer Ray Gunn.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2014
The life of Christa Wittmier, blogger, DJ and party-organizer supreme, will be celebrated this weekend at The Republik.
COURTESY JOH... |
| Dec 2, 2018 | Things We Love: Holiday Gift Guide 2018 | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Marlou Lamblack, lead massage therapist and trainer for spa and client Erin Lenchanko in the treatment room, Friday, November 23,... |
| Dec 2, 2018 | Show Biz: 3 theater veterans to star in MVT’s ‘Allegiance’ | A trio of seasoned musical theater veterans have been cast to play leading roles in Manoa Valley Theatre’s island premiere of “Allegiance,” the inspiring show about the true-life experience of George Takei about the unlawful wartime impriso... |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Tig Notaro’s comedy makes light of awkward moments | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tig Notaro will star in the of the new “Star Trek” series “Star Trek Discovery.” Her 2014 album “Live” and her 2017 album “Boyish Girl Interrupted” were... |
| Nov 15, 2018 | To Do: Lee Brice, Kevin Hart, Tig Notaro, and more | ASSOCIATED PRESS / 2016
Lee Brice performs at the 4th Annual ACM Party for a Cause Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
NOV. 27
Country star Lee Brice has scored major hits with “I Don’t Dance,” “Hard To Love,” and “Drinking Class.”
... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Mandy Patinkin’s musical ‘Diary’ comes to life on stage | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mandy Patinkin released his first new album in more than a decade in April, with a pop-minded producer pushing him to take risks. He is currently touring, playing songs from the new album, as well as traditional pop and mus... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Do It: ‘Harry Potter,’ Sosupersam, ‘Tango Extravaganza!,’ Terry Fator | COURTESY TERRY FATOR
Terry Fator brings his extraordinary skill at singing ventriloquism back to Hawaii Theatre this week.
COURTESY HONOLULU CHAMBER MUSIC
Step up, step in and kick up your heels this weekend when world-class tango returns t... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | To Do: Guns N’ Roses, Kevin Hart, The Eagles | NOV. 16-17
Sergio Mendes has made a career out of blending the bossa nova and samba of his native Brazil with the sound of a variety of pop artists, from Stevie Wonder to Justin Timberlake to Black Eyed Peas.
6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 /... |
| Oct 25, 2018 | To Do: Mandy Patinkin, The Eagles, Guns N’ Roses, Bruno Mars | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mandy Patinkin in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 5.
NOV. 3
Award-winning stage star Mandy Patinkin performs tunes by the likes of Randy Newman, Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin and Rufus Wainwright in his “Diary” concert.
7 ... |
| Oct 18, 2018 | To Do: Bella Hristova, Kevin Hart, Guns N’ Roses, UB40 | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY LISA MARIE MAZZUCCO
Violinist Bella Hristova has been praised for her “impeccable sound and technique” by the New York Times. She joins the Hawai‘i Symphony Orc... |
| Oct 11, 2018 | To Do: Guns N’ Roses, Kevin Hart, UB40, Tig Notaro | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Axl Rose and Slash perform during a concert by Guns N’ Roses in Stockholm, Sweden, last year. They’ll headline at Aloha Stadium on Dec. 8.
OCT. 19-20
British rock band Def Leppard nearly sold out its Oct. 20 concert, but pl... |
| Oct 5, 2018 | To Do: Marie Osmond, Def Leppard, ‘Phantom of the Opera’ | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marie Osmond performs in Reading, Pa., last year.
OCT. 13
Marie Osmond launched her career with the hit single “Paper Roses” and hasn’t stopped performing since, with Grammy Award nominations, Billboard charting hits, and t... |
| Sep 27, 2018 | To Do: Mandy Patinkin, New Order, Kevin Hart, The Eagles | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mandy Patinkin poses for photos in Beverly Hills, Calif., in June.
OCT. 5
British rock band New Order bridged a gap between post-punk and dance music in the ’80s, with dark, bass-driven songs and provocative lyrics. Hits in... |
| Sep 20, 2018 | To Do: New Order, Marie Osmond, Kevin Heart, The Eagles | ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Order performs in Upper Darby, Pa., in 2016.
OCT. 5
British rock band New Order bridged a gap between post-punk and dance music in the ’80s, with dark, bass-driven songs and provocative lyrics. Hits include “Blue Monday... |
| Sep 13, 2018 | To Do: Def Leppard, Creed Bratton, New Order, Tig Notaro | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Def Leppard performs at Wembley Stadium in London in 2014.
SEPT. 22-23
Organist Cameron Carpenter, a crossover sensation, opens the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra season performing the Saint-Saens organ concerto.
7:30 p.m. Sept... |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Do It: Ohina 2018, First Friday, Green Room Fest, Sierra Club | COURTESY PAULA FUGA
Paula Fuga will headline an evening of entertainment n Saturday at Kualoa Ranch celebrating the Sierra Club’s 50th anniversary.
COURTESY THE ALLAH-LAHS
Green Room Festival headliners the Allah-Las are an L.A. band whose ... |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Do It: Englebert Humperdinck, Amazing Comic Con, Quinn Kelsey | COURTESY PHOTOS
Englebert Humperdinck, left, and actress Evangeline Lilly.
COURTESY PHOTOS
Hawaii-born opera star Quinn Kelsey, left, and comedian Jim Jefferies.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
>> Englebert Humperdinck returns to Honolulu after 30 ye... |
| Aug 16, 2018 | ‘Last Taxi Dance’ examines relationship of lonely soldier, Hawaiian woman | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY “LAST TAXI DANCE”
Danielle Zalopany stars as Mahea, a singer, in “Last Taxi Dance,” written and directed by Brayden Yoder.
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTI... |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Do It: ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ Halsey, Byodo-In Bon Dance, Kalani Pe‘a | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kalani Pe’a accepts the award for best regional roots music album for “E Walea” at the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in 2017.
DENNIS ODA / 2006
Summer in Hawaii is bon dance season, and the Byodo-In Temple in Kan... |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Do It: Liberal Rednecks, Nathan Aweau, Lusisito Rosario, Franco Escamilla | COURTESY PHOTOS
Mexican standup comedian Franco Escamilla, left, and salsa performer Luisito Rosario.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2017
Nathan Aweau performs at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
COURTESY LIBERAL REDNECKS
The Liberal Rednecks are, from ri... |
| Jun 28, 2018 | To Do: Kacey Musgraves, George Lopez, Jim Jefferies | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kacey Musgraves headlines at The Republik on July 20.
JULY 20
Country/crossover star Kacey Musgraves arrives in Hawaii, appearing at The Republik with a golden voice and critically acclaimed album, “Golden Hour,” to showcas... |
| Jun 23, 2018 | Bruno Mars reportedly involved with upcoming Janet Jackson album | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY BRUNO MARS
Bruno Mars performs at the Blaisdell Arena in 2014.
Bruno Mars, Hawaii’s homegrown superstar, will be sharing his “24K Magic” dust on Janet Jackson’s... |
| Jun 21, 2018 | To Do: George Lopez, Kacey Musgraves, Trevor Noah, Ira Flatow | ASSOCIATED PRESS
George Lopez arrives at the 2016 TV Land Icon Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., in 2016.
JULY 1
Mexican comedian and musician Franco Escamilla, who’s been nicknamed El Amo del Sarcasmo — The Master of Sarcasm — rolls into tow... |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Joe Moore, Pat Sajak team up again on ‘Dial M for Murder’ | Video by Jamm Aquino / [email protected]
Pat Sajak comes to Hawaii this month and joins Joe Moore on the stage of Hawaii Theatre for a fundraiser production of "Dial M For Murder."
JAMM AQUINO / [email protected]... |
| Jun 7, 2018 | To Do: Rita Rudner, Bruno Mars, George Lopez | COURTESY PHOTO
Rita Rudner.
JUNE 20
Grammy-nominated Swedish electro-pop group Little Dragon, known for mixing up club sounds and R&B in sparkling, original combinations, returns to Honolulu.
8 p.m. / The Republik / $45 / jointherepubli... |
| May 20, 2018 | Pat Sajak, Joe Moore bring ‘Dial M for Murder’ to Hawaii Theatre | COURTESY WAYNE HARADA
Longtime buddies Joe Moore and Pat Sajak starred in “Wrestling Ernest Hemingway” in 2014. They’ll reunite onstage for “Dial M for Murder” next month at the Hawaii Theatre Center.
Joe Moore and Pat Sajak, longtime Army ... |
| May 17, 2018 | Do It: Camara Kambon, ‘Gentleman’s Guide,’ Led Zepplica, military bands | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY HAWAII THEATRE
Various military branches will be playing the same tune at their annual Joint Military Bands of the Pacific concert on Saturday.
COURTESY PHOTOS
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| May 10, 2018 | Iona’s ‘Dominion’ urges empathy with animals in our orbit | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
MARIE HOBRO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Moses Goods gets into character as the Raven, a shadow figure in Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre’s “Dominion.” The Raven cha... |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Andy Irons film to screen twice on Oahu in May | COURTESY GRANT ELLIS
Andy Irons celebrates after winning one of his four Pipeline Masters titles on the north shore of Oahu.
Following a world premiere in Los Angeles next week, Oahu residents will be next in line to see a new documentary a... |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Arthouse | COURTESY A24
James Franco, right, directs and stars in this depiction of “The Room,” a film which became a cult phenomenon. The movie also stars his brother Dave Franco, left, along with Seth Rogen, Alison Brie and Zac Efron.
DORIS DUKE THE... |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Do It: Okareka, HOT, Keith Sweat, Sylvan Esso | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY HAWAII OPERA THEATRE
“Daughter of the Regiment,” an amusing opera from Donizetti about an orphaned girl who has become an “army brat,” takes the stage this week... |
| Feb 8, 2018 | To Do: Rick Springfield, Makana, Lana Del Rey | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rick Springfield won a Grammy for his 1981 power-pop tune “Jessie’s Girl” and acted opposite Meryl Streep in 2015’s “Ricki and the Flash.” He’s bringing an intimate acoustic show of music and story to Blue Note Hawaii.
FEB.... |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Maisey Rika carries tradition forward with songs from New Zealand’s native people | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2012
Maisey Rika has performed in Hawaii frequently over the last few years. Here she performs at the Polynesian Cultural Center at a 2012 concert featuring singer Ria Hall, a fellow Maori from New Zealand. Rika said she w... |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Jim Brickman forays into vocal performance, mulls Broadway show | COURTESY JIM BRICKMAN
Jim Brickman will give two concerts this week at the Hawaii Theatre. The noted keyboard player said he didn’t enjoy playing the instrument at first at the age of 5, when he began taking lessons, because he couldn’t pla... |
| Jan 18, 2018 | To Do: Kevin Nealon, Maisey Rika, Lauryn Hill, and more | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Nealon in Beverly Hills, Calif., in May. He’ll return to Honolulu for two nights of shows at Blue Note Hawaii this month.
JAN. 26-27
Comedian Kevin Nealon, known for his irreverent bits behind the “Saturday Night Live... |
| Jan 11, 2018 | To Do: Mike Tyson, Jim Brickman, Kevin Nealon, and more | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Tyson in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2017.
JAN. 19-20
Pianist/composer Jim Brickman’s easy-listening sound sent him from writing jingles to composing for “Sesame Street” and on to Grammy-nominated pop tunes.
7:30 p... |
| Jan 4, 2018 | Do It: Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, ‘Classified,’ D-Lite | COURTESY HAWAI’I SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra will bring the magic of Disney to music and film lovers this weekend with “A Dream is a Wish,” a program featuring music from classics including “Frozen,” “The Little Mermai... |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Tickets now on sale for Korean singer D-LITE | COURTESY D-LITE
Tickets went on sale today for the final shows of Korean pop star D-LITE, a performer on his international farewell tour.
Tickets went on sale today for the final shows of Korean pop star D-LITE, a performer on his internati... |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Tom Segura brings laid-back comedy style to Hawaii Theatre | COURTESY ROBYN VON SWANK
Comedian Tom Segura will bring his brand of dry observational comedy to the stage at Hawaii Theatre on Saturday. It’s the last American show date for his tour this year.
Jerry Seinfeld had an award-winning show abou... |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Do It: Peiling Kao, Kuana Torres Kahele, The Shins | COURTESY KATIE THIROUX
Katie Thiroux brings her virtuosic bass and vocals and thoughtful compositions to an intimate performance at The Arts at Mark’s Garage next week.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2012
The Shins perform at the Blaisdell Concert Hall ... |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Ballinger brings narcissistic, comedic character to Hawaii Theatre | COURTESY COLLEEN BALLINGER
Colleen Ballinger pictured as Miranda Sings, left, and as herself. Ballinger will perform at Hawaii Theatre this weekend.
Hide the adults! Bring out the children, and the child-like.
Miranda Sings, the talentless,... |
| Nov 23, 2017 | To Do: Diana Ross, Jeff Peterson, Bill Maher, The Shins | NEW YORK TIMES
Diana Ross performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York in 2010. She’ll return to Honolulu on Jan. 12 for a concert at Blaisdell Arena.
DEC. 3
Haters back off when Miranda Sings. The alter ego of actress Colleen Ballinger ha... |
| Nov 23, 2017 | Do It: Christmas Queens, Honolulu Printmakers, Kapono, Thompson Square | COURTESY HAWAII THEATRE
Some of the most popular drag queens from the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” reality TV competition will put on some holiday cheer at a benefit show for the Hawaii Theatre Friday, performing numbers from their latest album, “C... |
