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
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
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
Hawaii celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 30th parade on Monday in Waikiki. The third Monday of every January is set aside to commemorate his birthday and marks a holiday as Martin Luther King Jr. Day across the nation. See gallery
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Jerry Santos the founding member of Olomana in a musical career spanning five decades debuted a new revue at Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday night. Longtime friends included Haunani Apoliona, Kuuipo Kumukahi and Haumea Ho. See gallery
Hawaii's largest event celebrating Japanese New Year traditions was held Sunday to ring in the Year of the Boar at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and Mō‘ili‘ili Field. 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
"Spirit of Christmas", presented by Derek Daniels, a Hawaiian Polynesian show with movement, sounds and the interpretation of Christmas, Hawaiian Style. Kumu hula James Dela Cruz and Daniels’ Polynesian dance troupe joined in. See gallery
Kawaiahao Church's Ohana Christmas Free Family Fun Fair featured a luau for 500 people, cultural activities such as hula, poi pounding and the interactive play "Christmas is Aloha". See gallery
Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s Jingle Rock Run 2018: Pre-walk festivities included a keiki sprint, free keiki activities, food trucks and a route of views of Honolulu City Lights. See gallery
“A holiday tradition with a Hawaiian twist,” set in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii, featured guest artists from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Carolina Ballet, with accompaniment by the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. See gallery
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa held its 2018 mid-year commencement, Saturday Dec. 15. 800 certificates were conferred at the Stan Sheriff Center. Author and TV host Janet Mock was the keynote speaker. See gallery
Friday Dec. 14 saw the Christmas edition of Sunset Mele and Night Market featuring a showing of the movie "Elf".an artisan workshop, food and pop-up marketplace with over 40 vendors at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. See gallery
Victoria Ward Park celebrated its grand opening Thursday with a private preview of the “Light Garden” by Symmetry Labs. The LED art installation of lit flowers pulses and fades with color synchronized to music. See gallery
