Do It: Taylor Hicks, Michael Franti, Ogata, War
Taylor Hicks, the season-five winner of “American Idol,” brings his Southern stylings to Blue Note Hawaii this weekend. Read more
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Do It: Cinco de Mayo festivities, Sea Life Park concert series, robotics fundraiser
Hawaii’s Hispanic community celebrates its culture and history this weekend with Cinco de Mayo festivities in Chinatown. Read more
Do It: Spam Jam, Kaleo, June Millington
June Millington will play and talk story in appearances Friday. The concert, a fundraiser for the IMA (by donation), features a hard-rocking assortment of Honolulu women. Read more
Do It: K. Flay, Lindsey Stirling and Hawai‘i Polo Club
If hip-hop is considered edgy, then K. Flay is off the edge with her sharp, often dark blend of traditional and modern hip-hop and alternative rock. Read more
Do it: JB Smoove, Colbie Caillat, Berlin Film Festival
Curb your enthusiasm! J.B. Smoove, who broke out as Leon on the HBO series, is a writer, comedian and actor, currently a cast member in BET’s Kevin Hart vehicle “Real Hus - bands of Hollywood.” Read more
Do It: Les Muses, Shimabukuro, KCCN–FM
If you missed the CD release party a few months ago, you can get a chance to hear uke star Jake Shimabukuro’s latest album, “Nashville Sessions,” live at the Blue Note next week. Read more
Do it: First Hawaiian International Auto Show, Living Legends
Looking for a new set of wheels? Head on over to the Hawai‘i Convention Center, where more than 350 of the newest cars, crossovers, trucks, SUVs, luxury cars and classics will be on display at the First Hawaiian International Auto Show. Read more
Do it: Kip Moore, Ron Funches, Steve Kimock
Country music has branched out beyond horses and pickup trucks to hip-hop and EDM, but now surfboards? Up-and-coming star Kip Moore might be making it possible. Read more
Do It: Indian dance gets contemporary flair
Award-winning dancer Aparna Ramaswamy, a co-founder of the acclaimed Ragamala Dance Company, will perform her updated version of traditional Indian dance at Orvis Auditorium on Saturday. Read more
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Do It: DJ Paul Oakenfold, Katt Williams, Samadhi
DJ Paul Oakenfold, one of the seminal figures in electronic dance music, comes to The Republik on Saturday. Read more
Do It: Brush up on tech skills at LCC’s annual Geek Day
It’s cool to be a geek these days, and Leeward Community College’s eighth annual Geek Day will help you become one with a dozen free workshops and demonstrations showing you how to become master of your digital domain. Read more
Do It: Hear ‘Moana’ star perform hit from film
Here’s your chance to give “Moana” star Auli‘i Cravalho a great sendoff for the Oscars. Read more
Street art festival features Aoki, other entertainers
Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i, the popular street art event in Kakaako, launches its 2017 festival this week. Read more
Do It: David Sedaris, Tuskegee Airmen, Glen Velez, Brahms concerto
It’s always good when local musicians get their chance to shine, and this weekend’s Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra performances provide that opportunity with Brahms’ Violin and Cello Concerto in A minor. Read more
Do It: Mo‘olelo Festival, Bill Engvall, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Sol3 Mio,
You have to give comedian Bill Engvall credit for taking chances. Read more
Do It: Illenium, ‘Exit Monkey,’ Circus Incognitus, arts festival
Nick Miller, known by his stage name Illenium, brings his mystical brand of electronic dance music to The Republik this weekend. Read more
Do It: ‘Yellowman,’ ‘Stage Kiss,’ Wu Han, New Shanghai Circus
Do It: Bollywood Film Festival, Harry Potter symphony, Fringe Festival
The Honolulu Museum of Art celebrates the buoyancy of Bollywood with the annual Bollywood Film Festival, starting Saturday through Jan. 22. Read more
Maher and friends deliver on New Year’s Eve
Bill Maher, Margaret Cho and Dana Gould deliver the New Year’s goods Read more
Do it: Fireworks, Far East Movement, guitar duo at Blue Note
Head to Blaisdell for fun a cappella by 10-man group. Read more
Do it: Christmas Concert, city lights, Rock A Hula
You’re likely to hear holiday music of some sort on nearly all hotel stages in Waikiki, but the Hawaii Prince Hotel has programmed two special concerts for this weekend. Read more
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