Do It: K. Flay, Lindsey Stirling and Hawai‘i Polo Club

• By Steven Mark
• April 20, 2017

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

• By Elizabeth Kieszkowski
• April 6, 2017

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

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• March 29, 2017

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

• By Steven Mark
• March 23, 2017

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

• By Steven Mark
• March 16, 2017

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

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• March 8, 2017

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

Do It: DJ Paul Oakenfold, Katt Williams, Samadhi

• March 2, 2017

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

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Feb. 23, 2017

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

• Feb. 15, 2017

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

• Feb. 9, 2017

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

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Feb. 1, 2017

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,

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Jan. 25, 2017

You have to give comedian Bill Engvall credit for taking chances. Read more

Do It: Illenium, ‘Exit Monkey,’ Circus Incognitus, arts festival

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Jan. 18, 2017

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

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Jan. 11, 2017

Do It: Bollywood Film Festival, Harry Potter symphony, Fringe Festival

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Jan. 4, 2017

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

• By Sjarif Goldstein
• Jan. 1, 2017

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

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Dec. 28, 2016

Head to Blaisdell for fun a cappella by 10-man group. Read more

Do it: Christmas Concert, city lights, Rock A Hula

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Dec. 21, 2016

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