Island Mele: Jaxon celebrates love
Jonah Jaxon is the current street name used by the artist known at various times as Big MOX, bigMOXilla, Moxilla, FatMoxy Bombay and Jonah Moananu. Read more
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Now read this: “Barkus” and “Dig”
Books recommended by the Hawaii State Library. Read more
Do It: ATLiens, Wave of the Winter Awards, Ron Funches, Calder Quartet
Atlanta EDM duo ATLiens visits new haunts; Awards to make waves in the surfing community; Calder Quartet brings eclectic tastes to classical performance. Read more
Review: ‘Wendy’ serves up little new in the Peter Pan tale
“Wendy,” the new film from Benh Zeitlin, opens with tender caresses and shimmers of radiant light. Read more
HI Finest’s Poly Fest Oahu gathers Kolohe Kai, others
Poly Fest Oahu 2020 is coming to the Bishop Museum on Saturday, featuring a stacked line up of popular Hawaii artists including Katchafire, Kolohe Kai, Spawnbreezie, Maoli, Josh “Wawa” White and more. Read more
‘Oriental Faddah and Son’ showcases pidgin at play
Lee Tonouchi’s newest play, “Oriental Faddah and Son,” opens at Windward Community College this weekend. Read more
Review: Betty Gilpin saves the shallow satire ‘The Hunt’
Kill-or-be-killed thrillers about the most taboo of hobbies, human hunting, have been around for about a century, from 1924’s “The Most Dangerous Game” short story, to 2000’s “Battle Royale,” to the blockbuster “Hunger Games” franchise. Read more
Review: The man who took down the mob is exposed in ‘The Traitor’
Though “The Traitor” takes in the comedy and the squalor of Italy’s recent past, its dominant tone isn’t mockery or disgust. Read more
To Do: Lauryn Hill, Hall & Oates, Vav, Lea Salonga, more
Highlights of events coming to Honolulu over the weeks and months ahead, courtesy Play. Read more
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Island Mele: Kamuela Kahoano reaffirms range on latest album
Almost two decades into the 21st century Hawaii is benefiting from the cultural contributions of island families whose musical talents have crossed generations. One of them is the Kahoano ohana. Read more
Pau Hana Patrol: Tex 808 BBQ + Brews offers up Southwest ambience, food
Tex 808 BBQ + Brews is a barbecue joint that opened last June at the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center, at a site formerly occupied by BYO Bowls. Read more
Review: Bioengineering gets violent in comic-based ‘Bloodshot’
Every few years, Vin Diesel likes to remind audiences that he does do movies that are not of the fast and furious or alien tree variety. Read more
8 Days a Week: Your guide to the weekend ahead in Honolulu
A comprehensive list of events worth checking out in Honolulu over the next eight days, courtesy Play. Read more
Taimane makes her mark on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’
Taimane, Hawaii’s lithe, expressive and often-barefoot artist of the ukulele, has made her mark locally and internationally, distinguished by her island roots and passionate performances. Read more
ExtraFamily: Keiki and Plow, ‘Art Night,’ ‘Shrek the Musical’
Events suitable for the entire family, courtesy Play. Read more
Be glad to spend time with Carol Burnett
When a performer is a time-honored favorite, extraordinarily talented, or both, fans often long to know more about her. Read more
Review: Cancer puts extraordinary pressure on a married couple in ‘Ordinary Love’
Tom and Joan are a long-married couple whose daily routines — walking for exercise, shopping for groceries, trading affectionate pretend insults — signal deep affection and easy intimacy. Read more
Pau Hana Patrol: Foodland Farms offers drinks reflecting Pearl City
Foodland Farms opened in Central Oahu last year with a full bar, focused less on wine and more on local beers on draft and craft cocktails. Read more
ExtraFamily: Hip-hop meets Dr. Seuss
Take a fresh approach to celebrating the works of Dr. Seuss this weekend with award-winning hip-hop artist Mr. Kneel. Read more
Meet Mrs. Krishnan, the accidental hostess
This is immersive theater, and those up front may be invited to participate — but there is also a seat for introverts at this production. Read more
Do It: Brother Ali, ‘Like a Girl’ block party, Evan Khay, Madeaux
More details on the top events of the weekend, courtesy Play. Read more
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