Scholastic Art is on exhibit at the Hawaii State Art Museum

• By MaryAnne Long, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Feb. 20, 2020

Scholastic Art Awards works by Hawaii students are currently on exhibit in the Hawaii State Art Museum’s upstairs gallery. Read more

Review: A traumatic family retreat in ‘The Lodge’

• By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service
• Feb. 20, 2020

It wouldn’t be appropriate to refer to “The Lodge” as a slow-burn horror movie, as this chilly, winter-set film is more like a deliberate and punishing freeze. Read more

Review: Human element beefs up dog tale ‘Call of the Wild’

• By Review by Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
• Feb. 20, 2020

Much like our furry friends, movies about man’s best friend come in all shapes and sizes. Read more

Island Mele: Mahal sends love and light

• By Review by John Berger
• Feb. 20, 2020

Expatriate islander Todd Mahal lives in California and follows a “life path centered around ‘Love.’” Read more

Do It: Winter Footholds, Mai Tai Bar, John Craigie, Riley Lee

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• Feb. 20, 2020

The week’s top events in Honolulu, as selected by the staff of Play. Read more

Pau Hana Patrol: Island Vintage Wine Bar seeks perfection in Waikiki

• By Review by Elizabeth Kieszkowski
• Feb. 20, 2020

The wine bar is an extended venture from Paul Kang, owner of the adjacent Island Vintage Coffee. Read more

ExtraFamily: STEAM Day, ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ Promville

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• Feb. 20, 2020

Check out some family-friendly ideas for the week ahead, courtesy Play. Read more

To Do: Carol Burnett, Martin Lawrence, Super American Circus, more

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• Feb. 20, 2020

Highlights of noteworthy events heading to Honolulu over the weeks and months ahead, courtesy Play. Read more

‘30 Americans’ collects works from contemporary masters

• By Sonny Ganaden, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Feb. 20, 2020

“30 Americans,” an exhibit curated from a collection of works by African-American artists at Miami’s Rubell Museum, brings pieces from some of the globe’s most influential artists to Honolulu. Read more

Amazing! Comic Con Aloha offers super fun times

• By Steven Mark
• Feb. 20, 2020

It’s time for Amazing! Comic Con Aloha, a production chock-full of precious prizes from pop culture, presented this weekend at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Read more

Now Read This: ‘Kolea and the Chief’s Cloak,’ ‘Last Bus to Everland’

• By Hawaii State Public Library System
• Feb. 20, 2020

Books recommended by the Hawaii State Public Library System. Read more

Review: ‘The Photograph’ develops nicely into a fine film

• By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
• Feb. 13, 2020

This Valentine’s Day, there’s certain to be the usual flood of candy and flowers. But at your local movie theater, there’s something increasingly rare: A soulful and adult romantic drama in “The Photograph.” Read more

Review: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ is a surprisingly good time

• By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
• Feb. 13, 2020

I’m as surprised as anyone to report that “Sonic the Hedgehog,” the adaptation of the popular ’90s Sega video game, is actually good. Read more

On Stage: Theater and Dance

• Feb. 13, 2020

“The Last King of Bali”: A traditional Balinese folk tale presented as contemporary Balinese shadow theater with puppets projected on a life-size screen, shadow actors and dancers, and live gamelan music. Read more

8 Days a Week: Your guide to plan the week ahead

• Feb. 13, 2020

GET ‘PLAY’ TIME: Go to staradvertiser.com/calendar to see a full calendar of events. Read more

Family Fare: For kids of all ages

• Feb. 13, 2020

“Harry Potter”, BookFLIX, HDS Tooth Fairy Fun Day and more. Read more

Kings of Spade, Melodie Soul and a host of soulful singers team up for ‘Motown Valentines’

• By John Berger
• Feb. 13, 2020

Kings of Spade and Paula Fuga will headline Motown Valentines on Feb. 14 at The Republik. Read more

ExtraFamily: Waianae library to host ‘Trashion Fashion’ event

• By Ashley Adriano
• Feb. 13, 2020

Students in grades 7 to 12 will get the chance to use their creative skills at the first Trashion Fashion event at the Waianae Public Library. Read more