Rick Springfield returns to Honolulu this weekend less than two years after he last performed here. As far as he’s concerned, that’s too long to wait and the trip from his Los Angeles home is too far to travel. Read more
Even setting aside the proverbial day jobs — commodities trader, massage therapist, fighter pilot, neurosurgeon, waiter — a working actor’s resume is apt to make the head spin. Read more
There’s a scene early on in the new film “Gretel & Hansel” when the two title characters accidentally scarf down psychedelic mushrooms in a forest and it produces one very strong feeling in the audience: jealousy. Read more
After being diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2018, Maui-based entertainer Willie Kahaiali‘i announced via Facebook this week that his diagnosis is “terminal.” Read more
Reviews of the latest releases by Hawaii-based artists, courtesy Play. Read more
Get more ideas for the week ahead, courtesy Play. Read more
Highlights of events coming up in the weeks and months ahead, courtesy Play. Read more
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Books suggested by the Hawaii State Public Library System. Read more
Blake Lively makes a startling effective killer in ” The Rhythm Section,” a moody international thriller that turns a broken woman into a sleek, potentially franchise-leading contract assassin. Read more
When Paul Robeson was born in 1898, the United States was a very different, very segregated place. Read more
Highlights of the weekend’s top events in Honolulu, courtesy Play. Read more
Kaimuki’s 12th Ave Grill is a perennial favorite with Honolulu diners. Read more
Highlights of the top family-friendly events in Honolulu this week, courtesy Play. Read more
Ranky Tanky, a quintet that specializes in traditional Gullah music of the Southeastern U.S., won the award for Best Regional Roots Music album. Read more
Diamond Head Theatre’s staging of “Murder on the Orient Express” arrives with an impressive pedigree. Read more
Sometimes acting seems like possession. That’s how Alfre Woodard’s performance in “Clemency” feels as she violently sweeps you up with the force of her talent. Read more
Are these ghosts real, or is she just crazy? Read more
If you’re already in the neighborhood, whether Waianae is your home or you’re spending a day at the bay, Beach House is a no-brainer for a sip and a bite at happy hour. Read more
Highlights of the top events coming up in Honolulu over the next eight days, courtesy Play. Read more
