The Arthurian legend gets a modern and more youthful spin in “The Kid Who Would Be King,” a surprisingly delightful film full of action, heart, a crazy-haired Patrick Stewart (as “old” Merlin) and a few genuinely good gags. Read more
Twenty years into her career, Anne Hathaway is used to being cast a certain way. Read more
Happy hour brings Hank’s into the Kakaako evening scene, but not too far into it. Read more
All-4-One brings their vocal charm and gentlemanly bravado to Blue Note Hawaii for six shows, Friday through Sunday — their first performances in 2019, their 26th year together. Read more
The integration of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, hip-hop and R&B with Hawaiian island themes continues with the release of a sweet and smooth song by Maui-born multi-instrumentalist Kamaka Camarillo. Read more
The elevator pitch for Steven Knight’s “Serenity” would be: “‘Key Largo” meets “Westworld.’” And it’s every bit as ridiculous as that sounds. Read more
Lionel Richie is booked for two shows this weekend at Blaisdell Arena, where his plan is surely to have his audience singing and dancing throughout the evening to the dozens of hits he scored both as a solo artist and with the Commodores. Read more
If John Sebastian had retired from the music business when he left the Lovin’ Spoonful in 1968, he would still be one of the significant American songwriters of the ’60s. Since leaving the Spoonful, Sebastian has still enjoyed a prolific solo career. Read more
Honolulu’s Taimane, known for her theatrical flair with the ukulele, will appear at the 2019 South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, to be held March 11 to 17. Read more
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Hawaii celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 30th parade on Monday in Waikiki. The third Monday of every January is set aside to commemorate his birthday and marks a holiday as Martin Luther King Jr. Day across the nation. See gallery
Gridiron greats gathered at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Saturday for the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame’s enshrinement ceremony. Football fans gathered around their heroes for autographs, sd the year’s best professional, college and high school players were recognized. See gallery
Participants ran through bogs of colored suds along a 3-mile course during a Bubble Run in Kalaeloa on Saturday. See gallery
Cat lovers and their pets crowded the Pikake Room at the Blaisdell Center on Saturday for the Hawaii Cat Fanciers’ Association Championship & Household Pet Cat Show. Visitors could admire the show cats and check out the latest in cat-care products. See gallery
The Jets, the Minneapolis-based Tongan family band known for their 1986 hit “Crush on You,” brought their funky, dance-friendly songs to the Old School Friday Waikiki Concert Series at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa last weekend. See gallery
Jerry Santos the founding member of Olomana in a musical career spanning five decades debuted a new revue at Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday night. Longtime friends included Haunani Apoliona, Kuuipo Kumukahi and Haumea Ho. See gallery
Kevin Chang made a significant contribution to the Hawaiian music scene with his band, Kuap’aina. Now he’s back, 15 years later, as a solo artist. Read more
Highlights of the top events coming up this weekend and next week, courtesy TGIF. Read more
“Glass,” which seems to delight in building up anticipation only to pull the rug out from under you, manages to both frustrate and underwhelm. Read more
Chai Chaowasaree is a name well-known to Hawaii gourmands, and deservedly so. It does not disappoint in any respect. Read more
If you’ve gone to a reggae night at your favorite club, you’ve heard “Bam Bam.” Sister Nancy was just 19 when she recorded it in 1982. Read more
The Shakespearean adage “all’s well that ends well” is appropriate this weekend as Jerry Santos — officially “Olomana’s Jerry Santos and Friends” — opens a new engagement at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Read more
