Friday Night Frights: A Local Ghoul Glossary
A guide to Hawai‘i’s melting pot of ghosts, ghouls and demons. Here are a few traditional nightmarish entities from our many local cultures.
Search Results for: ghost stories
Our Picks: 13 Must-See Movies at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Listen up, film buffs! The 36th annual festival runs Nov. 3–13 at Dole Cannery and other venues around town.
October 2016: The Scariest Haunted House Attractions in Honolulu
If you love a good fright, you’re in for a treat. Let the screaming begin.
Zombies kill on the ‘Train to Busan’
I honestly had no idea what to expect going into “Train to Busan.” When I received the invitation to review the screener, all I saw was a poster of a man clutching his young daughter as they ran from what…
Lāna‘i Guide: 3 Gorgeous Places Where You Can Discover Hidden Treasures
These off-road adventures are Instagram-worthy.
This Might Be the World’s Largest Known Sea Sponge, Discovered Off Hawai‘i Waters
Watch mesmerizing footage of the recent discovery within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
18 Burning Fan Questions Answered by “The Walking Dead” Creator Robert Kirkman
The man behind the Emmy-winning television show about the zombie apocalypse answers fan questions at the Amazing Hawai‘i Comic Con.
Most anticipated films of 2016
Now that 2015 has come and gone, it’s time to look ahead to the cinematic offerings of 2016. Of course there will be tons of sequels, comic book films and film franchises with new entries, but a few original films…
Is Honolulu’s Plastic Bag Ban Working?
Honolulu’s bag ban proved to be as flimsy as, well, a plastic shopping bag.
Afterthoughts: Action Time
Men, consider the jumpsuit.
7 Things You Can Experience at Honolulu Coffee’s New Café
Honolulu Coffee Co. opens a new location in Waikīkī.
October 2015: Table of Contents
Features Facing the Silver Tsunami On the cover: Photo by Aaron Yoshino. Model: Diane Lee. A wave of graying boomers will change the way we live and age in the Islands. No surprise, we’re finding our own ways of facing the…
Doctors Who Make a Difference in Hawai‘i
Meet five Hawai‘i physicians that are doing important work in our local communities.
The Flying Dutchman lands in Honolulu
Originating from 17th century nautical folklore, “The Flying Dutchman” translates well to today’s culture of dark and twisty love stories. Hawaii Opera Theater’s adaptation of Richard Wagner’s tale of a legendary ghost ship drew me in from the first scene…
The 7 Best Things to Do in February
Do something with your sweetheart this month, whether it’s a simple stroll through a garden or an intense sprint to Aloha Stadium.
Afterthoughts: A Cat of a Different Color
Sometimes you don’t know what you want till you get it.
Party pics: MAKJ at The Republik
Mackenzie Johnson, better known as DJ MAKJ, packed The Republik on Saturday night with special guests Joe Ghost, Matt Rage and Sam Lamb for a night full of EDM. An experienced DJ with a large following, MAKJ has toured the…
Time to hit the theater
Over the next few months, several new theater productions will hit the stage across the island. Here’s a roundup of the shows, plays, musicals and more. Friday, Jan. 9 “George & Ira & Shari” Jan. 9-18 Brad Powell Theatre 650…
How To Tell a Scary Story: 10 Tips From Master Storyteller Jeff Gere
One of Honolulu’s master raconteurs, Jeff Gere, shares how to tell a spooky tale that will leave your audience chilled to the bone.
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Dia de Los Muertos
Get ready for Mexican street foods at Friday’s Eat the Street celebrating Dia de Los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead. Be sure to come dressed to impress with your best Halloween costume and you’ll be entered to win…
Q&A with HIFF’s Anderson Le
Photo courtesy of Bao Nguyen. Anderson Le has your dream job. As programming director of the Hawaii International Film Festival since 2002, Le travels the world watching movies. While it’s more fun than typing TPS reports, his work is…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Oct. 2The Good TableOct. 2, 6 p.m.Various restaurantsThe Good Table is an island-wide dining event to benefit Lanakila Meals on Wheels and Hawaii’s elderly citizens in need. Attendees will sit down to a special dinner with family and friends,…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Spicy
Time to get your spice on. Friday’s Eat the Street will be a hot affair with everything from a fried spicy lemon grass pork musubi to strawberry habernero gelato on the menu. See you there. Same place and time.When: Friday,…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Chocolate
Time to take a hiatus from that New Year’s resolution and indulge in everything chocolate. That’s the theme of Friday’s Eat the Street, and like in years past, expect lots of wondrous, gooey, chocolatey dishes. We’re not talking just desserts,…
