Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 27–Aug. 2, 2023
See “The Chinese Lady,” celebrate Christmas in July, learn how to use power tools and jam at a Beatles and ’60s tribute concert.
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Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2023
Listen to the symphony under the stars, support local entrepreneurs and watch the stage rendition of a classic Disney movie.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2023
Eat your way through Poke Fest, admire the Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony, and find your jam at concerts and art events.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2023
Mark your calendars to see John Mulaney and Jo Koy perform standup, attend the Punahou Carnival or sign up for the Great Aloha Run.
Tumua Tuinei May Be Hawai‘i’s Next Big Comedian
The former UH football player has been selling out shows with his straight-up, hilarious local humor.
The Lineup: Where to Catch Comedy in Honolulu
Here’s the lineup of comedians coming to Blue Note Hawai‘i, Blaisdell, Hawai‘i Theatre and Hawaiian Brian’s.
Your Guide to the Perfect New Year’s Weekend in Honolulu: December 29, 2021–January 4, 2022
See a fireworks show, attend a virtual pineapple drop and shop at a K-pop pop-up. (Try saying that twice as fast.)
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: November 17–23, 2021
Add to your Robert Cazimero music collection, get a jump-start on your holiday gift list and check out fashions rocked by ali‘i.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: October 20–26, 2021
It’s a full moon tonight. Whether that makes you scream, laugh or howl, we know just where to do it.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: 20 Years of J. Akuhead Pupule
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1961.
Win tickets to see an advance screening of ‘Sausage Party’
We’re giving away ten VIP passes (admits two guests each) to the advance screening of Sausage Party, the first R-rated CG movie that is full of hilarious innuendos and euphemisms. Sausage Party is about one sausage leading a group of supermarket products…
Q&A: ‘Pidgin Siri’ creator Pashyn Santos
If you live in Hawaii, there’s a 99 percent chance you saw this video on your social media feed last week: Pashyn Santos is the comic mind behind “Pidgin Siri.” The video was a viral phenomenon, garnering over 3 million…
‘Keanu:’ an action comedy with major cat-itude
Key and Peele just made the greatest cat video ever. Seriously, Keanu, the title cat, is the cutest little kitty witty! And I’m saying that as the owner of a beautiful cat named Jet myself. The two comedians (I’m still…
Happy birthday, Rap Reiplinger
Poi Dog, one of the most popular of Rap Reiplinger’s nine comedy albums. If you’re local, usually over 35 years old, you remember this funny guy with a funny name who hit the comedy scene in the 1970s. Rap Reiplinger made…
Q&A: Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival’s Kimee Balmilero
I first met Kimee Balmilero a few years ago at the HIFF Creative Lab New Media Camp. At the time, I was a mentor and she was a participant.Little did I know, she could’ve taught ME a thing or two.If…
The Dan Band @ The Republik
Laughter was the best medicine Thursday night at The Republik with comedy band The Dan Band. The all male band is famous for covering well known female songs, with added obscenities and swearing for comic effect. Their most recognized moment…
Party pics: Gamers Ball
On The Spot Improv held a video game-themed fundraiser Saturday night at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Attendees were encouraged to cosplay as their favorite character. PS3, Wii, and XBOX360 consoles were available for play throughout the night. The party…
Comedian Michael Winslow: Man of 10,000 Sound Effects
Michael Winslow: Man of 10,000 Sound Effects ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 16 Famous for his roles in the movie Spaceballs and the Police Academy film franchise, actor and comedian Michael Winslow headlined The Showroom at Hawaiian Brian's…
A chat with Henry Rollins
Legendary singer, writer, journalist, activist, radio DJ and spoken word artist Henry Rollins kicks off his Capitalism spoken word tour with a stopover in Honolulu this week. The premise of the tour: 50 states, 50 capital cities.Travel is something that…
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