What to Listen to This November: 5 Album and Song Picks from Local DJs
Your playlist is so played out. So we asked a few local music experts to help you hit refresh.
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Win tickets to HOT’s ‘Tales of Hoffman’
Sponsored HOT presents Jacques Offenbach’s ‘The Tales of Hoffmann,’ opening on April 21. The final HOT show of the 2016-2017 season will also be a celebration of the distinguished career of HOT Artistic Director Henry Akina, who retires at the…
Anime fans, ‘Your Name’ is coming to the big screen
A lucky few got to see the hit anime film “Your Name” when it screened at the closing night gala of last fall’s Hawaii International Film Festival. Now’s your chance to catch it. It premieres in Hawaii theaters on April…
Guide to Kawaii Kon 2017
Thirteen years and 15,000 otaku after it began, it’s back. Kawaii Kon 2017 happens at the Hawaii Convention Center this weekend, April 7 to 9. So to help you navigate this world of anime, manga, gaming and cosplay — and…
Film fans, spring into HIFF with our top picks
The 2017 HIFF Spring Showcase presented by Halekulani kicks off this Friday, March 31st and as always, there are way too many quality films to catch. So here are our picks for what we’re most excited to catch on the…
HOT debuts ‘Three Decembers’ with new programming line up
Sponsored Hawaii Opera Theatre is bringing one of opera’s greatest stars, Frederica von Stade in HOT’s production of Jake Heggie’s “Three Decembers” starting Friday, March 24 at 8 p.m. at Hawaii Theatre. Ms. von Stade makes her HOT debut in…
Enter to win tickets to Storm Large at Hawaii Theatre
Sponsored Storm Large will perform at Hawaii Theatre for one-night only on Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Her stop in Hawaii follows her first major album release with her band Le Bonheur in 2014. Her music reflects her unique…
Enter to win tickets to HOT’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and Sol3 Mio
Sponsored “A Streetcar Named Desire” For the first time in Hawaii, HOT will present André Previn’s operatic transformation of Tennessee Williams’ classic play. Performances will be at Blaisdell Concert Hall on Jan. 27, 29, & 31, 2017. Set New Orleans…
Where to party on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Not sure where to go? Here’s our guide of all kinds of parties happening around town. 7th Annual Bud Light New Year’s Eve Party of the Year 7 p.m. – 2…
Party pics: Super CW Retirement and Birthday Party
Who can bring out the nightlife crew while the sun is still up? None other than Honolulu’s leading lady for parties, promotions and entertainment: Christa Wittmier, aka Super CW. Her retirement and birthday party last night at Pure Nightclub featured…
6 things I learned from ‘Mifune: The Last Samurai’ + your chance for free tickets
I have samurai blood in me. At least that’s what my mother tells me. Her ancestors were land owners so that meant they were samurai. But if there’s one thing I learned after watching the new documentary “Mifune: The Last…
Save the date: Taste of Korea
Get ready for a fun night of fine dining with a Korean twist, along with a few swigs of soju! The 3rd annual Taste of Korea takes place on Thursday, November 17 and once again this fundraiser for the Hawaii…
Hong Kong stars Cheng Pei Pei and Simon Yam coming to HIFF
Sponsored Not only does the Hawaii International Film Festival bring the best of global cinema to local audiences, it also brings in well-known filmmakers and stars. Film fans have have mingled with the likes of Oh Ji Ho, Daniel Henney…
HIFF is coming: 15 top picks + Win tickets to opening night
Sponsored The 36th annual Hawaii International Film Festival runs Nov. 3-13 and as always, there’s a great and varied selection of amazing films from Asia, the Pacific, North America and Europe. How do you pick what to see out of…
Coming soon: Amazing Hawaii Comic Con 2016, Part 2
A cosplayer from the first Amazing Hawaii Comic Con in 2015. Once again, it’s back: the incredible Amazing Hawaii Comic Con 2016 … Part 2. Amid the universe of cosplay, panels, workshops, exhibitors and Pokemon Go challenges coming to the…
Preview Consolidated’s luxe Kapolei theaters at a free Frolic movie night
Want a chance to watch the 2014 hit foodie film ‘Chef’ starring Jon Favreau and Scarlett Johansson in plush reclining seats while munching on upscale new concession snacks? With digital projection on wall-to-wall screens and immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound?…
Top 5 things to do this weekend
By Kera Wong-Miyasato Get ready for this festival-filled weekend, complete with live music, signature food and good ol’ rice! Plus some of your favorite local artists at the Waikiki Shell, a community fair in Kokokahi and dinner featuring 12 of Oahu’s best…
Win tickets to see an advance screening of Disney’s ‘Queen on Katwe’
We’re giving away five family 4-packs of VIP passes to the advance screening of “Queen of Katwe,” a movie based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when…
‘Blair Witch’ lacks the appeal of the original
In 1999, I remember leaving the Cinerama theater after seeing “The Blair Witch Project” with some of my classmates thinking, “I’m not sleeping tonight, this freaked me out!” The movie played like a documentary so we seriously thought the found-footage…
Top 5 things to do this weekend
By Kera Wong-Miyasato Get those creative juices flowing and good times rolling for this weekend’s fun-filled events! Check out a literacy-dedicated block party in downtown, a mini Okinawan Festival, a worldwide design event, a free foodie photo meetup and the annual Mauka…
Enter to win advance screening passes to ‘The Magnificent Seven’
Sponsored Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in “The Magnificent Seven.” With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters,…
Party Pics: Goddess Zone
We checked out belly dance showcase Goddess Zone on Saturday evening at Doris Duke Theater, hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Cocoa Chandelier as “The Lady of Wahiahole.” Dances performed in Goddess Zone are inspired from paintings of Hawaiian goddesses by artist Rochelle…
What’s all the PHOss about pho?
Rich broth. Silky noodles. An array of garnishes and sauces. With limitless ways to enjoy it, we at Frolic ask, “how do you eat your pho?”
No tears shed for ‘The Light Between Oceans’
After watching the trailer for “The Light Between Oceans,” I was ready for a really good tearjerker based on a popular novel about a married couple who miscarry but then miraculously find a baby floating at sea. As the only…
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