Your guide to the weekend: New Jason Momoa movie, Island music and more

Ready for the weekend? Aloha State Daily can help with plans for Friday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 1. Eat brunch, watch "The Wrecking Crew," which stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, or catch one of three theater productions on stage.

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Katie Helland

January 28, 20263 min read

Jason Momoa is known for his roles in “Aquaman,” “Game of Thrones,” “Chief or War" and — most recently  —  "The Wrecking Crew," shown above.
Jason Momoa is known for his roles in “Aquaman,” “Game of Thrones,” “Chief or War" and — most recently — "The Wrecking Crew," shown above. (Courtesy of Prime Video)

Ready to plan some weekend fun? This Friday, enjoy new music and a movie with ties to the Islands. There are also theater productions on stage at Mānoa Valley Theatre, Diamond Head Theatre and Kumu Kahua Theatre.

Friday, Jan. 30

CreativeMornings x Keep It Aloha. Join host Kamaka Dias of the Keep It Aloha podcast, acclaimed actor Moses Goods and comedian Pashyn Santos for the next CreativeMornings event at SALT at Our Kaka’ako. The event starts at 8 a.m. and includes storytelling, laughs and conversation about what it means to “keep it aloha” in Hawai’i today. Details.

New Island music. “American Idol” winner Iam Tongi; ‘ukulele virtuoso and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Jake Shimabukuro; and the up-and coming reggae music sensation Kanaka Fyah have picked the same day to release new music. Tongi launches the single, “Eyes for You,” while Shimabukuro has a new album “Calm Seas.” Kanaka Fyah is releasing a new single as well, “Morning Sun.” Details.

Iam Tongi and the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus recently performed as part of Season 23 of "American Idol," ahead of the release of Disney's live action remake of "Lilo & Stitch." Music from Tongi and the choir is part of the movie's soundtrack.
Iam Tongi and the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus recently performed as part of Season 23 of "American Idol," ahead of the release of Disney's live action remake of "Lilo & Stitch." Music from Tongi and the choir is part of the movie's soundtrack. (Disney/Christopher Willard)

Brunch. Egghead Café is offering $10 plates through Jan. 31. The Kalihi brunch spot specials include cheesy eggs, green onion pancake with cheese, cinnamon French toast, avo-corn toast and more. Details.

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Egghead Cafe is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a variety of $10 plates. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

Saturday, Jan. 31

Go to the theater. Mānoa Valley Theatre, Diamond Head Theatre and Kumu Kahua Theatre have shows on stage this week. Diamond Head Theatre launched the musical “The Last Five Years,” with a score by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, this month. Mānoa Valley Theatre opened “Dial M for Murder,” a “murder mystery whodunit thriller,” according to Dwight Martin, who plays the chief inspector in the show. Both productions run through Sunday, Feb. 8. Kumu Kahua Theatre has “Two Nails, One Love,” written by Lee A Tonouchi and based on the novel by Alden M Hayashi, on stage through Friday, Feb. 6. Check out the Theater on O’ahu: Your Guide for This Week for details.

"Dial M for Murder" is a murder mystery.
"Dial M for Murder" is a murder mystery. (Brandon Miyagi)

Sunday, Feb. 1

Watch “The Wrecking Crew.”  This action comedy starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista launched on Prime Video on Jan. 27. It features two estranged brothers Jonny (Momoa) and James (Bautista) as they seek out the killer of  their father. Read ASD’s exclusive interview with actress Frankie Adams, who is also part of the cast for Disney’s live action “Moana,” set to release in July. Details.

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Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.

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Katie Helland

Arts, Culture & Entertainment Reporter

Katie Helland is an Arts, Culture & Entertainment Reporter for Aloha State Daily.