Arts & Entertainment

Disney announces second live action “Lilo & Stitch” movie

The statement from Walt Disney Studios arrives as the original live action remake, which launched in theaters about a month ago, approaches $1 billion in sales worldwide. The live action movie features local talent, including Hawaiʻi Island-born Maia Kealoha, as Lilo, and Kauai-born Sydney Agudong as Nani, her older sister.

Katie HellandJune 26, 2025

Kalaʻe Parish just won 5 Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards

You can watch Kala’e + Kalena, the award-winning husband-and-wife duo, perform at the Waimea Valley Summer Concert Series and Kāneʻohe Night Market this weekend. ASD asked Parish about what inspires his music and how it felt to be recognized.

Katie HellandJune 26, 2025

Kauaʻi artisan has fun with feathers

Diane Mitsuyasu-Masumura, owner of Weslyn’s Creative Feather, has created traditional Hawaiian lei hulu, feather accessories, lauhala ornaments and more since 1989. She shares her process and about preparations for the upcoming Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, which sheʻs participated in since it started 31 years ago.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 25, 2025

7 things to do on Oʻahu this weekend: Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday are filled with musical performances, including one featuring singer Kalaʻe Parish, who won five Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards last weekend. Also performing this weekend is Maoli, the island reggae and country band taking “Last Sip of Summer” on an international tour that includes two nights in Honolulu.

Katie HellandJune 25, 2025

Items that once belonged to Abigail Kawānanakoa available at auction

You'll find furniture, artwork, leather goods, rugs, carved wooden bowls and chairs, saddles and other riding gear, and more available in the sale, hosted by O‘ahu Auctions.

Stephanie SalmonsJune 24, 2025

And the Nā Hōkū Hanohano award goes to ...

Missed the live stream for the 48th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards? Learn who won Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and more.

Katie HellandJune 24, 2025

Chef Angie Lee shares what to expect at Seisuke Knife Festival Hawaiʻi this Sunday

This sushi chef who launched Tsuki Maki, an omakase-style pop-up concept in Hawaiʻi and Japan, will demonstrate how to make oshizushi, or pressed sushi, at the inaugural festival on Oʻahu.

Katie HellandJune 24, 2025

Producer gives inside scoop on 'Six,ʻ the Broadway musical touring Honolulu this month

Kevin McCollum, the producer of “Rent,” brings a new musical, “Six” to Honolulu. McCollum has produced three shows that have gone on to win Tony Awards for Best Musical: “Rent” (1996), “Avenue Q” (2004), and “In the Heights” (2008). “Six,” presented by Broadway in Hawaiʻi, runs at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall through June 29 and explores the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII. McCollum shares how growing up in Hawaiʻi influenced his career.

Katie HellandJune 21, 2025

Lahaina nonprofit advocates for community

Since the 2023 wildfires, Kaibigan ng Lahaina has connected ʻohana in West Maui to recovery services including case management, workforce education and training, and mental health and wellness – all rooted in culture. ASD shares an update from the organization about its long-term plans, as well as information for this Sundayʻs Lahaina Palengke Night.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 20, 2025

7 ways to get your keiki out of the house this summer

Are your keiki home from school and looking for activities? Aloha State Daily has created this list of ideas of fun things to do, including encounters with submarines and sunflowers!

Katie HellandJune 19, 2025

Special exhibit on artist Mary Cassatt opens at Honolulu Museum of Art

Mary Cassatt is an American artist, who left her home in Philadelphia for Paris, where she joined the Impressionists. Her work focuses on the inner life of women and children performing daily activities in the mid to late 19th century. Starting this week, you can catch some of her visiting art, which is on loan from the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Katie HellandJune 19, 2025

Eight things to do on Oʻahu: Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22

Aloha State Daily rounded up some fun things to do this weekend. From live music for adults to a petting zoo and movies for keiki, here's what happening on Oʻahu this Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Katie HellandJune 18, 2025

David Hekili Kenui Bell, actor in “Lilo & Stitch” movie dies

He was part of Disney's live action remake of "Lilo & Stitch" where he drops his shave ice after encountering aliens. He also had roles in "Magnum P.I." and "Hawaiʻi Five-0."

Katie HellandJune 17, 2025

How to meet David Del Rocco, who writes biographies for Hawai'i keiki

This longtime teacher of Hawaiian culture at Punahou School is sharing the stories of Patsy Mink, Mary Kawena Pukui and Eddie Aikau with keiki. In addition to an upcoming meet-and-greet, heʻll be a storyteller at several public libraries this summer.

Katie HellandJune 17, 2025

Catch this “American Idol” contestant at Blue Note Hawai’i this month

New music, performances on O’ahu and a national tour with The War and Treaty are all in the works for this “American Idol” contestant with North Shore roots: Thunderstorm Artis.

Katie HellandJune 14, 2025

10 activities for keiki this summer

Do you have keiki in your life looking for fun ways to spend June and July? Aloha State Daily has rounded up some activities for them.

Katie HellandJune 13, 2025

Harry Potter movies return to big screens across Oʻahu

“Lumos!” Harry Potter fans can practice this and other spells as they watch the eight-movie series at Consolidated Theatres across Oʻahu this summer. The chance to indulge in wizardly magic in air conditioned theaters costs $5 per movie.

Katie HellandJune 12, 2025

Eight things to do on Oʻahu this weekend: Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 15

Aloha State Daily rounded up some fun things to do this weekend. From a butterfly tent at Ward Village to a scavenger hunt at Battleship Missouri Memorial, there are plenty of activities to keep the family busy this Father’s Day weekend.

Katie HellandJune 11, 2025

HSO harpist Constance Uejio to retire, you still have a chance to hear her play

This Oʻahu-based harpist will finish more than four decades with Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra in August. She is being recognized at the Masterworks concert finale featuring Brahms Symphony No. 1 on Sunday, June 15.

Katie HellandJune 11, 2025

“American Idol” winner Iam Tongi releases new single

This singer-songwriter with Kahuku roots just released new music. The cover is inspired by his relationship with his father and comes out just before Father’s Day.

Katie HellandJune 10, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger wins first Tony Award for lead actress

This Honolulu-born Native Hawaiian Ukrainian and Filipino actress won her first Tony Award for her performance in “Sunset Blvd” on Sunday, June 8. She took the stage to perform “As If We Never Said Goodbye” as part of the celebrations.