The Pulse Top 5: ‘Linsanity,’ Metric, more

BY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com

‘LINSANITY’ ARRIVES IN HONOLULU: 1. The director and producers of “Linsanity,” a documentary about Asian-American NBA star Jeremy Lin, were in Honolulu last week for the Hawaii debut of the film as part of this year’s Hawaii International Film Festival Spring Showcase. “Hawaii Five-0″ star Daniel Dae Kim, who narrated the film, was joined by fellow cast member (and “Linsanity” co-producer) Brian Yang at a news conference at the Modern Honolulu on April 11; see honolulupulse.com/?p=100862 for more. Visit honolulupulse.com/?p=101075 for more pictures from a VIP reception hosted by the Star-Advertiser and honolulupulse.com/?p=101048 for a review of the film.

METRIC AT THE REPUBLIK: 2. Canadian indie rockers Metric made their Hawaii concert debut at The Republik on Saturday. See honolulupulse.com/?p=101195 for the complete photo gallery and honolulupulse.com/?p=101168 for a review of the concert.

JAMES TAYLOR AT BLAISDELL ARENA: 3. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor returned to Honolulu for a concert at Blaisdell Arena on Saturday. For more pictures, visit honolulupulse.com/?p=101194; see honolulupulse.com/?p=101186 for a review of the show.

PICS: ‘THE THREE KINGS’ AT ALOHA TOWER: 4. Katchafire, Common Kings and Hawaii’s own Rebel Souljahz headlined “The Three Kings” at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower on Saturday. Visit honolulupulse.com/?p=101198 for more photos.

PICS: FIJI AT TSUKIJI: 5. Popular local recording artist Fiji celebrated the release of his latest album, “Born and Raised II,” with a performance at Tsukiji during “Revive the Live” on April 12. See honolulupulse.com/?p=101147 for more from the party.