Author: Christine Hitt

Nightlife has improved on the Westside, thanks to Aulani Resort & Spa.

Here are some highlights of the Hawaii International Film Festival that I have on my checklist.

Every year, I make it a point to attend the Wahine Forum, a Hawaii women’s conference meant to support women in business.

It’s the time for polka dancing and downing Hefeweizen and Jagermeister, while toasting “Ein Prosit” unintelligibly all night long.

The Clubhouse, located in the old Hard Rock Café location, is turning itself into a new nightclub and lounge on Friday nights.

Bacchus Waikiki opens on Lewers Street this Sunday night with its grand opening party from 4 to 9 p.m.

There’s a new bar in the Royal Hawaiian Center, the Five-O Bar and Lounge.

If you haven’t heard, Oceans 808 will be closing at the end of August—this time for good.

Be forewarned: Hairspray will have you singing and copying dance moves on the car ride home.

What’s the 4th of July weekend without a party or two—or, three. Check out these Honolulu, North Shore and Eastside parties.

Producer Jim Burke shares what it was like to bring Hollywood to Hawaii to shoot The Descendants.

Wicked, Broadway’s 17th longest running show, may be touring in Honolulu in 2012.

Good luck getting in without it.

Bambu Two Café is known for its large selection of girly martinis, but there’s actually a reason here for men to enjoy a martini that strays from the typical gin, or vodka, with a splash of dry vermouth.

A new comedy show not to be missed.

Defending the Caveman, starring Isaac Lamb, is showing at Hawaii Theatre now through May 29.

Puppets and humans live side-by-side in this reverse world of Sesame Street—the apartments are run down, the people are unemployed and the puppets are horny.

Now, I’m hoping to not only collect shirts with bottles on them, but also shirts with dancers, bards and exhibition sketches.

The Waikiki Edition makes my list of Honolulu bars with the best cocktails.