Time to hit the theater
Over the next few months, several new theater productions will hit the stage across the island. Here’s a roundup of the shows, plays, musicals and more. Friday, Jan. 9 “George & Ira & Shari” Jan. 9-18 Brad Powell Theatre 650…
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Our Top 5: Brian Yang’s favorite local eats
Over the past few years, while starring as Charlie Fong on “Hawaii Five-0,” Brian Yang has come to embrace life in the islands, especially on the food front. “I grew up in California, so we’re exposed to dishes from Hawaii,”…
Dishes and drinks you can only get during the holidays
It’s that time of the year for indulgence, with holiday treats in abundance. In honor of the season, eateries across the city have special menus to get people in a festive spirit. Here are some of the desserts, dishes and…
Win VIP tickets to screening of ‘The Interview’
We’re giving away 15 pairs of tickets to an advance VIP screening of “The Interview,” an action-comedy starring James Franco and Seth Rogen, about two tabloid TV guys who discover that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is a fan of…
Win VIP tickets to ‘Into the Woods’
We’re giving away 15 pairs of tickets to an advance VIP screening of Disney’s “Into the Woods,” a modern twist of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick and Johnny Depp as the Wolf.…
Save the date: Pinch of Salt for the Holidays
Popular local designers and vendors will be showcasing their fashion, gifts and more on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Pinch of the Salt for the Holidays in Our Kaka‘ako. The pop-up shopping event — designed to be an alternative to hitting…
Black Friday 2014
Black Friday got started earlier than usual. By 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, shoppers had arrived in force at Ala Moana, taking advantage of doorbuster deals at Macy’s and a few other stores that opened at that early hour. As…
Our Top 5: Japanese restaurants
Editor’s note: Our recent post Where Japanese nationals eat Japanese food led our friend and social media man-about-town Toby Tamaye to challenge the suggestions and post a few of his favorite Japanese restaurants on his Facebook page. We liked where…
Weekend rewind: Our Kaka‘ako
Our Kaka‘ako was a hotspot for events this past weekend. After Friday’s Eat the Street, we checked out Threadz, the Kaka‘ako Arts & Makahiki Fest and Baker Faire. Here are some snaps from the weekend: Threadz ◄ Back Next ►…
Our Kaka‘ako events to hit this weekend
Our Kaka‘ako will be the place to hit this weekend, with lots of events for everyone. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening: Friday, Nov. 21 Eat the Street: Bacon Nov. 21, 4-9 p.m. 555 South St. Free All of Kakaako…
Frolic fitness: Favorite workouts
Editor’s note: Our goal with Frolic is to cover things that people in Hawaii do for fun, and for many, that includes working out and getting healthy. Local trainer Gilbert Ching will be blogging about how to do just that.…
Our Top 5 challenge: Manapua
Editors note: One thing we learned after running Melissa Chang’s Our Top 5: Manapua post is that people care deeply about their manapua and refuse to see their favorite relegated to anything less than the No. 1 spot. One of…
Party pics: Hale Aina Awards 2014
HONOLULU Magazine announced the winners of its 2014 Hala Aina Awards Sunday night at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, followed by a lavish outdoor soiree with guests tasting dishes from 14 of the city’s top restaurants. This year was the 30th anniversary of the…
HONOLULU Fashion Week: Kini and Dinko & Best of Neiman Marcus
By Crystal Pancipanci It was a big night for fashion in Honolulu, with two highly anticipated runway shows taking place Friday evening at the Hawaii Convention Center, as part of HONOLULU Fashion Week. Early in the evening, Art of Fashion:…
Party pics: Halloween at the Hyatt
Halloween at the Hyatt once again was the place to be seen in costume. With a theme of heroes and villains, lots of elaborate comic book characters and other costumed crazies came out in force for Friday’s huge Waikiki bash,…
Our Top 5: Acai bowl
By Ritsuko Kukonu Am I the first Japanese writer to write an article for Frolic Hawaii in Japanese? When Frolic asked me to write in Japanese, I was like, “What? In Japanese for Frolic? Are you for real?” My husband…
Taste iichiko Bar FRUITS new flavors
(Sponsored) Come celebrate the grand launch of iichiko Bar FRUITS YUZU and UME at Honolulu’s top restaurants and bars during November. iichiko Bar FRUITS is the newest shochu line from Sanwa Shurui Co., Ltd., which is launching two flavors —…
Party pics: The GIFT Foundation: Wunderland
Unicorns, fairy tale creatures, urban legends and crazy pop culture characters came out to The Republik on Friday night for the annual GIFT Foundation of Hawaii’s fundraiser party. Each year, GIFT Foundation selects several local nonprofit organizations or programs to…
Catch Scream 808’s haunted attractions
(Sponsored) The Scream Team is back this Halloween season with two haunted attractions — Dr. Carnage’s House of Horrors at Windward Mall theater and General Savage’s Zombie Uprising, which opens this weekend at Kapolei’s Hawaii Extreme Paintball field. General Savage’s…
Our Kaka‘ako: Meet Our Makers
The Meet Our Makers series continues; this week Honolulu Beerworks’ Geoffrey Seideman is featured, discussing his passion for beer and realizing his dream of opening a brewpup. Back in 2013, we interviewed Seideman about his plans for Honolulu Beerworks. Take…
Party pics: Crazy Sexy M
Photographer Travis Okimoto caught the scene at Thursday night’s Crazy Sexy M, a networking event thrown by the Slopes of Diamondhead HUI at M Nightclub.Here’s a look: Crazy Sexy M ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 41 jQuery(function($) {…
Frolic Picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Oct. 9 Crazy, Sexy, M Oct. 9, 6-9 p.m. M Nightclub 500 Ala Moana Boulevard Free with RSVP Join the Slopes of Diamondhead HUI at M Nightclub, for a fun party with happy hour drinks/pupu specials all night. No…
Return of the Blood Moon
We sent photographer/videographer Topher Schlund (@topher808) Tuesday night to “Return of the Blood Moon,” Bishop Museum’s viewing party for the total lunar eclipse. With Hawaii in perfect position to view the eclipse, a few hundred gathered late into the night…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Oct. 2The Good TableOct. 2, 6 p.m.Various restaurantsThe Good Table is an island-wide dining event to benefit Lanakila Meals on Wheels and Hawaii’s elderly citizens in need. Attendees will sit down to a special dinner with family and friends,…
Light Up Kailua NiteRun and block party
On Saturday, October 11, as the sun sets in Kailua, racers dressed in costume are expected to trek across the wetlands of Kawai Nui Marsh, lit by LED lights, glowsticks and headlamps. The Light Up Kailua NiteRun, a family-friendly 5K…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Sept. 25 9th Annual Improvaganza Hawaii Festival of Improv Sept. 25-28, showtimes vary. ARTS at Mark’s Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St. On The Spot, Improv Hobby and Kumu Kahua Dark Nights Series present the…
Frolic launches Do Good
As part of our effort to share what’s happening in the city and beyond, we’re launching a new section called, Do Good, that focuses on charitable events and outings happening in Hawaii.From fun runs to beach cleanups to fundraisers, we’ll…
GIFT Foundation Presents: Wunderland
Raise hell with fellow gals and ghouls at this year’s long awaited The GIFT Foundation Halloween party on Friday, October 24th at The Republik. This year’s fantasy theme is Wunderland, a twisted toon town where ani-mayhem reigns and where party…
Ward Village NiteRun for JDRF Hawaii
Lace up your running shoes, grab your friends and get ready for the Ward Village NiteRun & Street Party, a 5K fun run/walk to raise funds for JDRF Hawaii – a foundation that works to improve the lives of Hawaii’s…
Make-A-Wish Hawaiiʻs 2nd Annual Jingle Rock Run 2014
Race into the holidays with Make-A-Wish Hawaiiʻs 2nd Annual Jingle Rock Run on Sunday, December 21 at 6 p.m. Families, friends and even pets are welcome to participate in this festive 5K. Proceeds from the race benefit Make-A-Wish Hawaii, a…
Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Vote for Hawaii Foodbank!
Each year, 46.5 million Americans struggle with hunger relying on food banks for assistance. The Walmart Foundation hopes to rally public awareness and involvement through their Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign. The top 50 food banks that receive the most…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Sept. 18RAW Honolulu: SCOPESept. 18, 7-11 p.m.The Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians1680 Kapiolani Blvd.RAW:natural born artists is an international independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair & makeup artistry, photography, models…
Our Top 5: Spam musubi
By Jennifer YamadaSpam musubi are not all created equal. As one of Hawaii’s favorite quick bites, many different versions are available. For my list, I focused on traditional ones, and considered the overall taste of the Spam and whether there…
Let’s talk about phones: To upgrade, defect or stay put
With the imminent arrival of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, we know our mobile-savvy readers probably are contemplating the big question of the moment: Upgrade, defect or hold out for something better, later? Even among our Frolic team,…
HawaiiCon 2014
HawaiiCon — Hawaii Island’s first annual sci-fi, science and fantasy convention — launched its inaugural event with a bang, bringing an estimated 700 celebrity guests, comic book artists, writers, scientists and cosplayers from all over the world to the Hapuna…
HFWF 14: 12 things we loved at Corks & Forks
As expected, Saturday night’s Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival event, Hawaiian Airlines Presents Corks & Forks, brought out a great crowd, 20 notable chefs, highly rated Napa Valley wines and well-crafted dishes using local ingredients. The lineup of chefs included…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
First Friday in Chinatown Sept. 5, 6 p.m. Chinatown As always, Chinatown will be the place to be on First Friday with gallery receptions, boutique openings, live entertainment and other exciting art and music-centric events. The Art Walk happens…
HFWF 2014: Aloha ʻAina, Aloha Kai
Photo by Dane NakamaThe Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival got underway Friday evening, with the event, Aloha ‘Aina, Aloha Kai: Love of the Land, Love of the Sea, at the Waikoloa Beach Resort with the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and…
HFWF 2014: Aloha ʻAina, Aloha Kai
Photo by Dane NakamaThe Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival got underway Friday evening, with the event, Aloha ‘Aina, Aloha Kai: Love of the Land, Love of the Sea, at the Waikoloa Beach Resort with the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and…
We Get ‘Em! to raise funds for UH sports
A grassroots community group, called We Get ‘Em!, has launched a fundraising campaign to support the University of Hawaii’s athletics program. The campaign, announced at a press conference at Murphy’s Bar & Grill on Friday morning, is led by longtime…
What’s happening: Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend is upon us. If you’re still finalizing your plans, here are some of the events happening over the long holiday weekend. Friday, Aug. 29 Eat the Street Breakfast Aug. 29, 4-9 p.m. 555 South St. If you’re…
Time for Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival
The Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival gets underway tonight on Hawai‘i Island, with a six-course gala at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The event then travels to Maui on Sunday, then between Thursday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept.…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Breakfast
If you’re a breakfast person, then Friday’s Eat the Street is a must. This month, vendors will be serving up breakfast for dinner, everything from pancakes to Portuguese sausage waffle dogs to breakfast empanadas.There also will be a best pancake…
Did this: Baker Faire
By Jennifer YamadaThe one place you wanted to be this past weekend was at Honolulu’s first Baker Faire, a pop-up event at MW Restaurant, featuring sweet treats from seven Hawaii pastry chefs and bakers. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9,…
Party pics: Jack Johnson @ Waikiki Shell
Hawaii’s own Jack Johnson played the first of two sold-out Kokua Hawaii Foundation benefit concerts at the Waikiki Shell on Friday night to an appreciative audience. The understated star’s funky, feel-good set included crowd favorites like “Better Together,” “Banana Pancakes,”…
Who’s coming: Eat the Street Spicy
Time to get your spice on. Friday’s Eat the Street will be a hot affair with everything from a fried spicy lemon grass pork musubi to strawberry habernero gelato on the menu. See you there. Same place and time.When: Friday,…
Night Market Guide: Pop! & Paws
This month’s theme, “Pop! & Paws” is a pet-friendly event as the Honolulu Night Market partners with the Hawaiian Humane Society and returns Saturday to Cooke Street between Pohukaina and Auahi. It’ll be a fun night with art and entertainment,…
Healthy Lunchtime Challenge for keiki
Attention aspiring young chefs: Here’s your chance to show off your culinary talent before internationally renowned chefs. The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is calling on young Hawai‘i chefs ages 8-17 to submit their very own original…
Get ready for Impact Hub Honolulu
Plans to create Hawaii’s first Impact Hub got underway Tuesday, as community and government leaders and entrepreneurs congregated for an all-day workshop and conference at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Impact Hub Honolulu will open next year in Our…
Help shape Hawai‘i’s first co-working space for social innovators
On Tuesday, July 15, Kamehameha Schools will host HI Impact, a public workshop designed to help shape Hawaii’s first Impact Hub, a unique community center for social entrepreneurs and change makers that offers an inspiring co-working space, training center, innovation…
