Author: Frolic Hawai‘i

Night Market Instagrams: Our faves

Instagramming blew up Saturday night at Honolulu Night Market, as hundreds of IGs were posted throughout the night, showing the art, music, shopping, food and overall awesome scene.Here are some of our favorites, posted using the #ourkakaako hash tag. @hisuuuzzzz…

Nonstop launches segment on KHON

Nonstop Honolulu and KHON kicked off their partnership Wednesday, with Nonstop’s Melissa Chang appearing on the station’s morning show with KHON anchor Olena Heu to talk about unconventional Valentine’s Day date ideas. Nonstop Honolulu will have a regular segment on…

Your guide to Saturday’s Night Market

It keeps getting bigger and better: Honolulu Night + Market, the block party celebrating all things street, lights up Kakaako this weekend with major new twists. Pow Wow’s 100 graffiti artists will be in the house, their giant wall art…

Feb. 9-10: ‘Ukulele Picnic

Get set for the 5th annual ‘Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii, which runs Feb. 9-10, 2013, with thousands of ‘ukulele lovers from around the world gathering for three key events — an ‘ukulele contest, the benefit concert and a free picnic.International…

Eat the Street Pro Bowl

Football, food and fans converged at Friday’s Eat the Street, an official event for this year’s NFL Pro Bowl Week. Despite a little rain, a big crowd turned out for the fun and festivities, which included appearances by football legends…

Video: Party of the Year

Scenes from the 2012 Party of the Year at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park on New Year’s Eve by Nonstop contributor Gabriel Yanagihara:

Fukubukuro at Royal Hawaiian Center

(Sponsored) Fukubukuro bags at Royal Hawaiian Center go on sale on New Year’s Day at 10 a.m. Contents in the Fukubukuro bags are marked off 50 percent or more from more than 30 participating merchants. Here’s a list of participating…

Night Market: Your Instagrams

Wow! Instagrammers of Honolulu showed their collective might last night, posting 460 Instagrams from Honolulu Night Market, using the hashtag #ourkakaako.Thank you to everyone who took part in our Instagram contest, where we tasked photogs to post snaps in eight…

Nonstop gift picks: Local, personal, quirky

Holiday gifts? This year we’re going local, and we’re making it personal. Mari Taketa and Diane Seo put their heads together to come up with high-like gifts that support local small businesses and in some cases are custom-made for recipients.…

Get your Instagram on @ Night Market

We’ll be having an Instagram scavenger hunt at Honolulu Night Market on Saturday, Dec. 15 (starting at 6 p.m.), with one lucky Instagrammer winning a $200 gift card from The Whole Ox, enough for a big group to go out…

Party pics: Nextworking December @ Aloha Tower

Professionals from every industry chatted, swapped business cards, watched the spectacular sunset and relaxed with friends at the End of the Year Nextworking pau hana mixer at the Sunset Room in Aloha Tower Marketplace. Photos by Eric Baranda and Tracy…

Party pics: House of Wax 8/Livewire’s 7th Anniversary

The PURE Coalition crew & Torq celebrated the 8th Annual House of Wax electronica event, along with Livewire’s 7th Anniversary on Wednesday at Aloha Stadium, with huge crowds coming out to see headlining DJs Gareth Emery, Mord Fustang, K Theory,…

Black Friday madness

Seriously, what is the world coming to? Black Friday started so early this year, some people traded it for Thanksgiving, opting to scope out the sales around town (stores were open!) instead of sit down to turkey and all the…

Black Friday shopping hours

Holiday shopping gets underway Thanksgiving Day. Here’s what’s happening at malls around the island:Ala Moana CenterThursday, Nov. 22: Mall closed, but some stores and restaurants openFriday, Nov. 23: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (More than 40 stores open at midnight. Here’s a…

Party pics: Hale Aina Awards

Honolulu Magazine announced the winners of its 2013 Hala Aina Awards Sunday night at a ceremony at Royal Hawaiian Hotel, then held a lavish outdoor soiree with guests tasting dishes from several of the city’s top restaurants. This year celebrated…

Come celebrate our 2nd anniversary!

We’re inviting our readers, supporters and friends to join us for our 2nd Anniversary Party at the Five-0 Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Center.What: Nonstop Honolulu’s 2nd AnniversaryWhere: Five-0 Bar & Lounge at the Royal Hawaiian CenterTime: Friday, Nov. 16…

Party pics: Halloween in Waikiki

Waikiki was crowded with costumed partygoers of all ages, out to have a good time on Halloween. From the Queen Kapiolani Hotel to Royal Hawaiian Center, everyone was celebrating, with costume contests for those who came dressed up in clever,…

Party pics: Avenge the Night

M Nightclub and the M Bar at Restaurant Row threw an “Avengers” theme party for Halloween, with attendees showing up dressed as their favorite superheroes and comic book characters. Photos by Travis Okimoto. Avenge the Night ◄ Back Next ►…

The Launch at The Greenhouse Innovation Hub

Over a hundred people helped to celebrate the launch of The Lightstyle Network, a new multimedia startup and content network created by Staton Ann Mineshima and John Garcia and the one year anniversary of The Greenhouse Innovation Hub, a technology…

Eat the Street Dia de los Muertos: New eats

This month’s Latin-themed Eat the Street featured six new vendors, representing foods from around the globe. From Kohnotori’s yakitori to Pirogi’s Ukrainian sweet and savory pies, the evening offered an impressive variety of new eats. Add to this dramatic costumes…

HIFF Reviews: ‘The Thieves’ and ‘Barfi!’

Nonstop Honolulu is reviewing films featured at the 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival, happening now through Oct. 21. Find our ongoing series of reviews and coming screening dates below.The Thieves“The Thieves” just recently became the all-time best selling movie in…

Who’s coming: Eat the Street Cheese & Sausage

No better way to wind down your week than with some cheese or sausage, or both. This month’s Eat the Street celebrates the decadent combination, with a Mac & Cheese eating contest, free cheese and sausage samples, live entertainment and…

‘Hawaii Five-O’ premiere @ Sunset on the Beach

The Nonstop crew mobilized for Sunday’s “Hawaii Five-0” premiere at Sunset on the Beach, with Melissa Chang, Tracy Chan, Dallas Nagata White and Ed White on and around the red carpet to bring you shots of the scene and celebrities.…

Who’s coming: Eat the Street Pork Fest

Get ready for some major pig-out grinds at Friday’s Eat the Street. August’s pork fest features everything from bacon-flavored shave ice to BLT frites. We can’t wait!Also at this month’s event, Aloha Festivals will be kicking off its festivities, selling…

The Original Jams Improv Show

The Original Jams Improv Show (OJAMS), hosted by Hawaii actress Kimee Balmilero, featured local improv actors and newbies performing together live at The Green House. Balmilero, who teaches weekly improv classes to both kids and adults at The Green House,…

Awesome Waikiki parking deal

(Sponsored content)Royal Hawaiian Center offers one of the best parking deals in Waikiki. Your first hour is free with validation from any of the center’s many merchants. And only $1 per hour for the next three hours (maximum of four…

Hawaii Bitters to debut local flavors

By Nix KinneySpecial to NonstopWhile the tales say that bitters were first used to sooth nausea, time has had a classy way of turning an old cure of maladies into the dynamic additive for cocktails. The Pink Gin Cocktail, Whisky…

Who’s coming: Eat the Street Spicy Fest

Come on down Friday to Eat the Street for a spicy extravaganza with everything from a Hawaiian chili pepper macaron to Volcano Poppers on the menu.Also on tap: A BBQ ribs eating contest, sponsored by Five-O Ribs and the Kings…

Eat the Street: Garlic Fest

Phew! Could you smell it?Eat the Street Garlic Fest got under way Friday night in Kakaako, 45 trucks and street food vendors out in force with every incarnation of garlic imaginable … and some unimaginable. Yes, coconut garlic butter mochi.…

Who’s coming: Eat the Street Garlic Fest

Hey all you garlic lovers, and we know you’re out there… Come on down Friday to Eat the Street, where more than 40 vendors will be showcasing all kinds of garlicky goodness, from garlic chicken, to Garlicky Greek Frites to…

Did this: Garlic & Ginger Festival

Yes, garlic ice cream. Yes, ginger cotton candy. And why not? Separately or together, garlic and ginger are two of the driving flavor forces behind the eats we love. Which is why upwards of 1,000 people turned out for Thursday’s…

First look: Pint + Jigger

By Mike PrasadSpecial to Nonstop“Booze and bacon lovers unite at the Pint + Jigger!” That’s what my inner foodie is telling me to yell across the streets of Honolulu. But maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me rewind.In 1991,…

Party pics: IGNITE @ The Hyatt

Potent Productions and the American Marketing Association at the University of Hawaii at Manoa threw their semi-annual grad party at The Hyatt Regency Waikiki’s Japengo restaurant Saturday night. IGNITE kicked off with an open Patron and Grey Goose bar for…

Party pics: MXLGY Triple Shot @ Manifest

The third monthly MXLGY cocktails event went off at Manifest Thursday evening, with bartenders Justin Park, Maria Burke and Daniel Bonifacio going head-to-head with sets of exotic custom cocktails that featured St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Peligroso Tequila and Tito’s Vodka.…

Eat the Street Bacon

The scene was all about bacon Friday night in Kakaako, with dozens of trucks and booths featuring at least one new bacon dish each on their menus, and eaters scarfing it up.How much do we love bacon? Sellouts started as…

Dalai Lama’s message to students

The Dalai Lama spoke Saturday to an arena full of students at the University of Hawaii about education’s role in achieving world peace, and how to move forward to become better people.The Tibetan-born Tenzin Gyatso (formerly Lhamo Dhondup) is in Hawaii…

Eat the Street Kapolei

Here’s a look at the early scene at Saturday’s Eat the Street Kapolei, which brought eaters to the Kapolei High School football field. It was the first Westside foray for the popular food truck and street food event. Eat the…

Party pics: First Thursday HawaiiSlam Finals

The biggest slam poetry event of the year went off on Thursday evening, with the Grand Slam Finals at Fresh Cafe. The 12 best poets from the 2011-2012 season presented their strongest pieces in a three-round elimination match, with the…

Party pics: Vice Nightclub Soft Opening

Vice, a brand-new nightclub in the old Paparazzi/Brew Moon space at Ward Centre, held its packed soft opening on Saturday night, and photographer Eric Baranda was there to capture the scene.The club, owned and operated by Element Group (the folks…

Party pics: Young Professionals Casino Night

The  Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Young Professionals Program, which throws a wide variety of events throughout the year, celebrated its first anniversary at The Villa Thursday evening with a casino-themed night. Members dressed up in 1920s outfits gathered around several…

Party pics: Foster the People

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Party pics: Fabric & UH Manoa Senior Fashion Show

The final edition of Fabric Saturdays at the Honolulu Design Center went off on Saturday night, with the highlight of the night being a fashion show by the senior class of the University of Hawaii’s fashion program. Photographer Eric Baranda…

Eat the Street Mililani

Once again, eaters came out in force at Eat the Street Mililani. Although Saturday’s event was scheduled for a 2 p.m. start, many began arriving at Mililani Rec. Center 7 at 12:30 p.m. to secure spots in line. With 42…

Pics: Taste of Manoa

Nonstop photographer Eric Baranda stopped by the University of Hawaii at Manoa on Thursday evening for the annual Taste of Manoa event, sponsored by UH Manoa’s Student Affairs Dining Services It was a chance for students to chow down on…

Honolulu Festival Grand Parade

Here are scenes from Sunday’s parade down Kalakaua Avenue and fireworks celebration, which capped this year’s Honolulu Festival. Honolulu Festival parade ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 38 — Photo by Andrew Lee jQuery(function($) { new NggPaginatedGallery('18e601bdcdc344310a7e8e64715951d6', '.ngg-imagebrowser'); });

Video: Scenes from Eat the Street

From last Friday’s Eat the Street in Kakaako: Chocolate meat, chocolate-covered Spam and … just watch the video.(Video by Mari Taketa)If you missed it, here are shots from Friday’s Eat the Street Chocolate. Eat the Street Chocolate ◄ Back Next…

Eat the Street Chocolate

It was a full-on chocolate fest, with 41 food trucks and street food vendors offering all kinds of choco dishes and treats, along with their regular menus. Eat the Street Chocolate ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 29 Eat…

Pow Wow Hawaii

See the latest photos from this week-long celebration of contemporary art

Party pics: Sacs in the City Preview

By Cassandra LouieSpecial to NonstopWomen of The Junior League of Honolulu and their guests attended a preview for the group’s Sacs in the City event on Friday evening at the Diane von Furstenberg store at Ala Moana Center. The party…

InstaHawaii Photography Showcase

By Zulma AguiarSpecial to NonstopIan Kai (@BadNewsRapDudes) and his team of allies, collaborators and sidekicks got together to throw the biggest Instagram exhibition, silent auction and dance party at Fresh Cafe.Participants submitted their photos via hashtag and a committee selected…