Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Dec. 18 End of the Year Cupcake & Cocktail Party Fundraiser Dec. 18, 7-10 p.m. The ARTS at Marks Garage $25 Purchase tickets The ARTS at Marks Garage is throwing its End of the Year Cupcake & Cocktail Party…
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Honolulu Night Market guide: Rogue Christmas
The last Honolulu Night Market of the year once again goes rogue, with a Christmas-themed block party with edge. When: Saturday, Dec. 20 from 6 to 11 p.m. Where: 449 Cooke Street Admission: Free Parking: On-site and street parking, Eat…
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Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Dec. 11 ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ screening Dec. 11, 6 p.m. IBM Building Courtyard 1240 Ala Moana Boulevard Free This month’s Ward Village Cinema flick is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” For those who haven’t seen this classic holiday film,…
Frolic gift guide: Local finds under $30
While planning our holiday gift guide, we decided rather than to promote the latest things on Amazon to instead feature some cool finds offered by local designers and businesses. Despite the perception that buying local means spending more money, we…
3rd Annual Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert
After performing at 140 shows across North America, Australia and Asia, Jake Shimabukuro is returning home to close out his 2014 worldwide tour with the 3rd Annual Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert on Friday, Dec. 5, at Blaisdell Concert Hall.…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
Wednesday, Nov. 26 House of Brews celebrates Holiday Beers Nov. 26, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Bar35 35 N. Hotel St. $25 Try eight different brews and gourmet pizzas by chef Valentini for only $25. The beers include Sam Smith’s Winter Welcome…
Your guide to Black Friday
Black Friday madness once again is upon us, and some stores are starting even earlier, turning Thanksgiving evening into prime time for anyone looking to score a doorbuster deal. Despite the lines and crowds, with the right planning and preparation,…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Nov. 20 Fashion Meets Fiber Nov. 20, 5-9 p.m. Honolulu Museum of Art School 1111 Victoria St. Free In collaboration with Indie Visual List and Hawaii Craftsmen, this event showcases up-and-coming, local fashion designers from the University of Hawaii…
Coming Saturday: Threadz
If you’re into streetwear, you’ll definitely want to save the date for Saturday’s Threadz, an inaugural event in Our Kaka‘ako organized by Street Grindz. The bi-annual event happens Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Honolulu Night Market’s…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Nov. 13 Design House Nov. 12-14 Honolulu Design Center 1250 Kapiolani Blvd. Free Fashion designers from The Cut Collective (Allison Izu, Rumi Murakami and Summer Shiigi) along with designers Mari Nakamura, Sarah Yamashige and Jenna Sato, are showcasing looks…
Night Market fashion: Wahine Toa and Ava Sky
Saturday’s Honolulu Night Market will be a fashion-focused affair, with runway shows by Wahine Toa (starts at 7 p.m.) and Ava Sky + Issa De Mar (8 p.m.). We spoke with Nita Pilago of Wahine Toa Designs and Lan Chung…
Pagoda Restaurantʻs Turkey-To-Go
Thanksgiving can be stressful, especially for the culinarily challenged or time-crunched. So for those looking for an easy way to serve up a full Thanksgiving dinner, here’s one option — Pagoda Restaurantʻs Turkey-To-Go. For $155.00 (plus tax), this hot and…
Frolic picks: Weekend events
Thursday, Nov. 6 Dances of Love Festival Hawaii 2014 Nov. 6-11, 6 p.m. Queen Kapiolani Hotel 150 Kapahulu Ave. $15-$199 Purchase tickets at: eventbrite.com The Dances of Love Festival Hawaii 2014 was founded on the belief that dance is a…
Manifest’s Man Challenge 2014
The 6th Annual Manifest Man Challenge is a facial hair marathon for a cause. This year, men will be surrendering their razors for the entire month of November growing out their beards, mustaches or lone whisker (for the follicularly challenged)…
Save the date: Honolulu Biennial
Hawaii soon will join the ranks of New York and London in becoming an international contemporary art center with the debut of the Honolulu Biennial’s prologue exhibition, “Chain of Fire,” which runs Oct. 30-Nov 9 in Our Kaka‘ako. The event,…
Guide to Hawaii Fashion Month
The second annual Hawaii Fashion Month gets underway in November, with a variety of events, from runway shows to seminars, pop-up shops and beauty bars. Here’s the rundown of what’s happening: Saturday, Nov. 1 Fashion ForWARD Opening Event Nov.…
Frolic Picks: Weekend events
Friday, Oct. 24 Summit Fest 2014 Kick-off Party Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Ward Village Information Center 1240 Ala Moana Boulevard $75 (day passes); $200 (fest pass) SUMMIT Fest, presented by Ward Village, is Hawaii’s celebration of arts, culture and ideas.…
Over the Edge for Special Olympics Hawaii
Everyone could use a little adventure especially when it benefits a great cause like Special Olympics Hawaii. On Saturday, Nov. 8, participants who raise at least $1,000 will win a spot at Over the Edge to rappel 400 feet down…
Ono Pono Seafood Campaign
With 60-90 percent of the world’s fisheries collapsed, depleted or over-exploited, the future price and abundance of your favorite nigiri is questionable. The Ono Pono Seafood Campaign, a project organized by Kanu Hawaii, is an effort to build awareness and…
Hallowbaloo preview: The eats
Heading to Hallowbaloo? Here’s a rundown of the many dining options both at the festival and across Chinatown, including street fare, late-night eats and special Hallowbaloo deals. In our roundup, we’ve noted which restaurants are still accepting reservations. And if…
Status of weekend events
With the uncertainty over Tropical Storm Ana, several weekend events have been postponed or canceled. Here’s the update: Bayfest Status: Canceled Oct. 17-19 Refunds are be available for pre-purchased tickets. Food & New Products Show Status: Happening Oct. 17-19 Any changes…
ProtoHUB Honolulu arrives in Our Kaka‘ako
An innovative new co-working space called ProtoHUB Honolulu has arrived in Our Kaka‘ako, targeting entrepreneurs, community organizers, students, artists, freelancers and others looking for a collaborative place to work and expand their networks. Now at 458 Keawe St., ProtoHUB can…
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