Hawaii’s next generation of business leaders, a who’s who of the islands’ younger power brokers, turned out Friday evening for First Hawaiian Bank’s Hui Alaka‘i Pau Hana at the Honolulu Museum of Art. One of the surprise guests of the…
Happy two-year anniversary Bevy! A crowd turned out Saturday for the birthday celebration of one of Honolulu’s hottest bars. The drinks flowed as special guest DJs Takaya Nagase from New York City and Shige from San Diego spun the wheels…
Sadly, I don’t play video games as much as before. It’s a strange formula: The older I get, the less I play. Why can’t I get younger and play more? I’m lucky if I can sneak in a session of…
I love ramen. I could eat ramen every day. I did for a while, until it took a toll on my wallet and my stomach. Skinny guy with a beer belly was not the look I was going for. So…
I would never suspect a ninja stronghold within modern-day Tokyo, but that’s what the art of ninjutsu is all about: deception and misdirection. Being a lifelong fan of Japanese culture, I finally fulfilled my dream of traveling to the Land…
Beautiful people were out in force Thursday evening for the 26th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival’s red carpet event at Doris Duke Theatre. Olympic gold medalist diver Greg Louganis was in attendance to support the festival, which is presented by…
When you have to wake up at 3 a.m., going to sleep at midnight is a bad idea. I oozed out of bed Sunday morning when my alarm went off, regretting ever saying yes to being a part of the…
Young professionals partied in Our Kaka’ako Saturday night for American Heart Association’s Honolulu beat, a new event designed to draw young leaders to party with a purpose. Along with entertainment by The Bentos ft. Ian O’Sullivan & Big Mox, NYC…
Fans of Filipino culture gathered at Kapiolani Park on Saturday for the 23rd Annual Filipino Fiesta. Organized by the Filipino Junior Chamber, the fiesta is held during the Filipino holiday Flores de Mayo. The event featured live entertainment, games, food,…
Hoku Kon recently changed its name to Comic Con Honolulu. That’s not to be confused with the Amazing Hawaii Comic Con. Or Hawaiicon. And don’t forget Kawaii-Kon or Animematsuri. Confused? You’re not alone.Geek paradise isn’t your typical touristy idea of…
We got a breath of fresh air on Thursday night for Art + Flea presents Air in Motion. The urban market featured art installations of visual artists Andrew Binkley, Jessi Devera and Lance Walters. The concept centers around pneuma, Greek…
Yelp elite gathered Monday evening for a wine and sake tasting party at Kaka’ako Wine Loft and Sake Collection. Fans of red wine were encouraged to wear red, while fans of white wine or sake wore white. Five wines were…
Costumes came out in full force Saturday night for the second annual Tiki’s Halfway to Halloween Party, a VIP event with live body painting. Doors opened to the public afterwards, with DJs and live music. Tiki's Halfway to Halloween Party…
Kissaten holds many memories for me, especially late-night ones. I’ve come here for a quick bite after the gym, stumbled in after a concert, and even broken up with someone within these orange walls. Oh Kissaten, the stories you could…
On the prowl for a tasty deal? So is Frolic photog Eric Baranda. Ballin’ on a budget spotlights his top picks around Honolulu. The question has troubled mankind since the dawn of time: where to get lunch? With the plethora…
Bass legend Flux Pavilion blew the doors off The Republik at midnight last night. He filled the crowd with energy and got them jumping during his 90-minute set, playing hit tracks like I Can’t Stop and Gold Dust. Doors opened…
Art + Flea presents 8 BIT brought back the nostalgia of old-school video games last night at Ward Village. Art for the evening was inspired from the days of coin-operated arcade games, with classics such as Tetris and Super Mario…
Has it really been that long? Korean fusion tacos blew up the street food scene seven years ago, and food trucks haven’t been the same since. As with all fads, the new fusion ran its course, with the cream of…
I am a geek, a gamer, a nerd — and proud to proclaim it. In Japan they have a word for this malady: otaku. So I’m that too. A night spent playing a conjurer of conjugation, with a million hit…
I’m not from Hawaii. I moved here with my family over 20 years ago from a place on the mainland where racially you were either black or white. So moving here was a reverse culture shock when I discovered that I…
The UH Manoa Shidler College of Business Alumni Association held a wine tasting fundraiser Thursday night at the Royal Hawaiian hotel. The event featured wines by Southern Wine & Spirits of Hawaii, and various food stations from the chefs at the Royal Hawaiian…
On the prowl for a tasty deal? So is Frolic photog Eric Baranda. Ballin’ on a budget spotlights his top picks around Honolulu. Money doesn’t grow on trees. If it did, we’d all be farmers. That being the case, we’re…
Local film “Popolo” held a release party and fashion show at M Nightclub Friday night. The party featured a performance by recording artist Treyvon Love, along with a silent auction of props from the movie. Attendees also had opportunities to…
Love and dessert was the theme at this month’s ARTafterDark at the Honolulu Museum of Art on Friday night. Sponsored by the Domestic Violence Action Center, the event featured food, art, and musical entertainment by Mike Love and the Paula…
Surf apparel line RVCA hosted an art show in a suite at The Modern Honolulu on Friday evening. Curated by RVCA founder and president PM Tenore, the show featured pieces by artist Kevin Ancell who used surfboards from legendary surfer Kelly Slater as his…
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, nonprofit organization Ad 2 Honolulu brought Cupid to Bar 35 Thursday evening for its Cocktails with Cupid networking party. Members and guests enjoyed live music, themed cocktails and complimentary pupu. Games were played during the…
POW! WOW! Hawaii 2015 action moved to Fresh Cafe in Kakaako, where Team 1xRUN featured more than 40 print releases Tuesday night. 1xRUN works with leading and emerging artists to bring limited-edition time-released artwork to collectors worldwide. POW! WOW! 1xRUN…
A good crowd turned up for February’s First Friday Art Walk. We visited the new Proof Public House (formerly Mercury Bar) and saw an exhibit on display at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Black Cat Tattoo had a special Black Heart dance…
Love was in the air last night at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s first ARTafterDARK of 2015. The modern love-themed event featured music by all-girl band Crimson Apple, DJ Ross Jackson and “The Voice” season five finalist Will Champlin. There…
Pow! Wow! Hawaii kicked off Thursday night at The Modern Honolulu with a press conference and an unveiling of a new art installation inside the hotel’s Addiction Nightclub. There was also a meet-and-greet with the renowned artists and Pow! Wow! Hawaii founders—Jasper…
Mackenzie Johnson, better known as DJ MAKJ, packed The Republik on Saturday night with special guests Joe Ghost, Matt Rage and Sam Lamb for a night full of EDM. An experienced DJ with a large following, MAKJ has toured the…
I’m as much for eating local as anyone, but in truth I don’t contribute all that much to our food security. Often what stops me is my wallet. So when Foodland invited me to check out the samples at their…
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Believe me, I’ve been there. Lots of us have. I’m talking about singles looking for potential dates, not the next fling. So with Single Awareness Day, also known as Valentine’s Day, coming…
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Dancers got their party faces on for Soulgasm at Bar 35 on Friday night. The first Soulgasm event of 2015 featured resident DJs DJs Matt Kee, Min One, Yuji, along with the debut of their new resident, DJ My Boy…
Creative types enjoyed painting and drinks at Saturday’s Sangria Paint Party at Bar 35. Hosted by Loading Zone Arts, the event had guests learn to paint alongside a local artist while partaking of sangria cocktails. The Sangria Paint Party happens…
Open until 2 a.m. is what we’re looking for. It’s after midnight, and your stomach is growling. Besides standing around empty parking lots wondering where to go, after-hours eaters often share something else in common — they’re looking to save…
Vertical Junkies brought back the days of the late-’90s and early-2000s’ hip-hop, rap, reggae and Top 40 at Tsukiji’s on Saturday night. The event was a celebration of 20 years in the entertainment industry for everyone invited. Special guest included…
Karaoke masters and gaming fiends celebrated the holidays at the Nocturna Lounge Christmas Party on Saturday night. The party raged on through the night and featured free karaoke, food and drink specials. There were also prize giveaways, with taste samples…
Aerial acrobats dazzled the crowd at Falling Up: Aerial Circus Kaka’ako, held in Kaka’ako Agora on Saturday night. The event was hosted by Shelley Simpson, who had a past near-death experience when she fell 15 feet during an aerial performance.…
