The entertainment and art at last night’s ARTafterDARK at the Honolulu Museum of Art centered around the exhibit, Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor. DFS makeup artists were on hand to provide a fierce look for partygoers, while zen brush…
Good music and good vibes were found last night at Soulgasm at thirtyninehotel. Hosted by Lyanne Brooks, Soulgasm brought down all the way from the Bay Area, Oakland’s own DJ Cecil of the legendary SF parties, thePeople and Bembe. Also…
The drinks flowed and the clothes came off at last night’s Second Annual Hawaii Burlesque Festival & Revue 2013, presented by Violetta Beretta at Doris Duke Theater. The show featured live burlesque and cabaret performances from both Hawaii and abroad.…
The ladies of Loading Zone Arts held a fundraiser for Essence of Hawaii at Lotus on Wednesday night. The event featured live painting by Chanel Tanaka and Kris Goto, music by A Room Of-House, and an open jam with Dancers Unlimited.…
The week-long festivities of the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival came to a close Sunday at Doris Duke Theatre. Cinephiles and supporters of the lesbian and gay community came together to celebrate documentaries, feature films, shorts and animations from around the…
The ’80s came alive at thirtyninehotel Friday night, with the launch of Off the Wall ’80s Night. Music from the ’80s and ’90s played all night, as a lineup of new DJs showcased their skills. Performing DJs included DJs Delve, Sssolution,…
The streets of Kaka`ako were closed Sunday afternoon and filled with cyclists of all ages in celebration of Cyclovia. Cyclovia promotes the education of cyclist and pedestrian rights, along with healthy living. Attendees were able to explore Kaka`ako on all…
Spanish guitar virtuoso Benise sets the stage aflame at the Beachcomber Waikiki with his show “Nights of Fire! Hawaii,” which runs nightly at 9:30 p.m. The performance features Benise and his troupe of supporting musicians and international dancers on a…
We fell down the rabbit hole Saturday night and ended up at the Loft for Visual Kei Dark Castle: Court of Hearts. Dark Castle holds monthly events for fans of the Japanese rock scene, specifically Visual Kei, a subcategory that…
Legendary house DJ Marques Wyatt kept the grooves going all night long Friday at Lotus. Dancers came from all over to partake in the smooth rhythms and vibrant beats, and the party went till 2 a.m. Since the mid ’80s,…
Yoga enthusiasts came out in full force Tuesday night for Yoga for the People at Fresh Cafe. The nonprofit event offered a free yoga session, along with networking opportunities. Various vendors, including a massage therapist and henna artist, were also…
Chinatown was overflowing with people for First Friday. We checked out Loading Zone for their Bollywood-themed artist reception, headed to NextDoor to get our groove on to some smooth beats, paid our respects to DJ Shift’s first night at Lotus…
Geisha from Loading Zone Arts performed Saturday at Lemongrass Cafe as a benefit for nonprofits Pacific Gateway Center and Dancers Unlimited. Pacific Gateway Center assists low-income, immigrant and refugee communities throughout Hawaii, while Dancers Unlimited offers professional dance education and…
On Tuesday, Manifest offered $3 Hendricks cocktails as part of Hawaii Cocktail Week 2013. Cocktails were mixed by house bartender and Manifest owner Justin Park, winner of both the 2012 World Mai Tai Festival and 2012 GQ Bombay Sapphire’s Most…
Lovers of house music descended upon thirtyninehotel last night for Soulgasm, a monthly event hosted by Lyanne Brooks. Smooth grooves and beats filled the dance floor throughout the night, courtesy of DJs Matt, Vinny, Hugh and Yuji. Soulgasm ◄ Back…
A crowd gathered in Chinatown Thursday night in support of One Billion Rising, a movement to raise awareness about ending violence against women. The journey began at Mark’s Garage, where supporters danced through the streets to the beat of Congolese…
Performers from around the world played at Sunday’s Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii at Kaka’ako Waterfront Park, with fabulous weather throughout the day. Performers ranged from Thailand’s Singto Numchok and Kalei Gamiao to Natalie Ai Kamauu to Ohta-San and Nando Suan.…
The Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii (MEDAH) held a fundraiser Saturday at Loading Zone. Lovers of Middle Eastern culture took the stage and danced and sang throughout the event. MEDAH promotes the diversity of Middle Eastern and related forms…
POW WOW Hawaii kicked off its 2013 art week with an opening group art exhibition on Saturday at Loft in Space. Both local and international artists showcased their works. POW WOW is a gathering of contemporary artists that engages with…
808 Social Networkers, a new networking group for professionals from all industries, gathered Thursday evening at Pearl Ultralounge for its first mixer, with drinks and pupu. 808 Social Networkers ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 22 jQuery(function($) { new…
Mondays are notoriously slow in nightlife, but Kimee J. Balmilero and Loading Zone are hoping to remedy that with Music Mondays. Every other Monday evening, they’ll be hosting a music-themed event at the Chinatown venue. Last night’s launch featured an…
First Friday celebrated Chinese New Year with lion dancers, fireworks, artists and salsa dancers. The clubs and streets of Chinatown were packed, as the First Friday and Chinese New Year celebrations raged into the night. We got our art fix…
Lotus Downtown Honolulu kicked off its 7th anniversary weekend this Friday by bringing down internationally acclaimed DJ Miguel Migs. Hailing from San Francisco, this deep-house DJ, producer and musician brought dropped the beat with his eclectic mix of house, reggae,…
Loading Zone in Chinatown opened its doors Monday night to host the Mele Mei press event. Mele Mei is a monthlong festival of Hawaiian music, hula, and culture, happening this May. The press event featured local musical talent such as…
Michael Winslow: Man of 10,000 Sound Effects ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 16 Famous for his roles in the movie Spaceballs and the Police Academy film franchise, actor and comedian Michael Winslow headlined The Showroom at Hawaiian Brian's…
The beat didn’t stop as Soulgasm Hawaii celebrated its five-year anniversary at thirtyninehotel. Lyanne Brooks hosted the party in collaboration with special guests from Soulgasm NYC. The floor was filled with dancers, with music provided resident DJs HughB, Matt Kee, Yuji,…
Hip-hop loyalists and veterans gathered at Loading Zone on Sunday night to share in their love of Hawaii urban street culture. The night started with a viewing of Ice T’s award winning film “Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap.” Afterwards,…
The ARTS at Marks Garage held a screening Tuesday night of cult classic, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Audience members were encouraged to dress as their favorite character from the film and participate in the ongoing side commentary. Let’s do…
Jetsetters and go-getters flooded the walls of The Modern Honolulu on Friday night for the GIFT Foundation of Hawaii’s 10th annual fundraiser. The theme of the event was “GIFT Airways – Come Fly with Us”, which celebrated the golden age of air…
VICE held a Pink Party Saturday night to raise awareness and contribute to local breast cancer groups as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The party was sponsored by VICE, Element Group, RACESAUCE, Hi Beer, FMA at UHM, with a portion…
An eclectic gathering of cosplayers came down to Nocturna Lounge on Saturday afternoon in support of the PAC501 Science Fiction Ball. Cover was donation only, with all proceeds from the event being donated to Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii. Attendees came…
Yellowcard packed the walls of The Republik for their debut performance in Hawaii on Tuesday night. Originally hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, some of their hit songs include “Ocean Avenue,” “Way Away” and “Only One”. The floors shook from the dancing of…
Chinatown Newspaper held a circus-themed, back-to-school party at Bar 35 on Saturday night, appropriately named The Circus. Party attendees were encouraged to come in costume, ranging from the fun to the bizarre. A saucy variety show was held in collaboration…
The RAW artists showcase — with a rotating lineup of performing and visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, photographers, makeup artists and fashion designers — returned to Vice on Friday night with ENSEMBLE, featuring artists and performers, including jewelry designer Kai Ea…
M Nightclub at Restaurant Row was packed Friday night for the special Hawaii Food & Wine Festival after-party, with Roy Choi from Kogi BBQ and Chef Roy Yamaguchi serving up gourmet tacos, seven master mixologists shaking up amazing cocktails from…
As summer comes to a close, partygoers tried to Beat the Heat at Friday’s ARTafterDARK at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Surf rockers Kalani and the Cruisers took the main stage, jamming out classic tunes from The Beatles and The…
DJ Vice came down to Addiction Nightclub for a special set on Thursday, and proved that the party doesn’t ever stop. Veteran partygoers from the Honolulu nightlife scene, along with visitors to Hawaii, danced the night away. DJ Vice began…
Ewa Beach artist Pancho Abalos showcased his J-POP-inspired urban art at Prototype in Pearlridge Center on Saturday. The showing featured a silent auction with items donated by Pancho and other local artists, including Loading Zone’s Chanel Tanaka, with proceeds going…
It was another night of art, expression and entertainment Friday at Vice Nightclub for RAW RADIATE. This co-op of creativity gave local artists a venue to showcase their skill and crafts, such as photography and painting. The event was hosted…
Fresh Cafe blew up Saturday as fans of the urban lifestyle came to celebrate Trilogy II, the premier street culture event in Hawaii. Bboys and girls battled in friendly competition, while various local hip-hop artists entertained the crowd. Lowrider autos…
