Benghazi Hotel Photo Exhibition @ CoXist Studio ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 9 A unique, cross-cultural exhibition is up on the walls in CoXist, with black and white photographs depicting something many are probably unaware of — the…
We dropped in on the second day of Fringe Fest, a multi-genre performance art, music and dance showcase, to catch the performances Saturday night at Ong King, just one of the venues in Chinatown hosting Fringe shows. Despite pouring rain,…
The Third Annual Oahu Fringe Fest kicked off Thursday night with a party at NextDoor featuring short previews from a number of Fringe Fest artists, including Rhonda Corner of the Mister Sister Show, the dancers from KARDIA, Ginger Hats and…
Third Annual Oahu Fringe Fest ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 10 Oahu Fringe Festival is back to celebrate a third year, with a showcase of performances that prides itself on its diversity, creativity and sometimes off-the-wall originality. This…
Honolulu’s largest networking mixer, a free, no RSVP-required event, moved to Plaza Club in Downtown this month, for an event on Wednesday that brought hundreds of professionals from all different careers out to mingle, talk story and exchange business cards.…
After a year of construction, the popular Waikiki udon shop is finally opening its second location in Downtown Honolulu, on the corner of Fort Street Mall and Hotel Street. Marukame Udon, known for its freshly-made noodles, cafeteria-style selections and exceptionally…
The Color Run Hawaii, a 5k run open to participants of every shape, size, age and experience, is also known as the “Happiest 5k run on the Planet,” and participants certainly had a blast on Saturday at Barbers Point! Thousands…
Although November’s First Friday was slower than usual, falling as it did right after all the Halloween festivities, there was still a lot to see and do around Chinatown. Take a look at some of our shots from NextDoor, Loading…
AFL All-Star Game & Festival ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 For the first time in 20 years, Hawaii hosts the American Football League in an All-Star game and celebration that lasts the whole day. Here's the schedule:…
Halloween isn’t even here yet, but we’ve already seen lots of crazy, creative costumes at the pre-Halloween parties we’ve covered (Hallowbaloo Street Festival, Crazy, Sexy, GHOUL and more). This year, a few trends have come forth — superheroes (especially from…
Thousands of people turned out, dressed in costume, for the huge annual Hallowbaloo Street Festival that took over the Chinatown Arts District Saturday, with four outdoor stages featuring local and guest performers including headliner Xavier Rudd from Australia, Taimane Garner and…
The October edition of Russell Tanoue’s NINES party at Chef Chai on Kapiolani was a black/masquerade theme, with partygoers coming dressed in masks, black attire or their Halloween costumes. Ultra Black Masquerade Party ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of…
The GIFT Foundation threw an epic party inside and outside of Republik Friday evening as a benefit for three nonprofits: The Waipa Foundation’s Community Kitchen Project, the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation’s Tutoring Program and the Good Beginnings Alliance Advocacy Program…
Kakaako: Eat the Street: Dia de Los Muertos ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 18 Ghouls, goblins and Mexican food come out this Friday for Eat the Street: Dia de Los Muertos, a.k.a. the Mexican Day of the Dead.…
It’s hard to believe R/D, one of the pioneers of the Auahi Street block of creative hubs, boutiques and workspaces in Kakaako, is only two years old. Despite the fishbowl-like accelerated pace of growth and creativity in the district, R/D,…
Thousands of costumed partygoers packed The Waterfront at Aloha Tower again this year for The Slopes of Diamond Head Hui’s pre-Halloween FUNdraiser, the annual Crazy, Sexy, GHOUL, a costume party that’s become known as one of the best parties of…
The Honolulu Firefighters Foundation hosted a deliciously memorable evening for about 400 attendees at Friday’s 4th Annual Signature Chefs Food Festival at the Honolulu Fire Department’s Kakaako headquarters. The elite dining event, benefiting the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation, featured food stations by…
The Dan Band ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 9 A dorky-looking band started by a comedian that sings female-performed pop music classics? Yep, it's the Dan Band, and their show in Honolulu promises to be awesome, with fans…
The new Grand Leyenda Cantina restaurant opened its doors to a new Saturday night party hosted by a collaboration of mainstream and EDM promoters. Artist Groove Network, Level H Promotions, Furious Styles, Livewire and PURE Coalitition will be teaming up…
Miss Vamp Hawaii Vampire Beauty Pageant ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 10 Join Honolulu's vampires for Miss Vamp Hawaii, a different kind of beauty pageant just in time for Halloween. Contestants are judged on a similar criteria as…
We hit the happening spots for October’s First Friday, including The ARTS at Marks Garage, Loading Zone, Downbeat Lounge, NextDoor and the lively streets of Chinatown. Take a look at who was out! First Friday: October 2013 ◄ Back Next…
A Fantasy Affair at Formaggio ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 8 Bring your business cards (and your masks) for a mysterious masked ball to kick off October. The themed mixer, hosted by the HDW Group and 808 Social…
Some of Honolulu’s elite networkers came out to Formaggio at Market City Thursday for a masked ball and mixer to kick off October. The themed mixer, hosted by the HDW Group and 808 Social Networkers, included prize giveaways from various…
We dropped in on Home School, the first in a series of DIY building workshops at the Pinch of Salt Warehouse in Our Kaka‘ako, hosted by Lauren Makk of local interior design store PAD and Brandon Russell from TLC and…
It was a beautiful, clear night for Eat the Street: Oktoberfest, a reminder that October is just around the corner. Vendors (well, a few at least) got into the German theme, with a menu featuring sausages, sauerkraut (it sold out…
Russell Tanoue and Chef Chai celebrated the grand opening of a new party at Chef Chai on Kapiolani Friday evening, with a beautiful crowd “dressed to the nines” coming out to enjoy cocktail and beer specials, mingling and dancing to…
Sunset on the Beach premiere of 'Hawaii Five-0' Season 4 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 13 CBS hosts the Sunset on the Beach premiere of "Hawaii Five-0" Season 4 this Thursday; watch the stars come out at sunset:…
Living legend Tony Bennett, who started his career in the ’50s and is still going strong at 87 years of age, put on a powerful show at Blaisdell Monday night. The sprightly gentleman, who has sold millions of records worldwide…
Less Than Jake ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 11 Florida veteran ska punk band Less Than Jake may have been around for 20 years, but they're still rocking out. Catch them at Republik on Friday, with local ska…
Aloha United Way’s Society of Young Leaders hosted a red-themed mixer on Wednesday evening with pupu, wine by Southern Wine and Spirits and signature cocktails made with Belvedere Red at Blue Tree Cafe, next door to the new Doraku on…
We dropped in to visit PAD, a small home furnishings boutique located directly across the parking lot from the Pinch of Salt warehouse on Auahi Street in the heart of Our Kaka‘ako. PAD is the brainchild of charismatic interior designer…
Pop/ska/post-punk musician Adam Ant put on a “boomtastic” show Saturday at Republik, with his band, The Good, The Mad & The Lovely Posse. They’re touring in support of his new album, “Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the…
RAW Artists Honolulu hosted one of the biggest RAW gatherings ever at The Villa Saturday night, with a huge collection of artists, designers, musicians, dancers, stylists and craftspeople participating in the event. A highlight of the night was the fashion…
Crazy, Sexy, M ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 13 The Slopes of Diamondhead HUI's semi-annual cocktail party kicks off Thursday pau hana. Mingle, network and pick up tickets for the Crazy, Sexy, GHOUL pre-Halloween party, set for Saturday,…
Rave Rock and A Room of House hosted the September edition of Exposure, featuring Los Angeles DJ Kristina Sky spinning a high-energy trance and electro set to a packed room at Vice. After this month, Exposure will be changing venues,…
The Slopes of Diamondhead HUI’s semi-annual cocktail party got busy Thursday evening, as the HUI’s friends and fans came to mingle, eat, drink and pick up tickets for the Crazy, Sexy, GHOUL pre-Halloween party, set for Saturday, October 19. Crazy,…
DFS Galleria in Waikiki kicked off its worldwide rebranding to “T Galleria” on Saturday night, with a street party and VIP reception at the Galleria itself. The VIP reception was a colorful spectacle, with a red carpet lined with drummers,…
The chefs from the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival got to relax, mingle and get down to DJ/Chef Hubert Keller spinning electro house and dance beats at Japengo on Friday night. Also featured at the after-party were custom cocktails by…
We hit some of the most happening spots on First Friday, including The Venue for a fundraiser for K-9 Kokua, a nonprofit that rescues and finds homes for dogs in need; The ARTS at Marks Garage for an art exhibition…
Bevy ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 16 Welcome to the scene, Bevy! Located in the heart of Kakaako, Bevy takes the place of the old Scores lounge on the corner of Auahi and Keawe streets. Bevy is a…
