We hit some of the spots that were seriously happening despite threat of a hurricane during September’s First Friday Art Walk, including the fun and decidedly eccentric “Dinner Party” themed show at The Arts at Marks Garage, vintage clothing vendors…
Art & Flea, the long-running haven for local vendors, artists and craftspeople, set up shop at the Honolulu Museum of Art School on Victoria Street for a summer event that showcased locally made arts and crafts, plus DJs from KTUH…
The trade winds picked up just in time for Eat the Street: Spicy at the Makers & Tasters lot across from Ward Centers, cooling things down a bit and encouraging people to try spicy themed offerings like the Habanero pepper…
The second day of the Fifth Annual Pacific Ink and Art Expo was crowded, a lively gathering of tattoo artists and enthusiasts from all over the world. Some notable artists in attendance were legendary tattoo veteran Lyle Tuttle, who has…
During August’s First Friday, we dropped in at Brue Bar on Merchant Street for John McCaskill’s “Suicide Prints” woodblock art show, the new Palate restaurant, formerly Soul de Cuba, Madre Chocolate for live music and chocolate samples, The Human Imagination…
With Year Two under its belt now, it looks like Comic Con Honolulu has found its legs. It might not be as crazy as San Diego Comic Con or as huge as Dragoncon, but our Comic Con, staffed by all…
Saturday at Comic Con Honolulu was a big day, with amazing costumes around every corner and a packed program that included panels by George Takei, John Barrowman, Colin Ferguson and other special guests. The much-anticipated Cosplay Contest let everyone show…
Although evening sprinkles dampened the mood, this month’s Eat the Street at the Makers and Tasters lot was full of delicious finds, with a BBQ theme encouraging vendors to get out the smoked meat, grilled goodies and cole slaw. Some…
John Barrowman is the consummate entertainer. He dances, he sings, he writes, he hosts TV shows, he acts his heart out. He’s known as one of the sexiest, wackiest, most unexpected men in showbiz, but at the same time, he’s…
Kanpai! Sake lovers converged on the Hawaii Convention Center last night for the sold-out 2016 edition of The Joy of Sake, an annual event known both as the largest public sake-tasting celebration outside Japan and one of the best places…
It’s hard to believe The Cure has been around for 37 years now, but the legendary band’s hits are, if anything, just as beloved today as they were in the 80s. Robert Smith (voice/guitar), Simon Gallup (bass), Jason Cooper (drums),…
The topic of this year’s TEDx Honolulu, a local, self-organized event that, like the official TED Talks, aims to bring the community together over ideas worth sharing, was FLOW. Talks by notables including local artist Solomon Enos, master procrastinator Tim…
Here’s a fun fact about Anna’s, that iconic Honolulu fixture that was started in 1969 as Anna Bannana’s (initially misspelled but they kept it for flavor) by entrepreneur Gary Budlong as a 60s-themed dive bar and has managed to go…
Thousands of people came out to Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park and Ala Moana Center, some even camping overnight to get the best spots, for the 25th annual Fourth of July celebration which culminated in its largest and longest…
While many galleries and stores were closed for the holiday weekend, those participating in the art walk hosted a lively scene. We hit some of the hot spots, including Roberta Oaks’ store on Pauahi Street, Madre Chocolate across the street,…
Eat the Street’s annual homage to everyone’s favorite cured meat was extremely popular as in times past – big crowds came out to Makers & Tasters to enjoy the summer night and chow down on bacon-themed or bacon-topped offerings like…
The second annual Chinatown-wide Sailor Jerry Festival, brainchild of Jason Miller from 808shows.com and Josh 86 from Downbeat, took over eight Chinatown venues on the anniversary of legendary tattoo artist Norman Keith “Sailor Jerry” Collins’ death to pay tribute to…
Here in Hawaii, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins is a big deal, but then you already knew that. The famous tattoo master’s birthday is celebrated with various shenanigans including an annual trip to Hawaii by the folks from New York-based Sailor…
Chinatown was a flurry of activity during June’s First Friday, with the art walk and the restaurants and clubs bringing out lots of people to enjoy the night. We hit some of the happening spots, including art gallery Ten41 on…
The 18th Annual Lantern Floating Hawaii brought together over 50,000 people at Ala Moana Beach on Memorial Day, joined by thousands around the world via live streaming and telecast to honor loved ones in a solemn ceremony of beauty and…
Super CW, Compose and Contrast Magazine teamed up to throw another legendary pool party on Memorial Day at the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel, with industry folks, residents and visitors alike raging on the pool deck to DJs Darren Zane, Yoo Zilla,…
The mouthwatering scent of garlic and roasting meat were in the air at Eat the Street’s annual Garlic fest, featuring street food vendors from all over the Island serving up dishes with the pungent herb like the special garlic adobo…
There’s something epic happening at the Waikiki Shell next Tuesday. London-based electronic music trio Above & Beyond, known for the poignant trance sound that characterizes their music label, Anjunabeats, is holding a show – but it’s not a rave. Oh,…
Traditionally, Saturday is the busiest day of the three-day cosplay conventions, and we spotted lots of creative costumes in the vendor area and on the third floor where the panels were held. Highlights of the day included meeting some of…
Ad2 Honolulu hosted its annual spring fundraiser party for young professionals, with #LetAd2Happen at SKY Waikiki Tuesday evening. Pupu, a silent auction, cocktails and live entertainment rounded out the night, which attracted young business people from every field, including graphic…
The American Heart Association (AHA) gathered its sponsors and hundreds of Honolulu’s socialites together at Trump Tower Saturday for an evening of food, drinks and fashion to raise money to help support the Association’s mission of raising awareness for heart…
The American Heart Association (AHA) gathered its sponsors and hundreds of Honolulu’s socialites together at Trump Tower Saturday for an evening of food, drinks and fashion to raise money to help support the Association’s mission of raising awareness for heart…
The culmination of a long-time dream for pro surf photographer Zak Noyle came to light last night at T Galleria in Waikiki: A surf photo exhibition with never-before seen images of the 31st Annual Quicksilver Surf Competition in memory of…
This First Friday, we checked out a few newer spots: The scene at Scratch Kitchen, the remodeled Chinatown Artists Lofts, Downbeat Lounge, where the Erin Smith Band was rocking out, Manifest’s new film photography exhibition, Tchin Tchin lounge (formerly thirtyninehotel)…
Chinatown was crowded with sombrero and mustache-clad partygoers last night for the annual Cinco de Mayo Cantina Club Crawl, organized by the folks who host the Hawaii Zombie Crawl. With 11 bars and clubs participating and festivities from 6-11 p.m.…
Ready to get your Cinco de Drinko on? Here’s our lineup of Latin and Hispanic-themed celebrations around the island, plus a roundup of what Mexican restaurants are rolling out for the big holiday! Cinco de Mayo Cantina Crawl in Chinatown…
Now in its second year, the Honolulu Brewers Festival, organized and hosted by REAL a gastropub and nonprofit The Victoria Foundation, offered over 120 curated craft brews by local and international brewers, including some industry rock stars. Sierra Nevada, Ballast…
A fun, prom-themed party took over Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s Friday night, with the room decked out in balloons and streamers like a real prom, partygoers dressed in their sharpest threads, and live bands Alt/Air, DUNES, and Ivory City, plus…
What is too often missed in our encounters with celebrities, even here in Hawaii, is a chance to get to know them and find out what makes them people. For a little over 300 fans, last night’s relatively intimate panel…
Here are all our photos from Kawaii Kon 2016 in one place, from amazing cosplay and celebrities to scenes from the Dealer Room, Artist’s Alley, concerts, contests and more. In his closing remarks, Con CEO Faisal Ahmed said badges sold…
Second viewing of The Voyage: Body Acceptance Project Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., during the ArtDiscovery Second Saturday event. The ARTS at Marks Garage More information and details on the process at www.ropingthemoonstudio.com Putting experiences into words is…
We took some colorful shots of the springtime styles, artwork and happenings at April’s First Friday (which also happened to fall on April Fool’s) Art Walk, including the scene at Barrio Vintage, which was hosting the Secret Record Store pop-up,…
Local ukulele musician, singer and songwriter Taimane Gardner made her triumphant debut at the iconic Hawaii Theatre last night, in a two-act performance that featured original music and some of her most popular covers, with beautiful performer collaborations that included…
Dessert ruled at what was likely the biggest Eat the Street of the year thus far. Rain was predicted but the evening stayed clear and balmy, encouraging tasters to come out and try chocolate-themed offerings like Beyond Burgers’ chocolate-dipped bacon…
Contact, an annual juried exhibition of contemporary art that makes it a mission to explore the concept of “contact” as it relates to the Hawaiian Islands, its people and their experiences, threw a Hawaiian-style pāʻina Thursday evening to celebrate the…
