Nonstop’s Tracy Chan, Dallas Nagata White, Ed White and Gabe Yanagihara teamed up to bring you photos and video of the fashion show by celebrated local designers Matt Bruening and Andy South at NextDoor Friday night. The show offered a…
Art & Flea: Superheroes ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 19 Art & Flea returns with a superheroes-themed market full of art, music, vintage and handmade fashion by more than 40 vendors. Don't forget to bring used clothing items…
Was it just me, or was the list of things going on over the weekend a bit longer than usual? I know my personal calendar was pretty scary-looking, but in retrospect I can look back with a sigh of relief…
The Good Life crew, known for their promotions at Lotus Soundbar in Waikiki, hosted a party and fashion show at the recently opened Club Letto Saturday night. The former Zap Lounge on the corner of McCully and Young streets, Letto…
The Venue was crowded Friday night with people dressed in elaborate costumes, with characters from “Star Trek,” “Star Wars,” “Futurama,” “Ghostbusters” and elaborate original costumes crafted by local Steampunk designers and members of the Costumer’s Guild of Hawaii and other…
Ed White is the first guest blogger I’ll be introducing on Nonstop to talk about music, nightlife and related topics. He contacted the band, Black Square, to get an exclusive track off their new album, which you’ll find linked at…
Aaron Yoshino, who has long been one of Honolulu’s most talented and prolific photographers, hosted an art reception for his photography at Hotel Renew Wednesday evening. Aaron specializes in capturing a side of our city that we wouldn’t normally see.The…
eXpression Magazine Issue Launch Party ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 17 June eXpression Magazine cover model Caleb Shinobi hosts the launch party for this month's edition of the popular LGBT mag at Letto, the former Zap Lounge. A…
Bonus gallery: My weekend really started on Wednesday, with the re-launch of Acid Wash at NextDoor. The crowd showed up late (around 11 p.m.) but when they did, they were pretty into it, dancing to Vegas Mike and Nocturna’s mixes…
Digital artist Brian Lo held an art reception for a body of work called “In Between States” at the Gallery of Hawaii Artists (GoHA) in the Waikiki Landmark Plaza Friday evening. The art wasn’t the kind that you can glance…
Hundreds of local professionals of all kinds came out to enjoy the night air at Chai’s Island Bistro Thursday evening. Amidst a flurry of business card exchanges, party goers mingled, ate and drank at the popular quarterly Nextworking event, thrown…
Nextworking at Chai's ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 19 Nextworking moves to Chai’s Island Bistro this month, with a free mega-mixer that always attracts a good crowd of young professionals. In addition to the networking (don't forget to…
I recently got a chance to chat on the phone with two members of Maui-based rock/reggae band The Throwdowns. Guitarist Ola Shaw, who works as a bartender and at a professional music studio, and bassist Kimo Clark, who just started…
Even with all the brilliant stuff going on this weekend, the most impressive show was the thunder and lightning storms. Sometimes it looked like strobes, the lightning bolts were so close together. According to KITV’s report, all the lighting strikes…
The four ladies of Bay Area-based world music/hip-hop/electronica band Goddess Alchemy Project performed at NextDoor on Saturday, with local acts Taimane Gardner, Sex Puppets, Shakti Dance Movement and Kings of Spade opening. Although technical difficulties prevented the band from going…
Although there was some rain earlier in the day, June’s First Friday was surprisingly clear, and the most crowded a First Friday has been in months. We hit some of the happening spots, including the streets and art galleries, The…
Special photo contributor Jonas Maon and Nonstop’s John Garcia, Doc Rock and Tracy Chan hit the launch party for Red Bull’s BPM DJ app Thursday to check out the new program and see it in action. The BPM app runs…
Interisland Terminal Popup w/ Sig Vane ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 19 Interisland Terminal, an organization that's been hosting film, contemporary art and design exhibits, presents an installation by the Hilo-based Zane family this month, with a pop-up…
Over 40,000 people came to Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park Monday evening for the annual lantern floating memorial ceremony, put on by the Shinnyo-en Buddhist order in Hawaii. It was a somber event for remembering lost loved ones,…
Local-born fashion designer Bliss Lau (she’s a resident of New York now) returned to Hawaii for two shows this weekend, one of which was a unique showcase of her body jewelry/fashion on local ballerinas at Edition Hotel’s Lobby Bar Sunday…
Super CW, Eskae and the Nocturnal Sound Krew, TheJumpOff.com and Bacardi threw the latest in an outrageously successful series of pool parties at The Marriott Sunday. Special guest DJ Switch of Major Lazer (Diplo’s collaborator) and Red Bull DJs R…
Nocturna Lounge, a new social gaming, karaoke and cocktail lounge located in Restaurant Row, held its grand opening Saturday to a crowded house. With food samples from Native Feast, games like Street Fighter, Rock Band and Dance Central in full…
Portland indie rock band Menomena returned to Hawaii for a show at NextDoor Friday. They played some older hits, as well as songs off their newest album, “Mines,” with band members switching off on vocals and playing different instruments for…
Sneak Peek: Nocturna Lounge ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 14 Nocturna Lounge, a new, high-tech, very sleek and shiny new karaoke, video game and cocktail lounge officially opens up across from Ruth's Chris in Restaurant Row this Saturday.…
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 20 Organized by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts, the second annual Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival features four days of performances and workshops with a focus on Hawaiian…
After just short of two years at SoHo Mixed Media Bar, veteran promoters and DJs Vegas Mike and Nocturna are taking the legendary Acid Wash 80s Night back to NextDoor. Yesterday, there had been some rumors that the promoters were shutting…
If ever a weekend has made me aware of the kinds of great music we have available on the Island, it was this one. Sure, I’ve said it before, but every weekend like this last expands my horizons and makes…
B-boys, local hip-hop scene peeps, friends, fans and a lot of party people danced the night away at Oceans for a party in honor of female rapper KC Lyn’s first album, “Dynamic.” KC herself did a late-night performance at 2…
MaMo Wearable Art Show ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 20 The annual Maoli Month culminates with this dramatic fashion and hula show at Hawaii Theatre, presented by the PA'I Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian…
The Waterfront at Aloha Tower was crowded with electronic music fans Saturday night for progressive trance duo Tritonal, joined by vocalist Cristina Soto for their Piercing the Quiet album tour. The concert, organized by PURE Coalition, also featured UK-based DJ…
An amazing lineup of local and guest dancers hit the floor at Soulgasm’s special party Friday at thirtyninehotel, hosted by celebrity dancer and DJ Ejoe Wilson. Part of National Dance Week, the traveling party included performances by Ejoe, Detroit’s Jittin’…
Starla Biz, a collaboration between Shawna Cook and renowned local street artist Beak 03, threw a launch party for its new re-purposed handbag line Friday evening at Lotus Downtown. The highlight of the night was a fashion show, featuring clothing…
SoHo Mixed Media Bar was full of enthusiastic electronica fans for special guest Superstar DJ Keoki, hosted by Tap That Thursdays. Keoki, brother to Miko Franconi (Soundsex) and Maleko, has spun thousands of raves from LA to Denver to Moscow, and didn’t…
Tsunami, the Asian-themed lounge on King Street, owned by Element Group, was packed Tuesday night for its second anniversary celebration, with food, drinks and camaraderie in abundance. There were a lot of familiar faces from last year’s celebration, as well…
Let’s see, where to begin? Perhaps with the pirates.A couple months ago, I was asked to DJ Pirates Ahoy!, the annual pirate-themed party that DJ Nocturna throws for the goth/industrial scene. I’d spun the same party two years ago, so…
Graduates from the University of Hawaii system and their friends partied hard Saturday at Sansei Seafood Restaurant at the Marriott in Waikiki. It was the first time this party — thrown by Potent Productions and the UH Manoa’s American Marketing…
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Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 21 The 22nd annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is one of the longest-running and best-respected lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) film festivals in the country. Sponsored by the…
People often don’t realize what a good workout photography is. Even if you’re not lugging a bunch of heavy equipment, you’re holding a camera in your hands that easily weighs 8-9 lbs, depending on what kind of lens and flash…
Loft Gallery and Lounge hosted an eclectic gathering of artists, dancers, musicians and creatives for a gathering Saturday night that included mind-blowing visuals and performances by Quadraphonix, the Hawaii Fire Artists, Shakti Dance Movement, a crazy fashion show by Liz and…
