Lei Chic's guide to the weekend's best events
Weekend Picks - December 19, 2013
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House Party
What: House of Aria throws a holiday shopping soiree tomorrow night with a fashion show that includes all the festive trimmings: gemstone hues, glitter, sequins, lace and velvet. RSVP by today to get 20 percent off your entire purchase. The first 25 customers score free gift bags with goodies like Ginger13 earrings, The Firm HNL button pins and Panacea Designs gift certificates.
When: Tomorrow, 7-10:30 p.m. Fashion show at 9 p.m.
Where: Addiction Nightclub, The Modern Honolulu
Details: No cover, all ages welcome. RSVP here.
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Flea the Scene
What: Art & Flea wants you to don your ugliest holiday sweater while shopping its last event of the year, featuring more than 60 local vendors with fashion, art, handmade collectibles and vintage treasures, plus live performances by The Bougies and The Tigers from Niger.
When: Tomorrow, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen St.
Details: $3 at the door, $2 if you wear an ugly holiday sweater. More here.
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Kip a Beat
What: Enjoy free monogramming, interactive holiday displays, beauty bar, surprise performances and giveaways at Kipling's #MyKiplingBag pop-up in Waikiki. Daily complimentary sips start at 5:30 p.m.
When: Today and tomorrow, 3-9 p.m.
Where: Kipling, 2080 Kalakaua Ave.
Details: RSVP here.
For more holiday fun…
Who: Lily Lotus Boutique, 609 Kailua Rd. #102
What: Trunk shows featuring new Maya Papaya jewelry bar and free gift with Kahulalea purchases over $100.
When: Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
Who: Chai Studio, Ward Warehouse
What: Free henna tattoos with minimum purchase of $50, drinks and light snacks, and additional savings when you bring your Chai shopping tote.
When: Monday, 6-9 p.m.
Who: Bevy, 661 Auahi St.
What: Daily holiday cocktail specials.
When: Through Tuesday.
Watch: This Christmas card video (part spoof, part marketing ploy, still really cute) has racked up nearly 11 million views.
Sales
Who: Eden in Love, Ward Warehouse
Deal: Buy one item, get 10 percent off, buy two items, get 20 percent off, buy three or more items, get 30 percent off. In-store only, some restrictions apply.
When: Through Monday.
Also: Free $10 shop card with every $50 gift certificate purchased through Tuesday.
Who: Fighting Eel, all locations
Deal: 20 percent off all clothing.
When: Through Sunday.
Who: Ava Sky
Deal: 20 percent off everything online with the code 20OFF.
When: Through Sunday.
Who: Aloha Sailor pop-up, 55 Merchant St.
Deal: 20 percent off everything.
Who: Express, Ala Moana Center
Deal: 50 percent off everything in-store and online.
Plan ahead…
Mourn
Bye the Book
What: Sad news. R&D, our favorite bookstore/coffee shop/workspace is closing at the end of the month. Celebrate its last day with a popcorn bar, photo area, video jukebox and special toast. The Interisland Terminal team is shuttering the space to focus on new projects – look for pop-ups, film festivals and conferences in 2014.
When: Saturday, December 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 691 Auahi St.
Details: More on Facebook.
Eat
Brew-Haha
What: Coffee lovers will perk up for this month's Freshly Baked bake-off and sale featuring Kona coffee.
When: Saturday, December 28, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen St.
Details: $3 entry, proceeds to support Pow Wow School of Music. More here.
