The Republik, together with several of the biggest names in promotion on Oahu threw a night to remember the epic parties and concerts that used to happen at Pipeline Cafe, now the BJ Penn UFC Gym. Pipeline, perhaps the last…
Eleven Chinatown bars and nightclubs teamed up with Cazadores Tequila on Cinco de Mayo to host a free bar crawl Monday evening, with drink specials at each spot, plus a scavenger hunt and Instagram challenge. After a long weekend, the…
We hit some of the highlights of May’s First Friday, including the “ALOHA My Name Is” exhibition of contemporary urban art at the ARTS at Marks Garage, the animal-themed fashion show at the Hawaii Institute of Hair Design, the happenings…
The 10th Anniversary of Kawaii Kon brought thousands of people out to the Hawaii Convention Center for the three-day convention celebrating everything anime, cosplay, video gaming and more. The event, from April 4-6, featured highlights on Friday and Saturday including…
80s Pop Muzik, headed up by DJ Nocturna, hosted a James Bond theme party on Saturday at Bar 35, with sexy, mysterious women, dapper gents in bow ties and martini specials all night. The Bond series, one of the longest…
We stopped by the grand opening of eleven44, a new nightclub and lounge for Honolulu’s sophisticated set. Proceeds from the event went to the Chinatown Visitor Information Center, a service introducing the diversity of Downtown/Chinatown to visitors. Guests were treated…
We partied like rock stars last night at Yelp’s Almost Famous at Air Park Karaoke. This VIP party invited Yelp Elites to dress up as pop and rock star from their favorite genre of music. The crowd featured Lady Gaga,…
America’s largest neon bar crawl lit up the streets of Chinatown Saturday night, hosted by fundraising organization Crawl2Cure, a group that puts together events across the country to support lifesaving research and those affected by cancer… and have a little…
With Mardi Gras happening the same week, March’s First Friday was slow and rainy. There were still plenty of activities to be had though; take a look at our pictures of some of the happening spots, including an installation by…
ARTafterDARK threw a “Foto” themed event for the month of February, with models sponsored by Nordstrom, photography-themed gallery exhibitions (including an adorable animal-themed photo exhibit curated by Museum trustees Cherye and Jim Pierce), an Instagram contest, food by The Grove and…
80s Pop Muzik celebrated its fourth anniversary with Camera Obscura’s fourth annual Venetian Mask Ball, which began with dinner and an exotic bellydance show at The Dragon Upstairs, catered by KanZaman Hawaii, and moved over to Bar 35 for the…
Saturday’s POW! WOW! Hawaii finale was the biggest ever, as the art event teamed up with Honolulu Night Market for a block party that shut down the streets in Kakaako with art, music, food and local vendors. The finale party,…
By Kate GreennagelSpecial to NonstopPhotos by Tracy ChanFans of local music have really been looking forward to blues/rock band Kings of Spade’s second, self-titled album. With production complete, the rock quartet, which has opened for Bon Jovi, Daughtry, Everclear and…
Pow Wow Hawaii is back for 2014 with a fantastic lineup of artists from all over the world, an exciting schedule of events, parties, workshops, seminars, and of course, mural painting all over Kakaako. The opening reception, curated by Andrew…
By Kate GreennagelSpecial to NonstopErika Elona, a local singer-songwriter armed with a wailin’ voice and an acoustic guitar (and just a few fabulous supporting local artists along with local producer Shawn Livingston Mosley), recently released her first full-length album, “Things…
Asylum Confidential and BASSMENT hosted veteran electronic dance music DJ Dan at The Fix Saturday night. He’s been spinning for over two decades, and is known for blending 70s disco and funk with modern house and techno. His set didn’t…
Residents across the islands united Wednesday night to raise funds for Molokai’s and Lanai’s high school athletic programs at the Cheers for Champions block party behind Murphy’s. The sold-out event included food stations with ono treats from Molokai and Lanai:…
British pop singer and songwriter Foxes, known for her hit single with Zedd, “Clarity,” headlined the official Pepsi NFL Pro Bowl Concert Friday at The Republik, with NFL players, cheerleaders and plenty of fans in attendance. For our lineup of more…
Grammy-winning rap legends Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, out of Cleveland, Ohio, played a sold-out show at Republik Sunday night that included renditions of their now-classic single, “Thuggish Ruggish Bone,” their Grammy-winning tribute to rapper Eazy-E, “Tha Crossroads,” and other classic and more…
Love him, hate him or just respect his business sense, there’s no denying that Daniel Gray, formerly of Detox Lounge/SoundHouse, Loft Gallery and Lounge, past owner of SoHo Mixed Media Bar and current co-owner of NextDoor, has changed the face…
The first First Friday of 2014 was mellow, but there was still lots to see and do in the Chinatown Arts district. We hit some of the happening spots, including The ARTS at Marks Garage, Madre Chocolate, the small boutiques on…
Elements at the Modern hosted a special anniversary celebration for the Honolulu branch of Japanese footwear boutique Flag-J’s first anniversary, plus the launch of TabooxJump, a collaboration between celebrity DJ Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas and Jump, a high-end…
Several of the most respected EDM promoters on the Island teamed up Friday night at Vice for a pre-Christmas party with headliner German trance DJ and producer Alex M.O.R.P.H., that celebrated Livewire’s anniversary, the Fourth Annual Naughty List and House…
Bar and club-hoppers in cheerful Santa hats and holiday bling traversed the streets of Chinatown Saturday night for the annual 12 Bars of Xmas Charity Club Crawl. This year, the crawl had a threefold mission: To raise funds for the…
