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…
Bassheads, Burners and electronica fans looking for a good dance night headed to NextDoor Saturday for French DJ CloZee, a young music producer who learned guitar at 11, started producing electronic music at 16 and whose increasingly popular music could…
The Aloha Cancer Project held its kickoff event at Nextdoor in Chinatown on Saturday night, featuring live entertainment, vendors, raffles, along with food and drinks. The Aloha Cancer Project provides support for people fighting cancer by raising awareness, sharing information,…
Although Honolulu nightlife mainstay Christa Wittmier achieved a miracle when she went from Stage IV cancer to clear scans in just four months, she isn’t out of the woods yet, with at least two more years of treatment and recovery…
Michael Gray, Mark Becker and owner Daniel Gray. Chinatown cornerstone club NextDoor celebrated a decade of art, fashion, music, and debauchery with a Gold, Glitz & Glam-themed party on Wednesday night. The party also doubled as a belated birthday party…
Odin Works, headed up by former Honolulu resident Cameron Peppers, returned home for its 6th anniversary Saturday night, bringing renowned house music DJs Colette of LA/Chicago and Heather of Chicago in for a night of catchy, soulful beats at NextDoor.…
A year after their first production, the team that brought the Neon Dreams blacklight burlesque performance to the stage at The ARTS at Marks Garage is back with an all new-and-improved version of the risque show that explores the ABC’s…
May’s First Friday didn’t pick up until later in the evening, but there were definitely hot spots during the Art Walk, including The Human Imagination’s skate photography showcase, NextDoor’s art and music fest, and Soul de Cuba’s salsa dancing. We…
Hawaii’s dark alternative community got together to dance and celebrate the fourth Goth Prom, presented by Miss Vamp Hawaii and DJ Nocturna. DJs Shadowfaxxx, Nocturna and Du Nord set the mood with goth and industrial music, and a highlight of…
Artists, musicians, DJs, bar and club owners and supporters from every industry donated raffle prizes and came together for a fundraiser for 33-year-old owner Daniel Gray at NextDoor on Wednesday night. Just over a year ago, Daniel was diagnosed with…
Justin “DJ Bone” Kaneshiro and his crew celebrated 15 years of the Got Rice? hip-hop radio show on the University of Hawaii’s student-run station, KTUH, with a live hip-hop showcase at NextDoor that brought together several of Hawaii’s hip-hop stars,…
As a tribute to world-famous tattoo artist Sailor Jerry, Jet Setter Productions organized a special themed First Friday for November, with vintage scooters, motorcycles, beautiful vintage cars (even a Delorean!), rockabilly, pin-up and ’60s mod fashion, tattoo specials at Chinatown…
Colorful characters as part of First Friday flooded the streets of Chinatown last night, turning up the block party past midnight. Check out the scene from Nextdoor, Downbeat Diner and Lounge, Fresh Cafe Downtown, The Fix, Eleven44 and more. First…
Electronica/world music/glitch veteran DJ Gaudi returned to Honolulu for the third time to play a show at NextDoor, bringing an eclectic, colorful crowd to the dance floor. He was joined by emcee and U.K beatboxing champion Danny Ladwa, and together…
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…
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…
A who’s who of the nightlife industry, from bar and club owners and staff to partygoers, along with family and friends, came to join in the fundraising effort Wednesday for Nextdoor owner Daniel Gray, who has been diagnosed with brain…
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…
Christmas kept going on Thursday night at Nextdoor in Chinatown. The After-Christmas party featured DJ Jimmy Taco and Super CW on deck, playing dance, ’90s R&B, and hip-hop. Doors opened at 9, with the party going on until 2. Party…
POW WOW Hawaii and its supporters took over NextDoor Saturday night for a showcase and sneak preview of the 2014 POW WOW School of Music artists, followed by a performance by Anton Glamb and his band, and DJs Osna and…
Cherry Blossom Cabaret threw a special show at NextDoor Friday night, with a ’20s jazz theme and burlesque performed to a live jazz band, DJ Kitty Lee playing electro jazz and swing, and later on in the night, ska music…
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…
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…
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…
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
