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Party pics: ARTafterDARK Lethal Beauty

Eric Baranda,

The entertainment and art at last night’s ARTafterDARK at the Honolulu Museum of Art centered around the exhibit, Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor. DFS makeup artists were on hand to provide a fierce look for partygoers, while zen brush…

Party pics: Soulgasm featuring DJ Cecil

Eric Baranda,

Good music and good vibes were found last night at Soulgasm at thirtyninehotel. Hosted by Lyanne Brooks, Soulgasm brought down all the way from the Bay Area, Oakland’s own DJ Cecil of the legendary SF parties, thePeople and Bembe. Also…

Party pics: Hawaii Burlesque Festival & Revue 2013

Eric Baranda,

The drinks flowed and the clothes came off at last night’s Second Annual Hawaii Burlesque Festival & Revue 2013, presented by Violetta Beretta at Doris Duke Theater. The show featured live burlesque and cabaret performances from both Hawaii and abroad.…

Party pics: Essence of Hawaii Fundraiser

Eric Baranda,

The ladies of Loading Zone Arts held a fundraiser for Essence of Hawaii at Lotus on Wednesday night. The event featured live painting by Chanel Tanaka and Kris Goto, music by A Room Of-House, and an open jam with Dancers Unlimited.…

Party pics: Closing Night Reception @ HRFF 2013

Eric Baranda,

The week-long festivities of the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival came to a close Sunday at Doris Duke Theatre. Cinephiles and supporters of the lesbian and gay community came together to celebrate documentaries, feature films, shorts and animations from around the…