The Brewseum has been open since 2014, but somehow this shrine to World War II-era memorabilia and sentiment passed under my radar until this year. That’s a crying shame, because this Kakaako hideaway is an all-American treasure. Read more
From their humble beginnings growing up in the rough and tumble housing projects in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands to their current incarnation as hit makers on a mission, Theron and Timothy Thomas, best known as R. City, have successfully introduced their feel-good fusion of Caribbean soca, hip-hop, reggae and dancehall tunes to the world and, by all accounts, birthed the latest trend in pop music. Read more
In the nearly 12 years since Doolin Rakes came together, the Celtic rock band has become a mainstay in Honolulu. Read more
At Vintage 1901 there isn’t a happy hour per se, but the haven for wine, cocktails and small plates at the Moana Surfrider IS all about pau hana, with cocktails served beginning at 5:30 p.m. and extending into the early evening. Read more
What happens when a glamorous, if slightly strait-laced, burlesque show is invaded by out-there teasers from Portland, Ore., and Seattle? Honolulu is about to find out, as Pretty Peacock Productions presents “Big Tease Burlesque,” a stylized romp bringing together dancers from the Pacific and the Northwest. Read more
It’s the 11th year for the Hawaii Book & Music Festival, and organizers continue to broaden the offerings, reaching out to keiki and families, avid readers, Shakespeare enthusiasts, health seekers and spiritual seekers with this year’s program. Read more
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Highlights of the week that was, as covered by Honolulu Pulse staff. Read more
Downbeat Lounge, sister space to Downbeat Diner on Hotel Street in Chinatown, offers a less crowded, more barlike option for happy hour in town. Read more
Anime and manga fans, cosplayers and videogamers joined forces to make Kawaii Kon 2016 a fun-filled event at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Saturday. Read more
Los Lobos’ latest album, “Gates of Gold,” boasts bold guitar riffs, inventive arrangements, moving lyrics and soulful singing — all the precious elements that have caused fans to treasure the band’s music for more than three decades. Read more
June Millington, a groundbreaking Filipino-American guitarist and songwriter who made history as part of the rock band Fanny, is coming to Honolulu for a live showcase and fundraiserWednesday at Kaka‘ako Agora. Read more
I ventured into Waikiki last year to try out Bills’ happy hour, reveling in the tastes and the decor of this Waikiki outpost of Bills Sydney, and I’ve written about the delicious breakfast and dinner offerings as well. It’s no secret that I’m already a confirmed fan of this restaurant’s singular style. Read more
Da Kitchen in Kahului is a good bet for a first stop right off the plane. Read more
1. Alexis Sayuri Okihara was crowned queen of the 64th Cherry Blossom Festival at the Hawaii Ballroom in the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday. Read more
Over the past few years, Honolulu has become a city where you can find good beer. With brewpubs such as Honolulu Beerworks to shelf specialists such as Bar 35, it’s a Golden Age. Read more
Aston “Family Man” Barrett is a living connection to Bob Marley’s legacy, and the leader of the Wailers, a band that began with Marley and lives on after the legend’s death in 1981. Read more
Taimane Gardner hosted a new-age celebration Friday night, inviting Honolulu to come along. Read more
The way Wayne Gabaylo tells it, his life has been a series of exuberant performances and lucky breaks. He and his younger brother, also a performer, started out by learning to juggle with stones they picked up around their Makakilo home. Read more
Highlights of the week that was, as covered by Honolulu Pulse staff. Read more
Soul Time In Hawaii, a series of DJ shows spotlighting Hawaii’s locally made R&B and soul music, is marking a second anniversary. To celebrate, the R&B-loving music collectors, DJs, producers and archivists in the Aloha Got Soul collective who present the shows are hosting a series of events at five different Honolulu venues, Tuesday through March 26. Read more
Ten days and nights of events at the South by Southwest Interactive, Film and Music conference and festivals began March 11 in Austin, Texas, with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama among the notable speakers. Read more
