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When the Sun Sets on Oahu the Night Heats Up
An article about Oahu Island entitled
When the Sun Sets on Oahu the Night Heats Up.
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Several hundred restaurants and nightspots on Oahu can cause one of the biggest vacation dilemmas for visitors: “Where do we go tonight?” As the sun sets on Oahu, the night heats up and revelers begin planning their evening’s festivities. Oahu’s nightlife scene can best be described as a non-stop mix of high-energy entertainment and parties... all under one twinkling night sky. Enjoy the sounds of Hawaiian music, dance the night away at a club, be entertained by a night show, or sing at a karaoke bar – there’s a choice for everyone. For some drama, the Hawaii Opera Theatre, the Hawaii Theatre and a number of Broadway-style productions may fit the bill. But no matter what your taste, fun and excitement won’t be hard to find among the spectrum of technicolor venues.
Ryan’s Grill is the casual yet sophisticated spot to be at any day of the week. Ryan’s attracts an eclectic crowd with its wide selection of micro/macro brews on tap, and an unsurpassed selection of tequilas and single malt scotches that visitors won’t find elsewhere in Honolulu.
Finding an Irish pub in a tropical paradise might seem difficult, but the locals have discovered Murphy’s Bar & Grill, a place where everyone can feel a bit Irish. A historical landmark established in 1896, restaurateur Don Murphy combines local flair with Irish tradition. Sports fans know that this is the place to cheer on favorite teams for televised games.
With more than 110 specialty beers from around the world, specialty cocktails and innovative, gourmet pizzas, Bar 35 has become one of Oahu’s hot pau hana (post-work) spots. On First Fridays, an art celebration held in downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month, Bar 35’s fully stocked indoor bar and outdoor beer garden are packed with young professionals those ready to kick-off the weekend. (808) 537-3535 or www.bar35hawaii.com
Nearby Bar 35 is Next Door, a multimedia venue that hosts live bands and musicians, as well as local and nationally renowned DJs spinning dance and hip-hop music. Across the street from Bar 35 is Manifest. Manifest is an art gallery and café during the day and a cocktail bar at night. Beyond craft cocktails and Honolulu’s best selection of whiskey, many head here to end the night on the dance floor.
The Sheraton Waikiki is home to one of Oahu’s hottest nightspots, RumFire, which blends traditional bar and grill ingredients with private fire pits, unparalleled views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach and a signature Rum Tower offering one of the world’s most comprehensive rum selections. RumFire also offers nightly entertainment.
Recognized as a fixture on the Waikiki scene, Hula’s is known as a cultural icon and a welcome refuge for Hawaii’s gay community. Throughout the week, guests can enjoy nightly drink specials, pool tournaments, dancing, and lots more. Set sail every Saturday on Hula’s popular catamaran cruise.
Bevy, a neighborhood bar located in the vibrant and dynamic area of Kakaako, takes a modern approach to food, beverage, music and art while looking to the past for time tested inspiration and technique. For a refreshing local beer, head to nearby brewery and brewpub, Honolulu Beerworks, which features Honolulu’s first outdoor beer garden.
Hawaiian and Local Style Music
Describing Duke’s Waikiki as beachfront is almost too simplistic.
With a no-shoes-required policy, sand, sun and tropical winds are popular
company to guests walking in right out of the ocean.
Guests can enjoy its lively bar scene from early afternoon
into the evening. Local bands play Hawaiian music nightly.
Ala Moana Center’s Mai Tai Bar is the perfect retreat to relax after shopping. Sit back and relax in plush tropical furniture while enjoying the sweet sounds of live island music.
With views of ships arriving and departing Honolulu Harbor, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant provides great scenery with good beer, food and music. Patrons can choose to dine in its indoor, outdoor or harbor-side bar seating. Local bands play a variety of music nightly.
Hula performances and Hawaiian music are elegantly presented by five former Miss Hawaii’s, Kanoelehua Miller, Debbie Nakanelua, Lauren Matsumoto, Skyler Kamaka, and Radasha Hoohuli at House Without A Key, Halekulani’s popular gathering spot for guests and locals alike. One of the favored traditions of the Halekulani – sunset cocktails and Hawaiian music under the century-old kiawe tree – has been preserved here.
Set on the docks of Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai, Kona Brewing Company’s Oahu location serves up its award-winning beers and delicious gourmet pizzas, pupus, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. From Friday to Sunday, relax to live, local music as you enjoy one of Kona Brewing Company’s Hawaii-exclusive handcrafted draft beers.
The most popular drink in Hawaii is the Mai Tai, and what better place to enjoy it than where it originated. The Mai Tai Bar (not related to Mai Tai Bar located at Ala Moana Center) is located beachside at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, known as the legendary “Pink Palace of the Pacific.” Hawaiian music is played nightly from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Club-goers who are not yet of legal drinking age can still enjoy Waikiki’s energetic nightlife at LuLu’s Waikiki. The popular Waikiki bar and eatery offers live acoustic, Hawaiian, hip-hop, rock, and reggae music throughout the week for those 18-and-older.
NightclubsOne of Waikiki’s hottest nightclubs, Addiction, located in The Modern Honolulu, is a must visit for night-lovers. Guests can escape into an atmosphere where music and unparalleled service converge. Dance beneath 40,000 luminous lights while enjoying stunning visual imagery and top-notch DJ programming. Addiction is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights from 10:30 pm until 3:00 am.(808) 943-5800 or www.themodernhonolulu.com
Return to the ‘80s at Rumours Night Club at the Ala Moana Hotel. Playing your favorite retro tunes several nights a week, Rumours is a fun alternative to the hip-hop/Top 40 dance clubs. A state-of-the-art electronic disco system and dance cages are just a few of the features.
Shows
Embark on a journey across the vast oceans in Te Moana Nui. This grand show at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani weaves the tales of the people of Hawaii and the South Pacific into an amazing spectacle of song, dance and vibrant costuming. Prior to the show, guests can dine at a lavish buffet and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural activities.
John Hirokawa, internationally acclaimed Hawaii illusionist, stars in Magic of Polynesia, a spellbinding stage production that features Waikiki’s largest cast of Polynesian dancers, spectacular magic illusions, music and state-of the-art sound and lighting. Shows are daily in the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. (808) 971-4321 or www.magicofpolynesia.com
Society of Seven has headlined at the Outrigger Waikiki Main Showroom for more than 30 years and has the distinction of being the longest-running nightclub act in Waikiki. This dazzling group performs Broadway and Las Vegas-style numbers, dishing out steamy hot music and tropical humor.
Luau
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa’s Waikiki Starlight Luau takes places on the resort’s rooftop garden five nights a week and features hula and Polynesian dancing by Tihati Productions. The luau includes a dinner buffet featuring a modern twist on traditional luau fare.
Paradise Cove Luau is set on 12 beachfront acres on the west side of the island. Before the Polynesian revue and Dance of Fire show begins, visitors are invited to walk through a small thatched village, try their luck at Hawaiian games and participate in craft demonstrations.
Located on the grassy ocean lawn of The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, the Monday night Aha Aina dinner show is composed of three spectacular acts. Guests will experience traditional Hawaii with time-honored activities such as kapa-making (cloth made of pounded bark), and dine on exquisite pupus (appetizers) while witnessing the Helumoa story unfold in a dramatic performance.
At the Polynesian Cultural Center, not only will guests be able to visit the Polynesian villages, they’ll also experience an authentic Hawaiian luau including a sneak peek at Polynesian entertainment to follow at the “HA: Breath of Life” night show. A full day of island fun awaits guests at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
ResourceHawaii Tourism Authority / Oahu Visitor's Bureau / July 1, 2015
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