Tokimonsta performs in Honolulu (Oahu)

Asian American / female / electronic artist / DJ of sorts / mix master of contemporary sounds / in Honolulu 

From her 2012 Honolulu performance: http://youtu.be/gg7bm8Ad52k

Eat the Street - Honolulu food truck rally (Oahu)

The food truck craze is finally hitting Hawaii. Every last Friday of the month in the Kaka'ako district of Honolulu your favorite trucks gather in one place. 

The next event will host a Halloween theme on Friday Oct 31st. 

Video about the first Honolulu food truck rally:

http://youtu.be/zPMiN6X5fQg

Best App for Live Hawaii News

For live streaming news received straight on your phone, the "Hawaii News Now" app is the best way to stay updated with local news. The streaming is clear, without interference and does not require any time delays. It is indeed live streaming at its best. (There is an ad that will display when the station goes to commercial break.) 

With Hurricane Ana coming in tomorrow the live streams can keep locals and tourists up to date on what to expect on weather forecasts, cancelled airline flights, and public safety issues. 

Koa iPhone 6 cover

Preorder the Koa wood iPhone 6 case at any MacArthur & Arthur store at $145 on the islands or online. 

Movie Under the Stars (free) (Maui)

Gates open at 5pm and showing at 6:30pm. Bring beach chairs. Food for sale. Live music and games for kids. Where: MACC on the lawn. 

Royal Hawaiian Band Concert (free) (Oahu)

One of a kind state band in the US, the Royal Hawaiian Band plays free outdoor concerts at the Iolani Palace every Friday at noon. What a state treat. 

Core Power Yoga (Oahu)

I've done Core Power yoga a few times and would describe it as: a spa like yoga experience where Birkam yoga (hot yoga) meets loud pop music in a space with a modern aesthetic. This is the winning combination that has led to the brand's success. 

I can't believe this mainland company branched off to Hawaii, and what a better place to be located than the Kahala Mall (bottom floor) > geographically placed near the island's yoga center (Kaimuki), near the Kahala Whole Foods crowd, and near the Eastside vicinity where folks are willing to pay the high membership prices. 

They offer a one week free trial, which I recommend. There are different levels of heat and levels of difficulty plus different instructors to choose from. The locker rooms offer waterfall showers and bath amenities, and the yoga products they sell are top of the line. 

When I would take the lowest heat classes, my body would break out in red heat rashes each time; hence despite the nice atmosphere this wasn't the right yoga fit for me > I prefer traditional Iyengar > but for others the Core Power experience may be a welcome addition (of a "fancy" yoga studio) to the existing local/low key Oahu yoga scene.  

Lululemon Free Yoga Classes (Oahu)

Sundays at 8:30 am at the Lukulemon store in Ala Moana. Mats provided. 

2014 Ukulele Fest (free) (Maui)

9th Annual Ukulele Festival

Featuring Raiatea, Willie K and other local Maui musicians. 

October 12, 2014

12:30 noon to 6pm at the MACC.