On The Grid – 11/12/14
November 13 THUR
DESIGN HOUSE
AT HONOLULU DESIGN CENTER
Discover how differing design principles can meld seamlessly during this two-day exhibition that brings together the fashion, furniture, graphic and event design industries. The free exhibition runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. A Dinner By Design event takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Stage Restaurant, and reservations are required. On Friday, participate in a designer’s open house and Q&A from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and shop at The Cut Collective’s pop-up shop, open from 6 to 10 p.m. facebook.com/events/343210015859014
WISH YOU WERE HERE
AT MARIPOSA
Give Santa a brief break and get in the holiday spirit with Reyn Spooner as it hosts an event inspired by its 2014 Christmas shirt design from 6 to 9 p.m. (think postcards of Santa relaxing in Hawaii once his Christmas Eve duties are over). All proceeds from ticket sales and the event’s online auction support Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s efforts in granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. reynspooner.com
November 14 FRI
STARTUP WEEKEND HONOLULU
AT PROTOHUB HONOLULU AND BOXJELLY COWORKING
Work with other entrepreneurs to formulate a pitch. Then, move on to brainstorming, developing a business plan and more before final demos and presentations. Industry leaders who participate also provide knowledge and feedback for the weekend that promises ” action, innovation and education.” It kicks off 6 p.m. Friday and runs through the weekend. protohubhonolulu.net
THE BFG BIG FRIENDLY GIANT
AT UH MANOA’S KENNEDY THEATRE
Remember the Roald Dahl book in which young Sophie is taken by the Big Friendly Giant to his home in Giant Country? And then a whole bunch of wonderfully larger-than-life (hehe) encounters happen? Yeah. Well, University of Hawaii at Manoa theatre professor Mark Branner directs this stage adaptation, which begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. with performances through Nov. 23. Tickets are $8-$20. etickethawaii.com
November 15 SAT
YELLOW KANPAI YUZU NIGHT
AT GINZA NIGHT CLUB
Celebrate the release of iichiko Bar Fruits Yuzu — a sweetly smooth shochu flavored with Japan-made yuzu juice and honey. A recommendation: drink it on the rocks. RSVP by Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. to get on the guest list, and wear yellow to get in for free between midnight and 2 a.m. #iichikokanpai info@hpelive.com facebook.com/iichikoUSA
12TH PLANET
AT THE REPUBLIK
Los Angeles-based DJ 12th Planet makes a stop in Honolulu for EDM fans — which seems to be just about everyone these days. Early bird tickets are only $20. General admission is $25 and there is a $5 increase the day of the show. Show starts at 10 p.m. and is open to those age 18 and older. jointherepublik.com
REX NAVARRETE
Before you dance your socks off to DJ 12th Planet, laugh your … face off with comedian Rex Navarrete, who performs with supporting act David Lee. Doors to The Safehouse open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. Tickets are $20-$45. jointherepublik.com
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