aloha friday scoop

sending apologies for mistakenly rescheduling ARTafterDARK in last week's scoop (which is really tonight, fyi) along with winning wishes to sabrina for sunday's hoku awards! we have been craving old fashioned chocolate frosted cake so i just may attempt smitten kitchen's yummy delight since the mister will have three days off to help me tackle every sweet bite.

the holiday weekend brings two chances to say hello to nyc-based designer bliss lau who is back on island for a fashion 411 hosted by hifi & hawaii red magazine followed by a sunday peek of her ballerina-inspired fall collection.

• {a rotating fashion panel}
• when: sat, may 28th - 2p to 4p
• where: lobby bar @ waikiki edition, 1775 kalakaua avenue
• tix: $25

• {fashion as art}
• when: sun, may 29th - 6p to 8p
• where: lobby bar @ waikiki edition, 1775 kalakaua avenue
• tix: $10
• fyi: post-show cocktail party starts after the show

find a new and budget-friendly fighting eel in the sale section and save 30% off this weekend. all keiki styles too!

p.s. pop over to teetee bar next door and save 40-to-50% off stylish summer looks for the entire 'ohana!

• when: fri, may 27th to sat, may 28th + mon, may 30th - 10a to 6p
• where: 1133 bethel street, chinatown

say hello to modern philosophy when designer lisa gouveia stops by the butik tomorrow. enjoy sample sale pricing (up to 75% off) and meet your lucky sparkle with a complimentary mini gemstone reading.

p.s. all swim and accessories stocked in-store is 15% off through monday.

• when: sat, may 28th - 2p to 5p
• where: the butik, 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3, honolulu

add a beach bungalow vibe to your space during pacific home's overstock sale. save 20% off storewide or enjoy 25% off when you purchase $5k of design goodness.

• when: sat, may 28th to mon, may 30th
• where: 420 ward avenue
• shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 7p & sun, 10a to 5p

olive tempts windward lovelies with 15% off all clothing plus 50% off the last marked price on sale rack pretties.

• when: sun, may 29th - 10a to 5p & mon, may 30th - 10a to 6p
• where: 43 kihapai street, kailua

cross a few things off your wishlist during soha's memorial day sale! take your pick of 20% off everything or spend over $200 and enjoy 25% off your purchase.

• when: fri, may 27th to mon, may 30th
• where: soha living, kahala mall
• shop hours: fri/sat, 10a to 9p & sun/mon - 10a to 5p

online, meet ginger13's gorgeous new wild at heart collection and save 25% off your order (or 30% off when you spend over $300).

• secret code: extra25 {or} extra30
• expires: tue, may 31st

kealopiko celebrates kama'aina papas by offering 15% off all kane designs through father's day.

• ends: sun, jun 19th
• fyi: no code needed

if you have been holding out for a luxe link (local girl kalika yap is the ceo), standard issue designs (i.e. swarovski crystal- & hello kitty-free) are now $14.99!

• fyi: summer pricing; expiration date tbd

next week, interisland terminal welcomes the sig zane 'ohana (including missus nalani kanakaole, a reknowned kumu hula, and designer son kuhao zane) who will talk story about their world travels and share their favorite goods from the iconic hilo label. (hello pop-up shop!)

• when: thu, jun 2nd to sat, jun 11th
• where: waikiki parc hotel, 2233 helumoa road
• pop-up shop hours: daily, 10:30a to 7:30p
• tix: $20 donation for early boarding preview (thu)
• fyi: free validated parking at hotel

and, scoop up a $7 for $14 groupon for honolulu burger company's locavore grillers before they go bye-bye (ends sun, may 29th).

happy weekend!