aloha friday scoop

a big batch of mini spicy buffalo chicken delights and zippy-esque chili are a-callin' this independence day weekend! before you dash off for the holiday, do peek the pretty new pouches just uploaded to samudra's online shop (tulum wave . . . sigh).

first friday highlights if the chinatown arts district is wooing you to town:

• chinatown boardroom welcomes japanese artist koji toyoda, maker of happy surf art. a portion of show proceeds benefits survivors of the japan tsunami. {6p to 9p; 1160 nu'uanu avenue}

• say hello to the fighting eel ladies and save 15% during this weekend's storewide sale. {'til 9:30p tonight + sat/mon shop hours; 1133 bethel street}

• roberta oaks hosts a buy 1, get 1 for 40% off sale on all regular priced w's and select m's styles from s/s 2011. {19 north pauahi street; fyi: online friends can save 25% in the online shop with secret code firecracker - expires mon, jul 4th}

mu'umu'u heaven helps denim designer allison izu upcycle imperfect pairs of jeans from the line's launch into new goods. plus, door prizes and vintage photobooth style snapshots by flashlab!

• when: fri, jul 1st - 4p to 7p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

pop by the butik to acquire new summer style with a buy 1, get 1 for 50% off deal.

• when: now to sun, jul 3rd
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

on saturday, drift tempts with 30% off the shop's in-house clothing line, 20% off khush, plus a $10 sale on urgentina bikini separates.

• when: sat, jul 2nd - 1p to 6p
• where: 3434 waialae avenue, suite 4, kaimuki

save 20% off summer accents for your space during pacific home's july 4th yard sale. plus, enjoy hot dogs & refreshments while you shop!

• when: sat, jul 2nd to mon, jul 4th
• where: 420 ward avenue

on the valley isle, wish maui thing a very happy third anniversary and be the first to peek the homegrown line's summer offerings.

• when: fri, jul 1st - 3:30p to 8:30p
• where: 7 north market street, wailuku
• fyi: fashion show @ 6:15p & willie k concert @ 6:45p

online, stock up on alora ambiance diffusers to scent your space during the biannual 25% off sale.

• expires: mon, jul 4th
• fyi: no secret code needed; price adjusted at checkout

flirty swimwear line beauty and the beach partners with ideeli for a flash sale featuring bikini pieces and coverups starting from $12.

• ends: mon, jul 4th - 6a hst
• fyi: find b&tb in the swim for it sale

scoop up summer sparkle from catherine weitzman and save 25% off your wishlist.

• secret code: summer11
• expires: mon, jul 4th - 6a hst

digital shutterbugs save $25 on firebird photography's upcoming oh my retro workshop with early bird registation.

• expires: mon, jul 4th

body polishes are the secret to glowing skin so hele over to malie organics where the collection of scented sugar scrubs is now buy 1, get 1 for 50% off.

• secret code: polish-me
• expires: mon, jul 4th

adorn yourself with handmade pretties from noelani designs and save 25% off your purchase.

• secret code: freedom
• expires: mon, jul 4th

$20 gift certificates from eco outfitter super citizen can be yours for just $10. (fyi: modern philosophy is a new shop arrival!)

• fyi: limited time offer; read the fine print for exclusions

next week, hele down to aloha 'aina to meet island lovelies noelani designs and tiare hawaii when the ladies stop by with their summer collections.

p.s. save 10% off during the trunk show.

• when: fri, jul 8th - 1p to 7p
• where: aloha 'aina, royal hawaiian shopping center, waikiki

and, scoop up a $30 for $60 dining deal from indigo on living social (purchase by sun, jul 3rd & spend by jul 4th, 2012).

happy happy weekend!