PICS: Black Cat Tattoo anniversary at theVenue

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Chinatown tattoo shop Black Cat Tattoo celebrated its anniversary last weekend with live music by local bands at theVenue.

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PICS: Club night at PYNK

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Downtown hair salon PYNK transformed into a nightclub for an evening last weekend.

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PICS: ‘Cast Off Hunger’ at Hula’s

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PICS: ‘Thunder at the Dome II’

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More than 400 models, photographers, designers and artists were on hand for the second-ever “Thunder at the Dome” last weekend at a private residence in Lanikai. Along with drinks and dancing, a fashion show was the highlight of the party.

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PICS: Owl City at Pipeline Cafe

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Owl City’s breakout single, “Fireflies,” almost made Adam Young a star — almost because his quiet demeanor keeps him a relatively anonymous personality despite his success. Young returned to Hawaii last weekend to play his second concert in as many years at Pipeline Cafe. Owl City’s sophomore album, the platinum-selling “Ocean Eyes,” was re-released earlier this year with additional material included that was left over from the album’s recording sessions.

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PICS: Donavon Frankenreiter at theVenue

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Pro surfer and Kauai resident Donavon Frankenreiter was on Oahu this weekend for a handful of performances. On Friday, he appeared at what was first billed as a private performance hosted by radio station 93.1 The Zone; by the time he went on stage at theVenue, the show had been opened up to the general public. On Saturday, Frankenrieter appeared at Borders Books and Music for a performance and autograph session before heading to the Waikiki Aquarium to play there.

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PICS: ‘MenageA3′ at Apartment3

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The ladies of Cherry Blossom Cabaret launched their new monthly party, “MenageA3,” at Apartment3 last weekend. Every third Saturday will feature a different theme, starting with August’s “Glitz & Glamour” theme that called for an “old Hollywood feel.” The ladies were joined by DJ Kitty Lee and a “vintage photo booth” provided by Firebird Photography.

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PICS: ‘Bollywood Nights’ at Pipeline Cafe

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Mira Savara Events hosted an all-ages Bollywood party at Pipeline on Friday with a performance by Willow Chang and DJ Sovern-T playing Bollywood and Bhangra dance tunes.

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PICS: ‘Blues Night’ at Fresh Cafe

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Blues fans came together Friday at Fresh Cafe for an evening of live music by the Bluestones and the Honolulu Blues Co-Op with special guests Cory Funai and Tom HInson. The night also featured a open blues jam to wrap things up at the Kakaako coffee shop and live venue.

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PICS: 86List CD release party at Anna’s

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It was all about the 86 at Anna’s on Friday, as Josh86, Otto86 and Derek86 promoted their fifth album, “Respect,” with the first of two shows featuring themselves and assorted punk-loving associates.

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