I went to my first LUX event over 3 years ago. That night changed my life. I met the woman who…read morewould be my wife at that White Party and the events organizers birthday. Paul Klink is a man that knows how to throw a party. He's also the man that married us! We make it a part of our schedule to attend each event LUX throws. It's always a class act with the superb service you expect from a Trump resort. Yes the venue is small, but that just makes sure you get to see everyone, and maybe catch the eye of your future spouse! If you get invited to any event that LUX throws, go! It could change your life!

Lux At the Trump Here is a place that I wouldn't have…read morestarted to attend unless Yelp introduced me to the Lux At the Trump first. It's not in my normal area of hang-outs, it is in Waikiki which some of us dread going into unless we have to and it sounds less than inviting at first blush. We won tickets through Yelp for an event like a Halloween pre-party that sounded interesting. And now I am on a listserver that sends me info emails randomly and sometimes I really am interested in the events and would not have heard about them on my own without being on their email list. Yelp really did a great job of linking IRL music lovers with this venue...... Like with many other places compared to a NY / LA / Chicago club scene- this venue LUX is just way smaller compared to what would be a headliner in other major cities with Lux having hundreds maybe instead of more than thousands at other larger venues. Point being HI is small which can be good or bad. Lux At the Trump is one of the most gorgeous clubs I have ever seen- the pool open in the front is just breathtaking between light shows from the DJ area if just timed right. --- People do have to be careful not to take an unintended dip into cold water when they meant to find the bathroom though. I think I have gone to at least 3 now dance type of nights at Lux At the Trump- all thanks to the emails that I keep getting which I really do like. The music and events are pretty good. It is not a 21 only type of crowd. I don't want to say I was accosted by what appeared to be 2 over 70 year old drunk Japanese tourists that spoke little English or pretended not to speak any but don't be surprised at how varied that age range is compared to an upscale club. Music -wise some of the nights seemed to be better than others. I know it is the DJs job to keep the party going- and if you listen to enough of Jon Taffer you'll hear that great DJs can make songs play that makes everyone want to Dance and enjoy themselves and mix into a song that makes the majority of people subconsciously want to go to the bar for a drink. These djs seemed to be trying to fill the bar way to often by sometimes playing music that some people just hate on what seems to be on purpose. So some can be hit or miss on djs. Overall- in general it tries to cater to tourists but as a side note tourists usually aren't the ones that keep a club in business. So except for big events- IMHO normal locals don't just decide to hang out at Lux At the Trump. So going to events does make it special and why I would go there- not as a normal music/ dance venue. The food there is different- more like a pop up chef venue with really different things instead of a reg burger and fries. But it is without the chef there to explain any 'story' behind the food of a why or make sense of it. So you may get pumpkin sushi in October or whatnot but at least they have a good description of the food before you order - just be ready for bites instead of meals.

There were only about 4-5 food trucks when I visited, and it felt small. Around 6 PM, the area had…read morevery few people. There was some live music, but it seemed more like a quick stop for tourists rather than a real night market. I didn't try any food because the atmosphere wasn't appealing, so I left quickly.

Came here when it was less crowded the seating area is big wide open with chairs, tables, and a…read moregreen luscious outdoor view. There were only a few vendors like maybe 4 trucks at the time we got a plate from a vendor called "Wasabi Express by Tiger" the white woman who most likely also works with the main chef randomly approached us recommends it for my partner and I says it's going to taste great it's made fresh daily,, said why not we came for a trip but honestly it was mid and this is why I don't listen to people but realistically I should've just dogged it in my opinion; understand it's Hawaii we are in a touristy spot, but too overpriced for something that tastes like yoshinoya meat and rice that tastes just like fried rice from a regular Chinese takeout

it was a fun experience! performances were great, staff were nice. the only downside I would say…read morewas that we never received the "Hawaiian Snack Bag" that was included in the celebrity package and we forgot to ask before leaving!

Disclaimer; we only saw the show, we didn't participate in the pre-show activities or the Lu'au…read moredinner. The dancers, musicians host and fire dancers were so awesome. These folks are so great at what they do. I'll be honest I was really just waiting for the fire dancers...for me that was the highlight, but all the performers are great and did a great job of keeping the crowd engaged by participating. Only complaint is that a lady guest was standing up and taking videos and blocking everyone else's view behind her. Other than the inconsiderate guest, the show, venue and performers were fantastic. Also, couldn't have asked for more perfect weather!

Always a great show , delicious menu and magnificent atmosphere…read more Saw Mike Lewis band and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Try the braised short ribs Dragonfruit Beer , blackberry Mocktail

My kids' and my first time at the Blue Note to watch Pure Heart. My oldest son is a huge fan of…read moreJake Shimabukuro, who opened up for the group (he is in the group). Parking: Difficult. We got to Waikiki around 7 pm both of the suggested valet parking options on the website were only accepting hotel guests. We decided to park across from the International Market. You have to purchase $25 at one of the businesses, and that business will validate. The first hour is "free", the second hour is $3, and the third hour is $3. We went to Target after the show, purchased more of the items I wanted, and had them validated. Food and drinks: extra $20 minimum per person The food was okay. Nothing stood out to me. We ordered too much and had to bring a lot back home. We ordered: Smoked Ahi Dip ($22)- It came with chips. Citrus Farm Green ($18) Salad Yuzu Lemon Vinaigrette, Shallots, Goat Cheese, Satsuma Orange . I added shrimp (+18). I wouldn't get this again. I ordered the I Got Ube ($18) drink, and I enjoyed it. It wasn't too sweet. . One of my son's got the Blue Note Sundae ($16) it's Lappert's Vanilla Mac Nut Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream, Crush Macadamia Nut, Maraschino Cherry. Tiramisu ($16) My kids each got a drink2 cokes and a pineapple juice which cost $5 each. Service: Great! She checked on us often. The staff did great working together to drop off food and take plates away. Seating: There is premium seating or Loge and Bar seating. We purchased premium seating. It's first come first served when it comes to seating. Originally I was aiming to seat in the middle of the booth. Due to coming later then I thought we got a booth at the end. If you seat in the premium seating in the booth you will have people walking in front of you. To me the premium seating right above the booths in the middle is really good seating because it's in the center a step. It was hot in the venue that night and luckily I brought my portable fan. Even Jon Yamasato the singer of Pure Heart even mentioned how hot it was during his show. Video/photography: I read in other reviews they were not able to video or take pictures. I think it depends on the artist. We were able to video and take pictures. Overall, we would come here to watch another show. The service was good. I liked the ambience. The food was okay and next we will eat from somewhere else and get a dessert and drink.

I always loved watching movies. Sometimes in the movie, the scene takes place at a drive-in. Never…read moredid I ever dream I would go to a drive-in and watch a movie. When we heard our neighbors went to the Aloha Drive-In to watch a movie, we said we needed to do that! So glad we did! Customers can order from Raising Cane's. When Aloha Drive-In first started, customers can place their order online. The staff will bring the online orders to the car. However, when we arrived tonight, the movie crew did not hand out Raising Cane's order form. Instead the movie crew set up a small concession stand at the left of the screen. Customers can bring their own food and drinks if they like. I spoke to someone who helped to put the theater production together. He said that the company may get a bigger screen to show the movies. But that depends on the budget. Drive-Ins pave the way to bring people together. Families come to the drive-in to watch movies together. This provides a good way to have family time.

Can't offer any reasonable review due to it being closed with an uncertain reopening. I believe…read morewhen it does open again, I would be the first in line to support it. It's a great idea.

Located at the Old Buca Di Beppo is trial of fears haunted house currently running on Thurs-Sunday…read morethru Nov 2. Book on their website, 38$ per person. Ample parking in Ward theater parking lot. There is no specific time reserved so you need to go there early and check in. Once checked in you will get a text message when its your groups turn to go. We waited about 30 min to check in then another 1.5 hours from check in to getting inside. The time spent inside the haunted house was about 20 min. Overall the actors and the set up was good but the wait was pretty long it would have been better and more efficient with set times to reserve.

I especially loved thas years (2025) restaurant theme! Since it was at the old Bucca di Beppo…read morelocation in Ward, the theme went so well with it! I think it also helped that the restaurant itself was like a maze to begin with! My husband and I, and a couple of our friends bought tickets to go as a group, and it was amazing. We all work in a restaurant so we were super excited for this one! What made it even better was the check in, and the way they called you when it was your turn, just like being on a wait list at a restaurant instead of standing in a loooong winding line like we've done before. Awesome, amazing, keep up the great work!

I bought 3 tickets for The Sunshine Boys at the Hawaii Theater through ticketsales.com for $103…read more each and they did not give me a breakdown of the fees charged until AFTER they accepted my credit card and sent me an email enabling me to download the tickets. It was only then that I realized that they charged me a $90 fee and the total price for the 3 tickets was $409. I immediately contacted them and they informed me that they have a no cancelation policy. Even after I told them that I was not given a breakdown of the fees BEFORE the finalized the sale, they STILL would not refund the money and cancel the tickets. DO NOT EVER USE THIS WEBSITE - ticketsales.com

If you're a history buff or like architecture, the US Army Museum of Hawaii is a hidden gem. And…read moreit's FREE! I don't know any state that is more proud of its military role than Hawaii. The museum captures the military contributions of Hawaii through history. The building was formally Battery Randolph, built 1911 to house two large guns to protect Honolulu from water attack. The structure is "military structural" in style, and is said to be typical of Taft era construction. The facility was, unfortunately, ineffective at protecting the Island for the air attack on Pearl Harbor and was later deemed unsuitable for modern warfare and decommissioned. Today, the building is a perfect backdrop to tell the story of the US Army and Hawaii. I signed in when I entered and then was free to move about the museum. The museum starts with a description of Battery Randolph and then moves chronologically with artifacts and stories from early Hawaiian warriors up to modern day US war participation. It was interesting to walk through the rooms and tunnels. Be sure to visit the second floor where Hawaiian service people are recognized and see the helicopter and gun up close. Then follow the tunnel back to the front of the museum. A gift shop offers reasonably priced military themed hats, shirts, Legos, books and much more. Plan about two hours to visit. The facility does provide restroom access for guest. The Museum is walkable from any hotel in Waikiki. The facility is accessible though some floors are uneven.

Rainy day, in need of an indoor activity. This fits the bill. It covers Hawaiian military history…read more and the Hawaiian's contributions to island security. It is located in one of the original coastal artillery battery buildings. We approached the main entry there was a static display of WWII Pacific War implements, on the roof there was a more modern static display. After signing in we started our trek down a long narrow hallway. Exhibits and dioramas were in offshoots from the hallway. It's laid out well and flows between displays. There is a lot of info to take in and it took us almost 2 hrs to complete. The cost is free but the education was invaluable.