PICS: ‘Stranded in Paradise’

1. The Green headlined a night of music and food at Makers and Tasters during “Stranded in Paradise” on Saturday. The concert was held in conjunction with POW! WOW! Hawaii and featured a live art installation hosted by Hawaiian Airlines in a VIP area of the event. For a gallery of photos from the celebration, go to www.honolulupulse.com/2016/02/stranded-in-paradise.

PICS: Sexy Singles at the Modern

2. Valentine’s Day was still fun for single people, courtesy of The Modern Honolulu, which held a “Sexy Singles: Day Club” party at its Sunset Pool on Sunday. Singles, couples and friends enjoyed refreshment specials from Luc Belaire Rose, music from DJs Luna and SuperCW and special guest Bender from New York’s Rooftop Boys, and a special pop-up shop by BikiniBird. For more photos from the party, go to www.honolulupulse.com/2016/02/sexy-singles-modern.

PICS: Brian McKnight at Blaisdell Arena

3. Brian McKnight returned to Honolulu for a concert of romantic pop and R&B at the Blaisdell Arena on Saturday, with opening act En Vogue. See more pics at www.honolulupulse.com/2016/02/brian-mcknight-blaisdell-2016.

PICS: ‘Acid Wash’ ReunioN

4. Longtime Chinatown party “Acid Wash” celebrated its 10th anniversary with a reunion at the Hawaii Events Center on Feb. 12. DJs Vegas Mike, Quicksilva, G-Spot and Nocturna all returned for some time on the turntables, and a colorful crowd turned out for the event, which was also billed as an ’80s prom. See a complete set of photos at www.honolulupulse.com/2016/02/acid-wash-reunion.

PICS: BikeFest 2016

5. Sandbox Island BMX and Chillaxin.com presented the Hawaii Bike Festival at Sand Island on Saturday. Racing, exhibitions, food and fun were part of the family-friendly event. See photos from the festival at www.honolulupulse.com/2016/02/bike-fest-2016.

PHOTO CREDITS:

1. Johnny Wilson, Special to the Star-Advertiser; 2. Kat Wade, Special to the Star-Advertiser; 3. Colin Cross, Special to the Star-Advertiser; 4. Joah Buley, Special to the Star-Advertiser; 5. James Garrett, Special to the Star-Advertiser