Haute Weekend Happenings

It’s a triple whammy Friday and this Haute Weekend Happening is all about it! Get ready to spend your introduction to the weekend hopping from party to party and taking in haute fashion, charitable causes and cutting-edge cuisine along the way.

Fashion's Night Out at Ala Moana Centre

Fashion’s Night Out

Ala Moana Center celebrates the heart of New York Fashion Week with the presentation of Fashion’s Night Out. An evening of runway shows, in-store events, special savings, swag bags, and all things style is on deck for Friday night. Four main shows from 5 to 9 p.m. will feature autumn apparel and accessories by BCBG, Betsey Johnson, Island Edge and Jimmy Choo to mention a few. Make up by Sephora and hair by Ho’ala Salon and Spa is certain to unveil the hautest in fall beauty trends.

Dish at Taste of the Hawaii Range.

Taste of the Hawaiian Range

It’s the 15th annual Mealani’s Taste of Hawaiian Range serving up dishes featuring local produce, grass-fed meats, fresh fruits and veggies. The agricultural festival that takes place on the Big Island of Hawaii at the Hilton Waikoloa Village is a promotional platform for locally sourced foods and products like honey, vanilla, chocolate, herbs, coffee, jams and jellies. Enthusiasts can meet producers up-close and personal and renowned Chef Mavro will host educational seminar, Cooking Grass-Fed Beef 101.

For more information visit www.tasteofthehawaiianrange.com or call 808-987-3432.

The Joy of Food and Wine

The Joy of Food and Wine is an elegant evening of culinary excellence and select fine wines. The event is a benefit for the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (aka REHAB) at the Halekulani Hotel. The evening will begin with a champagne reception followed by a sit-down dinner, featuring an innovative collaboration with in-house Executive Chef Vikram Garg and guest chef, Brian Etheredge, owner of Capische restaurant in Wailea, Maui.

For more information call the REHAB Foundation at 808.566.3451.