For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

It’s a forest education fair for the whole family with a funny name – the Banana Poka Round-Up! An invasive pest from South America, the Banana Poka vine, with its gorgeous bubble-gum pink blossoms, is the “poster weed” for this zany annual event. It is just one of the many threats to the health and diversity of Hawaiian forests – and also a fabulous craft material. The Round-Up always features a huge tent where you can learn how to make a basket out of the pest.

Held in early summer (June 21, 2009 – Father’s Day!) in Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, the event features basket making, great live music, exhibits by organizations and agencies that work to save the environment, along with lots of activities for kids – face-painting, hiking, painting from nature, as well as making pressed plant cards and a walking stick from guava saplings.

Right after announcement of the “One-Person-Can-Make-A-Difference” Awards, a Crowing Contest is held – every one from little kids to adults join in!

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

Giant Sumi-E Brush Paintings
by Mary Spears
May 29 - July 31, 2009

Opening Reception: May 29, 2009 7-9pm
Demonstration: 7-8 pm
For more information, contact
Christina Macias at (808) 754-1274