BY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com
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PICS: GABRIEL IGLESIAS AT BLAISDELL ARENA: 1. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias returned to Honolulu for a headlining performance at Blaisdell Arena on Saturday. See more photos from the show at honolulupulse.com/alohafluffy.
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PICS: ‘FOAM PARTY’ AT THE CROWN: 2. The Crown Bar hosted a pre-Thanksgiving foam party with DJs Osna and Hapa Boy on Nov. 27. See the complete Pulse photo gallery at honolulupulse.com/crownfoam.
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PICS: HAWAII REGGAE EXPO AT HAWAIIAN BRIAN’S: 3. Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s hosted the inaugural Hawaii Reggae Expo on Nov. 29. The event featured live music, art, food and crafts; performing bands and DJs included Kapu System, Mystikal Vibez, Blue Ribbons, Cultural Movement, Irie Souls, Most High, Jah Livity, Mindy & Lubei, IsoulJahs, Pacific Sound Outernational, Bonefide, Positive Regime and Irie Sistable. Visit honolulupulse.com/reggaeexpo for more.
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PICS: ABOUT THE GOODS ANNIVERSARY AT NEXTDOOR: 4. Kevin Richie Jr. — also known as Hawaii hip-hop artist Kwalified Emcee — was the opening act for Los Angeles-based rapper Blue and producer Exile featuring L.A. Symphony’s Cookbook at NextDoor on Saturday. The performances were in honor of Aiea boutique About the Goods, which celebrated one year in business and announced plans to move its storefront to McCully in 2014. See more pictures from the anniversary party at honolulupulse.com/atg; read more about Richie and his latest album in Pulse blogger Kalani Wilhelm’s latest “On the Record” post at honolulupulse.com/kwalified.
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PICS: NIKKI SOTELO BIRTHDAY AND WEBSITE LAUNCH PARTY: 5. Local model and go-go dancer Nikki Sotelo celebrated her birthday and new website launch with a party at Yogurstory on Nov. 29. Go to honolulupulse.com/nikkibday for more pictures.