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Wow!! Like to Say Very Much Mahalo Ward Village!! for putting on fun events for the public at your Courtyard. My very 1st time @ Ward Village, I attended the HIFF movie: Rudderless, 2nd time: Pitch Perfect Movie & Just recently: Kona Nui Nights- a Hawaiian Performance with Hula Show + Robi Kahakakalau & Jeff Rasmussen. Parking is not a problem @ TJ Maxx Convenient & we just walked over across to Ward Village. Thank you for the comfortable lawn chairs, Note: there are very limited chairs & on a first come first serve Thank you for the popcorn @ the HIFF movie showings Note: limited popcorn bags & on a first come first serve & Wow!! the bathroom is very impressive Check out the bathroom, feels like I'm in Vegas Alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the little bar near the bathroom. & food available- food vendors varies. I really enjoy all these events you put on for us, looking forward to next courtyard cinema: Miss Granny. Another note: Sign up for ward village email, this is where you will get all the upcoming info. on the events @ Ward Village. You will be able to reserve your tickets. * A ticket confirmation is needed to attend these events. Come check out one or all of the events Ward Village has to offer, you won't be disappointed!! & Thank you Howard Hughes!! & Thank you for saving the former IBM building!!
The Ward Village Courtyard holds a variety of functions. It's the courtyard of the old IBM building. They have yoga classes there, as well as courtyard cinema. They set up this huge screen that shows local and independent movies. The courtyard is beautiful. From time to time, they'll have featured artists display their work. There was a Japanese artist that had these ladybug looking things with dots on them put all over the courtyard. Make sure you check out the bathroom if you're ever here. It's a bathroom like no other. There's one entrance for men and women. Then it splits into one side for men, and the other for women. They both share the sink area. You're also able to rent out the space for your private functions. The day I was there was for a friend's function.
Thanks HIFF for screening Ramen Shop on a perfect spring evening! Bummer the food trucks canceled last minute, but with Whole Foods, Kakaako Kitchen, et al within quick walking distance looks like everyone made do... Looking forward for future summer screenings!
Great venue for business meetings. It was at the same spot the ice rink was at during the winter. Very spacious and there lounge area was covered. They put down the shades to prevent the sun from beaming in. No breeze unfortunately. However, the bathroom.....co-ed. Walking into the restroom it is a shared wash room. There are 2 doors that separate the boys and girls stalls. I love the gold decor. It looks very fancy and elegant. However, the blue doors are see through! Even though in the stall it is not translucent, coming out of the stall you can see the boys side and wash room. Yikes!
Always love coming here, passing by when we're out going and heading home and justices for a walk. The beauty of lights that surrounds the IBM Building :)
Ward Village Courtyard is located at the old IBM building. #WeAreWard and partnership with HIFF (Hawaii International Film Festival) provides a once a month outside movie screening event free of charge to residents of Oahu as long as the attendees provide passes to show proof for attendance. I've attend two outside screening events at the Ward Village Courtyard. My first visit to Ward Village Courtyard was to watch 100 Foot Journey which I was invited by new friend Pam H (the first person I met through Yelp). That evening was a very cool night. I was able to have my picture taken with DJ Tittahbyte before the screening started. I really enjoyed watching the movie. My most recent visit to Ward Village Courtyard was for the screening of Pitch Perfect sing a long. A few weeks ago I was asked by both Yelper friends Jerrae R. and Judy C. if I could attend the outside screening movie of Pitch Perfect. I had to inform them that "I would have to put in a request off or vacation paid request from work to see if I could have the night off on May 14, 2015...I can't guarantee if I'll get the night off. We'll just have to wait and see when the time comes." When I found out my schedule for the week I was surprised to get the vacation paid day from work. The day of the movie I met up with Nadine and we were one of the first ones in line. As 6pm was approaching a lot of the people who had shown their passes to the individuals in charge of the wrist bands received a yellow hanky. I felt so left out since I didn't have a printed pass on hand and I had to wait for Jerrae R to arrive since she had my pass. When Jerrae finally arrived I got excited and searched for the lady in charge of the wrist band and received my yellow hanky. Per Nadine's instructions since we had a big group attending the screening of Pitch Perfect we had to reserve at least 14 chairs. I reserved row 3. No sooner I dropped my sweater on top of the chair the hammock chair collapses. WTH!? It was missing a wooden rod to hold the cloth in place. Lucky thing one of the HIFF workers seen it and grabbed the missing rod for the seat. Being that Pitch Perfect was a sing a long movie...the MC of the night had audience participation in practicing their singing. The few Yelp friends of mines who were in attendance that evening seen me get called up on stage. The MC had the entire audience sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me. REALLY??!! Who told the MC that May 14th was my birthday? Was it Nadine? Was it Judy? Was it Jerrae? Was it Doug (who happens to be friends with the MC)? Did my face turn red from being embarrassed for being called up on stage? Thank you to all the individuals who attended the Pitch Perfect screening for singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me. Thank you to the boy who gave me the high five. Thank you to my Yelp friends who gave me the leis and everyone else who helped me celebrate my 2nd 21st birthday LOL.
Where my Pitches at?! This was my first time at Ward Courtyard for the Pitch Perfect sing-a-long cinema. Not to mention the event fell on Jeana P's birthday, how ACA-Awesome! I must say when I first arrived it was a bit confusing as to where to stand and where to check in. As the check in person was standing amiss the crowd of people and the second person with whom was handing out the yellow handkerchiefs was sorta close to the first lady but not since she was being swarmed about. They also had numerous lines set up, but the lines were as crooked as the crooked man's street. I was in the fourth line but ended up in the second, getting in quicker *wink*. While waiting in line you had a few choices of food vendors. I remember two of the vendors, Tin Hut BBQ and Kaka'ako Kitchen. I opted for Kaka'ako Kitchen and got their wagyu beef slider with a sriracha aioli sauce and side chips (potatoes sliced into round crinkled yumminess!). They also had Sriracha popcorn, Oh my GOODNESS, so yummy! When we entered the gates, I was amazed at how beautifully set the venue was. Huge white canopy enveloping the entire seating area. The chairs were replica's of the chairs used at the Cannes film festival. Very elegant for an outdoor showing, I thoroughly appreciated the details in the decor. Since it was a sing-a-long event. They did have a little competition where a chosen few had to sing a song that coincided with a secret word written in their envelope. Our own Doug M. had the word 'Money'. He decided to sing the song "Money, Money, Money"...he threw in a little hip shake while he was at it, lol! He didn't win first place but he did win movie passes, awesome! It was a lot more fun watching the movie with a great crowd and fantastic group of friends. Aunty Nadine C has some musical prowess, I loved hearing her singing along! I was really excited for Frankie R, since he never saw Pitch Perfect. Great event! Got to meet a few new yelp people and enjoyed spending time with my yelp buddies, Aunty Nadine, Frankie baby, J, Mrs. Judy, Jujubee, Dougie and everyone else. Thank you yelp for such awesome events and creating ways for everyone to meet new, exciting and dynamic people. Later Pitches!
I've wondered how often the Brunch event at Ward Village Courtyard takes place, and I recently got the opportunity to go. I went with a friend who was visiting and we enjoyed a great sampling of food. I found out that the brunch features a different theme each month; "Oktoberfest" was the theme for October. One of my other friends was working at the event, so my friend and I didn't have to pay to get in. How it works: you get tickets and at each food station, you can trade in one of your tickets for what's being offered. I was excited to see the different selections from reputable businesses in the food industry, including The Pig & the Lady, The Nook Neighborhood Bistro, Whole Foods, EAT, MW Restaurant and more. My friend and I enjoyed our smorgasbord of lunch offerings, but sitting under the tent was really hot on that particular Sunday. Unfortunately, it only got cool when the event was ready to conclude around 1 p.m. I was grateful that I got to check out this monthly event. Here's what we got: "MW: Beer-Braised Pork Belly + Braised Red Cabbage": This was the first dish I tried during our brunch fest. The beer-braised pork belly was a little tougher than I expected, but it paired nicely with the braised red cabbage. Pork belly is a newfound favorite of mine, so I always relish the opportunity to try different types. "Eat: Riesling Braised Pork Belly + Hamakua Mushroom Truffled Mustard + Pickled Local Cabbage": Both EAT and MW had a pork belly dish, but I really liked the EAT version because it was slightly softer, more buttery and savory and flavorful. But I'm sure that mushroom truffled mustard helped! The pork belly was so soft that it hardly stood up on its own on my plate! The mustard was savory and I enjoyed the chunks of mushroom throughout. "Kope Coffee Catering Co.: Milk Tea + Espresso": Since it was so hot under the brunch tent, I ended up getting two of these drinks. The milk tea was refreshing and I liked the subtle espresso taste. I was just glad that the cup was a decent size (not a super small sample size) and I downed the drink in a matter of minutes. "The Nook Neighborhood Bistro: Fresh Pretzels + Sausage & Lager Cheese Fondue + Sauerkrat": I think this was my favorite food item of the day (besides the gelato). I like soft pretzels over hard, crisp pretzels, and this pupu came with two soft pretzel sticks. It came paired with a cheesy, buttery fondue that had chunks of sauerkraut in it. The cheese blend consisted of sharp cheddar, aged fontina, gruyere and cream cheese; I loved the mixture because it featured some of my favorite cheeses (namely cheddar and gruyere). I still had a lot of the leftover cheese fondue even after I polished off my pretzel, so I just used my fingers to not waste any part of the fondue. If I didn't want to sample all the other offerings, I would have gotten multiples of this dish. "The Pig & the Lady: House-Smoked Kielbasa Betelnut + Fermented Mustard Cabbage": When my friend started eating this, she warned me that the sausage was a little dry, but I still enjoyed it anyway. It had a great smoky taste and I liked the puree it was bathed in (not sure what was in it, but it added a welcomed flavor). I didn't eat too much of the mustard cabbage, but I do love sausage in of itself so I was pleased with the chewiness and texture. "Whole Foods: German Apple Streusel Gelato + Apple Walnut Compote": This was a great way to conclude our brunch experience at Ward. My cup came with a lot of the apple compote, but I liked the apple streusel gelato flavor -- the cinnamon fragrance and taste was prevalent, and the waffle crisp that adorned it complemented perfectly. It wasn't overly sweet but it definitely reminded me of a warm, baked apple pie. The compote added a certain stickiness and fruity component to the dessert, but I just wanted that gelato, straight up ... before it started melting in the heat.
I attended last night's awesome courtyard cinema event here. It was a relaxing and effortlessly perfect night for guests, complete w/ swag and cool people galore. There's a stunning restaurant named Belini's around the corner, where I'll venture prior to 6pm next month's FREE film. The film was about waste [reduction] and made me feel guilty about not eating all my popcorn. The women who sat beside me (and bought me puerto rican sushi-YEP) are now my friends. I am also the proud owner of a hard-core canvas bag for shopping w/ hipster-esque pizazz. In short, the cine changed my life. The cool ocean breeze helped me relax. I smiled this morning prior to my coffee, etc. I'll be back.
Woop Woop! My first Yelp Elite Event! And at such a nice venue. It was a bit hot under that tent but then...it is August. We attended the Courtyard Brunch event here today and got to taste many interesting offerings. When checking in we were given a canvas bag with some interesting goodies and three food cards and a drink card with which to peruse the offerings from several local restaurants. We tried items from Whole Foods Market, EAT cafe, Jonathan Mizukami, Primo Popcorn, Nalo Juice and Kope Coffee Catering Co. See photos for their menus. Everything was very tasty and some were very inventive. Whole Foods' Chilled Carrot Ginger soup was our favorite with EAT cafe's sweet potato satay a close second. The Primo Popcorn offering was really interesting but they added a bacon topping without telling us and we are vegetarian. We tasted it, realized what it was and kicked the topping aside. Not a huge deal, but they should be more aware and either list the bacon on the menu or tell people so they can opt out. We do appreciate the creativity that went into their offering. They were flash freezing their popcorn. Not sure what that does (makes it super crispy on a humid day?) but it was tasty. We also tried Jonathan Mizukami's Pain Perdu with truffle ice cream. It was rich and tasty. We had the Mokulua juice from Nalo Juice and an espresso from Kope. The espresso was a New York pull where the amount of ground coffee is almost double the amount in a typical, authentic Italian pull. The result is a thick, syrupy, and bitter espresso that was (thankfully) served in an appropriately-sized cup. This is the same type you will get in many places in NYC and here locally at The Curb. Not how I like it but it is a thing. At Kobe, there was also a tip cup that I thought was in poor taste. Especially since no one else was soliciting tips. Nook, one of our favorite places in the 'hood, was present but their offering was not vegetarian. :( Anyway, we had a fun time trying all the different items and have decided to visit EAT cafe and possibly attend Jonathan Mizukami's pasta night tomorrow.
This is such a great event for the community to come together with their families and enjoy a movie together. I was greeted by staff that were very pleasant. I was also given some popcorn for every person in my party. On my invitation and ticket it says it started at 6 p.m. but unfortunately it did it and I understand why. The sun will still up so it was hard to see the projector screen the movie probably didn't start until about 7 720. We weren't able to bring in any outside food unless it was purchased directly from the lunch truck located right side outside the event. So we did order some dinner from that lunch truck. We got chili and shoyu chicken. It was very tasty. Unfortunately they did not have any drinks for sale and all drinks had to be purchased from inside at the bar. Water and soda were $2 each and alcohol was more. The bathrooms were a little strange to me because it was sort of a co-ed bathroom and nowadays it's kind of hard to trust that type of situation. So even though my kid is 10 I felt like I still had to accompany them to the restroom because of this Factor. Both of men and women's bathroom were conjoined by the sinks the sinks were shared. To the right of the things that women could go in to the left of the sinks was the men's side even though I was slightly segregated it was so strange however the bathrooms we're beautiful. Overall I will definitely be coming back.
I initially heard about the Courtyard events from fellow Yelpers when I attended Courtyard Cinema. I was shocked to find the adorable nook in Ward where we could watch movies with the sun setting around us, a light breeze flowing through the trees and a bar in the back. Nice chairs, free popcorn... How had I never heard about this?!? I like that Ward Village makes a diverse selection of movie choices for these events. After a few months of this I heard they were coming out with a Courtyard Brunch. OH MY GOD, do I love brunch. Yup, I'm one of those people. My schedule never worked out and I kept missing them but recently after attending a YKB event that was in the area, I realized it was Courtyard Brunch day and we were down the block. I convinced the boyfriend we needed to go and BAM, dreams do come true. We wandered in where very classy ladies were handing out pre paid ticket bundles & luckily we could still purchase those. For $25 a person you get three food tickets and one drink. You could also desperately buy individual tickets for $7 to use on each item offered. We grabbed out two bundles & went to check out our selections. There were 5 or 6 restaurant/chef booths with yummy food options from places like MW restaurant & Whole Foods, Nalo Juice Company had some fresh local fruit juice, an espresso/latte station and in the back a bar with a variety of brunch cocktails with a twist. Sunday fun day for the win! It was extremely hard to pick items out, everything sounded spectacular but between the two of us, we knew we could try six items so in we dived, starting with Jonathan Mizukami who made my mouth water with pain Perdu and black truffle ice cream; by far my favorite dish. He also had a lovely whipped scrambled egg over bacon, roasted romaine & Parmesan. Primo Popcorn had a warm Belgian waffle topped with Sriracha honey butter, flash frozen ice cream & maple syrup caramel - yummy! The Nook offered up a delicious blini trio: ikura, crime fraiche & chive; egg salad, bacon & tomato Xavier; and gravlax, capers, onions & dill. They were tasty bites & we almost went back for seconds. Pig and the Lady made a brightly tasting 'pho-konomiyaki,' their take on an okonomiyaki. I loved the layers of flavor. EAT Cafe was our last bite & we liked the heavy seasoning on their Molokai sweet potato satay drizzled with white truffle oil over waipoli greens & a sprinkling of black sea salt. It was vibrant to taste and pretty to look at. Drink wise, I went for their take on a Bloody Mary while my boyfriend tried Nalo Juice. The coffee would have won me over if it wasn't for the line [looked worth it though]. I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this event was; it was nicer than I imagined and they had tables and chairs set up galore to make your experience comfortable. Servers cleaned up constantly and I found it easier to find a spot than you'd think. I recommend this to anyone who doesn't like to choose and wants to try a variety plus any foodies. We had a lovely morning hanging out under the canopy enjoying delicious bites & the happy energy of people brunching. Definitely check out these Courtyard events if you can!
Awesome venue for a open air theater, they put ot about 450 seats and have food trucks, and Jamba Juice for sale outside, They have a bar inside if you want alcohol. Impressive bathroom, we got free popcorn and saw HIFF: HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS to a capacity crowd. The weather was perfect, a little chill in the air but a fun evening.
Place is AWESOME!!! I totally forgot about this location for events too! Shoots! They can hold over 300 people sitting side by side for a screening, move or even music or dancing. But they can also rearrange a sitting arrangement so there is open areas for people to stand and mingle. Then they have the lounge area. That's our favorite! The couches are enormous and the set up is immaculate! They had floor walkers and escorts who helped everyone find seats or direct them where to go. That's as a good thing. Usually m, people have to figure out what to do or where to go at these events, no?! Lol. But this was a once in a lifetime experience for us and it was AWESOME! Of course my son didn't want to watch himself on screen, but, we all loved it! He did well. In fact, they ALL DID! Every single film was done excellent! I wish we could've stayed for the whole thing, but unfortunately we had to leave early because the kids had school the next day. So we left around 9pm. Maybe next time we'll have a better chance in watching our son on screen again. Soon! For sure... Ok that's about it! OH! And the restroom! Oh my... it's an experience to have. Lol! It's amazing! One door for ALL to enter. Then as you pass the main door, your in the lobby of the restroom. Like they have in fancy theaters or auditoriums or hotels. Yup! Only difference is, there's no seats or chairs to lounge on. There's a long marble counter top with about 5 individual sinks. Each side accessible for anyone to wash up. Mirrors along the wall. And then the MENS DOOR for their restroom is on the left and the WOMENS on the right. Ever the bathroom stalls were cozy. Toilet seats were nice and comfy, not those public restroom toilets. But the hotel kine. Just without the extra fancy buttons. It's definitely somewhere anyone should go and see. Especially when they host an event there. OK NOW IM DONE! Thanks for reading! Have a good one! A hui hou MALAMA PONO and read more
This Courtyard is like a chameleon! It becomes an outdoor ice Skating Rink in the Hawaiian "winter"; changes into a open-air movie theater on the second Thursday of the month when the weather is warmer; and converts to a concert venue on the third Wednesday of the month during the spring, summer, and autumn. At other times, people enjoy this space as a Yoga studio/art gallery. Ward Village makes really good use of this area. Chairs are set up for the movies and concerts. A gigantic tent is erected when the weather is suggesting rain. Otherwise, the audience enjoys gentle trade winds, silhouettes of palm trees, and views of fluffy clouds, gorgeous sunsets, and sometimes... the silvery moon. There's a water feature on the far side of the courtyard, so if the sound bothers you, sit nearer to the entrance and away from the wall. Most events are free - just look for the community events online and print out your tickets! If the event you're interested in is a Brunch, the fee will be posted an you'll get a chance to try specialties of local restaurants, using a ticket system. There's ample free parking nearby and a beautiful, clean restroom on the ground floor of the "IBM Building". The co-ed sinks are a great idea for efficient use of this facility! Check it out!!! read more
The Ward Village Courtyard is located on Ala Moana Boulevard side of the former IBM building that is a local iconic structure. Its architect, Vladimir Ossipoff, changed Kaka'ako's skyline with a six-story "honeycomb" exterior that today, is considered outdated. Outdated, you say? Mr. Ossipoff designed this building back in the 1960's for a company who built the super computers for our space programs. These super computers used punch cards and binary codes, I think, Mr. Ossipoff conveyed IBM's computer business through his design of the exterior. The building is also designed as "strong" block like the computers of yesteryear. But, that's just my thoughts or interpretation. Fast forward, the property was purchased and managed by General Growth Properties who, fortunately, did NOT demolish this icon. Enter the Howard Hughes Corporation who has been and is continuing the development of the Kewalo Basin area/Kaka'ako area. The master plan of Ward Village has allowed for this building to serve as a "gateway" to its plans to add more residential units and retail shops to complement the existing entertainment and public areas. Improvements are still coming to existing areas, too. The developers have gone so far as to involve local designers, community leaders and experts to bring a sense of community. A newspaper article dated January 2014, cited the preservation and renovation of this building. I'm happy to see that the development of Kaka'ako's skyline will preserve this urban icon. You can see the conversion of the outdated interior as a reflection to the contemporary and sustainable development plan of this community. Ward Village has created its courtyard to accommodate community cultural events such as screenings of independent films in collaboration with the HIFF. It's a lovely open-air area to sit and watch the movies under the stars. read more
Wow!! Like to Say Very Much Mahalo Ward Village!! for putting on fun events for the public at your Courtyard. My very 1st time @ Ward Village, I attended the HIFF movie: Rudderless, 2nd time: Pitch Perfect Movie & Just recently: Kona Nui Nights- a Hawaiian Performance with Hula Show + Robi Kahakakalau & Jeff Rasmussen. Parking is not a problem @ TJ Maxx Convenient & we just walked over across to Ward Village. Thank you for the comfortable lawn chairs, Note: there are very limited chairs & on a first come first serve Thank you for the popcorn @ the HIFF movie showings Note: limited popcorn bags & on a first come first serve & Wow!! the bathroom is very impressive Check out the bathroom, feels like I'm in Vegas Alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the little bar near the bathroom. & food available- food vendors varies. I really enjoy all these events you put on for us, looking forward to next courtyard cinema: Miss Granny. Another note: Sign up for ward village email, this is where you will get all the upcoming info. on the events @ Ward Village. You will be able to reserve your tickets. * A ticket confirmation is needed to attend these events. Come check out one or all of the events Ward Village has to offer, you won't be disappointed!! & Thank you Howard Hughes!! & Thank you for saving the former IBM building!! read more
The Ward Village Courtyard holds a variety of functions. It's the courtyard of the old IBM building. They have yoga classes there, as well as courtyard cinema. They set up this huge screen that shows local and independent movies. The courtyard is beautiful. From time to time, they'll have featured artists display their work. There was a Japanese artist that had these ladybug looking things with dots on them put all over the courtyard. Make sure you check out the bathroom if you're ever here. It's a bathroom like no other. There's one entrance for men and women. Then it splits into one side for men, and the other for women. They both share the sink area. You're also able to rent out the space for your private functions. The day I was there was for a friend's function. read more
7 years ago
Thanks HIFF for screening Ramen Shop on a perfect spring evening! Bummer the food trucks canceled last minute, but with Whole Foods, Kakaako Kitchen, et al within quick walking distance looks like everyone made do... Looking forward for future summer screenings! read more
Great venue for business meetings. It was at the same spot the ice rink was at during the winter. Very spacious and there lounge area was covered. They put down the shades to prevent the sun from beaming in. No breeze unfortunately. However, the bathroom.....co-ed. Walking into the restroom it is a shared wash room. There are 2 doors that separate the boys and girls stalls. I love the gold decor. It looks very fancy and elegant. However, the blue doors are see through! Even though in the stall it is not translucent, coming out of the stall you can see the boys side and wash room. Yikes! read more
Always love coming here, passing by when we're out going and heading home and justices for a walk. The beauty of lights that surrounds the IBM Building :) read more
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Ward Village Courtyard is located at the old IBM building. #WeAreWard and partnership with HIFF (Hawaii International Film Festival) provides a once a month outside movie screening event free of charge to residents of Oahu as long as the attendees provide passes to show proof for attendance. I've attend two outside screening events at the Ward Village Courtyard. My first visit to Ward Village Courtyard was to watch 100 Foot Journey which I was invited by new friend Pam H (the first person I met through Yelp). That evening was a very cool night. I was able to have my picture taken with DJ Tittahbyte before the screening started. I really enjoyed watching the movie. My most recent visit to Ward Village Courtyard was for the screening of Pitch Perfect sing a long. A few weeks ago I was asked by both Yelper friends Jerrae R. and Judy C. if I could attend the outside screening movie of Pitch Perfect. I had to inform them that "I would have to put in a request off or vacation paid request from work to see if I could have the night off on May 14, 2015...I can't guarantee if I'll get the night off. We'll just have to wait and see when the time comes." When I found out my schedule for the week I was surprised to get the vacation paid day from work. The day of the movie I met up with Nadine and we were one of the first ones in line. As 6pm was approaching a lot of the people who had shown their passes to the individuals in charge of the wrist bands received a yellow hanky. I felt so left out since I didn't have a printed pass on hand and I had to wait for Jerrae R to arrive since she had my pass. When Jerrae finally arrived I got excited and searched for the lady in charge of the wrist band and received my yellow hanky. Per Nadine's instructions since we had a big group attending the screening of Pitch Perfect we had to reserve at least 14 chairs. I reserved row 3. No sooner I dropped my sweater on top of the chair the hammock chair collapses. WTH!? It was missing a wooden rod to hold the cloth in place. Lucky thing one of the HIFF workers seen it and grabbed the missing rod for the seat. Being that Pitch Perfect was a sing a long movie...the MC of the night had audience participation in practicing their singing. The few Yelp friends of mines who were in attendance that evening seen me get called up on stage. The MC had the entire audience sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me. REALLY??!! Who told the MC that May 14th was my birthday? Was it Nadine? Was it Judy? Was it Jerrae? Was it Doug (who happens to be friends with the MC)? Did my face turn red from being embarrassed for being called up on stage? Thank you to all the individuals who attended the Pitch Perfect screening for singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me. Thank you to the boy who gave me the high five. Thank you to my Yelp friends who gave me the leis and everyone else who helped me celebrate my 2nd 21st birthday LOL. read more
Where my Pitches at?! This was my first time at Ward Courtyard for the Pitch Perfect sing-a-long cinema. Not to mention the event fell on Jeana P's birthday, how ACA-Awesome! I must say when I first arrived it was a bit confusing as to where to stand and where to check in. As the check in person was standing amiss the crowd of people and the second person with whom was handing out the yellow handkerchiefs was sorta close to the first lady but not since she was being swarmed about. They also had numerous lines set up, but the lines were as crooked as the crooked man's street. I was in the fourth line but ended up in the second, getting in quicker *wink*. While waiting in line you had a few choices of food vendors. I remember two of the vendors, Tin Hut BBQ and Kaka'ako Kitchen. I opted for Kaka'ako Kitchen and got their wagyu beef slider with a sriracha aioli sauce and side chips (potatoes sliced into round crinkled yumminess!). They also had Sriracha popcorn, Oh my GOODNESS, so yummy! When we entered the gates, I was amazed at how beautifully set the venue was. Huge white canopy enveloping the entire seating area. The chairs were replica's of the chairs used at the Cannes film festival. Very elegant for an outdoor showing, I thoroughly appreciated the details in the decor. Since it was a sing-a-long event. They did have a little competition where a chosen few had to sing a song that coincided with a secret word written in their envelope. Our own Doug M. had the word 'Money'. He decided to sing the song "Money, Money, Money"...he threw in a little hip shake while he was at it, lol! He didn't win first place but he did win movie passes, awesome! It was a lot more fun watching the movie with a great crowd and fantastic group of friends. Aunty Nadine C has some musical prowess, I loved hearing her singing along! I was really excited for Frankie R, since he never saw Pitch Perfect. Great event! Got to meet a few new yelp people and enjoyed spending time with my yelp buddies, Aunty Nadine, Frankie baby, J, Mrs. Judy, Jujubee, Dougie and everyone else. Thank you yelp for such awesome events and creating ways for everyone to meet new, exciting and dynamic people. Later Pitches! read more
11 years ago
I've wondered how often the Brunch event at Ward Village Courtyard takes place, and I recently got the opportunity to go. I went with a friend who was visiting and we enjoyed a great sampling of food. I found out that the brunch features a different theme each month; "Oktoberfest" was the theme for October. One of my other friends was working at the event, so my friend and I didn't have to pay to get in. How it works: you get tickets and at each food station, you can trade in one of your tickets for what's being offered. I was excited to see the different selections from reputable businesses in the food industry, including The Pig & the Lady, The Nook Neighborhood Bistro, Whole Foods, EAT, MW Restaurant and more. My friend and I enjoyed our smorgasbord of lunch offerings, but sitting under the tent was really hot on that particular Sunday. Unfortunately, it only got cool when the event was ready to conclude around 1 p.m. I was grateful that I got to check out this monthly event. Here's what we got: "MW: Beer-Braised Pork Belly + Braised Red Cabbage": This was the first dish I tried during our brunch fest. The beer-braised pork belly was a little tougher than I expected, but it paired nicely with the braised red cabbage. Pork belly is a newfound favorite of mine, so I always relish the opportunity to try different types. "Eat: Riesling Braised Pork Belly + Hamakua Mushroom Truffled Mustard + Pickled Local Cabbage": Both EAT and MW had a pork belly dish, but I really liked the EAT version because it was slightly softer, more buttery and savory and flavorful. But I'm sure that mushroom truffled mustard helped! The pork belly was so soft that it hardly stood up on its own on my plate! The mustard was savory and I enjoyed the chunks of mushroom throughout. "Kope Coffee Catering Co.: Milk Tea + Espresso": Since it was so hot under the brunch tent, I ended up getting two of these drinks. The milk tea was refreshing and I liked the subtle espresso taste. I was just glad that the cup was a decent size (not a super small sample size) and I downed the drink in a matter of minutes. "The Nook Neighborhood Bistro: Fresh Pretzels + Sausage & Lager Cheese Fondue + Sauerkrat": I think this was my favorite food item of the day (besides the gelato). I like soft pretzels over hard, crisp pretzels, and this pupu came with two soft pretzel sticks. It came paired with a cheesy, buttery fondue that had chunks of sauerkraut in it. The cheese blend consisted of sharp cheddar, aged fontina, gruyere and cream cheese; I loved the mixture because it featured some of my favorite cheeses (namely cheddar and gruyere). I still had a lot of the leftover cheese fondue even after I polished off my pretzel, so I just used my fingers to not waste any part of the fondue. If I didn't want to sample all the other offerings, I would have gotten multiples of this dish. "The Pig & the Lady: House-Smoked Kielbasa Betelnut + Fermented Mustard Cabbage": When my friend started eating this, she warned me that the sausage was a little dry, but I still enjoyed it anyway. It had a great smoky taste and I liked the puree it was bathed in (not sure what was in it, but it added a welcomed flavor). I didn't eat too much of the mustard cabbage, but I do love sausage in of itself so I was pleased with the chewiness and texture. "Whole Foods: German Apple Streusel Gelato + Apple Walnut Compote": This was a great way to conclude our brunch experience at Ward. My cup came with a lot of the apple compote, but I liked the apple streusel gelato flavor -- the cinnamon fragrance and taste was prevalent, and the waffle crisp that adorned it complemented perfectly. It wasn't overly sweet but it definitely reminded me of a warm, baked apple pie. The compote added a certain stickiness and fruity component to the dessert, but I just wanted that gelato, straight up ... before it started melting in the heat. read more
I attended last night's awesome courtyard cinema event here. It was a relaxing and effortlessly perfect night for guests, complete w/ swag and cool people galore. There's a stunning restaurant named Belini's around the corner, where I'll venture prior to 6pm next month's FREE film. The film was about waste [reduction] and made me feel guilty about not eating all my popcorn. The women who sat beside me (and bought me puerto rican sushi-YEP) are now my friends. I am also the proud owner of a hard-core canvas bag for shopping w/ hipster-esque pizazz. In short, the cine changed my life. The cool ocean breeze helped me relax. I smiled this morning prior to my coffee, etc. I'll be back. read more
Woop Woop! My first Yelp Elite Event! And at such a nice venue. It was a bit hot under that tent but then...it is August. We attended the Courtyard Brunch event here today and got to taste many interesting offerings. When checking in we were given a canvas bag with some interesting goodies and three food cards and a drink card with which to peruse the offerings from several local restaurants. We tried items from Whole Foods Market, EAT cafe, Jonathan Mizukami, Primo Popcorn, Nalo Juice and Kope Coffee Catering Co. See photos for their menus. Everything was very tasty and some were very inventive. Whole Foods' Chilled Carrot Ginger soup was our favorite with EAT cafe's sweet potato satay a close second. The Primo Popcorn offering was really interesting but they added a bacon topping without telling us and we are vegetarian. We tasted it, realized what it was and kicked the topping aside. Not a huge deal, but they should be more aware and either list the bacon on the menu or tell people so they can opt out. We do appreciate the creativity that went into their offering. They were flash freezing their popcorn. Not sure what that does (makes it super crispy on a humid day?) but it was tasty. We also tried Jonathan Mizukami's Pain Perdu with truffle ice cream. It was rich and tasty. We had the Mokulua juice from Nalo Juice and an espresso from Kope. The espresso was a New York pull where the amount of ground coffee is almost double the amount in a typical, authentic Italian pull. The result is a thick, syrupy, and bitter espresso that was (thankfully) served in an appropriately-sized cup. This is the same type you will get in many places in NYC and here locally at The Curb. Not how I like it but it is a thing. At Kobe, there was also a tip cup that I thought was in poor taste. Especially since no one else was soliciting tips. Nook, one of our favorite places in the 'hood, was present but their offering was not vegetarian. :( Anyway, we had a fun time trying all the different items and have decided to visit EAT cafe and possibly attend Jonathan Mizukami's pasta night tomorrow. read more
This is such a great event for the community to come together with their families and enjoy a movie together. I was greeted by staff that were very pleasant. I was also given some popcorn for every person in my party. On my invitation and ticket it says it started at 6 p.m. but unfortunately it did it and I understand why. The sun will still up so it was hard to see the projector screen the movie probably didn't start until about 7 720. We weren't able to bring in any outside food unless it was purchased directly from the lunch truck located right side outside the event. So we did order some dinner from that lunch truck. We got chili and shoyu chicken. It was very tasty. Unfortunately they did not have any drinks for sale and all drinks had to be purchased from inside at the bar. Water and soda were $2 each and alcohol was more. The bathrooms were a little strange to me because it was sort of a co-ed bathroom and nowadays it's kind of hard to trust that type of situation. So even though my kid is 10 I felt like I still had to accompany them to the restroom because of this Factor. Both of men and women's bathroom were conjoined by the sinks the sinks were shared. To the right of the things that women could go in to the left of the sinks was the men's side even though I was slightly segregated it was so strange however the bathrooms we're beautiful. Overall I will definitely be coming back. read more
11 years ago
I initially heard about the Courtyard events from fellow Yelpers when I attended Courtyard Cinema. I was shocked to find the adorable nook in Ward where we could watch movies with the sun setting around us, a light breeze flowing through the trees and a bar in the back. Nice chairs, free popcorn... How had I never heard about this?!? I like that Ward Village makes a diverse selection of movie choices for these events. After a few months of this I heard they were coming out with a Courtyard Brunch. OH MY GOD, do I love brunch. Yup, I'm one of those people. My schedule never worked out and I kept missing them but recently after attending a YKB event that was in the area, I realized it was Courtyard Brunch day and we were down the block. I convinced the boyfriend we needed to go and BAM, dreams do come true. We wandered in where very classy ladies were handing out pre paid ticket bundles & luckily we could still purchase those. For $25 a person you get three food tickets and one drink. You could also desperately buy individual tickets for $7 to use on each item offered. We grabbed out two bundles & went to check out our selections. There were 5 or 6 restaurant/chef booths with yummy food options from places like MW restaurant & Whole Foods, Nalo Juice Company had some fresh local fruit juice, an espresso/latte station and in the back a bar with a variety of brunch cocktails with a twist. Sunday fun day for the win! It was extremely hard to pick items out, everything sounded spectacular but between the two of us, we knew we could try six items so in we dived, starting with Jonathan Mizukami who made my mouth water with pain Perdu and black truffle ice cream; by far my favorite dish. He also had a lovely whipped scrambled egg over bacon, roasted romaine & Parmesan. Primo Popcorn had a warm Belgian waffle topped with Sriracha honey butter, flash frozen ice cream & maple syrup caramel - yummy! The Nook offered up a delicious blini trio: ikura, crime fraiche & chive; egg salad, bacon & tomato Xavier; and gravlax, capers, onions & dill. They were tasty bites & we almost went back for seconds. Pig and the Lady made a brightly tasting 'pho-konomiyaki,' their take on an okonomiyaki. I loved the layers of flavor. EAT Cafe was our last bite & we liked the heavy seasoning on their Molokai sweet potato satay drizzled with white truffle oil over waipoli greens & a sprinkling of black sea salt. It was vibrant to taste and pretty to look at. Drink wise, I went for their take on a Bloody Mary while my boyfriend tried Nalo Juice. The coffee would have won me over if it wasn't for the line [looked worth it though]. I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this event was; it was nicer than I imagined and they had tables and chairs set up galore to make your experience comfortable. Servers cleaned up constantly and I found it easier to find a spot than you'd think. I recommend this to anyone who doesn't like to choose and wants to try a variety plus any foodies. We had a lovely morning hanging out under the canopy enjoying delicious bites & the happy energy of people brunching. Definitely check out these Courtyard events if you can! read more
Awesome venue for a open air theater, they put ot about 450 seats and have food trucks, and Jamba Juice for sale outside, They have a bar inside if you want alcohol. Impressive bathroom, we got free popcorn and saw HIFF: HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS to a capacity crowd. The weather was perfect, a little chill in the air but a fun evening. read more
11 years ago
11 years ago
Love the vibe and the atmosphere. HIFF movie nights in an open environment with a mini bar. Bathroom on point. Would love to live here! Lol. Food trucks are available for your hungry appetites. A bit foo foo but that's my type of scene...reminds me back home in downtown Los Angeles. read more
11 years ago
11 years ago
I am glad to go a courtyard movie! I love this place and it was my very first time to a venue like this! This was a interactive event and I have to say I finally got to see the first Pitch Perfect. .now I am ready to see the sequel to pitch perfect 2 and I can now watch it. I am glad to say that this event was fabulousness as always ..I think I need to go to something like this more often and get in with all the action so that I can enjoy myself and at least it is not like the movie theaters which they do ask you to silence your cellphone and refrain from texting while in the movie. I am sooo thankful for judy for getting me the ticket and letting me enjoy the film as well as having a great time at the courtyard cinema at Ward. A huge mahalo for Consolidated Amusement and HIFF for this fabulousness partnership and for Howard Hughes for making this event a fun one and hope to be back. Also mahalo to Raelynn for organizing this event for tonight. Will be back again for another one. read more
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