SNEAK PEEK: Inside Dave & Buster's ahead of the grand opening
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mark your calendars! The new Dave & Buster's in Ala Moana is slated to open in just two months. KHON2 was able to get a sneak peek inside.'As you walk in you have our dining area on the left and probably one of the largest bars on island in the middle and then it opens up into the game area,' Dave & Buster's Managing Partner Andrew Shimabukuro explained.
The new Dave & Busters 2.0 is just about ready.
Dave & Busters original Ward location open until spring 2025
'We're about 80% there,' he said. 'We're putting final touches in and we'll be ready for our grand opening in April.'
Shimabukuro said April 14 is the big day, barring any hiccups.
The space, once home to Shirokiya on the bottom floor of Ala Moana Shopping Center, is even bigger than the current multi-level Ward location.
It has a beer garden, six social bays, VIP room, banquet rooms, a bar that seats 49 people and a dining area, in addition to a massive game room.
The new location boasts even more games than before and includes fan favorites like NBA hoops, to new games like the Arena, a fully interactive gaming experience, that's exclusive to Dave & Buster's.
Everything from the floor, walls and even the ceiling are part of the game.
'It's like you're stepping into the game and playing it,' he said.
They're also bringing in a game called the human crane.
'We're actually going to strap a human being to the end of a crane and you're going to get lowered into a pit and you pick up as much as you want,' he explained.
Unlike the Ward location, Shimabukuro said there will be ample parking.
'Now with Ala Moana up there's over 9,000 spaces. It's going to be huge for us.'
The current location is slated to close on April 1. All those games will either be shipped to the mainland, tossed out or sold. But he said a few could be given away in a contest where entrants share their favorite memories of Dave & Buster's Ward location.
'We'll pick the top five stories and we're looking right now possibly giving five of the top video games away,' Shimabukuro said.
More details to come.
He said they will also be announcing fun ways for guests to win tickets to the VIP night and grand opening.'There's more to do, more to see, the technology is far more advanced than it used to be,' he said. 'Guests are going to be amazed when they walk in the door.'
According to Shimabukuro, they are planning to hire 80 people, in addition to the employees coming over from Ward.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Comedian Jefferies set to host new FOX show before tour stops in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new show on FOX is putting master manipulators to the test. 'The Snake' will feature 15 contestants leveraging their unique skills and relying on their powers of persuasion. Throughout the game, a 'snake' will be chosen to juggle the fate of their fellow competitors, all while trying to compete for the grand prize of $100,000. Kev Herrera Brings His Raw and Relatable Comedy to Blue Note Hawaii World-famous comedian and show host Jim Jefferies tells us 'The Snake' will have a familiar 'survival of the fittest' theme, but with a twist. 'There's no backstabbing you in this game, people are stabbing you in your front,' Jefferies said. 'What makes this show different from other shows is once you win the challenge, you get to become the snake, you get a snake medallion, the most coveted character in the game, and then we have a saving ceremony, not an elimination ceremony where the snake decides who they're going to save first. Then that person decides to save another person, and that person decides to save another person until we get down to the final two players, and the snake decides who gets to live and who goes home.'Jefferies is coming to the islands this summer for a pair of stand-up comedy shows, starting July 25 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, followed by a show at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on July 26. 'I've been writing this show for a very long time, it's good to go. I will say this about the Hawaii shows, these are the only shows in the world that I request to do every year,' Jefferies said. Check out more news from around Hawaii 'The Snake' premieres on KHON2 Tuesday night at 8:00 Hawaii Time. Tickets for his Son of a Carpenter tour can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
9 hours ago
- New York Post
What do tickets cost to see Dave Matthews Band live in 2025?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Dave Matthews Band 'Can't Stop.' Fresh off a two-night stint headlining at Brazil's Best of Blues and Rock Festival, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have returned stateside. Starting June 11, the 'Ants Marching' rockers resume their summer 2025 tour that will send them to stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters, performing arts centers and pavilions all over North America from June through August. Advertisement That includes a trio of New York and New Jersey stops. First up, the roots-y jam band extraordinaires are slated to pop into Long Island's Jones Beach Theater on Wednesday, June 11. After that, Dave and co. 'march' into Saratoga Springs for a pair of shows at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19. Finally, they'll wrap the NY/NJ portion of their trek Camden, NJ's Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26. Per usual, the band likes to keep 'Daveheads' on their toes and mix things up at all shows. Based on our findings at Set List FM, their recent cover-heavy gig at New Jersey's PNC Bank Arts Center was completely different from their Maryland Merriweather Post Pavilion show. There's no constant either; some audiences will get 'Ants Marching' while others are treated to 'Crash Into Me.' Advertisement Sound exciting? If you want to see Dave Matthews Band live at one of their remaining summer gigs, tickets are available for all upcoming shows. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one show was $28 including fees on Vivid Seats. Other single shows have tickets starting anywhere from $41 to $190.84 including fees. Advertisement For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Dave Matthews Band's summer 2025 tour below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Dave Matthews Band tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Dave Matthews Band tour dates Ticket prices start at June 11 at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY $41 (fees included) June 13 at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH $66.62 (fees included) June 14 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO $83.33 (fees included) June 20 at the Credit One Stadium in Charleston, SC $94 (fees included) June 21 at the Credit One Stadium in Charleston, SC $112 (fees included) June 24 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, AL $140 (fees included) June 25 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA $98 (fees included) June 27-28 at the Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago, IL Two-day passes $171 (fees included) June 27 at the Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago, IL $87 (fees included) June 28 at the Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago, IL $87 (fees included) July 8 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA $28 (fees included) July 9 at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI $70.89 (fees included) July 11-12 at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN Two-day passes $170.51 (fees included) July 11 at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN $83.13 (fees included) July 12 at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN $81.20 (fees included) July 15 at the Allianz Amphitheater in Richmond, VA $237.07 (fees included) July 16 at the Allianz Amphitheater in Richmond, VA $190.84 (fees included) July 18-19 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY Two-day passes $174.31 (fees included) July 18 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY $81.70 (fees included) July 19 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY $174.31 (fees included) July 22-23 at the BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, NH Two-day passes $187.18 (fees included) July 22 at the BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, NH $100.49 (fees included) July 23 at the BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, NH $99.49 (fees included) July 25 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ Two-day passes $163.81 (fees included) July 25 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ $87.83 (fees included) July 26 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ $86.79 (fees included) Aug. 1 at the Wildlands Festival in Gallatin Gateway, MT Single-day passes with Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle $323.22 (fees included) Aug. 2 at the Wildlands Festival in Gallatin Gateway, MT Single-day passes with Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle $499.56 (fees included) Aug. 22 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA $127 (fees included) Aug. 23 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA $56.12 (fees included) Aug. 26 at the Harveys Outdoor Arena in Lake Tahoe, NV $110 (fees included) Aug. 29 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA Three-day passes $257.82 (fees included) Aug. 29 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA with Kaleo and Southern Avenue $78.96 (fees included) Aug. 30 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA with Bela Fleck and The Flecktones and Oskar and Julia $67.21 (fees included) Aug. 31 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA with Goose and Louis Cato $91.28 (fees included) Advertisement (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Dave Matthews Band set list While DMB doesn't adhere to a strict set list, we can let you know what they played at a recent show on their summer run. Courtesy of Set List FM, here's what Dave and co. played — including a few surprising covers as mentioned earlier — on June 3 at Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center. 01.) 'What You Are' 02.) 'Cornbread' 03.) 'Grace Is Gone' 04.) 'Too Much' 05.) 'Word Up!' (Cameo cover) 06.) 'Walk Around the Moon' 07.) 'Raven' 08.) 'Don't Drink the Water' 09.) 'Let's Dance' (David Bowie cover) 10.) 'Crush' 11.) 'Dive In' Advertisement 12.) 'Drunken Soldier' 13.) 'Pig' 14.) 'Ants Marching' 15.) 'Typical Situation' 16.) 'Warehouse' 17.) 'Tripping Billies' Encore 18.) 'Peace on Earth' 19.) 'Grey Street' Dave Matthews Band new music In May 2023, Dave Matthews Band dropped their tenth studio album 'Walk Around The Moon.' Over 12 tracks, DMB delivers their trademark bluesy, folksy, rock sound along with a few new flourishes. Advertisement Personally, we're partial to the album's title track, the deceptively simple 'The Ocean and the Butterfly' and the rowdy, rollicking barnstorming good time of a song 'After Everything.' To hear the expansive record for yourself, click here. Huge rock tours in 2025 This year is shaping up to be one of the best for live music we've ever seen. As evidence, here are just five huge acts you won't want to miss these next few months. Advertisement • Phish • Goo Goo Dolls • Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms • Oasis Advertisement • Goose Who else is hittin' the road? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
Gogglebox's Malone family announces heartbreaking death of beloved dog
The Malone family, Gogglebox's fan favourites, have announced a heartbreaking death. Father Tom Sr, mother Julie, and youngest son Shaun made their first appearence on the Channel 4 show back in 2014 during its fourth season. Their other son, Tom Jr quit in 2021 while the rest of his family continued without him. The Manchester based family and their gang of Rottweiler dogs quickly won over fans with their humorous observations on the day's current TV shows. However, the family has recently shared some sad news with Shaun announcing on Instagram that their beloved pooch Bob has passed away. Accompanied by touching clips and pictures of the dog, he wrote: 'Today is the day we had to say goodbye to big Bob, an absolutely great dog like a big cuddly bear.' In the meantime, Julie also paid her tribute by sharing several pictures of Bob, writing: 'We are heartbroken, RIP our beautiful Big Bob xx.' Fan response has been huge, with many sending their love and support. 'The bigger the dog, the bigger the hole in your heart that they leave,' said one person. 'He was such a legend! So sorry for the whole family loss,' added a second fan. 'So sorry to hear this he will be reunited with the big Dave,' wrote a third. Meanwhile, a fourth remarked: 'Run free over the rainbow bridge Bob.' This follows the passing of their family dog Dave back in 2023. At that time sharing the news on their Twitter/X account they wrote: 'There are no words to describe the pain we are feeling or how much we loved you, Dave. 'You helped everyone see the true nature of Rotties. We were blessed to have you for 12 and a half years xx.' They had already gone through the loss of another Rottweiler, Lucy in 2022 and another Rottweiler, Izzey, in 2021. As big Rottweiler lovers, three years ago they adopted Tilly, the newest addition to their family. The family has a third son, named Lee, and a daughter, Vanessa, both of whom have never appeared on Gogglebox.
