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Local nightlife consists mainly of gathering with friends and family, sipping a few cold ones, strumming ukuleles and guitars, singing old songs, and talking story. Still, there are a few ways to kick up your heels. Pick up a copy of the weekly Molokai Dispatch and see if there’s a concert, church supper, or dance.
The bar at the Hotel Molokai is always a good place to drink. To catch a showing of Na Kupuna, a group of accomplished kupuna (old-timers) with guitars and ukuleles, visit Paddlers Restaurant and Bar on Fridays from 4 to 6 pm.
For something truly casual, stop in at Kanemitsu Bakery on Ala Malama Street in Kaunakakai for the nightly hot bread sale (Tuesday–Sunday beginning at 7:30 pm). You can meet everyone in town and take some hot bread home for a late-night treat.
If you'd like to catch a football game or UFC fight, this is the place for it. It also offers the most diverse nightlife on the island, with music and dancing most evenings. Start off with happy hour from 2 to 5 pm Monday through Saturday, then stick around for the fun.
The bar at Hiro's Ohana Grill at Hotel Molokai is always a good place to enjoy a drink and beautiful views, with a rotating lineup of local musicians adding ambience to stunning sunsets.
