A feel-good night in Honolulu as the historic Hawaii Theatre threw a fundraising gala headlined by comedian Ronny Chieng.

• The Centennial Soirée marked 104 years of the theatre and raised money for its education and preservation programs.
• Ronny Chieng brought a comedy show, joined by local performers singing songs about Hawaiian life and culture.
• Organizers hoped to raise as much as $300,000 to help keep the venue running.
• The theatre is pitched as an anchor for downtown Honolulu and Chinatown, drawing crowds who also fill nearby restaurants and shops.
• Chieng described the show as a growing rally point for Asian Americans, locals, and Hawaiians.

Outlook: The event looks set to become a recurring fundraiser as its second run builds momentum.