Honolulu's Anna Bananas Reopens as Tavana's at Anna's
A legendary Honolulu music venue is getting a fresh start under new ownership, which is good news for local musicians and longtime fans.
- Musician Tavana has taken over the 57-year-old Anna Bananas bar on Beretania Street, relaunching it as Tavana's at Anna's.
- The downstairs pub keeps its old-school dive bar charm, while upstairs becomes a new intimate listening room for live performances.
- The new owner wants to revive the venue as a hub for local artists and eventually attract national acts to play there too.
- A Halloween show with local musicians and a costume contest kicks off the new chapter this weekend.
Outlook: The venue plans a steady lineup of local and visiting artists in the coming weeks as it works to rebuild Honolulu's live music scene.