Pitstop: 02/15/19
Friday, February 15
Eminem Live in Concert – Aloha Stadium
Multi-platinum and 13-time Grammy Award-winning rapper Eminem brings his Kamikaze World Tour to Honolulu. Produced by Live Nation, special guests include Logic, Sheck Wes, Royce Da 5’9. Gates Open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online. (ticketmaster.com, livenationentertainment.com)
Saturday, February 16
SALT Bar Crawl
Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, Pitch Sports Bar and The Boiling Crab band together for February’s bar crawl at SALT at Our Kakaako. Expect to bask in a night of fun with live entertainment, food and drinks, prizes and vendors. The free event kicks off at 5 p.m. (saltatkakaako.com)
Run for beer
Waikiki Brewing Co. in Kakaako is putting on a beer run as part of the 2019 HI Brewery Running Series. The open course weaves participants through the artsy streets of Kakaako, which begins and ends at Waikiki Brewing Co.-Kakaako. The fun-run kicks off at 10 a.m. — participants are requested to arrive 30 minutes prior. Runners receive a craft brew and a collector’s swag item. Register online. (eventbrite.com)
George Lopez Performs
Goldenvoice & BAMP Project presents George Lopez at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Get ready to laugh and cry tears of joy. Show is intended for mature audiences, however all ages are welcome. Ticket prices range from $48.50-$68.50. Door opens at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. (ticketmaster.com)
Health and Fitness Expo
On Saturday and Sunday checkout the Great Aloha Sports, Health and Fitness Expo featuring health screenings, health and fitness vendors, food, entertainment and prizes. General Admission is $5, active duty military and dependents are $2.50 with ID, and seniors 65 and up as well as children 12 and under (with paying adult) are free. Event runs 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and until 5 p.m. on Sunday. (greataloharun.com/expo-info)
Common Dandies Release Show – Downbeat Lounge
Rock out at Downbeat lounge for a special EP release show for punk band Common Dandies. The musical artists hail from California and are performing in Hawaii to present its mix of soothing sounds, liberal noises and melodic disharmony. Other performances will include Mano Kane and Sunslaav. Show starts at 9 p.m. and doors open 15 minutes prior. Tickets available for those 21 and older at the door for $5. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday, February 17
Pajama Party
The Study Hall Sports Bar & Grill hosts a Pajama Party with $3 drink specials till 11 p.m. and $5 drink specials all night. Don your favorite and most creative PJs for a pajama contest and no cover charge — $5 cover for no pajamas. For ages 21 an up only. (295-5262)
Monday , February 18
2019 Great Aloha Run – Aloha Stadium
The Great Aloha Run is back for its 35th year and will begin at 7 a.m. This year, Hawaii Pacific Health sponsors the event. The 8.5-mile run starts at Nimitz and Bethel streets and ends at Aloha Stadium. In addition to the run, attendees can enjoy live music and entertainment. Also checkout the Great Aloha Sports, Health and Fitness Expo Feb. 16-17 at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, where runners can also pick up their GAR packets. (greataloharun.com)
Wednesday, February 20
Ninja Sex Party: A Great Lei
Comedy rock duo Ninja Sex Party puts on a show full of laughs and dance at the Republik for all ages — those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The musical group will be performing songs from their recently released Cool Patrol album including Eating Food in the Shower and Danny Don’t You Know. Door open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. Tickets are $35 with a $5 increase the day of the show. (eventbrite.com)
