Pitstop: 05/31/19
Friday, May 31
Manao Company
Blue Note Hawaii
Seven-time Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning band Manao Company will perform at Blue Note Hawaii. Show times are 6:30 and 9 p.m. and doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are VIP $45, premium $35, loge seating and bar area $25.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
Friday, May 31
Bound and Castle Park
Downbeat Lounge
DJ Jet Boy presents neo soul group Bound (pictured) and hip-hop heavy-vibe band Castle Park. The event will feature special guest poet Destiny Sharion. This show for ages 21 and up will begin at 9 p.m. and the cover charge is $5.
(downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday, June 1
Marc E. Bassy
The Republik
Bamp Project and Micah Banks present Marc E. Bassy, one of pop and R&B’s most promising new voices, performing live. This an all ages accompanied by an adult event. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29 general admission in advance, with a $5 increase the day of the show.
(jointherepublik.com)
Decimated art show
Brue Bar
Join Brue Bar and Mori, for the opening of Michael Keany’s art show Decimated from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brue’s Merchant Street location.
(593-8958)
Sunday, June 2
Andy McKee
Blue Note Hawaii
Acoustic guitarist Andy McKee will perform at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are tables and booth seating $35, bar area $25.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
Friday, May 31
Joyryde
Zooms into town
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Joyryde returning to Hawaii live at The Republik. This is an ages 18 and over event.The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $25-$35 general admission plus fees.
(jointherepublik.com)
Madame Mercury
Hawaiian Brian’s
DJ, producer, artist and lightworker Madame Mercury will take the stage at 9 p.m.
(hawaiianbrians.com)
Helm Art Show
Pioneer Saloon
A three-person Helm Creative Studio art show inside Pioneer Saloon at Salt at Our Kakaako will begin at 6 p.m.
(saltatkakaako.com)
Saturday, June 1
Inna Vision
Blue Note Hawaii
Roots-reggae band Inna Vision will perform at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are VIP $45, premium $35, loge seating and bar area $25.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
Ride and Drive
SALT at Our Kakako
Join Toyota Hawaii at the Barn at SALT for a test drive and experience the all-new 2020 Corolla, 2020 Corolla Hybrid, 2019 Camry and all-new 2019 RAV4 Hybrid. Registration is online at toyota-hawaii-ride-drive.eventfarm.com/
(saltatkakaako.com)
Bass Face Banaza
Downbeat Lounge
Bass Face Banaza will include live music by Motmot, Sasstronaughts, Chryst Moon and Jikininki. The event for ages 18 and up will begin at 9 p.m. and the cover charge is $5.
(downbeatdiner.com)
The Surfjack
The Big Chill oldies dance party will be hosted by Bart Dasilva from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brunch event in Mahina & Sun’s will feature drink and food specials.
(facebook.com/thesurfjack)
Sunday, June 2
Yoga and Brunch
The Barn at SALT
Join an hour-long Sunday morning yoga class from 9 to 11:30 a.m. led by Dorian Wright, with live music by Candi Shell and brunch from Butterfly Ice Cream. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
(saltatkakaako.com)
Monday, June 3
Sign up for
Open Mic Mondays
The Grind Entertainment presents Open Mic Mondays in Downbeat Lounge, a showcase for local unsigned talent. Sign-ups are at tgehawaii@gmail.com. The event for ages 21 and up starts at 7 p.m. and there is no cover charge.
(downbeatdiner.com)
Tuesday, June 4
Laugh it up with open mic comedy
Erika Swatzkopf presents weekly comedy open mic at Downbeat Lounge from 8 to 10 p.m. The event is for ages 21 and up and there is no cover charge.
(downbeatdiner.com)
Rick Smith And The Trailer Park Romeos
Trailer Park Romeos, a group of local blues musicians brought together by Rick Smith, will play at Blue Note Hawaii. Show times are 6:30 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m.Tickets are VIP $45, premium $35, loge seating and bar area $25.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
Wednesday, June 5
Mike Love
Hawaiian Brian’s
Mike Love and the Full Circle will celebrate five years of shows with his first live album recording and concert filming. Be a part of history with this two-hour power set.
(hawaiianbrians.com)
Belt out karaoke tunes
Be a rock star with karaoke at Downbeat Lounge starting at 7 p.m. Use the lounge’s new karoke machine for $1 a song. This is for ages 21 and up and there is no cover charge.
(downbeatdiner.com)
Auto Lunch Bunch
Waikiki Yacht Club
Get revved up for the Auto Lunch Bunch at noon. The event will include Kars at the Kurb and guest speakers. RSVP to Ed Kemper for this $20 credit-card-only (no cash) lunch, which includes the meal, iced tea, tax and tip.
(225-2965 or email edracers@aol.com)
3 Scoops of Aloha
Blue Note Hawaii
The group 3 Scoops of Aloha will perform at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are VIP $45, premium $35, loge seating and bar area $25.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
Thursday, June 6
Thunder From Down Under
Returns to Hawaii
Australia’s hottest export showing off chiseled bodies, Thunder From Down Under, performs live at The Republik Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June 8. This is an age 18 and up event. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50-$49.50 general admission in advance, with a $5 increase the day of the show.
(jointherepublik.com)
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes rocks out
The Howlin’ rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes will play Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. The show is for ages 21 and up and there is no cover charge.
(downbeatdiner.com)
Smokestack presents tribute to Amy Winehouse
Powerhouse vocalist Smokestack pays tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, English soul singer-songwriter. The event at Blue Note Hawaii will also feature Lina, Keilana, JRoQ and Izik. Shows are at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are VIP $45, premium $35, loge seating and bar area $25.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
