Pitstop: 10/14/16

Friday October 14

Jake Shimabukuro’s CD release
JS ENTERTAINMENT presents Jake Shimabukuro’s CD release concert at The Republik. Shimabukuro has elevated the ukulele from a beloved Hawaiian folk instrument to a world-class vehicle, fearlessly traversing boundaries and putting his inspired touch on everything from island standards, to popular tunes and, most recently, classical symphonic concertos. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 general admission in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (jointherepublik.com)

Food & New Products Expo
The annual Food & New Products Expo will be returning to the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall Oct. 14-16. The show will feature over 200 exhibitors with a weekend full of interactive activities and island favorites for the whole family to enjoy. General Admission tickets will be sold for $5 while active military members and students can enjoy a discounted ticket price of $3. (pacificexpos.com/shows/fall-food-new-products-expo)

Baauer and Graves Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Baauer and Graves performing live at The Republik. Brooklyn-based producer Baauer made headlines when his track “Harlem Shake” became the first viral sensation to debut on top of the Billboard charts thanks to calculating YouTube plays. Diplo’s Mad Decent label then signed Baauer and released “Harlem Shake” on their sub-imprint Jeffree’s in May of that same year. Show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $40 final general admission, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)

Halloween Horror Show
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand hosts a Halloween horror show starting at 9 p.m. Derek Daniels Productions presents the event which features gogos, a midnight rush hour and more DJ 720 performs for the after party. Cost is $5 and $7 at the door. (hulas.com)

Hawaii Zombie Crawl: Never Say Die
The living dead will arise again to crawl the streets of Chinatown during Hawaii Zombie Crawl: Never Say Die. Participating venues include NextDoor, Downbeat Lounge, Manifest, Bar 35, Proof Public House, The Dragon Upstairs, Hank’s Cafe, O’Toole’s Irish Pub, Scarlet, JJ Dolan’s, Square Barrels, Smith and Kings, Dumb Coq and more. Play our Zombie Pokemon Scavenger Hunt and Instagram Contest for your chance to score gray matter treats, and enter the insanely creepy Living Dead Costume Contest to win cash and prizes. Tickets are $25 at the door and $18 presale online. (vitalculture.com/HawaiiZombieCrawl)

Dhevan Keith Live
Singer-songwriter Dhevan Keith performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Collage Massage Solo Art Exhibit
Jeff Gere’s inventive photo collages will be displayed at The ARTS at Marks Garage during the month of October. Jeff was the Drama Specialist for the City of Honolulu’s Parks Department, and has hosted and performed in the annual Talk Story Festival for 26 years. Admission is free; gallery hours. (artsatmarks.com)

Hele Food & New Product Show
The Hele Food & New Product Show sponsored by Honolulu Star-Advertiser, and brought to Oahu by Pacific Expos, returns to the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall for three days. The event features hundreds of samples and a wide array of demonstrations and activities from more than 200 exhibitors. Go online for a full list of activities. Admission is $4. (pacificexpos.com)

Saturday October 15

Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair
The Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Honolulu Hale on the grounds of the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center. This free event is open to the public and encourages families, students, business owner’s and visitors to explore new rhythms, exotic tastes, mesmerizing dances and a variety of culturally inspired beers and cocktails. (hispaniceventshawaii.com)

6th Annual Chocolate Festival
The state’s premier showcase of Hawaii-grown chocolate products returns in the sixth annual chocolate fest, which takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at Ward Village Courtyard. With more than two-dozen exhibitors, the Hawaii Chocolate Festival is the ultimate experience for chocolate connoisseurs who can sip and savor from an array of chocolate delights. There are also educational and informational displays about locally grown cacao and how it is transformed into chocolate; a chocolate-inspired spa; cacao plants in the Chocolate Garden and more. Tickets are $20 in advance. (hawaiichocolatefestival.com, 234-0404)

SKY Waikiki’s 1 Year Anniversary with A-Trak
SKY Waikiki Rooftop Restaurant, Lounge and Nightclub is throwing it’s first birthday rooftop celebration with A-Trak! Doors open at 10 p.m. and presale tickets are $25. (skywaikiki.com, vip@skywaikiki.com)

Pop Shop In Downbeat
Downbeat presents Pop-Shop featuring local and independent artisans selling hand-crafted merchandise. This month features Gabi Sanehira, Shaka Pop, Cx3Crafts and more. Event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. and admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)

Dumblonde Live
Steven Brownstein Entertainment present Dumblonde, featuring Aubrey O’Day & Shannon Bex of Danity Kane, performing live at The Republik. Dumblonde is an alternative dance/pop duo created by singer/songwriters Aubrey O’Day and Shannon Bex from the former multi-platinum, international, chart topping female group Danity Kane. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $25 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (hifinest.com)

The Pancakes & Booze Art Show Honolulu
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show Honolulu features more than 50 emerging artists, live music and body painting and an All-U-Can-Eat Pancake Bar. It kicks off at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Tickets are $5 for those 21 and older. Visit website for more information. (pancakesandbooze.com/submit)

Urchinz + Ionz Live
The Urchinz and The Ionz play reggae in Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Secret Record Store @ Mori
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership, Secret Record Store, sets up shop for Mori’s moving party, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. Blowout on hip-hop records and a ton of $1 deals. Admission is free. Event runs from 2 to 7 p.m. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)

Monday October 17

Open Mic Night
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night at 7 p.m. in Downbeat Lounge. The Grind Entertainment’s purpose is to serve as a stepping stone for local artists to play bigger shows. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Tuesday October 18

Nick Danger and Johnny Random Live
Biku Shimabuku presents Nick Danger and Johnny Random performing live at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com).

Wednesday October 19 

The Hydrolites and Friends
The Hydrolites play roots, rockin, reggae in Downbeat Lounge. The Hydrolites band members are Bryce Lau, Ryan Trujillo, Chris Llarenas and Ronson Shiigi. Event starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Thursday October 20 

2016 Pintage Pin Trading Event
Join Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu as they unveil this year’s 2016 Pintage Pin at the biennial pin trading event Oct. 20-23. The Pintage Pin Trading event features pin aficionados from all over the world sharing and trading pins from their collections, some specific to their country. The cafe will also be unveiling limited edition pins on each day of the three-day event. General admission is free and RSVPs are recommended. Visit website for full details. (hardrock.com/honolulu)

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