Pitstop: 10/20/17

Friday October 20

Paʻakai Marketplace hosted by PAʻI Foundation
Paʻakai Marketplace is an innovative event collaboration with PAʻI Foundation – a Hawaiian arts and culture preservation organization. This monthly series embraces and features products made by local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners to the community cultivating strong Native Hawaiian identity. Check it out from 5 to 9 p.m. at SALT at Our Kakaako. Admission is free. (saltatkakaako.com)

Coin Show Expo
The 54th annual coin show expo takes place Oct. 20-22 at Hawaii Convetion Center. Check out the treasure of coins, stamps, Hawaiiana currency, collectibles and rare items. Buy and sell and get big cash for your gold and silver. Event runs noon-6 p.m. Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 21, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22. Admission is free. (486-4766)

Fashion Fundraiser
The ARTS at Marks Garage presents its fashion fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. In honor of Hallows Eve month, come dressed as your favorite fashion icon and enjoy drinks and pupu. Tickets are $20 presale or $25 at the door. (artsatmarks.com)

The Groovees Live
Joe Agogo presents The Clampdown with live roots reggae by The Ionz, Natas, The Grooves, Dunes and Dread Ashanti. Selections by DJ Bradley. Event takes place at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Saturday October 21

Mayday Parade Live
BAMP Project presents Mayday Parade performing live at The Republik. American pop punk band Mayday Parade has amassed one of the most loyal, rabid fan bases around thanks to energizing concerts and four studio albums full of heart-on- sleeve lyrics. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $25 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)

Steve Aoki Live
KDDB Honolulu, BAMP Project, and Electric Palms Hawaii celebrates Da Bomb’s 17th Birthday party at The Republik. Steve Aoki is a two-time Grammy-nominated international producer/DJ, electronic dance music entrepreneur, and founder of the trendsetting record label, events/lifestyle company and apparel line Dim Mak. Show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $25-$40. (jointherepublik.com)

Strictly Vinyl
DJ Monkey and DJ Jet Boy present Strictly Vinyl at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. All-vinyl mixes of Northern Soul, ska, rock ‘n’ roll and early funk. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Sunday October 22

Simple Plan Live
BAMP Project and Star 101.9 present Simple Plan performing live at The Republik. Simple Plan is a Canadian rock band from Montreal, Quebec. The band has released five studio albums: No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls, Still Not Getting Any…, Simple Plan, Get Your Heart On!, and Taking One for the Team. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $39.50 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)

SCCA Solo
Try four timed laps at the Sports Car Club of America solo/autocross course in competition with other cars and trucks at Aloha Stadium parking lot. Visit website for more information. (scchawaii.org)

Two Scoops Funny
The third annual Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival presents Two Scoops Funny at 7 p.m. at The ARTS at Marks Garage. The Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival is an annual two-day event featuring original comedy by local and off-island creators, plus live music and educational workshops geared towards writers, performers, and producers interested in a career in comedy. Tickets and more information are available online. (kickstarter.com; search “3rd Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival”)

Thursday October 26                                                                                                

Speak Love
Women Speaking Out presents Speak Love, a charity event at the Hawaiian Aroma Caffé, located at the Holiday Inn Beachcomber Hotel. The Speak Love event will feature cocktails from the Hawaiian Aroma Caffé including the Speak Love signature libation—a Lavender Moscow Mule that will be featured at the café until the first week of December. A portion of proceeds benefits the nonprofit. Event runs from 5:30 to 10 p.m., and admission is $40. (wsohawaii.org)

Study Hall
The Modern Honolulu presents Study Hall at 7 p.m. Three-time world champ Carissa Moore, esteemed local surf photographer Zak Noyle and four of Hawaii’s top surf pros will be trading stories about the local surf scene. Admission is free. (themodernhonolulu.com)

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