Pitstop: 10/2/15
Friday October 2
Club Underground
Downbeat Lounge hosts a night of awesome underground live bands and dance rock DJs. This nonstop dance party will feature live indie rock, ska, and punk bands as well as showcase resident DJs Ross Jackson and Davey Shindig from KTUH playing some of the best of post punk, Britpop, indie, electro pop, Italo disco and more. The party starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Joseph Vincent Live
YouTube artists and celebrities will join together at The Modern Honolulu for the Aloha Concert, starting at 7:30 p.m. The event features Joseph Vincent and LeendaDProducitons, who will perform for the first time in Honolulu. The lineup will also highlight Chantel Ikehara, the winner of the nationwide singing competition, Acclaim to Fame. Tickets are available online. (aconhi.com/tickets)
Saturday October 3
Tribal Seeds Live
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $35/plus applicable fees, increase day of show. From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe they have infused with the roots style of reggae music. (jointherepublik.com)
Gamer Expo HI
The second edition of Hawaii’s largest gaming event is set to take off from noon to 10 p.m. at Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballrooms. This year’s even will feature some of the most popular video games, premiere exhibitors and special guests from the eSports community. Check online for detailed schedule and admission information. Admission is $25, with VIP pricing at $43. Food options are available for an additional $15. (gamerexpohi.com)
Punk Rock in Hawaii
Andrea Manges heads Italian punk rock band The Manges and will take the stage at Downbeat Lounge. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show also features the likes of Flamingo Nosebleed. Admission is $5 at the door for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Soul Patrol Live
Get ready for “Unplugged” featuring rock, blues and soul music with a classic car show in Aikahi Park Shopping Center’s parking lot. Music runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Muddy Waters Espresso. Admission is free. (778-0182)
HOWL-LO-WEEN BOO-LY BASH
Howl-Lo-Ween Boo-Ly Bash is a sanctioned ABKC show that features two dog confirmation and two junior handler shows, plus a show for dogs called Unleash the Beast. This year’s event takes place at Barbers Point Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There also will be a costume contest for keiki, dogs and family, as well as food and drink vendors. Tickets are $10/presale and $15 at the door. (679-7817, 840-9609)
Manimal Menagerie
Volary Aerial Burlesque premiers Manimal Menagerie at 7:30 p.m. at ArtZone, 3245 Pali Hwy. Oct. 15. Cocktails and preshow begin at 7 p.m. The evening promises to be entertaining, featuring an array of aerial acts on silk, net, flying pole, trapeze, and hammock with our Volary Vixens, as well as guest artists Tita Titsling, Kalalea, and the always lovely Violetta Beretta. RSVP by Oct. 3. (volaryvixens.com)
Kapu System And Cultural Movement Live
Get ready for live Hawaiian reggae music from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Hawaiian Brians. This time features Kapu System and Cultural Movement live. Admission is free with college ID or $5 at the door. (946-1343)
Sunday October 4
Fall Teen Massive with Johnny Pastrami
Hawaii Teen Fest presents Fall Teen Massive with DJ Johnny Pastrami performing live at The Republik. This is only for teens (13-18 years old). Jonathan “DJ Johnny Pastrami” Inui is a local boy who just toured with Rebel Souljahz on their “Rise of the Rebels” 2015 Spring Tour across the Pacific Northwest and Las Vegas. Inui is known for his trap house beats and is no stranger to the HTMF stage. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/general and $25/VIP. (jointherepublik.com)
Tuesday October 6
BAMP Project presents Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish at The Republik.
Less Than Jake is back. Throughout a career that has run the gamut from self-releases and small indie imprints to large independent labels and major music conglomerates, the band has always been more than the sum of its parts. Reel Big Fish was one of the legions of Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following the mid-’90s success of No Doubt and Sublime. Show starts at 8 p.m. and ticket are $33. (bampproject.com)
True Tone Tuesday
Downbeat Lounge features James McCarthy and Melanie Ilana starting at 8 p.m. True Tone Tuesdays is a singer-songwriter showcase featuring Hawaii’s top acoustic music makers. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday October 7
Keith Urban Live
Blaisdell Arena, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $69.50, $99.50, $120, all ages. One of the industry’s most electrifying live performers, four-time Grammy Award winner and American Idol judge Keith Urban, will perform live. (ticketmaster.com)
Wedding Workshop
The Wedding Café, 6-8 p.m., free. Free seminar for brides and grooms that focus on one aspect of wedding planning. This week featuring reception timeline. (theweddingcafe.com)
Freak Folk Show
Downbeat Lounge hosts a Freak Folk Show starting at 9 p.m. featuring Hanale Bishop, Anotherevolution, and Lucie & The Perfect Wave. Admission is $5. (downbeatdiner.com)
Auto Lunch Bunch
Hawaii Yacht Club plays host to Auto Lunch Bunch, which starts at noon. This month features Street Pulse specials: Melvin McKinney’s 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Steve Choo’s 2006 BMW 6 series. Speaking will be Mike Kitchens. Call or email to RSVP. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)
Thursday October 8
Courtyard Cinema
Ward Village screens “The Wave I Ride,” a documentary about Maui’s Paige Palms, who will be present at the showing. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film will start at sunset. In 2014, Alms was nominated for the Billabong XXL Women’s Performance Award, being one of the few who has successfully paddled into the wave at Jaws. Tickets are available online. (wardvillageshops.com)
Hawaii Belly Dance Convention
Enjoy a warm Hawaiian welcome and meet dance lovers from near and far at the no-host HBDC welcome gathering from 3 to 6 p.m. at Hau Tree Bar at Waikiki’s Hilton Hawaiian Village. Head down in your beach attire. (hawaiibellydanceconvention.com)
For The Love Of Skateboarding
Retrospect Designs presents For The Love of Skateboarding A Celebratory Event of All Things Skateboarding: Old and New at The Safehouse. Retrospect is releasing their new hardwood skateboards with this launch party. Along with the release will be a silent auction of hand painted decks with all proceeds going to Project Hawaii, a local charity aiding in homeless youth. Some local artists being featured are: Tien Austin, Erik Oseto, Jenn Matthews, Emma Jacob, Daniel Vinci, Keir McEwan, and many more. Show starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free. 18 and older welcome. (retrospect-designs.com)
Blow Up and The Shanghais Live
San Francisco-based The Shanghais bring their unique sound to Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. The all-girl rock ‘n’ roll band is joined by Maria “Songbird” Remos of Good Foot. Honolulu-based outfit The Bougies combine new-wave post-punk guitars, thumping percussion and memorable melodies. Tickets are $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
