Pitstop: 10/28/16
Friday October 28
The Psychedelic Furs Live
BAMP Project presents The Psychedelic Furs performing live at The Republik. Born out of the post-punk UK rock scene, the Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands on US College and Modern Rock radio scoring a multitude of No. 1 singles. Hat Makes the Man opens. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Trish and HiRiZ Live
Trish and HiRiZ perform from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. After that, Downbeat Lounge hosts All Dolly’d Up at 9 p.m.; admission is free for those 21 and older. This is a tribute to Dolly Parton and a live performance by Foreseeable Futures. Dolly garb is encouraged for a special karaoke session. (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)
The ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’
View the original version of this cult classic film at The ARTS at Marks Garage’s monster-size movie screen. Showing starts at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 and 31. Full interactivity of this show and costumes are encouraged. There will be interactive prop boxes available for purchase the night of the event. Rocky Horror Picture Show newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend; there will be an informal shadow cast to lead you. Tickets are $20 presale online and $25 at the door. (artsatmarks.com, eventbrite.com)
Saturday October 29
Latin Gala Night
Latin Gala Night at Crossroads concert hall at Hawaiian Brians kicks off at 6 p.m. with a free True Elegance Fashion Show, followed by Latin dancing and a concert with Voz a Voz at 9 p.m. and more. Also slated to take place is open dancing with DJ Judah da Lion starting at 11:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $40 at the door. (bachatahisian.info)
Pa‘u Rider Fundraiser
The Hawaii Pa’u Riders will be holding a fundraiser from 3 to 8 p.m. at Rumors Nightclub in the Ala Moana Hotel. The group is raising funds to represent Hawaii in the 2017 All Western Day Parade in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Tonight’s event theme is “Wild Wild West Halloween Bash.” Email for tickets and more information. (hawaiipauriders@gmail.com)
Spicy Tuna Live
Spicy Tuna performs live rock music at Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar starting at 8 p.m. The theme for the night is superheroes. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (lolashawaii.com)
Night of the Killer Costumes Part 1
SKY Waikiki plays host to a spook-tacular Halloween for two nights of scary, sexy, sky-high fun. Offering two nights of Halloween costume contests, as part of the annual “Night of the Killer Costumes,” winners will receive a prize purse valued in the thousands. The night kicks off at 8 p.m. See more details online. Cover is $20. (skywaikiki.com)
A Nightmare on Hotel Street
Blackout Productions presents hard rock group Siire in Downbeat Lounge with special guests Half Step Down and Dunes. Part of the Hallowbaloo Festival. Event starts at 9 .m. and admission information is available online. (hallowbaloo.com)
Zombies Infest Kualoa Ranch
The zombies are coming. Make a run for your life and sign up for the second annual Run the ZA, a 5K zombie apocalypse run at Kualoa Ranch. The event promises a screaming good time. Sign up online. A portion of all ticket sales — $50 adults, $25 children — will benefit Special Olympics Hawaii and JDRF. (runtheza.com)
Amateur Boxing
USA Boxing-sanctioned matches will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Palolo District Park Gym. There are more than a dozen bouts scheduled. Admission at the door is $12. (bkawano@aol.com)
Sunday October 30
Merienda Brunch Day Party
The Manifest and About The Goods presents a Merienda event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Manifest. Resident DJs Revise, Tittahbyte and Jaba One playing all good vibe music. The Manifest will be offering their coffee + toast bar until 1 p.m. The day party continues until 6 p.m. — when the dance floor will be open, music turned up, while The Manifest serves libations. (manifesthawaii.com)
Monday October 31
Bad vs. Evil
Halloween at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort is returning for another year as Waikiki’s biggest and best costume celebration. This year’s theme—Bad vs. Evil—is a nod to this summer’s blockbuster film, Suicide Squad. Partygoers are invited to dress in their best costumes for a themed fun-filled night of both tricks and treats. An official Halloween at the Hyatt after party will be held at The District Nightclub to keep the party going all night long. Event starts at 8 p.m. Presale tickets are $10 and regular entry is $20. (events.racesauce.com)
‘90s Rock Halloween
Join Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu in a ‘90s-rock themed Halloween event. Honolulu nightlife aficionados Flash Hansen, Blaise Saito and Vertical Junkies present Paradise City at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, featuring the largest costume contest in Waikiki. The event will include music from Yooey and DJ Delve in addition to surprise guests. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the Halloween costume contest, and the first place winner will receive a $2,016 cash prize. Event starts at 9 p.m. and general admission tickets are $15 presage and $20 at the door. (flavorus.com/hrchonolulu2016)
Hulaween 2016: GenderF*CK
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand presents a GenderF*CK Hulaween from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A costume contest starts at 11 p.m. Genderf*ck: A gender bender (LGBT slang: one who genderf*cks) is a person who disrupts, or bends, expected gender roles. Advance tickets are $10 and limited advanced tables are $60. (hulas.com)
Johnny Rock Society Live
Johnny Rock Society II Band performs live dance and oldies music at Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar starting at 8 p.m. Also planned is a costume contest. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (lolashawaii.com
Night of the Killer Costumes Part 2
SKY Waikiki plays host to a spook-tacular Halloween for two nights of scary, sexy, sky-high fun. Offering two nights of Halloween costume contests, as part of the annual “Night of the Killer Costumes,” winners will receive a prize purse valued in the thousands. The night kicks off at 8 p.m. See more details online. Cover is $10 or free before 9 p.m. (skywaikiki.com)
Open Mic Night
Downbeat Lounge hosts an open mic night presented by The Grind Entertainment. Event kicks off at 7 p.m. Sign up by email. (tgehawaii@gmail.com)
Tuesday November 1
Jegaan Singh Faye Live
Biku Shimabuku presents Truetone Tuesday with Jegaan Singh Faye and Mike Izon. Event starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com, info@downbeatdiner.com)
Maka Ha
New works by Carl F.K. Pao, Kupaʻa Hee, Cory Taum and Nicole Naone are on display until Nov. 26 at The ARTS at Marks Garage, during gallery hours. Maka Ha is the fourth in a series of exhibitions dedicated to the makahiki and ancient Hawaiian New Year. It will feature reinterpretations of indigenous symbolism for vision or maka with a new group member, and the breath of life or ha. (artsatmarks.com)
Wednesday November 2
Get Hip With HLTA
SKY Waikiki hosts a hospitality industry pau hana from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening promises fellowship and networking. One outstanding individual will be recognized for his or her contribution to the state’s leading industry. Admission is $25 presale, nonmembers pay $30. (hawaiilodging.org)
HiRiZ Live
Join Local reggae act HiRiZ as they play Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday November 3
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes Live
Join howlin’ rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes as they take the stage in Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Paint for Your Soul
Gwenaelle Devaux hosts a pau hana painting class in Downbeat Lounge from 5 to 7 p.m. Paint for your Soul is a unique paint company offering art therapy for hospitals, retirement homes and educational creations for schools. Admission is fee for those 21 and older. Registration is required. (paintforyoursoul.com, 492-7702)
