Pitstop: 10/30/15
Friday October 30
Saloon Pilots Live
Downbeat Lounge hosts an evening of Saloon Pilots starting at 9 p.m. While the musicianship of the individual members of the band is prodigious in itself, the vocal arrangements of the Saloon Pilots ground the band in its milieu.Bluegrass is a musical world of stories, some grim, some wistful, some whimsical. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Halloween Costume Contest Party + Prizes
Anna O’Brien’s hosts a Halloween costume contest party and prizes starting at 9 p.m. Missing Dave performs. Admission is free. (946-5190)
Rock Out With Your C$#K Out
The Republik & Star 1019 present Rock Out With Your C$#K Out Halloween featuring Appetite 4 Destruction performing live with special guest DJ Delve at The Republik. In only three years, Appetite 4 Destruction has become the highest audience drawing tribute to Guns Nʻ Roses in all of Southern California. Appetite 4 Destruction is honored that all of their sold out shows in 2013 were sponsored by Guitar Center. Show starts at 8 p.m. for those 18 and older. Tickets are $20/general admission in advance, plus applicable fees. (jointherepublik.com)
11th Hour Live
11th Hour performs its rock lineup at snappers Chez Sports Bar & Grill starting at 9 p.m. Music runs until 1 a.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Saturday October 31
Fantasy House with DJ Bl3nd: A Costume & Dance Party
Rise-Up Electric presents Fantasy House with DJ BL3ND performing live at The Republik. Bl3nd, a DJ Mag Top 100 DJ makes his return to Hawaii to headline at The Republik. This combination dance and costume party will bring together light, sound, and movement to create a memorable night of electronic music with one of the world’s most popular DJs. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 early general admission and $35 standard general admission — plus applicable fees, increase day of show. (jointherepublik.com)
Comics Come Alive: Halloween at the Hyatt
Calling all comic book heroes and villains! The fall season rings in Halloween at the Hyatt as Waikiki’s biggest and best costume celebration and contest. On Oct. 31 from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, comic book heroes and villains are invited to battle it out for a night of mischief and fun. Tickets are available online, as well as at The District, Nightclub, Local Motion, the University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus Center and The Lounge. (events.racesauce.com, info@hpelive.com)
Star Wars Halloween Block Party
Ginza Nightclub will host a Star Wars-themed Halloween Block Party from 1 to 4 a.m. featuring the renown Japanese shochu, iichiko BLU. iichiko BLU will present a Halloween costume contest for partygoers, starting at3:15 a.m. The winners will receive cash prizes and be photographed with iichiko BLU models. Entry is free for those who present a Halloween at the Hyatt stamp, or a stamp from The District Halloween Party. Tickets are available at Ginza Nightclub, The District Nightclub, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus Center. (ginzanightclub.com)
Comic-Con
Callie Cocktail hosts Hulaween 2015: Comic-Con. Dress to impress in your superhero/villain, anime or Star Wars costumes at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand. (Google “Comic Con 2015 costumes” for inspiration.) A costume contest takes place at 11 p.m., and there will be gogos, DJs and more. Tickets ($20) can be found online or pay at the door. (hulas.com)
Halloween in the Dragon
Halloween in the Dragon features Good Foot and special guest DJ Coop D Ville. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. at Dragon Upstairs on Nuuanu Avenue. Tickets are $10 at the door and $8 if you’re in costume. (526-1411)
Afro Funk Fellowship
Hawaiian Brians hosts live funk music with a wicked DJ. Music is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Costume contest. Admission is $5 for those 18 and older. Free with college ID. (946-1343)
STRAIGHT OUTTA HARD ROCK Halloween
Honolulu nightlife aficionados, Flash and Blaise, will present STRAIGHT OUTTA HARD ROCK Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, featuring the largest costume contest in Waikiki. The event will include music from EMKE and DJ Jimmy Taco with surprise guests. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the Halloween costume contest, and the first place winner will receive a $1,500 cash prize. Event begins at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15 presale or $20 at the door. Ages 21 and older. (flavorus.com/hrchonolulu)
Trick Or Treat At Hawaii Convention Center
Ghouls and goblins of all ages will invade the Hawaii Convention Center starting at 5 p.m. for a free Halloween event. Oahu residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a full evening of entertainment in a safe and secure environment sponsored by New City Nissan and featuring live performances by 2015 Na Hoku Hanohano music award nominee Aidan James and the group Pineapple Jam. There also will be a costume contest, haunted house and more. (943-3025)
Let the Ghoul Times Roll
Check out this Halloween party fundraiser for Hawaii Animal Sanctuary; event runs from 7 p.m. to midnight at Tunnels, 221 Iliaina St. in Kailua. Featuring dancing, costume contests, prizes, raffles, silent auction and more. Tickets are $25/presale or $30/door. Live music features Adela Chu and Espirtu. BOYB. Tickets online. (hawaiianimalsanctuary.org)
Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell
SKY Waikiki hosts a joint Fright Night with Top of Waikiki and will give out $5,000 in cash to the person wearing the best Halloween costume, as judged by the SKY Waikiki team along with the 800 revelers expected to attend that night. Dubbed Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell for two of rock’s greatest anthems, by Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, respectively, the event will showcase not one but two DJs, DJ Toma, who will be spinning a hybrid of Open Format/EDM music at SKY Waikiki, and DJ Zilla, who will be doing the same at Top of Waikiki. Doors open at 8 p.m. (skywaikiki.com)
Sunday November 1
Mashd N Kutcher Live
The Void Entertainment presents Mashd N Kutcher performing live at The Republik. Mashd N Kutcher are definitely NOT your average DJs. Shortly after meeting each other in 2013, the boys created a concept for a live show, combining their love of music, plus skills as a drummer and pianist. Show starts at 9 p.m. for those 18 and older. Tickets are $25, plus applicable fees in advance. (jointherepublik.com)
Eric Watanabe & Mike Barques Duo Live
The Musicians Institute of Hawaii presents Eric Watanabe and Mike Barques Duo live at The Mixx from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Also performing are Benny Chong, Rolando Sanchez, George Chun, Nando Suan, Michelangelo Barques, Sasha Yates and Na Mele Wahine. (384-7223)
