Pitstop: 10/6/17
Friday October 6
Humble Soul Live
Bumbaclotkat Productions presents the bumpin’ bass and passionate vocals of local roots reggae artist Humble Soul, performing live at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Superpax performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free for those 21 and older. (info@downbeatdiner.com)
DJ Kuya Live
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand presents Picante featuring DJ Kuya performing live. Originally from Seattle, Kuya made his mark in Honolulu by winning the DJ Competition “The Mix Factor” in 2013 at Hula’s beating out 20 other DJs. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free before 9 p.m. and $5 after. (hulas.com)
Explorations in Symmetry
Brue Bar will host a reception for the opening of Explorations in Symmetry, a new exhibit by Hawai‘i based artist and printmaker, Terry Hildebrand. Event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., and admission is free. The colors, forms, textures and spaces featured in Terry Hildebrand’s Explorations in Symmetry draw inspiration from Islamic art and architecture, Hawaiian and South Pacific Island kapa/tapa fiber printing, and the symmetry often found in nature. (bruebar.com)
Let’s do the Time Warp
Barrio Vintage presents a clothing/accessories sale at The ARTS at Marks Garage leading up to the venue’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings Oct. 26-28 and 31. The gallery will be filled with funky fabric art, fashionable costume inspiration. An opening reception is tonight from 5 to 11 p.m. (artsatmarks.com)
Saturday October 7
PhotoCon Hawaii
PhotoCon Hawaii, short for Photography Convention, takes place Oct. 7-8 at Neil S. Blaisdell Center. Also planned are workshops and KeyNote speakers throughout the first week of October at various vendors. Exhibits will include new product and service introductions and demonstrations, workshop seminars and the award ceremony for The Essence of Hawai`i Photo Contest. Canon USA will also conduct photography classes in Photo 101 and Photo 102 classes for all levels held twice a day over the trade show weekend. (photoconhawaii.com)
DJ Ekali Live
Trap King and world-renowned DJ Ekali makes his debut in Hawaii on his Babylon World Tour. Event takes place at Hawaiian Brian’s at 9 p.m. After being accepted as the first Canadian participant in Tokyo’s Red Bull Music Academy in 2014, Vancouver DJ Ekali has shaken up the electronic community with his innovative productions and his captivating live performances. Tickets online. (eventbrite.com)
Stephen Inglis Live
Stephen Inglis Project presents an evening of diverse, acoustic and electric guitar-driven exploration of covers and improvised originals starting at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (info@downbeatdiner.com)
Deorro Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Deorro performing live at The Republik. After more than a decade of developing his genre-blurring musical style, Los Angeles-born producer Deorro, née Erick Orrosquieta, has far outgrown his early days as a budding bedroom producer and local hero to become a worldwide-touring DJ, reputable songwriter and bona fide superstar producer. Show starts at 10 p.m., and tickets are $25-$40 general admission, plus applicable fees. (jointherepublik.com, seetickets.us)
Rock the School Bells Hawaii
Rock the School Bells Hawaii presents its inaugural event Oct. 7 at University of Hawaii at Manoa and Oct. 8 at Hawaiian Brians. Oct. 7 features workshops that focus on the four elements of hip-hop, and Oct. 8 is a hip-hop cypher, which features open discussions, arts, vendors and more. (diverseartcenter.org, diversearthi@gmail.com)
Sunday October 8
Kimié Miner Live
Singer-songwriter Kimié Miner, will be performing for the upcoming fundraiser Feast in the Field for Children in Foster Care, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at Kualoa Ranch. All proceeds from the event will benefit Family Programs Hawaii, which provides services to over 4,000 children and families in the foster care system yearly, across the state of Hawaii. (eventbrite.com/e/feast-in-the-field-tickets-36283141854)
Monday October 9
Teenage Bottlerocket Live
808Shows, Downbeat Lounge and City & Chainsaw Productions presents Laramie, WY group Teenage Bottlerocket at Downbeat Lounge with supporting performances by Grapefruit, TV Microwave and Dracula Musical. Event starts at 8 p.m. for those 18 and older. Tickets are $12 in advance, or $15 at the door. (808shows.com)
Tuesday October 10
Improv Show
The OJams Improv Show: Audience Appreciation Night takes place at 7 p.m. at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Audience members will be given in the opportunity to join in for games and more. Cost is $5 presale or $10 at the door. (improvhi.com)
Johann Beach Live
Biku Shimabuku presents live original sets by Johann Beach, Biku, Jerome James, Shayla Kaai at Downbeat Lounge starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday October 11
Spooky Couch Live
DJ Jet Boy presents Kaleidoscope with indie rock groups Spooky Couch, Boy & Sea and Goon Lei Goon. Show takes place at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
