Pitstop: 10/9/15
Friday October 9
Dustin Kensrue (of Thrice) Live
For the last decade and a half Dustin Kensrue, the now worship pastor at Mars Hill Bellevue, was the front man for the alternative rock band Thrice. Kensrue felt it was important to write honestly and engagingly, and the things that generally interested him were the bigger issues of life and death, faith and doubt, love and loss. Check him out at The Republik. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $24 in advance. (bampproject.com)
Soul To Soul #1
Anna’s hosts Soul to Soul #1 featuring the notorious roots ska and reggae DJ crew Pressure Down SoundSystem and big, bold and classy JD’s Rock and Soul Band. Music starts at 9 p.m. Also expect the feet-moving afro-soul-punk sounds of Good Foot. Admission is $8 for those 21 and older. (goodfoothawaii.com)
Keiki Courtyard Cinema
Ward Village screens “My Neighbor Totoro,” a popular Japanese children’s anime movie, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film will be shown in English, dubbed by Dakota and Ellie Fanning. The free event still requires tickets, which be purchase online. The event also will feature food vendors, complimentary seating, popcorn, and themed family activities, provided by Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film begins at sunset. (wardvillageshops.com)
Hawaii Belly Dance Convention
The convention kicks off with a Shimmy Showcase Gala at Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre. The Shimmy Showcase is an opportunity for convention participants to see their teachers in action, and for everyone to appreciate the enchanting art of Middle Eastern dance. Essence begins at 6 p.m. and an adult-appropriate show begins at 8 p.m. // Shimmy With Aloha Workshops take place at Neal Blaisdell Center Oct. 10-11 and feature topics ranging from folkloric dance to tribal and modern fusion belly dance techniques. Register online for events. (hawaiibellydanceconvention.com)
Drunken Lullabies
Downbeat Diner presents Drunken Lullabies, a night of Irish melodies from then and now featuring Doolin Rakes. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday October 10
Bone Thugs N Harmony Live
BAMP Project presents Bone Thugs N Harmony performing live at The Republik. Graced with a quick and sometimes sung delivery, along with a unique sense of melody, hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony burst out of Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-’90s with a pair of massive hits (“Thuggish Ruggish Bone” and “Tha Crossroads”) along with a great first album. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35, $45, or $100 — plus applicable fees with an increase on the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Mike Love Duo
Nationally acclaimed reggae-soul artist, Mike Love Duo plays live on stage in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Pacific Tongues/Youth Speaks Hawaii
Youth Speaks Hawaii presents open mic and slam poetry starting at 3 p.m. at The Arts at Marks Garage. Admission is free. (artsatmarks.com)
Joe Agoago’s Birthday Bash
This is Joe Agoago’s Birthday Bash featuring The Shanghai’s, 13th Legion, Detroit Johnny, Already Sweaty, The Bougies, Bribbons, Gnarly. Cover is $5 and show starts at 7 p.m. (946-5190)
Sunday October 11
Sunday Funday Art + Flea
Ward Warehouse features Sunday Funday by Art + Flea from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with no admission charge. Featuring a unique monthly shopping experience showcasing Hawaii’s talented local small businesses and artists. (artandflea.com)
Testament Live
Metal band Testament will thrash their way into The Republik with a show starting at 8 p.m. Whether evoking images of a barren post-apocalyptic landscape or extolling the virtues of the nature’s ultimate might, thunderous prophecy shrouded in monolithic, overwhelming musical power has always been Testament’s domain. Tickets are $30 general admission with an increase on the day of the show and applicable fees. (bampproject.com)
Monday October 12
An Evening With Slayer
BAMP Project presents an evening with Slayer live at The Republik. Thirty-four years into its career, Slayer remains the preeminent punk-thrash band that helped establish the genre and that up-and-coming metal heads continue to revere and emulate. Tickets are $57.50 and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. (bampproject.com)
National Coming Out Day
Join #TeamHulas on the UH campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for National Coming Out Day. (hulas.com)
Live Blues and Rock
Hard Rock Café features FreeSound Band, who plays blues and rock from 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. (396-8410)
Tuesday October 13
True Tone Tuesday
Downbeat Lounge hosts True Tone Tuesday featuring Marc Koga and Maggie McCain. Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday October 14
Imperial Court of San Francisco Catamaran Booze Cruise Hawaii
Majesties Emperor Kevin Lisle and Empress Khmera Rouge and Empress 48 Patty McGroin and Court of San Francisco host their annual Hawaii Booze Cruise starting at 3 p.m. (Meet at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand at 2 p.m.) Tickets are $30 for a two-hour ride. (hulas.com)
Live Blues and Rock
Hard Rock Café features Adam & Keith, who play blues and rock from 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. (396-8410)
