Pitstop: 11/11/16
Friday November 11
Talk Story Event
Surf legend Sunny Garcia and professional surfer Billy Kemper will be on hand at Haleiwa Store Lots’ Kamehamalu Courtyard for a “talk story” event from 1 to 3 p.m. Hosted by T&C Surf Designs and Reef, the meet-and-greet also will featured live local music from Taimane Gardner. The public is encouraged to attend for a unique opportunity to hear from members of two generations of professional surfing. (tcsurf.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)
Mori by Art + Flea Reopens
Mori by Art + Flea shows a sneak peek in its building stages from 6 to 9 p.m. at South Shore Market below TJ Maxx. An event welcome to all ages, Mori will be introducing new local artists and designers in their new space including Machine Machine, Little Mermaids, and Leiomano Leather to name a few. In honor of the store’s grand re-opening, there will be custom screenprinted Mori goods as well as pupus courtesy of BAO BOYS. (morihawaii.com)
Sosupersam // About the Good’s Anni
BAMP Project & About the Goods present 143 featuring Sosupersam, as well as About the Good’s four-year anniversary with special guest Siik, live at The Safehouse. 143 is a night of slow jams, love songs, classic and future R&B music in Los Angeles. SOSUPERSAM, born Samantha Duenas, is a native Los Angeles DJ, vocalist, and performing artist, highly sought after for her talents behind the turntables and her style in front of them. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $25 final general admission, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)
Serpico & The Sinners Live
Tavana, Serpico & The Sinners, The Aldo Rays and Granite Saints play Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Dhevhan Keith performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Fahrenheit Friday
Air Park Karaoke Lounge presents an open-mic contest from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The first place winner will receive $250 cash and other hot-ticket items. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (airparkkaraoke.com)
Saturday November 12
Fred Everything Live
Electric Palms Legacy Series presents Fred Everything performing live at The Safehouse. French Canadian DJ/producer Fred Everything is a key player in the world of House Music with two decades in the music business and a discography of more than 200 releases to his credit. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $20 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Second Saturday Burlesque
Hawaii Burlesque Collective presents Second Saturday Burlesque, a new rotating monthly burlesque night in Honolulu at NextDoor. It features three types of quarterly burlesque shows; this installment is burlesque bingo. Doors open at 9 p.m. and event starts at 10 p.m. Admission is $10 general admission in advance, plus applicable fees, and cost at the door is $15. (secondsaturdayburlesque.eventbrite.com)
SCCA Rally Cross
Try solo driving in the dirt with four timed laps and compare your time with others in the same class of vehicle at SCCA Rally Cross at Kualoa Ranch. Visit website for more information. (scchawaii.org)
Pet Pop-Up Shop
Poi Dog Treats will be at Hawaii Doggie Bakery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Poi Dog Treats is a local company making dog jerkies with no salts or preservatives. The company also makes harnesses, leashes, collars and other accessories from our original design materials. Expect 20% to 40% off selected items. (hawaiidoggiebakery.org/events)
YOX: Year of the Ox Performs Live
Jus Bone of KTUH’s Got Rice? Show will be hosting the Dynamic Rap Duo of Lyricks and JL known as YOX: Year of The Ox at The Crossroads in Hawaiian Brian’s. The show will also feature Hawaii hip-hop live band acts Castle Park and City Limits and Hawaii hip-hop acts The Workhouse, Drop Dead Grace and Sire. DJ Revise spins. Doors open at 8 p.m. (ticketfly.com)
Smokestack Live
Soulful roots reggae group Smokestack plays Downbeat Lounge at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Johnny’s Rock Society II Live
Johnny’s Rock Society II performs contemporary, classic rock, disco, oldies and more at Chez Sports Bar & Grill in Aiea from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free. (johnnyrocksociety@yahoo.com)
Secret Record Store
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership sets up shop in Kakaako’s hottest cocktail lounge, Bevy, 661 Auahi St. Buy vinyl, sample the tasty libations and tapas and listen to selections by DJ Monkey, JohnJohn and more. Event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and admission is free. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)
Sunday November 13
Morgan Heritage Live
BAMP Project and Hawaii’s Finest Clothing present Morgan Heritage performing live at The Republik. Having fully recharged their momentous journey in the past year and a half, and having unquestionably established themselves as the premiere live group on the reggae circuit, Morgan Heritage is now on another phase of their indomitable mission. The Royal Family of Reggae, has taken the impressively significant step forward by releasing their upcoming album, Strictly Roots. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $29.50 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Nahko and Medicine for the People Live
BAMP Project presents Nahko and Medicine for the People performing live at The Palace Theater. Some people go a lifetime without knowing their mission in life, without feeling they have true calling, and without knowing why they even do what they do. Nahko is not one of them. And that calling and mission has never been clearer than it is on Nahko and Medicine for the People’s third full-length album, HOKA (SideOneDummy Records). Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $32 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Andrew York Live
GRAMMY-winning guitarist/composer Andrew York performs at 4 p.m. at Orvis Auditorium at UH Manoa. Andrew York is one of today’s best loved composers for classical guitar and a performer of international stature. His compositions blend the styles of ancient eras with modern musical directions, creating music that is at once vital, multi-leveled and accessible. Tickets are $5-$12. (manoa.hawaii.edu/music/event/andrew-york-guitar)
Monday November 14
Open Mic Night
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night at Downbeat Lounge starting at 7 p.m. Signup by email. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (tgehawaii@gmail.com)
Tuesday November 15
Momoiro Clover Z Live
BAMP Project and Goldenvoice present Momoiro Clover Z performing live at The Republik. Momoiro Clover Z is an all girl band featuring Kanako Momota, Shiori Tamai, Ayaka Sasaki, Momoka Ariyasu and Reni Takagi and they started their career in 2008. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $45 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Eddie Gun Live
Eddie Gun and Zen Chambers perform live at Downbeat Lounge starting at 8 p.m. The event is a showcase of local singer-songwriters. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday November 16
Deftones Live
BAMP Project presents the Deftones performing live at The Republik. Since Deftones’ inception, the multiplatinum, Grammy-Winning alternative rock band from Sacramento, CA have quietly been pursuing two paths, delivering songs defined by churning, double-fisted aggression while also testing the boundaries of music by incorporating elements of psychedelia and shoegaze. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $40.50 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
18 Years as the Gathering Place
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand presents 18 Years as the Gathering Place from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. to celebrate its 18-year anniversary. Planned is live music featuring Mahi Kekumu and Friends. Advanced tickets are $10 and include admission and two beverages. (hulasanniverasry.bpt.me)
Thursday November 17
MadeinTYO Live
BAMP Project and UbeenJacked presents MadeinTYO performing live at The Republik. MadeinTYO has managed to carve out a spot for himself amongst Future, Young Thug, and Migos in the crowded Atlanta hip-hop scene. His bass-heavy production is sonically right in line with the street sensibilities of the south but his style is more playful and breezy than most of his contemporaries. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $30 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Space Kadets Live
The Space Kadets bring their otherworldly sound to Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. The Space Kadets explore the solar sound system using a variety of instruments, electric and acoustic, combining loop technology and human creativity. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
