Pitstop: 11/20/15
Friday November 20
Keiki Courtyard Cinema
Ward Village will host the Hawai‘i premiere for Paper Planes, a children’s movie about an Australian boy’s passion for flight and his challenge to compete in the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan. The event, which is free and open to the public 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 starts at sunset. Tickets are required and available online. (wardvillageshops.com)
Golden Moment
Golden Moment, extraordinary skating concert on ice to benefit early childhood literacy in Hawaii, is a project of Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation. Check it out Nov. 20-21 at 7 p.m. at Blaisdell Arena. Olympic Gold Medalists Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano and a star-studded cast of figure skating champions from North America and Japan will take center ice for this once-in-a-lifetime show. Producer/director/actor Daniel Dae Kim is scheduled to co-host the Nov. 21 performance. (ticketmaster.com)
Theory of a Deadman Live
BAMP Project presents Theory of A Deadman performing live at The Republik. In the middle of 2013, the platinum-selling Canadian quartet began working on what would become its fifth full-length album, Savages [Roadrunner Records/604]. Savages is as tough as rock ‘n’ roll gets. Show starts at 8 p.m., all ages accompanied by an adult. Admission is $32 in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. (bampproject.com)
Blues and House Rockin’ Dance Party
The Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians presents Blues and House Rockin’ R&B Dance Party featuring J.P. Smoketrain, Kevin Coleman and the Flat Five, and Liquid Amber. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music starts at 8. Admission is $15 at the door. (946-1343)
Soulgasm Celebrates 8 Years
Soulgasm has featured some of the best local artists, DJs, dancers, vocalists, musicians and more for eight years. Celebrate with them at Bar 35. Soulgasm Hawaii will start the night with door prizes and giveaways, gift certificates redeemable at Bar 35, free cover cards, and Soulgasm shirts. Brian “The Wizard” Coxx, creator and resident DJ of New York City staple underground dance party “Soulgasm” has taken the world by storm. Brian will join fellow local resident DJ’s Gnaraly, Matt Kee, Min One, Kentaro, Yuji. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $10 for those 21 and older. (soulgasmhawaii@gmail.com)
Fireball Night at Snappers
Snappers Sports Bar and Grill hosts 11th Hour performing rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cover is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
The Clampdown
Bumbaclotkat presents The Clampdown with live performances by country-grunge group Serpico & The Sinners, glam rock outfit Aunty Warhol, bluegrass stars Discord and Rye and Johnny Random of Smitz with a special acoustic set. Check it out at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday November 21
TIËSTO Live
Electric Palms Hawaii and Hawaii Polo Life present Tiësto performing live at Waimanalo Polo Fields under the stars. Highly regarded by both DJ Magazine and fans of electronic dance music, Tiësto launched his career as one of the world’s foremost trance DJs, due in part to his legendary six-hour live sets, and went on to embrace a more pop-oriented EDM approach. Show runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and tickets are $45-$85, in advance, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)
Live Reggae Music
Mystikal Vibez performs live reggae music at the Studio at Hawaiian Brians. Music runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is $5 for the 18-and-older event. (946-1343)
Inaugural Grand Aloha Tease Showcase
Pretty Peacock Productions and the808wonderland present The Inaugural Grand Aloha Tease Showcase at Nextdoor in Chinatown. This showcase will feature Burlesque Hall of Fame Royalty 2011 Queen of Burlesque Miss Indigo Blue and 2013 King of Burlesque Ray Gunn. Special Guests: Di’ Lovely, Mena Domina, Red Herring and Stella D’Letto. Also featuring local Hawaii-based talent: The Aphrodisiacs, ChiChi Roniz, Foxy Knoxx, Fusion Dance Co., Harleyz Angel, Lola Love, Malia Delapenia, Miss Catwings, Shakti Dance Movement and Vila. Hosted by Hunter Down and Rhonda Corner. Doors open at 9 p.m. Show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25/general admission. (hawaiiburlesque.com)
Oil in the Alley Album Release
Oil in the Alley celebrates the release of its newest album “Sacred Snail” starting at 9:30 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Bands performing, aside from Oil in the Alley, include Busekrus (original alternative rock) and Botoroke (karaoke). Oil in the Alley is a unique music act which features original rock music along with polished improvisational humor. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Winter Beach Party with Topher DiMaggio
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand and Andrew Christian International present the hottest, sexiest winter beach party featuring model/actor Topher DiMaggio. Get your beach wear together with those sexy beach bodies and head to Hula’s with all your friends. DJ Betty spins and Hula’s sexy beach gogos perform. Party runs from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (hulas.com)
Blu Nights by Iichiko Blue
Partygoers are encouraged to release their ‘inner blu’ with the launch of Blu Nights at The District Nightclub. Iichiko Blu, a flavorful shochu drink that is exclusive to Oahu, will be the highlight of the event, starting at 11 p.m. Blu Nights attendees will be showered with promotional giveaways, games and prizes throughout the evening, including free Blu lightsticks. With the 3,400 square foot District Nightclub as home to this exclusive event, there will be more than enough room for memorable Iichiko Blu fun. Gorgeous Iichiko Blu models will hand out complimentary samples of the premier shochu concoction and also pose for photos. Email for bottle service. (info@hpelive.com)
Sunday November 22
Blues and Jazz
Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians features a J.P. Smoketrain production in Sunday Blues/Jazz House Rockin’ R&B Party. Featuring J.P. Smoketrain and his uptown rhythm and down home blues band and recording artist Bobby Thursby with his “night train” jazz blues and soul band. Also featuring Kevin Coleman and Wes McDaniel. Admission is $10 at the door, show starts at 6 p.m. (946-1343)
DJ Tiesto Special Performance
SKY Waikiki hosts DJ Tiesto for a special sunset session. Celebrity DJ Tiesto, a native of the Netherlands and embraced by DJ Magazine and fans of electronic dance music the world over, helped pioneer what music writer Robert Evanoff calls “a stylized musical trend of weaving threads of ethereal female vocals deep within the ebbs and flows of pulsating electronic rhythms.” Tiesto has remixed the likes of Coldplay (“Paradise) and Gotye (“Somebody That I Used to Know”), and won his first Grammy Award earlier this year for his remix of John Legend’s “All of Me.” Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $100 general admission, $150 VIP line pass tickets. (tiestoatskywaikiki.eventbrite.com)
Tuesday November 24
Live Acoustic Music
Hosted by James McCarthy of Doolin Rakes, artists are curated for short sets allowing an intimate opportunity for listeners to hear some of their favorite musicians and singers reveal new material and established favorites. This week, Downbeat Lounge features a songwriter’s invitational starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday November 25
Punk Rock Music
Punk Rock Wednesdays at Downbeat Lounge celebrates its one-year anniversary featuring TV Microwave (pop punk), Smitz (ska/punk), Rats (punk-hardcore), Never Enough (hardcore/punk), and Young Gods (hardcore). Music starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thanksgiving Tribute Concert With Jimmy Weeks Project
Artist Groove Network, EKM Records, & Aloha Kings Clothing present Thanksgiving Tribute Concert with Jimmy Weeks Project performing live at The Republik. The Jimmy Weeks Project is a high energy rock-reggae band who quickly caught the attention of Hawaii with back to back chart topping singles, ‘Down’ and ‘Homegrown’ in 2014. This eight-member band has delighted crowds with their dynamic, electrifying performances. Show starts at 9 p.m. and ticket are $25 in advance plus applicable fees (with an increase the day of the show). (jointherepublik.com)
