Pitstop: 11/21/14
Friday November 21
Maka Lua Exhibit
The ARTS at Marks Garage, until Nov. 29, gallery hours, free. This new work is based on the theme on the theme of Maka or Maka Lua. Kupaa will do large ceramic sculptures. Carl will work with paintings and prints previewed on The ARTS at Marks Garage website, Instagram and Facebook accounts leading up to the show. (521-2903)
Tegan and Sara
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $35/in advance, plus applicable fees, all ages with adult. Tegan and Sara have played countless festivals around the world including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and have toured with artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Neil Young, The Pretenders, The Killers, Jack Johnson, Ben Folds, City and Colour, Death Cab For Cutie, Weezer and Paramore. (bampproject.com)
The WonderShow
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, 18 and older, $10/advance, $15/door. Designed to uplift, mystify, amaze and amuse, The WonderShow is a rollicking showcase full of the best variety, burlesque, sideshow and specialty acts on Oahu. (the808wonderland.eventbrite.com)
The Clampdown
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5, 21 and older. Get ready for a live music showcase focusing on the evolution of punk, hardcore, ska, indie rock and experimental music in the Honolulu area. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
Saturday November 22
Sketch Hawaii Sessions
The ARTS at Marks Garage, Saturdays until Dec. 27, 2-5 p.m., $200/13 classes, $20/individual class. This class is open to all drawing mediums and skill levels. Explore the dynamic techniques of sketchbook art through the use of the Lecoq de Boisbaudran’s drawing method. Required supplies include sketchbooks, penware and watercolor sets. (artsatmarks.com)
Roots Sesh
The Studio at Hawaiian Brians, 9 p.m. doors, music 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5/21 and older, $10/18-20 years old. Mike Love performs live. (450-0045)
Shantytown
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Bands performing include Sistah Roz, Pressure Down Soundsystem, Rudies HIFI. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
2014 International Women’s Hackathon Hawaii
ProtoHUB, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., free. Bring your laptop. Join women from colleges and universities from all over Oahu in designing and building software applications. There will be free food, fun, and prizes. (protohubhonolulu.net)
Social Sample Sale
The Republik, 5 p.m., no cover, all ages. The Social Sample Sale will be a perfect way to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Brands such as RVCA, Vissla and Billabong will be at the event with up to 50 percent off retail prices. (jointherepublik.com)
Monday November 24
Monday Night Football
Hard Rock Café, 2:30 p.m., free, all ages welcome. As ESPN’s official headquarters, Hard Rock Café invites football fanatics and guests to watch the game every Monday night until Dec. 22. Fans can join ESPN at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu and cheer on their favorite teams from any one of the café’s various television screens. Ravens at Saints (955-7383)
FreeSound Band Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., free. FreeSound performs rock and blues. (955-7383)
Wednesday November 26
Anaconda $10 Twerky Day Party
The Republik, 7-11:45 p.m., $20/general, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Hawaii Teen Fest presents Anaconda $10 Twerky Day Party featuring Johnny Pastrami performing live. (jointherepublik.com)
Thursday November 27
Jive Slinky Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Prepare to lose yourself in a contagious embrace of the most unexpectedly delightful sensation of live music. (downbeathawaii.com)
