Pitstop: 11/27/15

Friday November 27

Halestorm Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $28/general admission, in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. Halestorm is an American rock band consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, her brother drummer and percussionist Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith. (bampproject.com)

Cherub Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Cherub performing live at The Republik. Cherub (comprised of Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber) landed a major-label deal with Columbia Records— which released their smooth, sexy, palpitating electro-indie album, Year of the Caprese in May 2014 — based in part on the runaway success of break-out single “Doses and Mimosas.” Show starts at 10 p.m. for those 18 and older. Admission is $35, plus applicable fees and an increase on the day of the show. (Bampproject.com)

Hawaiian Reggae Expo
Mystikal Vibez, Smokestack, D.R.A.S., Kapu System, Irie Souls and the Hawaiian Roots Band perform live reggae music at the Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians. The event also features crafts, vendors, food, plants, gifts and more. Event is from noon to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for all ages. (946-1343)

Saturday November 28

Live Reggae Music
Spliff Party with Kapu System perform live reggae music at the Studio at Hawaiian Brians. Featuring special guest from Hawaii island, the Hawaiian Roots Band & Boomdraw. Music runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is $5 for the 18-and-older event. (946-1343)

Shantytown
Shantytown features the selectors Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies hi-fi at Downbeat Lounge. Expect classic Jamaican rocksteady, skinhead reggae, and sprinklings of blue beat ska. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Fourth Annual Fetish Fashion Show
80s Pop Muzik and Sensually Yours present the 4th Annual Fetish Fashion Show from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Bar 35. Music by DJs Rhombus and Nocturna. Mistress of Ceremony will be Lana Saldania. Come on down to Bar 35 to check out the beautiful and the bold, some of hottest models on the catwalk as they define what is fetish. Cover is $5 for those 21 and older. (djnocturna.com)

Art + Flea
Art + Flea announces a spectacular block party on Kamani Street at Ward Village from 6 to 10 p.m. This Shop Small Saturday will be free and for all ages. It features more than 60 vendors offering fashion, food, entertainment and special offerings from participating merchants. (artandflea.com)

Saturday November 28

Comedian Hannibal Buress Live
BAMP Project presents Comedian Hannibal Buress performing live at The Republik. Hannibal Buress is a wildly popular Emmy and WGA Award nominated comedian, writer and actor who is a favorite of fans and critics on big and small screens alike. With his own weekly TV series on Comedy Central, his first national theatre standup comedy tour sold out, and The New York Times lauding him as one of the most “supremely gifted and respected” comics around, Hannibal is emerging as a comedy superstar. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $29.50 general or $39.50 premium in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)

Sunday November 29

The Dirty Heads Live
BAMP Project presents The Dirty Heads performing live at The Republilk. The Sound of Change can’t come from external forces, it has to emanate from within. For Dirty Heads, evolution beyond their reggae-rock roots has developed over time and is manifested on their new album “Sound of Change.” Due out summer 2014 via Five Seven Music, the album boasts some of the groups’ most diverse and ambitious work to date. Show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $32 in advance, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)

Tuesday December 1

STRFKR Live
BAMP Project presents STRFKR performing live at The Republik. In recent years, STRFKR has transformed from solely representing the work of principal songwriter Josh Hodges into a trio rounded out by bassist Shawn Glassford and drummer Keil Corcoran. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $27 in advance, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)

Acoustic Movement and Holly Cole Live
James McCarthy and Downbeat Lounge feature Coachella-based duet Acoustic Movement playing their blend of soul and reggae, along with The Memphis Dawls member Holly Cole, who will play an acoustic folk set. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Wednesday December 2

Wong Fu Productions Private Screening
Red Dot Productions presents YouTube sensation Wong Fu Productions live in Hawaii. A private screening shows at 7:30 p.m. for $35 with a VIP screening at 4:30 p.m. for $55. Also present will be a VVIP BBQ with the crew for $100 on Dec. 1. Visit website for full schedule. (flavorus.com/wongfumovie)

Auto Lunch Bunch
Auto Lunch Bunch takes place once again at Waikiki Yacht Club at noon. This time it’s all about racing. The event features Ohana Gates representative Wayne Rhoden, who will show drawings of the  various proposals for the return of an auto race track on Oahu and provide information about Ohana Gates efforts in that regard. The $18 cost includes lunch, tax and tip. RSVP by phone or email. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)

Thursday December 3

Die Antwoord Live
RVCA in association with Stance presents Die Antwoord performing live at The Republik. In 2009 Die Antwoord burst onto the international scene out of the deep dark depths of South Africa. Not content to rest on their ZEF laurels, Die Antwoord returned in 2012 with their anthem “I Fink U Freeky.” Also featuring special guest Mangchi Hammer, the brain-child of infamous artist David Choe, the band’s drummer. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)

7 Pairs of Iron Shoes Live
Howlin’ rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes take to the Downbeat Lounge stage along with a few surprise special guests. 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes is a howling folk rock/alt country band. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

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