Pitstop: 1/13/17
Friday January 13
Young the Giant: Home of the Strange Tour
BAMP Project presents Young the Giant: Home of the Strange Tour performing live at The Republik. Since the band’s 2010 inception, Young the Giant has made a name for itself in rock as the “thinking man’s band,” winning over fans, radio, and press with their incendiary live shows, strong musicianship, and poignant lyrics. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Dhevhan Keith Live
Singer-songwriter Dhevhan Keith performs for happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. After that, The Freak Folk Show takes place starting at 9 p.m., featuring performances by Billy Sage, Lucie & The Perfect Wave, Sean Cleland Band and Tavana; admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Oahu Fringe Festival
The much anticipated Oahu Fringe Festival makes it way to Chinatown until Jan. 15 — events kicked off Jan. 12. The Oahu Fringe Festival is open to any and all performing artists; this gives all involved a place to showcase their work in an atmosphere of community and creativity. Similar to other Fringe festivals around the world, O’ahu Fringe feature performances in a variety of genres. This year there is shadow puppetry, theatre, dance, solo work, video installations, and a live podcast show brought to you by a diverse range of artists. Shows run at The ARTS at Marks Garage, Ong King Arts Centre, NextDoor and Studio 114. Tickets for each show are $10, Sundays are $8 for those 12 and under. (oahufringe.com)
Saturday January 14
The Naked and Famous Live
BAMP Project presents The Naked and Famous live at The Republik. After a hugely successful sold out Republik show back in 2014 The Naked and Famous are finally back. Los Angeles-based New Zealanders The Naked And Famous are currently writing and recording their third album and preparing for an early 2016 return to the stage. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $36 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (flavorus.com, bampproject.com)
65th Cherry Blossom Festival Public Appearance
The 65th Cherry Blossom Festival’s public appearance takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at Kahala Mall. The 15 Queen Contestants will practice their public speaking skills, and Ryukyu Koten Afuso-ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai will perform. The Cherry Blossom Festival will also present awards to the three Hawaii student winners of the Haiku Art Contest. Visit website for more information. (cbfhawaii.com)
Johnny’s Rock Society II
Johnny’s Rock Society II performs contemporary, classic rock, disco and top ’40s at Chez Sports Bar & Grill in Aiea from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (johnnyrocksociety@yahoo.com)
Secret Record Store
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership sets up shop at Bevy from 4 to 8 p.m. Buy vinyl, sample the tasty libations and tapas and listen to selections by DJ Monkey, JohnJohn and more. Admission is free. (info@bevybar.com)
Good Foot and Smokestack Live
Soul groups Good Foot and Smokestack play Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Second Saturday Open Mic
Pacific Tongues at Youth Speaks Hawaii presents Open Mic and slam poetry starting at 3 p.m. at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Doors open at 2 p.m., admission is free. (artsatmarks.com)
SALT Bar Crawl
SALT at Our Kakaako holds its inaugural SALT Bar Crawl starting at 5 p.m. The event features Bevy Bar, Moku Kitchen and Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, all known for innovative menus and offerings. Visit website for more information (saltatkakaako.com)
Sunday January 15
The Never Left Tour
The Never Left Tour: A Tribute to JDilla ft Illa J & DJ Rhettmatic takes place at The Crossroads in Hawaiian Brians. Hosted by Bone of KTUH’s Got Rice? Show, the show will also feature a special DJ Set by DJ Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beat Junkies, a special JDilla tribute set by local artists Marryanne Ito, Prie & Zen Chambers backed by their live band of talented musicians from all over the islands. Doors open at 7 p.m. (ticketfly.com, gotriceshow@gmail.com)
Tuesday January 17
Salty and Erika Elona
Salty and Erika Elona perform live at Downbeat Lounge. The singer-songwriters take the stage at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Falkor Exhibit
The Artist at Sea exhibit is a showcase of painting, photography, music, and film inspired by science from Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research Vessel Falkor. Find it at The ARTS at Marks until Feb. 3 during gallery hours. This presentation includes work from internationally-recognized artists who have spent time aboard the research vessel as Artists in Residence, including Rebecca Rutstein, Michelle Schwengel-Regala, Leslie Reed, Baltazar Bell, and Ben Cosgrove. (artsatmarks.com)
Wednesday January 18
Nando Suan and Kamaa Barques Live
Nando Suan and Kamaa Barques — The Jazz Monsters — perform from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Nico’s Pier 38. (540-1377)
Ka‘imi and Hiriz Live
Ka’imi and Hiriz play island rock in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (info@downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday January 19
Every Time I Die Live
Every Time I Die performs at Hawaiian Brian’s. Every Time I Die is an American metalcore band from Buffalo, New York, formed in 1998. They have garnered acclaim for their energetic and intense live shows. Doors open at 6 p.m. Opening bands are Trials, Cvltists, Out of Bounds and Enders. Tickets are $29 in advance, general admission. (underworldevents.com)
The Space Kadets Live
The Space Kadets bring their otherworldly sound to Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (info@downbeatdiner.com)
Be The Last To Go
This is a CONTACT3017 sponsored special screening of Captain Fantastic at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Captain Fantastic is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Matt Ross and starring Viggo Mortensen. The story centers on a family who are forced by circumstances to reintegrate into society after living in isolation for a decade. Pre-movie activities start at 6 p.m. and include knife-sharpening, seed banking, books on survival skills and more. Movie starts at 6:45 p.m. Suggested donation is $8 per ticket on sale at eventbrite.com or at The ARTS at Marks Garage and Na Mea Hawaii. (artsatmarks.com)
