Pitstop: 1/16/15
Friday January 16
Nick Swardson Live
The Republik, 7:30 p.m. show, $29/general seating, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Nick Swardson is a stand-up comedian, screenwriter and producer best known for his recurring role as Terry Bernadino in the comedy series Reno 911! (bampproject.com)
N.BS Live
Gordon Biersch, 8-11:30 p.m., no cover, $5/parking. N.BS performs rock and alternative rock. (gordonbiersch.com)
The Body Farm
The ARTS at Marks Garage, until Feb. 28, free. A collection of works by Kris Goto and Eric West that explores how two artists translate the human form into paintings. The Body Farm is not about the anatomy of the human species, but the way we translate our inspiration into art, commonly or abstract from others. (artsatmarks.com)
The Clampdown
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Visiting bands Onward, Etc., The Ghost Pines and Last Call perform at The Clampdown with supporting performances by local rock acts The Quintessentials, Already Sweaty and The Prospectors. (downbeatdiner.com)
11th Hour Live
Snappers Sports Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th delivers solidsets of rock. (347-1323)
Saturday January 17
Nick Swardson Live
The Republik, 7:30 p.m. show, $29/general seating, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Nick Swardson is a stand-up comedian, screenwriter and producer best known for his recurring role as Terry Bernadino in the comedy series Reno 911! (bampproject.com)
Sketch Hawaii
The ARTS at Marks Garage, Saturdays until March 28, 2-5 p.m., $20/individual class. Advanced registration required. This class is open to all drawing mediums and skill levels. Explore the dynamic techniques of sketchbook art. (sketchhawaii.eventbrite.com)
Soul Patrol Acoustic
Morning Brew Café and Bistro, 5-7 p.m., no cover, free parking. Soul Patrol performs rock, blues and soul music. (262-7770)
6th Annual Vampires Ball
Nextdoor, 43 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover. Theme this year: Love will year us apart. Get ready for a night of dancing to the theme of love and desire. Miss Vamp Hawaii kicks of 2015 with a vampires ball. (djnocturna.com, missvamphawaii.com)
Pow! Wow! School Of Music Open Call
Lana Lane Studios, 9-11:30 a.m., free. POW! WOW! Hawaii is excited to announce the return of the POW! WOW! Hawaii School of Music (PWSoM), a two-week intensive music training and mentorship course focused on music education and artist exploration for Hawaii’s youth. (powwowhawaii.com)
11th Hour Live
Rivals Waikiki, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour delivers original and cover rock music. (347-1323)
Oil in the Alley Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Oil in the Alley performs along with Busekrus and Botoroke. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday January 18
7th annual Mai Tai DJ Rumble
Mai Tai Bar, 9 p.m., Sundays until Feb. 1, free admission, 21 and older. Finals are Feb. 1. Hosted by Slick Vic. Prize giveaways all night long. (947-2900)
Sunday Electric Beach Party
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 5 p.m. to close, no cover. With DJ Javier and VJ KSM. (hulas.com)
Spiritual Garden Workshop
Mori, 1020 Auahi St. Bldg 3 (behind Marukai), noon to 3 p.m., $60 plus tax. Join them for an intimate (and magical) hands-on workshop with Luna Amante & certified Reiki Specialist, Pamela Chen. Create your own spiritual garden using succulents, crystals & stones. (moribyartandflea@gmail.com, artandflea.com)
Justin Nozuka Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $22/in advance, plus applicable fees, $3 increase day of show. Toronto singer-songwriter Justin Nozuka crafts a world that fully explores the space and vibrancy that resonates within the purity of minimalism. He exercises his freedom from a home-based studio and the experimentation of sitting in the producer’s chair for the first time. (bampproject.com)
Tuesday January 20
True Tone
Downbeat Lounge, 8 p.m., free, 21 and older. Mark Koga and Foreseeable Futures perform live. downbeathawaii.com)
Hula’s Live Music
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 6-9 p.m., no cover. Featuring the musical talents of some of the best up-and-coming artists on the island. Acoustic early, band late. (hulas.com)
A Path Appears Screening
The ARTS at Marks, 6 p.m., free. This program deals with sex trafficking and its impact on children and adults, a sensitive yet important topic that may not be suitable for all audiences. Innovative programs are addressing these oppressive and desperate conditions. (artsatmarks.com)
Wednesday January 21
Mix Factor
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 9-11 p.m., no cover charge. A DJ/VJ talent competition. Anyone 18 and older can enter. Finals are Jan. 28. (contact@hulas.com)
Thursday January 22
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes & Denny and the Seniors Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Psychedelic rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes and rock-a-billy act Denny & The Seniors perform live. (downbeatdiner.com)
