Pitstop: 12/23/16
Friday December 23
Hawaii’s Finest Seven-year Anniversary Party
Hawaii’s Finest presents Hawaii’s Finest Seven-year Anniversary Party in Honolulu featuring live performances by Fiji, Peni Dean, Maoli, Malino, Jimmy Weeks Project, Ooklah The Moc, and Kapena. Show starts at 7 p.m. at The Republik. Tickets are $20 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (hifinest.com)
The Old Time Revival Finale with David Ramirez
John Ridgeway hosts the final Old Time Revival in Downbeat Lounge with live performances by Discord & Rye, Raised by Wolves, David Ramirez (from Texas) and more. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, HiRiz performs for happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m., admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday December 24
Grinch-Mas
80s Pop Muzik presents Grinch-Mas at Bar 35 featuring the best of the ’80s classics, new wave, classic R&B and more. Event runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and cover is $5 for those 21 and older — December babies get in free. (djnocturna.com)
Shantytown
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi present Shantytown — Downbeat’s monthly all-vinyl reggae event. 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)
Bevy’s Christmas Party
Bevy holds its annual Christmas party with Soul Time in Hawaii. Join Roger Bong, Oliver Seguin and Hideki Yamamoto for an evening of funk, boogie, jazz and disco records and some random Hawaiian Christmas vinyl selections. (594-7445)
Monday December 26
Open Mic Night
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night starting at 7 p.m. in Downbeat Lounge. This is a showcase for local, unsigned talent. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Email to sign up. (tgehawai@gmail.com)
Tuesday December 27
Jhene Aiko Live
BAMP Project presents Jhene Aiko performing live at The Republik Dec. 27 and 28. R&B singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko first rose to prominence in the early years of the 2000s when she signed to Epic and contributed vocals several tracks for labelmates B2K. Show starts at 8 p.m. and ticket are $36 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. Limited meet-and-greet tickets are $75 with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
The Rising Melody with Stef Mariani and The Shimabukus
Biku Shimabuku hosts The Rising Melody featuring performances by Stef Mariani and The Shimabukus at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday December 29
The Jim Hubbard Band
The Jim Hubbard Band plays their folk-rock-blues mix in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
