Pitstop: 12/25/15
Saturday December 26
Nightmare After Christmas
80s Pop Muzik presents: Nightmare After Christmas, which runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Bar 35. Spinning are DJ Nocturna, DJ Rhombus and Special Guests Debauch and Dark Cloud and your mistress of ceremony, Lana Saldania. Get rid of all that excessive unnecessary fat that you accumulated from the holiday parties and dance dance away at Bar 35, the night after Christmas. Also bring a wrapped or unwrapped present to Bar 35 for a gift exchange. Cover is $5 for those 21 and older. (djnocturna.com)
Secret Record Store
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership sets up shop in Downbeat Lounge from 2 to 8 p.m. Get a belated-Christmas gift of vinyl, have an afternoon cocktail and listen to live selections by DJ Monkey, JOHNJOHN and DJ JET BOY. Admission is free for all ages. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)
Reggae Night
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi present Shantytown starting at 9 p.m. Selecters play all-vinyl sets with the sounds of ska, rocksteady and dub reggae. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday December 27
Jhene Aiko Live
BAMP Project presents Jhene Aiko performing live at The Republik. In her words: “I am a mother to a beautiful girl named Namiko. I am a baby sister to three brothers, three sisters and a big sister to one. The daughter of Christina Yamamoto and Karamo Chilombo but, more relevantly, I am the Daughter of Water, Earth and the Sun.” Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, known as Jhené Aiko or Jhené, is an American singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Show starts at 8 p.m. for all ages, and tickets are $35 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Tuesday December 29
Hula’s Live Music
Mahi Kekumu and GJ perform Top 40, pop, rock and contemporary Hawaiian from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand. Then Keau Costa takes the stage from 9 p.m. to midnight performing Top 40, pop, rock and Hawaiian. (hulas.com)
Downbeat’s Live Music
Songwriters are invited to perform starting at 8 p.m. as part of Downbeat Lounge’s True Tone Tuesdays — all as part of its songwriter’s invitational, an open call to unsigned, independent artists in the Honolulu area. Use this opportunity to showcase your music to an audience. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday December 31
New Year’s Eve Lux At The Trump: Casino Royale
It’s a black-tie affair featuring DJ Bikini on the infinity pool deck and DJ Misc in the In-Yo casino area. Party starts at 8:30 p.m. and ends at 12:30 a.m. Only 400 tickets are available. (eventbrite.com)
New Year’s Eve At SKY
Spend New Year’s Eve, in masquerade garb, on a SKY Deck that mingles with the horizon and contains a wrap-around cantilevered lanai. Doors open at 8 p.m. The $125 cost includes hors d’oeuvres, a hosted bar, and more. Ring in the new year in costume while enjoying a singular rooftop experience. (vip@skywaikiki.com, 979-7591)
NYE16 Balls Drop
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand hosts NYE16 Balls Drop, the biggest New Year’s Eve Kiki in Waikiki. Party runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and advanced tickets are $15, and packages also are available. (nye@hulas.com)
Sixth Annual New Year’s Eve Party At Aloha Tower
The New Year’s Eve Party of the Year returns to its original home, the Aloha Tower Marketplace! Ring in 2016 with style at the birthplace of Hawaii’s biggest New Year’s Eve event from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. The night will be full of great entertainment, food and fireworks for everyone! The last day of 2015 will feature eight entertainment areas and delicious eats from many popular local food trucks and vendors, with crowd favorites like the mechanical bull rides and fire dancers also returning. Tickets available online. (nyehawaii.com)
J.P. Smoketrain’s NYE
J.P. Smoketrain’s all stars New Year’s Eve band, featuring the namesake, Bob Hernandez, Ed “Mundo” Canto, Bobby Thursby, Randy Wheeler and special guests, perform house-rockin’ blues, R&B, jazz and soul from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Hawaiian Brians. Tickets are $20 presale and $25 at the door. (946-1343)
The Block New Year’s Eve 2016
BAMP Project, The District and Da Bomb 102.7 present The Block New Year’s Eve featuringTy Dolla $ign performing live at The Republik. A Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer who plays many instruments, Ty Dolla $ign (born Tyrone Griffin) collaborated with YG on the 2010 single “Toot It and Boot It.” BAMP Resident DJ Delve and local hip-hop act Broke Mokes open the show while DJ Hapa Boy closes out the night at The Republik until 2 a.m. The official after party takes place downstairs at The District Nightclub featuring TY Dolla $ign’s DJ Dre Sinatra for everyone over 21 until 4 a.m. Tickets are available online. Applicable fees do apply, and cost increases on the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
