Pitstop: 1/27/17

Friday January 27

UNLEASHED
Pretty Peacock Productions presents UNLEASHED at Nextdoor. The 8:30 p.m. show kicks off Jan. 27-28. Join Lola Love & The Aphrodisiacs as they present their first full-length production of the year after a seven-month hiatus. UNLEASHED features strolling burlesque performances, a divine but devious dominatrix, pole dancers and more. Tickets and cost is online. (prettypeacockproductions.com/events)

Trish and HiRiZ Live
Trish and HiRiZ perform for happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com

Onward Etc. Hawaii Tour with Black Square and The Aldo Rays
Downbeat presents the Onward, Etc. Hawaii Tour. The rowdy folk band joins ska vets Black Square and punk rock group The Aldo Rays. Music starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $10 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)

Cash Cash Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Cash Cash performing live at The Republik. An internationally praised electronic act Cash Cash comprised of a trio of best friends and brothers (Jean Paul Makhlouf, Alex Makhlouf and Samuel Frisch) are hailed for their infectious dance-pop original tracks, vibrant remix productions as well as their energetic live DJ sets on festival mainstages and clubs spanning across the globe. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)

Encore At The Row Opens
Hawaii’s newest nightclub, Encore At The Row is excited to announce its grand opening. Event runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 183. Encore At The Row invites you to party with the one and only Amber Rose. Sets by local DJs Super CW, Tittahbyte, and XL. Ages 21 and up, stylish attire requested. Ample free parking on site. Tickets at the door. (info@encorehi.com)

Saturday January 28

Cash Cash Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Cash Cash performing live at The Republik. An internationally praised electronic act Cash Cash comprised of a trio of best friends and brothers (Jean Paul Makhlouf, Alex Makhlouf and Samuel Frisch) are hailed for their infectious dance-pop original tracks, vibrant remix productions as well as their energetic live DJ sets on festival mainstages and clubs spanning across the globe. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)

Neko Cat Cafe
Join Mori at South Shore Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when they team up with Morning Glass and the Hawaiian Humane Society for the second Neko Cat Cafe installment. Special product releases by Mori and Art + Flea vendors will have you head over paws. (morihawaii.com)

65th Cherry Blossom Festival Public Appearance
The 65th Cherry Blossom Festival’s public appearance takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at Pearlridge Center, Uptown. Queen Contestants will refine their public speaking skills by answering impromptu questions. Cultural entertainment will be provided by Hawaii Kendo Federation. Visit website for more information. (cbfhawaii.com)

Onward Etc. 2017 Hawaii Tour
Downbeat presents the Onward, Etc. Hawaii Tour. The rowdy folk band joins country grunge group Serpico & The Sinners and ska vets Black Square at the Waialua Surf Shop in the Old Waialua Sugar Mill. Show starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (info@downbeatdiner.com)

Good Luck
80s Pop Muzik presents Good Luck, a celebration of Chinese New Year, featuring the best of ’80s, New Wave, dark ’80s, post-punk and more. Also planned is a lion dance around 10 p.m. Event runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Bar 35. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (djnocturna.wordpress.com)

All-vinyl Reggae
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi present an all-vinyl reggae night at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for 21 and older. Prior to that, Secret Record stores hits Downbeat Lounge from 2 pto 8 p.m.; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)

KCCN-FM 100 Bash
KCCN–FM 100 is excited to announce that after a five-year hiatus, the annual KCCN-FM 100 Bash returns to the historic Waikiki Shell for one night. Performing are The Green, Kapena, Peni Dean, Kimie Miner, Bruddah WAltah, Mahkess and The Vitals. Also taking to the stage will be Ten Feet. Doors open at 4 p.m., and tickets are $39-$84. (1-800-745-3000, tmrevents.net)

Encore At The Row Opens
Hawaii’s newest nightclub, Encore At The Row is excited to announce its grand opening. Event runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 183. Encore At The Row invites you to party with host Skam Artist owner Sujit and a DJ set by the talented Nick Cannon. Support sets by local DJs Super CW, Paul Brandon, Jay Tee, and Shift. Ages 21 and up, stylish attire requested. Ample free parking on site.Tickets at the door. (info@encorehi.com)

Sunday January 29

PlayBuilders Auditions
Open auditions for Fostering Ohana written by Terri Madden in collaboration with Hawaii’s Foster Care Community, with music by Apu Turano and Layla Kilolu (rap lyrics by Michelle Martin). You will be singing a cappella, so do not bring sheet music. The ARTS at Marks hosts from 6 to 9 p.m. (playbuilders.org)

Sharon’s Ride, Run and Walk
The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii sponsors the Sharon’s Ride, Run, and Walk at 7 a.m., starting and ending at Kapiolani Community College. The net proceeds of the event will go to sponsor the foundation’s educational and informational services. This event is $35 and is a tribute to Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and a teacher, who cared deeply about epilepsy and advocated helmet safety. For more information and to signup call 528-3058 or email shaunagoya@gmail.com. (Sharonsride.org/Hawaii)

Monday January 30

Mo‘olelo Festival
PA‘I Foundation presents the Mo‘olelo Festival at 7 p.m. at Honolulu Museum of Arts’ Doris Duke Theatre. The 2017 Mo‘olelo Festival celebrates Hawaiian mo‘olelo, or storytelling, which was a hallmark of the pre-contact Native Hawaiian oral tradition.Experience tales of Hawaiʻi told through oli (chant), hula (dance), mele (song) and moʻolelo with performances by Ed Bourgeois, Robert Cazimero & Hālau Nā Kamalei O Līlīlehua, Moses Goods, Lihau Ichinose, Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima and more. Tickets and more information can be found online. (paifoundation.org/events, honolulumuseum.org/events)

Tuesday January 31

Dhevahn Keith and Nick Danger
Dhevahn Keith and Nick Danger perform live at Downbeat Lounge, along with La Brass Banda. The singer-songwriters take the stage at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Thursday February 2

7 Pairs of Iron Shoes and The Craicpots Live
Join howlin’ rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes as they take the stage in Downbeat Lounge with Irish music group The Craicpots. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Gwenaelle Devaux hosts a pau hana painting class from 5 to 7 p.m.; signup by calling 492-7702 or visit paintforyoursoul.com. (downbeatdiner.com)

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