Pitstop: 1/29/16
Friday January 29
Chuckie
Electric Palms Hawaii presents DJ Chuckie performing live at The Republik. Having risen to fame with chart successes such as ‘Let The Bass Kick’ and ‘Aftershock,’ Chuckie’s career has continued to develop thus turning him into a global phenomenon who never fails to win over legions of fans with his upfront approach to making and playing music. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $40 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Hang with the Pros
Pepsi hosts Hang with the Pros at Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii from 5 to 10 p.m. Hawaii-native and pro football quarterback Marcus Mariota will also be in attendance. Guests in attendance will also enjoy exclusive access to Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii, where select rides: Da’ Flowrider, Raging River, Island Racer, the Hawaiian Waters Wave Pool, Big Kahuna, Waimea Whirl, and the Waianae Coaster will be open for all to enjoy. Live entertainment, in addition to great music, is scheduled throughout the night. Tickets online. (flavorus.com/pepsi)
All-pro Comedy Showcase
Lola’s Grill & Pupu Bar hosts the Pro Bowl All-pro Comedy Showcase featuring Comedian Brey and Steve Cantwell. Pepper hosts, and Nate Jackson is special guest. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 presale. (brownpapertickets.com)
Live Reggae Music
The Dragon Upstairs hosts DJ Coop Dville, Rastar, Ras Biggs, Jimstahmon and Ras Breeze live. Cover is $5 for those 21 and older. (526-1411)
Mano Kane Live
Honolulu rock band Mano Kane play their blend of British Invasion and indie pop in Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Live Rock
O’Toole’s Irish Pub presents 11th Hour playing the best rock tunes from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Saturday January 30
Girl, Boi, Grrl
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand and Pretty Peacock Productions present Honolulu’s hottest gender-bending extravaganza, Girl, Boi, Grrl: Purrfection. Event starts at 10 p.m. and features drag by Rhonda Corner and Atom Apple, dance by The Aphrodisiacs, burlesque performances by Lola Love, Bettie Bourbon and Miss Catwings and a pole performance by Bijoux Bordell. Admission is $10 presale and $15 at the door. (prettypeacockproductions.com/events)
Alchemy: Venetian Mask Ball
80s Pop Muzik and Miss Vamp Hawaii presents Alchemy, the sixth annual Venetian mask ball. Show starts at 9 p.m. at Bar 35 for those 21 and older. Belly dancer Malia Delapenia makes a guest appearance. Enter the costume contest and spot your best themed or most-original costume. The night also bids farewell to vampire brother David Tveraas. Cover is $5. (djnocturna.com)
11th Hour Live
Chez Sports Bar & Grill presents 11th Hour live, playing the best rock tunes from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Nujabes Live Band Tribute
Jus Bone and KTUH’s Got Rice? Show host a live band tribute to the late Japanese producer Nujabes with a performance by hip-hop artist Shing02 and DJ SPINMASATER A-1, as well as a group of local talent. The show also features City Limits with their emcee Creed Chameleon, Scholar and his live band and CNR Boy & Magu. DJ Revise spins. Doors to the Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians open at 9 p.m. Presale tickets are available at About The Goods, Prototype, HNL Kendamas and Know1. (gotriceshow@gmai.com)
DJ Stellar Live
SKY Waikiki hosts DJ Stellar with doors opening at 9 p.m. The Las Vegas DJ will spin a wide variety of elect, dance, house, mash-ups, hip-hop and live tunes. More information can be found online. (skywaikiki.com, 979-7591)
The Urchinz Live
Join reggae group The Urchinz and surf-rockers Men in Grey Suits in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Amateur Boxing
Amateur boxing takes over Palolo District Park Gym starting at 6:30 p.m. The tentative main event features Skyler Reyes of Pearlside Boxing Club and Lyndon Patricio Jr. of Aiwohi Atheltics/Five-0 Boxing Club. Semi-main event pits Nysir Blackwell (Pearlside Boxing Club.) against Gabriel Daquioag (Kawano/Kalakaua/Ohana Boxing Club), as well as Olin Kobayashi (Palolo Boxing Club) against Xavier Tanganas-Domingo (Aiwohi Athletics/Five-0 Boxing Club). There will be between nine and 11 bouts scheduled, depending on weigh-ins. Admission is $12. (bkawano@aol.com)
Sunday January 31
Sharon’s Ride, Run, and Walk
The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii sponsors Sharon’s Ride, Run, and Walk starting at 7 a.m. at Kapiolani Community College. Net proceeds go toward the foundation’s educational and informational needs. This event is a tribute to Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and a teacher, who cared deeply about epilepsy and advocated helmet safety. The bike ride of various distances up to 100 kilometers. Entry fee is $30 for the run/walk and $50 for the bike ride. (epilepsyhawaii.org)
Monday February 1
Ivory City, The Maneki Nekos Live
Honolulu’s longest-running indie rock night continues in February with Ivory City and The Maneki Nekos. Genres explored range from punk to soul to disco to folk. Selections by DJ JET BOY. Admission is free for those 21 and older and the show starts at 9 p.m. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday February 3
Ka‘imi, HiRiZ Live
Ka’imi & HiRiZ bring soulful reggae/R&B to Downbeat Lounge, with guest appearance by Danielle Marriott. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday February 4
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes Live
Howlin’ rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes and country grunge act Serpico and the Sinners take the stage in Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
