Pitstop: 1/6/17
Friday January 6
One World Tribe Live
Downbeat and 86 Productions presents First Fridays at Downbeat Lounge with eclectic soul group One World Tribe starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Phil Strauss Live
Phil Strauss performs for happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Revive The Live
Hawaii’s Finest and Island 98.5 present Revive The Live featuring Mike Love, PeniDean, The Vitals and Mahkess performing live at The Republik. Show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door. (jointherepublik.com)
Saturday January 7
Chance the Rapper Live
BAMP Project and Live Nation present Chance the Rapper live at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena. Coming on the scene with vibrant rhymes and jazzy, retro beats, Chicago’s Chance the Rapper broke through with the 2013 mixtape Acid Rap. Show starts at 8 p.m. (Jan. 7) and 7 p.m. (Jan. 8) and tickets are $45-$65 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (ticketmaster.com, bampproject.com)
Chance the Rapper After Party
BAMP Project presents the Chance the Rapper After Party featuring ESTA. with Special Guests We Are City Limits, DJ Delve and Tittahbyte performing live at The Republik. Show starts at 10 p.m., and tickets are $20 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Fantastic New Year
If you’re looking for some Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, stop by Mori to help them celebrate the start of the New Year and the film. Vendors such as ANTIDEE will be releasing new ceramics inspired by the Fantastic Beasts themselves and Sohom with new jewelry reminiscent of the wizarding world. Holly Cole is special guest artist. Event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission is free. (morihawaii.com)
Natas, Freaky Fluff and Dunes
Natas, Freaky Fluff and Dunes perform at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday January 8
Rock-A-Hula
Rock-A-Hula presents Elvis’ Rockin’ Birthday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Celebrate the King’s birthday with gourmet dinner, beverages, a fantastic show and meet-and-greet. Dinner packages range in price. Visit website for more information. (rockahula.com)
65th Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
The 65th Cherry Blossom Festival’s opening ceremony takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s Teruya Courtyard. The 65th Cherry Blossom Festival officially kicks off during the center’s New Year’s Ohana Festival, and the 65th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants are revealed. Visit website for more information. (cbfhawaii.com)
Monday January 9
Tycho Live
Electric Palms Hawaii and BAMP Project present Tycho performing live at The Republik. Tycho (Scott Hansen) is a producer and graphic artist based in San Francisco, California. In 2010, Hansen established a full-band lineup of Tycho, including guitarist and bassist Zac Brown, drummer Rory O’Connor, and bass guitarist/keyboard player Joe Davancens. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Auto Lunch Bunch
The Auto Lunch Bunch meets at noon at Waikiki Yacht Club, right at the entrance to Ala Moana Park at Atkinson. Mini of Hawaii general sales manager Darrel Pestana will talk about the new dealership that recently opening and current and upcoming Minis. Cost is $18 and includes meal, iced tea, tax and tip. RSVP to 225-2965 or email edracers@aol.com.
Tuesday January 10
Naomi Brown and Sean Perry
Naomi Brown and Sean Perry perform live at Downbeat Lounge. The singer-songwriters take the stage at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday January 11
LIV, Jonny Eureka and Spooky Couch Live
LIV, Jonny Eureka and Spooky Couch perform indie rock at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Johnny’s Rock Society II
Johnny’s Rock Society II performs contemporary, classic rock, disco and top ’40s at Monterey Bay Canners in Aiea from 8 to 11:30 p.m. (johnnyrocksociety@yahoo.com)
Thursday January 12
Young the Giant: Home of the Strange Tour
BAMP Project presents Young the Giant: Home of the Strange Tour performing live at The Republik. Since the band’s 2010 inception, Young the Giant has made a name for itself in rock as the “thinking man’s band,” winning over fans, radio, and press with their incendiary live shows, strong musicianship, and poignant lyrics. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Lucie & The Perfect Wave
Lucie & The Perfect Wave bring their fusion of slack-key, electric guitar, and Lucie Lynch’s powerful vocals to create an original sound that transports audiences to cosmic dimensions. Check them out at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Johnny’s Rock Society II
Johnny’s Rock Society II performs contemporary, classic rock, disco and top ’40s at Monterey Bay Canners in Aiea from 8 to 11:30 p.m. (johnnyrocksociety@yahoo.com)
