Pitstop: 2/13/15
Friday February 13
The Menagerie
Eleven44, 6 p.m. to close, $15/early bird, $20/advance, $25/door, tickets online. Featuring special guest start Masuimi Max, an international artist, model and entertainer. Also look forward to live performances by Miss Catwings, The GypseaStars Miss Miao and Miss Bliss. (masuimimaxateleven44.bpt.me)
The Body Farm
The ARTS at Marks Garage, until Feb. 28, free. A collection of works by Kris Goto and Eric West that explores how two artists translate the human form into paintings. The Body Farm is not about the anatomy of the human species, but the way we translate our inspiration into art, commonly or abstract from others. (artsatmarks.com)
Twinkle Brothers Live
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $20/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees, 18 and older. Twinkle Brothers were formed in 1962 by brothers Norman (vocals, drums) and Ralston Grant (vocals, rhythm guitar) from Falmouth, Jamaica. The band expanded with the addition of Eric Barnard (piano), Karl Hyatt (vocals, percussion), and Albert Green (congas, percussion). With special guest Mike Love. (jointherepublik.com)
Academy of Tease: Student Showcase
Nextdoor, 7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $5/door. Check out Honolulu’s up-and-coming burlesque starlets. (academyoftease.com)
Get On The Good Foot
Downbeat Diner, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Funk collective Good Foot starts the Valentine’s Day weekend off right with soulful jams all night in Downbeat Lounge. (downbeatdiner.com)
DJ Dan Live
Eleven44, 10 p.m., tickets online, 21 and older, dress code enforced. DJ Dan landed in the Top 10 of DJ Times’ America’s Best DJ Poll this year, beating out some of the largest names in electronic music. (brownpapertickets.com, search DJ Dan)
Electro-Sexual
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free cover with ID. DJ Javier comes from Madrid, Spain. (hulas.com)
Saturday February 14
Sketch Hawaii
The ARTS at Marks Garage, Saturdays until March 28, 2-5 p.m., $20/individual class. Advanced registration required. This class is open to all drawing mediums and skill levels. Explore the dynamic techniques of sketchbook art. (sketchhawaii.eventbrite.com)
Pink Valentine’s
Trump International Hotel Waikiki, 7 p.m. to midnight, tickets and information online. Get ready for a raised-runway fashion show with 2015’s newest bikinis, beachwear, and surf designs. (eventbrite.com)
A Live Tribute To Motown
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $15/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees, 18 and older. Kings of Spade present Motown Valentines 4, a Live Tribute to Motown, featuring performances by Kings of Spade, The Bentos, Yoza and Taimane. (jointherepublik.com)
The WonderShow
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 10:30 p.m., $5/with local ID, $7/general, $50/VIP tables. Step right up to the most dazzling display of vivacious virtuosity. The WonderShow is a modern-day vaudevillian extravaganza designed to uplift, mystify, amaze and amuse. (wondershowLUST.eventbrite.com, hulas.com)
Valentine’s Punk Beats
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. ATW and Super Big Nut Productions present an onslaught of local punk and ska with A Shot At Sundown, Junkies Runnin’ Dry and Mystikal Vibes. (downbeatdiner.com)
Mike Love Live
Hawaiian Brians, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/21 and older, $10/18 and older. Hoku Award-winner Mike Love and his trio perform. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)
11th Hour Live
Snappers Sports Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour delivers solid sets of rock. (347-1323)
Soul Patrol
Morning Brew Café & Bistro, 5-7 p.m., no cover, free parking. “Unplugged” rock, blues and soul tunes. (262-7770)
Sunday February 15
Mama’s Night Out
Hawaiian Brians, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 18 and older. Listen to the beats of reggae, soca and conscious dancehall with DJ IrieSistable, Mama T and Ras Mama Auj. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)
Hare & Hound Ride or Die Redemption
Kahuku Motocross Track, first race starts at 9 a.m., $5/door, call for more info. Dirt bike off-road racing with various classes. Hosted by Helemano Cru. (216-8897)
Monday February 16
Burlesque Basics 101
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 5-6 p.m., Mondays in February, $60/advance, $75/space permitting. Learn the basics of burlesque. This class will teach history, the classic bump and grind, glove peels and how to walk with poise and grace. (academyoftease.com, prettypeacockproductions.com/monthly-workshops)
Burlesque Basics 201: Boa Baby
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Mondays in February, $60/advance, $75/space permitting. This class will be taught by Head Mistress, Lola Love. This class focuses on the fundamentals of a burlesque staple — the boa. (academyoftease.com, prettypeacockproductions.com/monthly-workshops)
Tuesday February 17
Deltron 3030 Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $30/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Deltron 3030 is composed of a trinity of alternative hip-hop all starts Del The Funky Homosapien, DJ Kid Koala, and Dan “The Automator” Nakamura. (bampproject.com)
Mardi Gras Carnaval Festival
Chinatown’s Arts District, schedule online, $5, $10 or $15 for wristbands. Festival-goers gain admission to all ten participating venues with the purchase of one wristband. This year’s celebration features one of the most robust programs yet with a new twist. All performances, specialty foods and revelry will be served up inside Chinatown venues rather than in the streets. (mardigrashonolulu.eventbrite.com, facebook.com/mardigrascarnaval)
True Tone
Downbeat Lounge, 8 p.m., free, 21 and older. Infamous Bourbon Boys perform live for Mardi Gras.(downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday February 19
Amateur Gogo Night
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 10:30 p.m. to close, more info on website. Ever wanted to dance on a gogo box? Here’s your chance. (hulas.com)
Tavana Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Tavana’s blend of singer/songwriter, acoustic-blues-rock-roots music has been captivating audiences throughout the Hawaiian island chain and east to the mainland. (downbeatdiner.com)
