Pitstop: 2/20/15

Friday February 20

Sara Evans Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $39.50/general in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. Sara Lynn Evans is an American country singer and songwriter.  (bampproject.com)

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)

Drowning Dreamers Album Release
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Folk group Drowning Dreamers celebrate the release of their album at The Clampdown in Downbeat Lounge. Also featuring performances by ska acts Urchinz, Ionz and Warren Young. (downbeatdiner.com)

11th Hour Live
Snappers Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. Snappers presents 11th Hour. (347-1323)

Nujabes Five-year Tribute Show
Nextdoor, 8 p.m. door, tickets at About The Goods, Prototype, In4mation downtown and Know1. KTUH’s Got Rice? Show and About The Goods will be hosting a special five-year tribute to Japanese producer Nujabes with a special performance by hip-hop artist Shing02 and his DJ Spin Master A-1. (gotriceshow@gmail.com)

Live True Dance Free
Eleven44, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., free. Memorial party for Marjory. Dance classes, paint party, art exhibition and more. Pioneer and dance mentor Marjory Smarth passed away after fighting cancer for the last few years. (duhawaii.com)

Saturday February 21

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)

Roots Reggae Music
Hawaiian Brians, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 18 and older. Roots reggae music with Mystikal Vibez and Rude Boy Crew. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)

KORE: The Post-Valentine’s Edition
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m. doors, $5/cover, 21 and older. Expect music by artists like Apoptygma Berzerk, NIN, Wolfsheim, Combichrist, VNV Nation, Birthday Massacre, Joy Division, Tool, Oomph, Bjork, Ministry, Peter Murphy and more. Dark/fetish attire suggested. (downbeatdiner.com)

Silky Love
The FIX & The Underground, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., tickets online. Featuring DJs and appearances by Deejay DC, Brett Bakman, DJ Daniel J and more.  (oospot.com/index.html)

Sunday February 22

Workshop: Burlesque Dance, Floor Work, Costuming
The Creative at the Chinatown Artists Lofts, 1111 Smith St., noon to 2 p.m. burlesque fusion dance drill, 2:15-4:15 p.m. costuming, $25/advance, $35/bundle for both classes. This class gives you all the info you need to take your lingerie from sexy to showgirl. You will learn how to make a quick fascinator and get to work on the project of your choice. Please note you will need to bring your own supplies and embellishments for the costume portion of the workshop. The class includes a fascinator kit to create your very own fascinator. (academyoftease.com, prettypeacockproductions.com/monthly-workshops, prettypeacockproductions@gmail.com)

Autocross
Aloha Stadium, more info on website. Want to test your driving skills with your own car? Try solo competitive driving. There are more than 30 classes for male and female drivers. (sccahawaii.org,JL24@hawaii.rr.com)

Watch the Oscars
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 7 p.m. show, no cover. Watch the Oscars and enjoy drink and food specials. (huals.com)

Cars and Coffee
Pier 38 Fishing Village, 9-11 a.m., visit website for more information. Show your love for cool cars and hot coffee. Join Hawaii Car club member and auto enthusiasts. (mbca-hawaii.org)

Monday February 23

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 24

True Tone
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Hosted by James McCarthy of Doolin Rakes, artists are curated for short sets allowing an intimate opportunity for listeners to hear some of their favorite musicians and singers reveal new material and established favorites. (downbeatdiner.com)

Not Safe Comedy
The Safehouse, 8 p.m. show, no cover, 21 and older. Hosted by Jesse Savio with comedians James Mane, Chad Wago, and Anthony Nigerelli. (jointherepublik.com)

Wednesday February 25

Punk Show Wednesday
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Featuring California Celts, Warsaw Poland Bros, Smitz, The Bubblers, this punk show will be high in Celtic ska/rock/punk for a turbulent evening. (downbeatdiner.com)

Thursday February 26

Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. The Space Kadets is a band that could be assimilated to a real space-ship ready to take off on a trip around the solar sound system. Led by Steve Howells, the ship is poetically orchestrated for a deep psychedelic experience, while made of a complex mechanism using a variety of instruments, electric and acoustic, combining loop technology and human creativity. (downbeatdiner.com)

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)

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