Pitstop: 3/13/15
Friday March 13
STRUT: An Evening of Burlesque and Dance
Nextdoor, 7:30 doors, 8 p.m. show, $15/general advance, $20/general door, VIP prices available for groups of four, 21 and older. Pretty Peacock Productions is gearing up for its wildly successful original play, Neon Dreams, with a fundraiser gala and show, STRUT. Silent auction features great items for your bidding pleasure. (strutforneondreams.eventbrite.com)
Doolin Rakes Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free. Singer and guitarist James McCarthy, an accomplished stage and screen actor and prolific singer/songwriter, fronts Doolin Rakes. (downbeatdiner.com)
Locals Only With Massfunk
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $5/21 and older, $10/18 and older. When you’re in the presence of Honolulu’s own MassFunk, it’s an unstoppable, mind-blowing party of epic proportions. Special guests include Errrick and Jecht. (jointherepublik.com)
Oh Sweet Goodness!
The ARTS at Marks Garage, until March 28, free. A collection of works by 11 artists: Kenny Chen, Daniel Harano, Daven Hee, Ashley Huang, Kelsey Hughes, Calvin Lac, Emily Lee, Lisa Shiroma, Lauren Trangmar, Jon Vongvichai and Shannon Web. This exhibit examines the phenomenon of Frozen Cow as a delectable interpretation of the desire to possess the temporary. (artsatmarks.com)
Saturday March 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)
The Hawaii Teen Muzik Festival
Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii, 5:30-11:30 p.m., tickets online. Open to ages 13-18. Join thousands of Hawaii’s teens for an electrifying experience. Kolohe Kai to headline. (hawaiiteenmusicfest.com)
Jason Chen Live: Glass Heart
The Honolulu Ridge, 3280 Round Top Drive, Honolulu, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $50/VIP, $30/general. Jason Chen closes out your Spring Break with his official Glass Heart album live concert. (jasonattheridge.eventbrite.com)
Nearvana Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $20/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. “NEARVANA” the “Ultimate Nirvana Experience” is an incredible re-creation of the rock band Nirvana which emulates Kurt Cobain and the group at the height of their popularity, and clearly demonstrates what a ferocious live force they were. (jointherepublik.com)
Red Dress Ball
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 10 p.m. show, tickets online. Red Dress Ball: A benefit for Life Foundation that merges the worlds of red dress fashion with a fun drag fundraiser. (hulas.com)
Roots Music
Hawaiian Brian’s, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, free for March babies, free before 9 p.m. Irie Vibes performs live. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)
Honolulu Music, Food and Arts Festival
Aloha Stadium, noon to 10 p.m., tickets online. Forty craft and art vendors will have everything from handmade jewelry and wood carvings to oil paintings and sculptures. The festival will have 20 great Honolulu-based restaurants and 15 fine-dining restaurants. (festival.kamaainakids.com/content/tickets, honolulumaffest.com)
DJ Shango Da Don Live
Rende Vuu, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10/cover. Featuring hip-hop, reggae, trap, old school, indie and more. (shango808@gmail.com)
11th Hour Live
Snappers Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. Snappers presents 11th Hour live. (347-1323)
Female Comics of Hawaii
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., $10/cover, 21 and older. Kanoe La’a hosts this hilarious night and Patrice Scott, Kendra Shine, Porscha, Autumn, Erika Swartzkopf, Brandi Morgan and Maura Sateriale will perform original stand-up comedy. (downbeatdiner.com)
Lucky charms Party
The Fix & The Underground, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., $10/presale. DREZO performs live. (oospot.com/index.html, groovetickets.com)
Sunday March 15
Tech N9ne
The Republik, 8 p.m., $35/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Like many underground rappers in the Midwest, Tech N9ne specialized in bizarre hardcore rap and stood as one of the few recognized rappers based in Kansas City when he debuted in the late ‘90s. (bampproject.com)
Weekend Whinedown
Hawaiian Brian’s, 7 p.m. to midnight, no cover. Dancehall, reggae and soca with IrieSIStable and Tommy Fox. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)
Monday March 16
Incubus Live
The Republik, March 16-17, 8 p.m. show, $57.50/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Incubus brought together hard rock, metal, funk and pop melodies to great success in the first decade of the 21st century. (bampproject.com)
Tuesday March 17
Hula’s Live Music
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 6 p.m. to midnight, no cover. Blayne Asing and Piranah Brothers Band perform live. (hulas.com)
Loco Mojo Live
Downbeat Lounge, 8 p.m., free, 21 and older. Composed of two known and respected musicians of the Hawaiian stage, Tavana and Dave Edery, Loco Mojo is the melting pot of two different yet strong musical signatures, smoothly coordinated by a tenacious complicity that comes from a long friendship. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday March 18
Denny and The Seniors Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Downbeat Lounge will transform itself into a time machine and take you back to the 50s with Denny and The Seniors playing all the great American Rockabilly classics from Chuck Berry, all the way to Elvis, passing through Buddy Holly and much more. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday March 19
Slice of Danger
The ARTS at Marks Garage, March 19-22 and 26-29, Thursday to Saturday 8 p.m. show, Sunday 7 p.m. show, $20/advance tickets, tickets online. A Slice of Danger is a fictional account of a Honolulu, that never was. Set in Chinatown, Hawaii, a rotten city, full of crooked cops, deadly dames, lousy low-lifes, pizza parlor plagiarists and absurd alliterations. When Detective Kamuela Ho gets caught up in Hope Romano’s world, he never expected to be served A Slice of Danger. (sliceofdanger.eventbrite.com)
Tavana and Friends
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)
Amateur Go-go Night
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 10:30 p.m. to close, visit website for more information. Ever wanted to dance on a go-go box? Here’s your chance. (hulas.com)
