Pitstop: 3/20/15
Friday March 20
Maddie and Tae
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $25/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Maddie Marlow and Taylor Dye never intended to hit a nerve when they sat down on St. Patricks Day and wrote “Girl In A Country Song.” Yet the response was so instant and intense. (bampproject.com)
Completely Insane Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., 21 and older, no cover. A night of ska and rocksteady with Jookbox City and Completely Insane and sets by DJ Jet Boy. (downbeatdiner.com)
11th Hour Live
Snappers Sports Bar and Grill, tonight and Saturday night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. Snappers presents 11th Hour live. (347-1323)
Miniature Street Scenes Installation
The ARTS at Marks and throughout Chinatown, until today, free. The ARTS at Marks Garage spring break youth program will be installing miniature street scenes throughout Chinatown. (artsatmarks.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)
Hawaiian Express Records 20th Anniversary Party
Crossroads at Hawaiian Brians, 7 p.m. doors, free. Celebrating 20 years of Hawaiian Express Records with Grapefuit, Go Jimmy Go, The Quintessentials and more. (808shows.com/event/189241)
Saturday March 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)
Aer Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $25/in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees, all ages with adult. David von Mering and Carter Schultz of Aer have created their own brand of music that finds its roots in reggae, acoustic pop and indie rock, with smooth guitar riffs and a strong rap component. (bampproject.com)
MDA Aloha Custom Car Show & Cruise
Aloha Stadium, March 21-22, visit website for more information or call. Presented by NAPA Auto Parts and WPSM Events & Promotions. Aloha Stadium’s biggest custom car show and cruise featured award-winning custom vehicles, NHRA champs and more celebrity guests. (alohacustomcarshow.com, 772-2015)
Roots Music
Hawaiian Brian’s, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover. Mystikal Vibez Bridges with Mystikal Vibez & Nesta Roots Punk mash-up. (deltabetaomega@gmail.com)
Oil In The Alley + Special Guests
Downbeat Lounge, 9:30 p.m., free, 21 and older. Oil in the Alley, The Fresh Preps and Botoroke perform live. (downbeatdiner.com)
Boxing Smoker
Palolo District Park Gym, 6:30 p.m., $15/door. Expect 13-16 matches featuring boxers from Maui and Oahu. (bkawano@aol.com)
Sunday March 22
The Next Step Shelter Fundraiser
Hawaiian Brians, 4-9 p.m., $10/presale, $20/door. A night of fun and entertainment to raise funds for the Waikiki Health Center Shelter Project — The Next Step. (nextstepfundraiser@yahoo.com)
Tuesday March 24
Hula’s Live Music
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 6 p.m. to midnight, no cover. Duncan Kamanaka Osorio and Aaron Pennington and Friends perform live. (hulas.com)
The 104th Show
Downbeat Lounge, 8 p.m., free, 21 and older. The 104th show features a ton of True Tone artists. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday March 25
Belly of the Beast
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Belly of the Beat hosts four punk bands: Anti-Matter (’80s skate/punk group), Never Enough (hardcore/punk outfit), Catalyst (hardcore/punk) and Anela (trans-gender solo punk artist). (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday March 26
The Space Kadets Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. The Space Kadets explore the solar sound system using a variety of instruments, electric and acoustic, combining loop technology and human creativity for a psychedelic experience. (downbeatdiner.com)
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)
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)
