Pitstop: 4/18/14
Friday April 18
Adventure Club
The Republik, 9 p.m. show starts, $40/general admission, in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. Influenced by producers like Tiësto and Skrillex, Canada’s Adventure Club blended the sounds of their inspirations, offering a mix of slick EDM and floor-rumbling dub-step. (jointherepublik.com, flavorus.com)
The WonderShow
The Mercury Bar, 9 p.m. doors open, $10/advance, $15/door, 21 and older. Sets at 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Designed to uplift, mystify, amaze and amuse, The WonderShow is a rollicking showcase chock-full of the best variety, burlesque, sideshow and specialty acts on Oahu. (wondershowapril.eventbrite.com)
Stingrey Classic
Sheraton Waikiki Grand Ballroom, 8 a.m. pre-judging, 6 p.m. show, doors 5 p.m., $20/pre-judging, evening show tickets online. Bodybuilding, physique, figure and bikini contest. Featuring master of ceremonies CHAMP Kaneshiro. (stingreyclassic.com)
Kaiholu Live
Hawai Theatre, 7:30 p.m., tickets online. Kaiholu are the winners of the 2009 Ka Himeni Ana music competition and perform as part of HTC’s Hana Hou! series. (hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506)
The Clampdown
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5, 21 and older. Bands: Linus, Seven Pairs of Iron Shoes, Mano Kane and DJ Jet Boy. Genre: rock. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
Keiki Hula Shows
Hilo Hattie, Nimitz Highway, 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., free. Halau Hula ‘O Kehau performs in two keiki hula shows. (535-6638)
HI-Cyhper Live
The Studio at Hawaiian Brians, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 21 and older. DJs, hip-hop performances, freestyles, art demos and more. (424-266-0045)
Saturday April 19
Childish Gambino Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show starts, $25/in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show, all ages accompanied by an adult. hildish Gambino emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in music. (jointherepublik.com)
Super Car Club Event
Assemble at Bellows Beach Park at 8:15 a.m., driver’s meeting at 8:45 a.m., cruise starts at 9 a.m. to Koko Marina Shopping Center for the food drop off. Bring a food item for the annual Foodbank Cruise. (225-2965)
BoomBong Live
The Studio at Hawaiian Brians, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10/cover 18 and older. BoomBong, the Knock Band and the L8onez live. Giveaways from HIBred Kollective. (424-266-0045)
Sunday April 20
Polo Game
Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, 2 p.m. matches start, 11 a.m. gates open, $10/field seating, $25/clubhouse area. Easter tournament featuring WSP verses Mokuleia. (Hawaii-polo.org, hpsocialclub@gmail.com)
Tuesday April 22
True Tone Tuesdays
Downbeat Hawaii, 8-10 p.m., no cover. Jamie Winpenny and Lazy A (7 Pairs of Iron Shoes) perform live. (downbeathawaii.com)
Wednesday April 23
#HopeForBetsy Cancer Benefit
Nextdoor, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $10/advance, $15/door. A Cancer Benefit for Betsy Ann. Featuring live music and entertainment by some of Honolulu’s premier performers, a pin-up contest, a special food-tasting featuring cancer-fighting ingredients, an auction, a prize raffle and more! (hopeforbetsy.ticketbud.com)
Thursday April 24
Florida Georgia Line Live
Blaisdell Arena, 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show, $29.50, $39.50, $49.50. Florida Georgia Line have been on a whirlwind tear through the country music scene and they are bringing the party to Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena. (ticketmaster.com)
Neon Dreams
The ARTS at Marks Garage, April 24-27, visit website for times, cost and tickets. First-time playwright, Lola Love has teamed up with choreographer La Femme Rikita, Maui’s black light burlesque beauties – The UltraViolets, Aisis Chen of Hawai’i Women in Filmmaking and Hi Capacity to create a black light theatrical production – combining burlesque, dance, aerial and new media art. (neondreams.eventbrite.com)
Erika Elona Live
Doris Duke Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $15/museum members, $20/general. Erika Elona and Hanale Bishop live at Doris Duke Theatre. (honolulumusuem.org)
Live Music
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m. to midnight, free, 21 and older. Mike Huhn performs acoustic reggae. (downbeathawaii.com)
Acoustic Nights
The Safehouse, 8 p.m. doors open, free, 21 and older. Fresh off opening for of Montreal, Hannah Powers brings soothing vocals and her ukulele back to the Safehouse, while Cole Kemmer will also be gracing the Acoustic Nights stage. (jointherepublik.com)
