Pitstop: 4/21/17
Friday April 21
Paʻakai Marketplace hosted by PAʻI Foundation
Paʻakai Marketplace is an innovative event collaboration with PAʻI Foundation – a Hawaiian arts and culture preservation organization. This monthly series embraces and features products made by local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners to the community cultivating strong Native Hawaiian identity. Check it out from 5 to 9 p.m. at SALT at Our Kakaako. Admission is free. (saltatkakaako.com)
K.Flay Live
BAMP Project presents K.Flay performing live at The Republik. Kristine Meredith Flaherty, known by her stage name K.Flay, is an American musician. Flay was inspired by artists M.I.A. and Missy Elliott to pursue a career in Rap music. Her first success came from the album Life as a Dog in 2014. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $15 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Jose Dynamite & Friends
Andrew Joyce hosts Jose Dynamite & Friends at 7:30 p.m. at O’Toole’s Celtic Room, 902 Nuuanu Ave. Adam Cozens headlines; also performing are ChJeremiah and Dash. Admission is $10 at the door for those 21 and older. (391-5673)
The Freak Folk Show VII
Downbeat Lounge hosts The Freak Folk Show VII from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Celebrate Mother Earth with Roots Hub, Lucie & The Perfect Wave and The Shimabukus — all playing the best of freak-folk, chill-folk, folk-fusion, blues-folk, pop-folk and more. Admission is $5 at the door for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
The 6th Great Extinction
Ava Fedorov, artist in resident at the Honolulu Museum of Art, explores art space as a safe place to encourage dialogue around social, environmental and extinction issues facilitated through performances, film, music and engaging experiences. Check it out until April 29 at The ARTS at Marks Garage. (artsatmarks.com)
Saturday April 22
Lindsey Stirling Live
BAMP Project presents Lindsey Stirling performing live at The Republik. In four years since the release of her 2012 self-titled debut, the electronic music impresario, classically trained violinist, dancer, and artist quietly and humbly became one of the 21st century’s most innovative stars. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $37.50 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Earth Day
Art + Flea celebrates Earth Day at the Honolulu Zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring more than 20 designers with local fashion, art, music, food and more. Local admission is $4 for adults and $2 for keiki 3-12 years old. (artandflea.com)
Earth Day After Party/ The 6th Great Extinction Opening Party
The Earth Day After Party at The ARTS at Marks Garage runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes live performances, music and spoken word by Artists for Social Justice. Also planned are old-school vinyl selections by DJ Funkybrewster and Friends. (theartsatmarks.com)
Sunday, April 23
Na Mele No Na Pua for Waikiki Beach Walk
Enjoy some of Hawai‘i’s most beloved performers in a casual, open-air setting on the lawn of the Plaza/Fountain Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk. Relax to the melodic musings of Kamehameha Schools Children’s Choir. Event is free. Visit website for more information. (melemei.com)
Tuesday April 25
The Rising Melody
Biku Shimabuku presents Thunder Artis and Sean Perry performing live at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday April 26
Screening of “Let the Mountain Speak”, Kukakuka & Awa Night
A visual poem that pays tribute to Maunakea written and directed by Vilsoni Hereniko, produced by Jeannette Hereniko, shot by Paul Atkins, edited by Shirley Thompson, featuring the voice of Leo Anderson Akana. AWA Maika‘i — Share Hawaiian ʻawa/kava and let’s talk together. Awa protocols with Keala Kahuanui-Paleka and ‘Awa Koa. Screening runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Cost is $15 or $10 for students/kupuna. (eventbrite.com)
2Face4 And More Live
Belly of the Beast Productions presents 2Face4, Strangers With Kandy, Nesta and Superfuct performing live at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Belly of the Beast Productions is a Honolulu promotional collective, booking local punk, metal and hardcore shows. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday April 27
$uicideBoy$ Live
BAMP Project presents $uicideBoy$ performing live at The Republik. New Orleans rap duo $uicideBoy$ combined their talents in 2014, but the pair were already well-acquainted — in fact, they are cousins Ruby da Cherry and $lick $loth. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
The Hollow Spheres and Mono Trio Live
Join indie rock band The Hollow Spheres as they play Downbeat Lounge with Mono Trio starting at 10 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
