Pitstop: 4/29/16
Friday April 29
Kapena and The Easies Live
Enjoy an evening of entertainment for the whole family at Hawaii Convention Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The Easies perform at 5 p.m. and Kapena takes the stage at 6 p.m. Following the performances, a screening of Soul Surfer will play. The event is free. (943-3025, facebook.com/hawaiiconventioncenter)
One World Tribe
One World Tribe performs live at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. One World Tribe began performing in 1994, started by bandleader Kennedy Thompson with diversity, justice and great music in mind. Covering music by Bob Marley, Santana, Ruben Blades, The Meters, Stevie Wonder and Johnny Klegg, the group quickly developed a fan base in Erie, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Upstate New York. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
11th Hour Live
Irish Rose Saloon presents 11th Hour live, featuring the best rock tunes. Music runs from 9 to 11 p.m. and admission is free. This is a 21-and-older event. (347-1323)
Mother At Hula’s
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand presents MOTHER (formerly known as “Tranny Shack”). This high-energy drag show features San Francisco’s Heklina and seven other performers. Event runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are available online. (hulas.com/box-office-1.html)
Grilled Cheese Pop Up
The Safehouse and E.A.R.L Sandwich presents a Grilled Cheese Pop Up at The Safehouse. E.A.R.L has been delivering hand-crafted gourmet sandwiches to Kaimuki and surrounding communities since 2014. Grilled Cheese Menu includes the following grilled cheese sandwich choices: bacon jam, confit tomato, cheddar, fontina; beer-braised brisket, pickled onion, roasted poblanos, and provolone; American, cheddar; Monterey jack, Velveeta, charred red peppers, and roasted cauliflower; and fontina, Gruyere, and Gouda. Menu pricing will be announced on the night of the event, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m. or until food runs out. Admission is free. Immediately following this event at 9 p.m. is Purple Rain: A Prince Tribute with DJ G-Spot until 2 a.m. This is a free 21-and-older event. Wearing purple is highly encouraged. (jointherepublik.com)
Saturday April 30
14th Annual Waikiki SPAM JAM Festival
Hawaii continues to celebrate the local favorite at the Waikiki SPAM JAM Festival, which takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. Waikiki SPAM JAM Festival attendees enjoy a selection of SPAM recipes from participating local restaurants and see first-hand the many ways SPAM products can be prepared. Expect to not only be well-fed but entertained, too, as festival goers will be serenaded by some of the island’s best musical acts from two stages. Admission is free. (spamjamhawaii.com)
Deorro Live
Electric Palms presents Deorro performing live at The Republik. Over the past two years, L.A. native Deorro has become one of the most sought after young producer/DJs in the business. The young house prodigy has amassed an awe inspiring discography including a cache of original productions, collaborations/remixes with Steve Aoki, Chuckie, Axwell, Cazzette, Krewella, Laidback Luke, Carnage, Diplo, MakJ, Tommie Sunshine and R3hab. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $45 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. 18 and older. (bampproject.com)
4th Anniversary Show of the Female Comics of Hawaii
The ARTS at Marks Garage hosts the fourth anniversary show of the Female Comics of Hawaii. Head down to celebrate with the only all-female standup comedy group in Hawaii. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. (artsatmarks.com)
MOTHER
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand presents Mother (formerly known as Tranny Shack), featuring a high-quality, high-energy drag show. Join San Francisco’s Queen of All Queens Heklina, along with seven other performers. Tickets and more information available online. (hulas.com)
Saloon Pilots Live
Bluegrass group Saloon Pilots perform live at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. The five-piece outfit consists of fiddler Lesley Kline, guitarist and mandolin virtuoso Kilin Reece and banjo player Paul Sato. Drummer Mike Carroll and bassist Alex Morrison round out a rock solid rhythm section that provides a solid textural counterpoint to the dizzying finger picking and fiddle lines offered by the stringed instruments. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday May 1
Zumba Fitness Master Class
Ms. T. Fitness & Productions presents a Zumba Fitness Master Class featuring live music from Latin-music sensation Watatah at The Republik. Live on stage for the first time in Hawaii, WATATAH will be performing his Zumba inspired hit songs while some of your favorite Zumba Instructors lead you in an hour and a half fun-filled dance party sweat-session. This In-Da-Club Zumba Fitness experience will make you feel like you are dancing on another level. Show starts at 5:30 p.m. for all ages. Tickets are $30 in advance, plus applicable fees with an increase the day of the show. VIP tickets are $40. (jointherepublik.com)
Monday May 2
FreeSound Band Live
Hard Rock Café presents FreeSound Band live, featuring the best of roots, groove and rock beats. Music runs from 9 to 11 p.m. and admission is free. (396-8410)
Thursday May 5
Cantina Crawl
Get down in Chinatown this Cindo de Mayo with Hawaii’s only Cantina Crawl, which runs from 6 to 11 p.m. This event features 11 bars and one night of loco fun with live Latin music, DJs and street tacos. There also will be a costume contest and chili pepper-eating contest. Participating venues include, Manifest, Downbeat Lounge, Nextdoor, Bar 35, Scarlet, JJ Dolans, Proof, Smith & Kings, Dumb Coq, Square Barrels and Ferguson’s Pub. This is a free event. More information can be found online. (cantinacrawlhawaii.com)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand hosts a Cinco de Mayo party all day with varying specials throughout. Admission is free. (hulas.com)
