Pitstop: 5/1/15
Friday May 1
TY Dolla $ign Live
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $30/general, in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. Right now, Atlantic Records artist TY Dolla $ign might be the hottest singer in LA. His breakout mix-tape, 2012’s Beach House gets nastier than Luther Campbell or Nate Dogg ever wanted to be. (bampproject.com)
Soul Patrol
St. John Vianney School, 9-10 p.m., entire fundraiser is 5-10 p.m., call for more information. Soul Patrol performs rock, blues and soul. (262-8317)
MaMo 2015 Opening Reception
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 6-9 p.m., visit website for more information. Featuring Hawaiian entertainment and the world’s smallest beer garden. (artatmarks.com)
Live DJs
Bar 35, 4 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover until 9 p.m.. Featuring DJs and dancing. (bar35hawaii.com)
Chinatown Artists Loft
1116 Smith St., 5-9 p.m./10 p.m., no cover. Featuring Katherine Kirk, James McCarthy, James Anshutz and Miss En Scene Pictures, Pukoa Studios and more. (chinatonartistslofts.com)
Foundation First Friday
Eleen44, 9 p.m., $5/cover after 9 p.m. Featuring Honolulu’s favorite house DJs, including Ramit, Jimmy Lee, Loic Tambay and more. (eleven44hawaii.com)
Dance Tracks
The Fix Sports Lounge and Nightclub, until 2 a.m., no cover. Drink specials and DJs spinning dance tracks. (thefixsportsbarandnightclub.com)
Helen Iaea Reception
Louis Pohl Gallery, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover. Featuring Helen Iaeas watercolor and pastel works, as well as music by Nate Hatico. (louispohlgallery.com)
#GOODFridays
Manifest, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., visit website for more information. Featuring DJs JON C, SSSolution and J Mellow. (manifesthawaii.com)
Cliff Slater Exhibit
Pegge Hopper Gallery, 5-9 p.m., no cover. Exhibiting landscape photography by Cliff Slater, who considers landscape photography a way to sharpen your vision and open your aesthetic world. (peggehopper.com)
Lanai Sessions Live
Soul de Cuba, 9 p.m., no cover. Drink specials all night long. (souldecuba.com)
Club Underground
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. This nonstop dance party features post punk, Britpop, indie, electro pop, Italo disco and more. (downbeatdiner.com)
May Day Is Lei Day
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 6-10 p.m., free music, 10 p.m. to close, special DJ. Featuring Mahi Kekumu and GJ. (hulas.com)
Saturday May 2
Happy Birthday Donnie
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 9 p.m. to midnight. 7-10 p.m. DJ RX, 10 p.m. to close special guest DJ. Hot gogos at 10:30 p.m. (hulas.com)
Waikiki Spam Jam
Along Kalakaua Avenue, 4-10 p.m., free. Approximately 25,000 people will head to the Waikiki SPAM JAM to enjoy a selection of delicious SPAM dishes from some of Hawaii’s favorite local restaurants. All proceeds benefit Hawaii Foodbank.
Cince De Mayo Block Party
Restaurant Row, 5-11 p.m. block party, 11 p.m.-4 a.m. after party, tickets online. Presented by OOSPOT, this block party features multiple food booths serving cultural dishes, live music on an outdoor stage and a family-friendly kids zone. (cincodemayohawaii.com)
Live Reggae Music
Hawaiian Brians, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 18 and older. Reggae music, acoustic style, with sets by RAS BIGGS of Guidance and Sistah Rexie. (450-0045)
FFF Show
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Key themes include sub-culture and live music from here and abroad. For this second edition, the FFF Show features Black Square, Smitz, Smokestack, and DJ Monkey. (downbeatdiner.com)
Monday May 4
FreeSound Band Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., no cover. FreeSound Band performs blues and rock. (955-7388)
Tuesday May 5
Live Music at Downbeat
Downbeat Lounge, 8 p.m., free. Featuring Pimpbot and Serpico & The Snipers. (downbeatdiner.com)
Cinco De Mayo
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 6-9 p.m. Blayne Asing, live music until 2 a.m. (hulas.com)
Wednesday May 6
FreeSound Band Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., no cover. FreeSound Band performs blues and rock. (955-7388)
Doolin Rakes Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Join Honolulu’s top Irish band as they perform original songs and classic covers. (dowbeatdiner.com)
