Pitstop: 5/13/16
Friday May 13
Big Tease Burlesque
Pretty Peacock presents BIG Tease Burlesque performing live at The Republik. Specializing in Honolulu’s premiere live entertainment, Pretty Peacock Productions has quickly become Hawaii’s most sought after burlesque and cabaret company. Focusing on unique and innovative productions, our shows are unparalleled and have become synonymous with top-quality live entertainment. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. and tickets start at $30, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (jointherepublik.com)
The Urchinz Live
Join reggae group The Urchinz and special guests Los Pobres (a personal blend of ska-funk-hip-hop) and Punk in Drublic (NOFX impersonators) at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
The Lab: Experiments in Photography
The 11th annual exhibition featuring the work of prominent and emerging Native Hawaiian artists at The ARTS at Marks garage. Curated by Healoha Johnson, The Lab: Experiments in Photography will feature the photography work of Kapulani Landgraf, the MAMo Awardee for 2016, as well as two emerging photographers, Ualani Davis and Dru Hara. Exhibit runs until May 28. (artsatmarks.com)
Saturday May 14
Second Saturday Open Mic
Pacific Tongues at Youth Speaks Hawaii presents Open Mic and slam poetry at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. for the 3 p.m. show with free admission. (artsatmarks.com)
DiscoverArt
In May, the action takes place in and around The ARTS at Marks Garage, with other shops and galleries in the Downtown-Chinatown area also taking part. Activities run between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lineup includes: Bethel Street Craft Fair, Fine Arts on Nuuanu Avenue, Art by Hawaiian Artists, Maoli Arts Month, Improve Theatre, Live Music, Make-and-take Projects and more. (artsatmarks.com)
82 Fifty and The Instigators Live
Get set for a night of reggae-rock as 82 Fifty takes the stage in Downbeat Lounge, with support from The Instigators. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday May 15
Chocolate, Champagne and Couture For A Cause
Aloha United Way hosts Chocolate, Champagne and Couture For A Cause from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian. The Chocolate, Champagne and Couture For A Cause fundraiser gives women a chance to pamper themselves and have a relaxing day with their girlfriends, all while helping AUW realize its mission to support our local community. Tickets are $95 per person or $1,500 for tables of eight. (auw.org/women-united)
Act II: A Fashion Reprise
Hawaii Opera Theatre presents a fashionable way for patrons to support a local nonprofit organization through its popular fundraising event, Act II. This event provides the opportunity to shop for couture and designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry, art, home accents and more. Event is May 13-14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hawaii Opera Plaza. Proceeds benefit Hawaii Opera Theatre. RSVP is required. (596-7372, hotopera@hawaiiopera.org)
KAIAO Live
Halekulani is turning up the volume of Hawaiian music in Waikiki with a complimentary schedule of live brunch performances. The events are part of this year’s 6th Annual Mele Mei — a celebration of Hawaiian music taking place from April through June. This week features KAIAO. Music runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More information is online. (melemei.com)
Tuesday May 17
Ginja Fresh and Matt McMillan
James McCarthy hosts another Truetone Tuesday with live performances by Ginja Fresh and Matt McMillan at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday May 19
Strung Out Live
BAMP Project presents Strung Out performing live at The Republik. Six years is the amount of time that has passed since Strung Out’s last album. The Southern California tech-punk quintet had been so reliable for two decades—write, record, tour, repeat cycle roughly once every two years—that to go this long without new music felt like cause for alarm. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
JP Smoketrain Live
JP Smoketrain performs at The Studio at Hawaiian Brians from 8 to 11 p.m. featuring his uptown rhythm and done home blues. Also performing is Makapu‘u Surf Girl. Admission is $10 at the door. (946-1343)
Tavana Live
Tavana performs Hawaiiana-Americana music at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
