Pitstop: 5/19/17
Friday May 19
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)
Nick Swardson Live
BAMP Project presents comedian Nick Swardson performing live at The Republik tonight and Saturday. An experienced comic, actor, writer and producer, Nick Swardson is known for his work on both the small and silver screen. Swardson started his career in 2003, co-writing Warner Brothers’ hit movie Malibu’s Most Wanted and joining Comedy Central’s Reno 911! Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $29-$39 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus performs at Hawaiian Brians as part of its Don’t You Fake It 10-year anniversary tour. Opening bands include A Show at Sundown, Above Reproach and Beware The Bear. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are $29 general admission. (underworldevents.com)
TV Microwave Live
NFA Productions presents The Clampdown with TV Microwave, Dunes and Tofu at Downbeat Lounge. The event features the evolution of punk, hardcore, ska, indie rock, and experimental music. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Big Jay performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Dragonfly
Dragonfly, the Story of a Young Local Girlʻs Journey Through Foster Care shows until May 25 at The ARTS at Marks Garage. The feature is written by Terri Madden in collaboration with The Foster Care Training Committee, and has songs by former foster youths Apu Turanao and Layla Kilolu. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Tickets are available online. (playbuilders.org.)
Saturday May 20
SCCA Rally Cross
Try solo driving in the dirt with four timed laps and compare your time with others in the same class of vehicle at SCCA Rally Cross at Kualoa Ranch. Visit website for more information. (scchawaii.org)
20th Annual New Baby Expo
The 20th Annual New Baby Expo is planned for May 20-21 at Neal Blaisdell Center. Event runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Visit website for more information and cost. (familyexpositions.com)
7th Annual Venetian Mask Ball
DJ Nocturna and Lana Saldania present the seventh annual Venetian Mask Ball: The Summoning of the Muses. Event takes place from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Wisp Restaurant & Lounge. Planned are contests, live music, entertainment by the likes of Malia Delapenia and more. Admission is $10 for those 21 and older. (djnocturna.wordpress.com)
The Hydrolites Live
The Hydrolites play rockers reggae with special guest KBong in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, local punk groups Feeble and Rotten Blossom play an early show from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Soul Patrol Live
Soul Patrol performs rock, blues and soul music from 6 to 8 p.m. at Muddy Waters Espresso in Kailua. Admission is free. (778-0182)
Secret Record Store
Secret Record Store sets up shop at Bevy from 4 to 8 p.m. Buy vinyl, sample the tasty libations and tapas from Bevy Market and listen to selections by DJs Monkey, JohnJohn and more. Admission is free. (info@bevybar.com)
Sunday May 21
Mele Mei
House Without a Key hosts a performance by KAIAO from noon to 2:30 p.m. as part of Mele Mei. Another trio of extremely talented young men, KAIAO started in 2011, sharing a sound that was reminiscent of the old Hawaiian musicians. Since their humble beginnings, they have gone on to play for numerous public and private events, hula shows, hula competitions and more. (melemei.com)
Kariyushi, Kariyushi
Kariyushi, Kariyushi: Senju Kai Hawaii Celebrates 20 Years of Okinawan Dance and Culture in Hawaii at Hawaii Okinawa Center. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and event starts at 3 This marks a special occasion for Frances Nakachi Kuba and the Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Okinawan Dance Dojo. They will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary in Hawaii along with the grand opening of their new dojo in Manoa.marks a special occasion for Frances Nakachi Kuba and the Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Okinawan Dance Dojo. They will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary in Hawaii along with the grand opening of their new dojo in Manoa. Tickets available online (search Kariyushi Kariyushi). (eventbrite.com)
Tuesday May 23
The Rising Melody
Biku Shimabuku presents Jaslin Loftin and The Shimabukus performing live starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday May 24
Emo Party
Celebrate the glory days of Myspace and the sounds of blink-182, Rites of Spring, New Found Glory and more at #emopartyhnl in Downbeat Lounge, playing all the hits and bangers of the ’90s and early 2000s. Send requests to Downbeat’s Facebook direct messages. Event starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday May 25
The Fresh Preps Live
The Fresh Preps and Spooky Couch play Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. The Fresh Preps have steadily grown a reputation for their wide variety of original music, sometimes fun and danceable, sometimes dark and angry. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
