Pitstop: 5/20/16
Friday May 20
Tritonal Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Tritonal on their Blackout Tour performing live at The Republik. Watch a live performance by Tritonal and you’ll understand the hype. The American production and DJ duo of Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed have firmly situated themselves as one of the most electrifying acts in the international EDM scene. Show starts at 9 p.m. for those 18 and older. Tickets are $40 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Leilani Wolfgramm Live
BAMP Project presents Leilani Wolfgramm performing live at The Republik. Leilani Wolfgramm is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with Tongan roots from Orlando, Florida. In 2011 she started playing along side her brothers, Zech and Nasur in their reggae band, Hor!zen. Music starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.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)
DJ Graham Funke Live
SKY Waikiki presents Los Angeles-based DJ Du Jour Graham Funke. Craftsmanship and creative programming have kept Graham Funke in demand with a vast clientele from Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, directors Bryan Singer and Brett Ratner, recording icons like Christina Aguilera and Sting, box office superstars Will Ferrell and Dustin Hoffman, to the most eccentric personalities like Marilyn Manson and Jenna Jameson. Doors open at 10 p.m. and admission is $10. (skywaikiki.com)
The Clampdown
Downbeat and 808shows.com present The Clampdown in Downbeat Lounge with six punk acts – Mistermeaner, Anti-Matter, Junkie’s Runnin’ Dry, 2Face4, 82Fifty and No Home. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, check out Dustin Pacleb, who plays from 6 to 8 p.m. — no cover. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday May 21
Body Mind Spirit Expo
Blaisdell Center hosts the Body Mind Spirit Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 21 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22 promoting natural health, personal growth and psychics. There will be more than 50 exhibitors and 30 presentations on all areas of new thought. (bmse.net/bmseweb/index.php)
R. City Live
Young Hawaii presents R. City performing live at The Republik. Among tracks for Usher, R. Kelly, Juicy J, Chris Brown, Ciara, Justin Bieber, and Future, R City blessed the world with multiplatinum, char-dominating hits like Rihanna’s “Pour It Up,” Nicki Minaj’s “The Night Is Still Young,” and Miley Cyrus “We Can’t Stop,” to name just a few. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $25 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (JointheRepublik.com)
Soul Patrol Live
Muddy Waters Espresso in Kailua presents Soul Patrol, performing rock, blues and soul music. Show runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and admission is free. (778-0182)
Jesse Valor Live
Jesse Valor — known for his pop/rock covers of ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s tunes — plays Downbeat Lounge with support from The Fresh Preps, Amanda Frazier and Delta Fleet. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, check out a pop-up shop from 2 to 6 p.m. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday May 22
Ho’okena 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 Ho’okena. Music runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More information is online. (melemei.com)
Monday May 23
SCANDAL Yellow Tour
SCANDAL TOUR 2016 YELLOW live at The Republik. SCANDAL was formed in August, 2006 with four high school girls who went to the same vocal & dance school in Osaka, Japan. They started performing as SCANDAL with aggressive sounds with pop characters. Show starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are $50 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Tuesday May 24
Space Kadets Live
James McCarthy hosts another Truetone Tuesday with live performances by the Space Kadets at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday May 26
Collie Buddz Live
BAMP Project and Island 98.5FM present Collie Budz performing live at The Republik. Light It Up, the new record from artist Collie Buddz, is momentous, gigantic and booming! Growing up on the island of Bermuda, reggae music was a formidable influence on a young Collie Buddz. It wasn’t long before Buddz discovered more than his Bermudian heritage. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $25 in advance, 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 Denny and the Seniors. Admission is $10 at the door. (946-1343)
