Pitstop: 5/30/14
Friday May 30
Talk to the Mic Vol. 1
Neal Blaisdell Center, 6-10 p.m., $20/general, all ages. Hosted by Shango Da Don Ragga. Live performances by Jazi, as well as Willy G., Gogitters, Tantra and more. (jazimusic.com)
Live DJ
Eleven44, 7 p.m.-2 am., free. 7-9 p.m. Spike; 9-11 p.m. Ramyt; 11 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Jimmy Lee; 12:15-2 a.m. Loic Tambay. (eleven44hawaii.com)
Aloha My Name Is …
The ARTS at Mark’s Garage, until May 31, Tuesday to Saturday 6-8 p.m., free. This Maoli Arts Month Show offers an “insider” perspective to art making through an “outsider” approach. (artsatmarks.com)
Memphis May Fire
Hawaiian Brians, 6 p.m. doors open, all ages with full bar for 21 and older, $25/general, $35/VIP. Memphis May Fire classifies its influencers from post-hardcore and Southern rock. (underworldevents.com)
Saturday May 31
Zeds Dead
The Repubik, 10 p.m. show starts, $35/in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show, 18 and older. Zeds Dead is a Canadian electronic music duo from Toronto, Ontario composed of Dylan Mamid (DC) and Zach Rapp-Rovan (Hooks). (flavorus.com)
Xavier Rudd Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show starts, $35/in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. When he debuted in 2002 with the album To Let, Xavier Rudd began a journey that would see him become one of the most iconic voices in Australian music. (jointherepublik.com)
The Mixers Live
USCG Hideaway Club, 1 Coral Sea Road, Kapolei, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. Live mixture of party and dance music. Contact to be added to band guest list for base access. (909-255-1005)
Live DJ
Eleven44, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 9-11:30 p.m. Vince; 11:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Technique. (eleven44hawaii.com)
Fairest of Them All
Bar 35, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. 80s Pop Muzik presents Fairest of Them All, a fairy tale fashion show and best fairy tale costume contest. (djnocturna.com)
DJ Nobody and MC Nocando
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Also featuring The Horror Show, Kwalified, Broke Mokes and more. World-famous producer DJ Nobody and MC Nocando are infiltrating downtown with Workhouse Productions. (downbeathawaii.com)
Sunday June 1
Polo Game
Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, 2 p.m. matches start, 11 a.m. gates open, $10/field seating, $25/clubhouse area. Mabuhay tournament featuring WSP versus Equus. (Hawaii-polo.org, hpsocialclub@gmail.com)
Monday June 2
Babasango Village Live
Soul de Cuba, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Babasango Village ensemble performs Afro-Cuban drums and chants. (395-4244)
FreeSound Band Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., free. FreeSound performs blues and rock. (955-7583)
Tuesday June 3
Auto Lunch Bunch
Waikiki Yacht Club, noon, $16.25/includes meal, drink and tip, credit cards only. New: One of the very few fully electric BMW i3s (actually a European model) in the U.S. and the new for 2014 BMW 435 coupe from BMW of Honolulu. Old: 1972 BMW 2002 (the car that made BMW the sports sedan it is). (billmaloney15@aol.com)
Wednesday June 4
Adam and Keith Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.km., free. Featuring acoustic, blues and rock. (955-7383)
Fun and Games: Hearts
Eleven44, 6:30 p.m., free. Break up the week with a night of fun and games. Come as a team or join one on site. Reservations and walk-ins welcome. (eleven44hawaii.com)
Thursday June 5
The Crossover Project CD Release
On Stage Hawaii, 802 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, 7:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, $20/cover includes CD and drink ticket. The Crossover Project has performed with Tower of Power and Third World. (gary@ghostdocta.com)
