Pitstop: 5/5/17
Friday May 5
11th Hour Live
Kelley O’Neil’s presents rock band 11th Hour performing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Cinco De Mayo
SKY Waikiki, Rooftop Restaurant, Lounge and Nightclub presents a Cinco de Mayo party, featuring Patron specials and nightlife service. (vip@skywaikiki.com, 979-7591)
Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Downbeat Lounge with the country grunge of Serpico & The Sinners, Bay Area singer-songwriter Curt Yagi and Afro-beat crew Jamarek. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday May 6
Makapu‘u Twilight Concert Series
Sea Life Park presents its Makapu‘u Twilight Concert Series at Makapu‘u Meadows, featuring many beloved Hawaiian music artists. This installment features Paula Fuga, Kapena, Makaha Sons and Anuhea. Admission information can be found online. (sealifeparkhawaii.com/twilightconcert, 259-2500)
One World Tribe
Eclectic soul group One World Tribe plays Downbeat Lounge with Nitro Mustrache League. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday May 7
Mele Mei
House Without a Key hosts a performance by Keauhou from noon to 2:30 p.m. as part of Mele Mei. Keauhou, which in Hawaiian can be translated to “the new/renewed generation,” includes the talented musicians, Kahanuola Solatorio and brothers Nicholas and Zachary Lum. The group strives to cultivate inspiration from Hawaiian music’s rich past and contribute to its future. (melemei.com)
Monday May 8
Master of the Mule
Ketel One presents Master of the Mule starting at 5 p.m. at SKY Waikiki. Finalists will have the chance to put their own unique spin on the traditional Moscow Mule, with the hopes of their recipe being chosen for Ketel One’s official “Dutch Mule.” (bit.ly/masterofthemule)
Tuesday May 9
The Rising Melody
Biku Shimabuku presents Dhevhan Keith and Andy 7 Pairs performing live starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday May 10
Shadow Dancing: $elling $urvival in China
Kathryn Takara hosts an event in celebration of her newest book Shadow Dancing: $elling $urvival in China from 5 to 8 p.m. at The ARTS at Marks Garage. This event will feature poetry readings by Takara and other local poets, along with live music, dancing and free food. (521-2903)
Ohtoro, Boy & Sea and Jonny Eureka Live
DJ Jet Boy presents Kaleidoscope, featuring the release tour of beats-maestro Ohtoro’s new album Kumamoto, indie rock group Boy & Sea and summery beach pop rocker Jonny Eureka. Show starts at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge, and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday May 11
Lucie & The Perfect Wave Live
Lucie & The Perfect Wave plays Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Lucie & The Perfect Wave is a fusion of slack-key, electric guitar, and Lucie Lynch’s powerful vocals to create an original sound that transports audiences to cosmic dimensions. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
