Pitstop: 5/6/16
Friday May 6
Club Underground
Downbeat Lounge hosts Club Underground, a mix bag night of awesome underground live bands and dance rock deejays starting at 9 p.m. Erin Smith performs indie-rock, torch and pop, while 82 Fifty performs reggae, rock and alternative. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Soul Patrol
Soul Patrol performs at St. John Vianney School Country Fair 2016, taking place at 940 Keolu Drive. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saloon Pilots take the stage from 9 p.m. to close. Event features food, crafts, games, malasadas, shave ice, live auction and more. (261-4651)
11th Hour Live
Kelley O’Niel’s presents 11th Hour live, featuring the best of rock. Show is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
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)
Natasha Lillipore Hawaiian Paradise Pop-up Shop
Pass by Mori from 6 to 10 p.m. for a unique in-store pop-up sale by Colorado born illustrator, Natasha Lillipore, owner of Rose and Thorn. Currently a resident of Orange County, California, Lillipore has taken a trip to the island to share her art with us. (artandflea.com)
Purple Rain Screening
The 1984 film Purple Rain will be presented at The ARTS at Marks Garage for one screening only starting at 10 p.m. Set against the subculture of the thriving Minneapolis music scene, Purple Rain is a film about a young musician tormented by an abusive situation at home, but struggling to rise above it through his music career — much of which is born of his torment. Tickets available at the bar at The ARTS at Marks Garage the night of. (artsatmarks.com)
Saturday May 7
Kawehi Island Tour 2016
BAMP Project presents Kawehi performing live at The Republik. Hawaiian independent artist Kawehi (kuh-veh-hee) is known across the nation for her live shows as a “one-woman band,” creating intricate loops via beatboxing, a guitar, a midi keyboard and Ableton Live. She is known for her opinionated songwriting, centering her music messages around social issue and injustices. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Mija — Sick AF 2.0 Tour
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Mija performing live at The Repubik. Mija began her career in her hometown Phoenix, where she became a fulltime DJ in early 2012. Mija is quickly building a massive fan base from countries around the world. With her latest production “Crank It” feat. Lil Jon being released on record label OWSLA, she is making headlines on some of the biggest EDM websites out right now. Show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $25-30 general admission for those 18 and older. Price increases the day of the show and applicable fees apply. (bampproject.com)
Cultural Movement Live
Hawaiian Brians presents Cultural Movement and Rebecca Beralas live, performing reggae music. Show runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and admission is $5 for 21 and older and $10 for 18-20. (946-1343)
May the Fourth Be With You
To celebrate “The May The Fourth Be With You International Star Wars Day” On The Spot Improv is hosting an event inspired by the fans with the help of gamers and actors. Event takes place at 6 p.m. at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Festivities include: board game demos of Star Wars X-wing, Imperial Assault; a trivia show; light saber training and fight demonstration by trainers from The Precision Parkour Hawaii Saber Academy; and a dramatic staged reading of Star Wars: A New Hope performed by actors. Cost is $10-$20. (ArtsAtMarks.org)
The Chronies Live
The Grind Entertainment presents The Chronies at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Special guests include Jabez Theodore and The Instigators presenting singer-songwriters and ska/punk tunes. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Hunter Vance – Call of Duty Military Theme Party
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand presents Hunter Vance a Call of Duty Military Theme Party. Hunter Vance has been featured in films from Falcon Studios, Randy Blue and NextDoor Studios. Event runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Visit website for more information. (hulas.com
Sunday May 8
Ledward Kaapana 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 Ledward Kaapapan. Music runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More information is online. (melemei.com)
Tuesday May 10
Danny Brown Live
BAMP Project and APB presents Danny Brown performing live at The Republik. After a series of important, local mixtapes, including the Detroit State Of Mind sequence, Danny released his breakout album The Hybrid in 2010. The album was sad, funny, angry, dark, and down-to-earth, and it led to Danny signing with A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $29 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Devhan and The Shimabukus
James McCarthy hosts another Truetone Tuesday with live performances by Dhevhan and The Shimabukus at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday May 11
No Home and Already Sweaty Live
DJ Jet Boy presents Kaleidoscope in Downbeat Lounge with live performances by No Home and Already Sweaty. Already Sweaty is a cute-looking stage composed of a female front, with a loud electroclash disco punk that will dress your hair up. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday May 12
Glam-Tattoo Preview Party
Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) presents a fashionable way for patrons to support a local non-profit 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. The preview party is for anyone interested in getting first pick at browsing and shopping the collection. The public also is welcome May 13-14. Event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hawaii Opera Plaza. A $50 ticket includes food and drinks. Proceeds benefit Hawaii Opera Theatre. RSVP is required. (596-737 ext. 200, hotopera@hawaiiopera.org)
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 The Chames Gang. Admission is $10 at the door. (946-1343)
The Blowout
Failed Orbit presents the blowout fundraiser show featuring performances by Emu Attack, Young Gods, The Anime Club and Aura Bora at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
