Pitstop: 6/12/15
Friday June 12
DJ Betty Live
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., visit website for more information. Featuring DJ Betty of Rumfire, The Republik, Hula’s, Bar 35 and more. (hulas.com)
Sailor Jerry Festival
Various venues around Chinatown, more information online. Venues: Downbeat Diner & Lounge, Next Door, Bar 35, Manifest, Black Cat Tattoo, Old Ironside Tattoo. Bands: Go Jimmy Go, Knumbskulls, Anti-Matter, Black Square, The Prospectors, The Even Odders, Nick Danger and Jonny Random, The Lone Drifter, Never Enough and more. (sailorjerryfestival.com)
Do It Till You’re Satisfied
Eleven44, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Lip syncing contest features open to solo, duet or group. Enter online. (djnocturnaandlana.com, lana.universalart@gmail.com)
Gift of Gab Live
The Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s, 8 p.m. doors, tickets available at About The Goods, Prototype, In4mation Downtown and Pearlridge and Know1. Timothy Parker, better known by his stage name Gift of Gab, is an American rapper best known for performances in the Bay-area hip-hop duo Blackalicious along with DJ Chief Xcel. Gift of Gab is often praised by critics for his rapping skills. (gotriceshow@gmail.com)
Volvo Preview
Volvo Honolulu, 6-8 p.m., free. Call or email to RSVP. Get behind the wheel of the all-new Volvo XC90. (521-5151, xc90roadshow@volvohonolulu.com)
Saturday June 13
Capone’s Comedy Smash 4
Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, tickets online or at Blaisdell box office. Featuring DeRay Davis, Luenell, RED GRANT and Arden Myrim. (ticketmaster.com, caponesproductions.com)
Live Music
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 7-10 p.m. resident DJ KSM, 10 p.m. to close, VMixx DJ 720, visit website for more information. (hulas.com)
Live Music
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., no cover, 21 and older. Featuring the sounds of Jookbox City, Good Foot and The Rightovers. (downbeatdiner.com)
11th Hour Live
Chez Sports Bar & Grill, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., free, 21 and older. Chez presents 11th Hour live. (347-1323)
Tuesday June 16
This Will Destroy You
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $25/general, in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. Since 2004, This Will Destroy You has been forging some of the worlds most brutal, dynamic, and precariously visceral instrumental rock. (bampproject.com)
Live Music
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 6 p.m. to midnight, free. Featuring Blayne Asing and the Piranha Brothers. (hulas.com)
Live Music at Downbeat
Downbeat Lounge, 8 p.m., free, 21 and older. Featuring Nick Danger and special guests. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday June 17
Live Music
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 6 p.m. to midnight, free. Featuring Duncan Kamanaka, GJ & guests. (hulas.com)
Freak Folk Show
Downbeat Diner, 9 p.m. to midnight, $5/cover. Featuring Root Hub, Lucie & The Perfect Wave and Cynth & The What’s-His-Faces. Also featuring special guest Tina Violina. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday June 18
Pepper Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $27/general admission, in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. After releasing five albums, Pepper has opened a new chapter in their storied career. Pepper has toured extensively with groups like 311, Slightly Stoopid, Flogging Molly and Sublime With Rome, and spent several summers on Warped Tour – and this live sensibility shows. (bamproject.com)
