Pitstop: 6/16/17
Friday June 16
Paʻakai Marketplace hosted by PAʻI Foundation
Paʻakai Marketplace is an innovative event collaboration with PAʻI Foundation – a Hawaiian arts and culture preservation organization. This monthly series embraces and features products made by local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners to the community cultivating strong Native Hawaiian identity. Check it out from 5 to 9 p.m. at SALT at Our Kaka‘ako. Admission is free. (saltatkakaako.com)
Amos Kotomori Pop-up
Amos Kotomori holds his first-ever pop-up shop at South Shore Market until June 18. Kotomori’s Energy Within Collection features scarves, original jewelry and women’s fashions, while Treasure Corner encompasses pieces hailing from Thailand, Paris, Bali and Japan. (wardvillage.com/places/south-shore-market)
Tritonal Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Tritonal performing live at The Republik. Formed in 2008, Tritonal is made up of Austin songwriters and producers Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed. Show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $40 final general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Photography Exhibition Submissions
The ninth annual Survey Exhibition of Contemporary Photography in Hawai‘i 2017 is accepting submissions until June 23. Open to all artists using photographic processes: analog or digital, color or B&W, alternative processes and mixed media explorations. Hawaii residents (amateurs and professionals) are welcome to submit digital files of original works that have been created within the past two years and have not been previously exhibited. Images selected for the exhibition must be printed and framed. Get forms online. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm/pdfs/2017EntryForm.pdf)
Spooky Couch And More Live
86 Productions presents live performances by ska band The Urchinz, shoe-gazers Spooky Couch and indie rock group Third-Space at Downbeat Lounge. Selections by DJ Jet Boy. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Big Jay performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour, admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Farmers Night by iichiko BLŪ
An award-winning shochu meets farm-to-table flavors, as Tsukada Nojo Hawaii hosts Farmers Night by iichiko BLŪ starting at 9 p.m. In addition to samples of iichiko BLŪ, there will also be promotional giveaways, including iichiko BLŪ chopsticks. Tsukada Nojo is located at 1731 Kalakaua Ave. (951-4444)
Saturday June 17
Dedication Celebration
The SALT at Our Kaka‘ako Dedication Celebration features Honolulu Night Market and the Polynesian Voyaging Society Hōkūle‘a Homecoming. Event takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. SALT at Our Kakaʻako will host two stages of live music and entertainment throughout the event. Entertainers include local favorites Kapena and Kupaoa at the Ala Moana Boulevard stage, and Kimie Miner and Taimane on the Auahi Street stage. The night’s festivities also mark the return of the Polynesian Voyaging Society canoe Hōkūle‘a, after a three-year voyage around the world. (saltatkakaako.com)
DIVAS
This dance-centric show features a cast of Hawaii-based drag and transgender entertainers. Check it out at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. This new late-night show that focuses heavily on dancing and choreography to keep audiences enthralled, while featuring some of Hawaii’s finest drag and transgender entertainers. Doors open at 9 p.m., and show starts at 10 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door for those 21 and older. Table reservations can be made online. (hulas.com)
Sailor Jerry Festival
Explore Sailor Jerry-inspired art throughout the month of June. Tonight there’s a kick-off event from 6 p.m. to midnight at The ARTS at Marks Garage featuring 82 Fifty, Discord & Rye, and 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes. Visit website for more information. (artsatmarks.com)
11th Hour Live
11th Hour performs live rock at Kelley O’Niel’s from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Event is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Honolulu Night Market
Honolulu Night Market is back on at 685 Auahi St. from 5 to 10 p.m. Check out more online. (honolulunightmarket.com)
Sunday June 18
Father’s Day Dinner Buffet Cruise
Give dad a break from the grill this Father’s Day aboard Star of Honolulu by treating him to an evening aboard the Pacific Star Sunset Buffet & Show cruise. This Father’s Day cruise is a fun, tropical evening for the whole family, complete with a savory roast beef dinner buffet, Polynesian show and a complimentary beverage of choice for dad. Event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and admission is $95 for adults and $57 for children. (starofhonolulu.com)
Rock-A-Hula
Rock-A-Hula presents Rockin’ Dads from 6 to 9:30 p.m.. Show Dad just how much he rocks with a night of spectacular performances, gourmet dining and a souvenir scarf at Rock-a-Hula this Father’s Day. The new Rock-A-Hula show, complete with performances by “Elvis,” other talented tribute artists and a world-champion fire knife dancer will leave him feeling like a king. Dinner packages range in price. Visit website for more information. (rockahula.com)
SCCA Rally Cross
Try solo driving in the dirt with four timed laps and compare your time with others in the same vehicle class at SCCA Rally Cross at Kualoa Ranch. Visit website for more information, including times and cost. (scchawaii.org)
Tuesday June 20
Ashtafari and Dr. Paul Live
Biku Shimabuku presents Ashtafari and Dr. Paul performing live at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
