Pitstop: 6/2/17

Friday June 2

We The Kings 10
BAMP Project presents We the Kings performing live at The Republik. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their self titles debut, We the Kings is an American rock band from Bradenton, Florida, with the platinum single “Check Yes Juliet.” Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $29 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)

Electric Palms Music Festival
ROCKSTAR Energy Drink presents the Electric Palms Music Festival at brand new venue POW! WOW! HARBOR in Kakaako. Kaskade headlines, and special guests include Seven Lions and Pat Lok. Show starts at 5 p.m., and tickets are $65-$230 (two-day passes also are available). (bampproject.com)

Summer Sesh
Kwalified hosts First Friday at Downbeat: Summer Sesh starting at 9 p.m. Planned are live hip-hop performances by 4K, Joey R, Tantra, Welo and Kruise. Mixes by DJ Rio. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, GJ and Shawna Lynn perform from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)

11th Hour Live
11th Hour performs live rock at Kelley O’Neil’s from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)

HISAM Gallery + Gift Shop Fundraiser
Hawaii State Art Museum and MORI by Art + Flea present a fundraising event for its new gallery and gift shop scheduled to open in July 2017. The fundraiser will feature one hundred different artists’ works, and 100 percent of sales will go towards funding the opening of this unique store. The list of notable artists donating works from MORI by Art+Flea include Christina Uebelein, Elizabeth Kent, and artists from HiSAM: Satoru Abe, Ron Kent, Masami Teraoka, Harry Tsuchidana, Franco Samoiraghi, Jodi Endicott, John Koga, John Morita and more. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m., and all sales will help fund the project. (morihawaii.com)

Saturday June 3

Leilani Wolfgramm Live
Decibel Studios and Intra-Island Music Tour present Leilani Wolfgramm performing live at The Republik. Leilani Wolfgramm is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with Tongan roots from Orlando, Florida. Show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $25 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (jointherepublik.com

Electric Palms Music Festival
ROCKSTAR Energy Drink presents the Electric Palms Music Festival at brand new venue POW! WOW! HARBOR in Kakaako. RL Grime headlines, and special guests include Getter and TOKiMONSTA. Show starts at 5 p.m., and tickets are $65-$230 (two-day passes also are available). (bampproject.com)

82Fifty with Introspektra and Goat Punishment Live
Alt-rockers 82Fifty play Downbeat with Introspektra and Goat Punishment starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

DIVAS
This dance-centric show features a cast of Hawaii-based drag and transgender entertainers. Check it out tonight and June 17 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)

Sunday June 4

Knock Your Socks Off
Aloha United Way’s Society of Young Leaders holds its 2017 Knockerball Tournament, an annual fundraiser that brings together Hawaii’s young professionals for a day full of friendly competition and fun in the sun while raising funds for the local community. Event takes place at Kapiolani Park, and proceeds benefit local charities. Teams are available at $500 per team, and sponsorship opportunities are available. (eventbrite.com

Sundown Sunday
SKY Waikiki hosts Sundown Sundays until Aug. 27 at its rooftop restaurant. Planned are live music and entertainment, hosted by DJ Ray Styles. (skywaikiki.com)

Monday June 5

Auto Lunch Bunch
The Auto Lunch Bunch meets at noon at Waikiki Yacht Club. Speaker will be Corvette Club of Hawaii’s Dennis Shewell, who will speak about the club and its varied and interesting activities and events. Cost is $18 and includes meal, drink, tax and tip. RSVP required. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)

Tuesday June 6 6

The Rising Melody
Biku Shimabuku presents Serpico & The Sinners and Ginja Fresh performing at 8 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Wednesday June 7

Bird of Paradise and the Drowning Dreamers Live
DJ Jet Boy presents the first Honolulu performance of Bay Area synth-pop artist Bird of Paradise at Downbeat Lounge with chamber folk collective The Drowning Dreamers Band. Music starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)

Thursday June 8

Felly Live
BAMP Project presents Felly performing live at The Republik for “The Once I Finish School I Will Take You On A Tour” Tour. Felly has been crafting some of the best new music on the Internet. The 21-year-old from Connecticut has a SoundCloud page littered with songs that have more than a million plays. Show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $20 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)

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