Pitstop: 6/26/15
Friday June 26
Real Friends Live
Real Friends hits the stage at Hawaiian Brians with special guests Ignite The Red, 82Fifty and Above Reproach. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the $25 tickets can be purchased online. (underworldevents.com)
Old Time Revival
Downbeat Lounge presents Americana music night Old Time Revival June 26 featuring Discord and Rye and Sam and the Sumo Ninjas starting at 9 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thunder From Down Under
Ladies get your girls together. Male revue Thunder From Down Under is back at The Republik until June 27. Shows start at 8 p.m. and tickets are $49.50 (premium and $39.50 (general) with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Saturday June 27
ESPN 1420 Sports Festival
ESPN 1420 offers a sports festival that’s fun for the whole family. Neal Blaisdell Center’s Exhibition Hall hosts the fun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission. The event features 100 exhibitor booths showcasing the latest in sports, health and fitness industry products and services. There will be activities and demonstrations from local sports clubs and athletic organizations. (espn1420.com)
Live Music
DJ KSM and Vmixx DJ 720 spin classic tunes from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand. More information online. (hulas.com)
Secret Record Store Vinyl Pop-up
Secret Record Store makes an appearance at Downbeat Lounge from 3 to 8 p.m. bringing with it an impressive array of vinyl albums that range from Latin jazz to punk rock to Motown soul to reggae. (downbeatdiner.com)
80s Pop Muzik
Quadraphonix performs free-form jazz, fusing Indian, Malaysian, Latin and more, for 80s Pop Muzik, taking place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Bar 35. Lana Saldania is mistress of ceremony, and DJs Nocturna and Rhombus spin. (djnocturna.com)
Shantytown
Pressure Down Soundsystem spins vinyl starting at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge for Shantytown. Those 21 and older are welcome and admission is free. Expect classic Jamaican rocksteady, skinhead reggae, and sprinklings of blue beat ska. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday June 28
I heart the Ocean Fundraiser
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii presents the I heART The Ocean – Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii Fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. at The Republik with live performances by The Late Ones, Dread Ashanti, The Vitals and Foreseeable Futures. Highlighting the evening will be the 3rd Annual Marine Debris Fashion Show featuring a collection of clothing, which have incorporated marine debris into their design. Tickets are online. (jointherepublik.com)
June Cars and Coffee Hawaii
Car (and coffee) lovers can look forward to a meet-and-greet at Aina Haina School from 9 to 11 a.m. Admission is free. Cars and Coffee Hawaii welcomes all auto enthusiasts to bring their car(s) and share their passion. (carsandcoffeehawaii.org)
Tuesday June 30
Live Music
Blayne Asing and The Piranha Brothers hit the stage at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free. (hulas.com)
Talent Showcase
Singer/songwriters are invited to True Tone Tuesday at Downbeat Lounge, histed by James McCarthy of Doolin Rakes. Artists are curated for short sets allowing an intimate opportunity for listeners to hear some favorites and for singers to reveal new material. Tunes start at 9 p.m. for those 21 and older. Admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday July 1
Comedy U
Comics take the stage for a night of laughs at Anna O’Brien’s starting at 8:30 p.m. General admission is $7 while military and students pay $5. (352-5273)
Thursday July 2
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes Live
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes performs howling blues rock starting at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. The group is devoted to good times while playing honest rock ‘n’ roll music. Admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Open Mic Night
Anna O’Brien’s hosts an open mic night for aspirational singers starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free. (352-5273)
