Pitstop: 6/30/17
Friday June 30
Poser Fest 2
Bumbaclokat presents Poser Fest 2. Watch your favorite local bands play songs from your favorite not-so-local bands. Featuring Smitzfits, Hopeless Romantics, Natas and Lame Division covering Misfits, Bouncing Souls, Nirvana and Joy Division. Event starts at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to this, Bruddah Adrian performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday July 1
Kehlani Live
BAMP Project presents Kehlani performing live at The Republik July 1-2. Kehlani embodies the title of her 2017 full-length debut album, SWEETSEXYSAVAGE. The GRAMMY Award-nominated critically acclaimed R&B pop songstress breathes life into those three words, and they represent a moment of self-actualization. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $37 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
7th Annual ESPN 1420 Sports Festival
The seventh annual ESPN 1420 Sports Festival, presented by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, runs from 9 a.m. to4 p.m. at Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. Planned are a wide array of sports demonstrations and exhibitions – plus contests, prize giveaways, celebrity autographs and a giant Sports Expo offering the latest in sports, health and fitness related products and services. Also, the superstars of Action Zone Wrestling will once again be on hand to thrill their fans with high-flying, hard-hitting mat action. Admission is free. (espn1420am.com)
Sunday July 2
Snakehips Live
BAMP Project and Electric Palms Hawaii present Snakehips performing live at The Republik. Snakehips are left-field downtempo synthesists of several genres, including rap, electronic and a little R&B. The U.K. producers, Oliver Lee and James Carter, gained gradual notice from 2012 to 2014 with remixes of tracks. Show starts at 10 p.m., and tickets are $35-$40 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Monday July 3
Auto Lunch Bunch
The Auto Lunch Bunch meets at noon at Waikiki Yacht Club. This installment features JN Group president Brad Nicolai, who will provide an update on the latest happenings and upcoming plans for the Velocity. RSVP by phone or email. Cost is $18 and includes meal, drink, tax and tip. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)
Tuesday July 4
Independence Day Cruise
Celebrate Independence Day aboard the Star of Honolulu with delicious food, premium beverages and live entertainment. Best of all, passengers enjoy the best ocean view of the sunset and July 4 fireworks while cruising along the Waikiki coastline. Event runs from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. and various packages are available. (starofhonolulu.com)
Cocktail Cruise
Celebrate the birth of our nation from aboard Dolphin Star catamaran. The Independence Day Cocktail & Fireworks Cruise will depart from Kewalo Basin at 7:45 p.m. and return at 9:15 p.m. Cost is $72 a person. (dolphin-star.com/special-events)
Thursday July 6
Paint For Your Soul
Gwenaelle Devaux hosts a pau hana painting class in Downbeat Lounge from 5 to 7 p.m. Signup online. (paintforyoursoul.com, 492-7702)
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes Live
Join howlin’ rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes as they take the stage in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
