Pitstop: 6/3/16
Friday June 3
The Urchinz And Tavana Live
Downbeat presents multi-instrumentalist Hawaiiana-blues-rock artist Tavana and reggae-rock group The Urchinz. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
The Birth of Sake Showing
Sake lovers are invited to embark on a journey into the world of artisan sake-making and discover what it takes to preserve a 2,000-year-old tradition. Award-winning cinematic documentary The Birth of Sake premiers at Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre at 7 p.m. The richly immersive 120-minute documentary follows a wintry brewing season at Yoshida Shuzo, the family-owned brewery that has made sake under the “Tedorigawa” label for the last 144 years. Tickets are $15. (thebirthofsake.eventbrite.com, birthofsake.com)
Evan, Trevor & Matt’s ‘90s Cartoon Birthday Celebration
Evan, Trevor and Matt celebrate their birthdays in true ‘90s fashion. Guests are invited to dress in spirit of their favorite ‘90s character. Event runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. (hulas.com)
The Invasive Species Tour
Belly of the Beast Productions presents the Invasive Species Tour — a multi-venue marathon of shows featuring bands from Maui intermingling with their Honolulu brethren. The Anna O’Briens show with feature (Order of the) White Rose, Smitz, Cvltists and Super Fuct. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (946-5190)
Happy Hour With Phil Strauss
The Grind Entertainment presents Happy Hour Friday with Phil Strauss, a Pau Hana First Friday live music event in Downbeat Lounge. Music runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
DOASC Nights Featuring Kaipo Kapua
DOASC Music and FK Brand announced the first of their summer concert series entitled DOASC Nights. They present DOASC Nights featuring Kaipo Kapua from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Hawaii Voice KTV & Lounge. The night will feature performances by Kaipo Kapua, Joekerr, Riya Davis, Jerxme, with additional music will be provided DJs Mitch and Mills on the 1s and 2s. Cost is $5. (589-1699)
11th Hour Live
Kelley O’Neil’s presents 11th Hour playing the best of rock tunes from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Saturday June 4
Smokestack Live
A‘amele and Smokestack perform live reggae roots music from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Hawaiian Brians. Admission is $5 for 21 and older and $10 for 18-20. (946-1343)
J.P. Smoketrain Live
J.P. Smoketrain and his Uptown Rhythm and Down Home Blues Band perform at Jazz Minds from 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $10 at the door. (945-0800)
Interisland Trading Post
An annual marketplace focusing on well-made goods and the Hawaii-based designers and curators behind them. Check it out at The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club from noon to 6 p.m. Confirmed vendors include Aloha Beach Club, Olive + Oliver, Salvage Public, Sig Zane Designs, Eroix, Slowtide, Issa de Mar, Island Fin Design, Banks, The Critical Slide Society, Seea, The Local Hawaii and Pinder Surfboards. (interisland.co)
The Invasive Species Tour
Belly of the Beast Productions presents the Invasive Species Tour — a multi-venue marathon of shows featuring bands from Maui intermingling with their Honolulu brethren. The Downbeat Lounge show features TV Microwave, Never Enough, Rats and Smoke Solid Dairy. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Live Reggae With Smokestack
Hawaiian Brians hosts Smokestack playing reggae beats from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is free for those with college ID and those 18 and older are welcome. (946-1343)
11th Hour Live
Chez Sports Bar & Grill presents 11th Hour playing the best of rock tunes from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Sunday June 5
Southern Soul: Anders Osborne and Luther Dickinson
Osborne and Dickinson will bare all, performing in stripped-down fashion — alone on-stage, each with a guitar in-hand. In this format, their talents will be on full-display in a bright spotlight for all to see and enjoy. Event takes place at Surfer the Bar at Turtle Bay Resort. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are available online. (rootsmusicoahu.eventbrite.com)
Monday June 6
Auto Lunch Bunch
Auto Lunch Bunch is back at noon at Waikiki Yacht Club. This installment features two brand-new Teslas and Tesla guest speakers Jaris Pai and Tyler Helfrich. RSVP is required to the phone number and email listed. Cost is $18.90 and includes meal, drink, tax and tip. (225-2965, edracers@aol.com)
Open Mic
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night at Downbeat Lounge. Sign-up by email. Event starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (tgehawaii@gmail.com)
Tuesday June 7
Kool and the Gang Live
BAMP Project presents Kool and the Gang performing live at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall. Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Their bulletproof funk and tough, jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets vary in price. (bampproject.com, ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000)
The Shimabukus Live
James McCarthy hosts an evening with special guests The Shimabukus at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday June 8
Esperanza Spalding Presents: Emily’s D+Evolution
BAMP Project presents Esperanza Spalding Presents: Emily’s D+Evolution performing live at The Republik. Grammy award-winning singer-composer-bassist Esperanza (Emily) Spalding has announced her newest project, Emily’s D+Evolution. Rekindling her childhood interest in theater, poetry and movement, this new project delves into a broader concept of performance. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $35 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Beat Surrender All-DJ Dance Party
DJ Jet Boy presents Kaleidoscope: Beat Surrender DJ Edition to kick off the summer with sets by the Oakland-born vinyl cut-master DJ Monkey, Renaissance man Ryan DanceMachine, goth-New Wave maven DJ Nightfox and moke modfather DJ Jet Boy. Show takes place at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
