Pitstop: 6/9/17
Friday June 9
Thunder from Down Under Live
BAMP Project presents Thunder from Down Under performing live at The Republik June 9-11. Australia’s Thunder From Down Under is the perfect girl’s night outback! Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $39.50-$49.50 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Performing Arts Showcase
The 38th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival presents a performing arts showcase from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ala Moana Center’s Centerstage and 1-5 p.m. at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage. Visit website for more information. (pan-pacific-festival.com)
17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival
The 17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. at Kuhio Beach’s hula mound. The Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a runs from 7 to 10 p.m. the same night along Kalakaua Avenue from Lewers Street to Uluniu Avenue; and the Street Dance Fest in Hawaii takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage. Visit website for more information. (pan-pacific-festival.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)
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)
Saturday June 10
SALT Bar Crawl
SALT at Our Kakaako holds its inaugural SALT Bar Crawl starting at 5 p.m. The event features Bevy Bar, Moku Kitchen and Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, all known for innovative menus and offerings. Visit website for more information (saltatkakaako.com)
Performing Arts Showcase
The 38th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival presents a performing arts showcase from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ala Moana Center’s Center Stage, as well as 1-5 p.m. at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage. Visit website for more information. (pan-pacific-festival.com)
17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival
The 17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival takes place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. at Kuhio Beach’s hula mound. Also that evening is the Punahele Party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage. Visit website for more information. (pan-pacific-festival.com)
Los Pobres con Amigos
Ska, hip-hop rock band Los Pobres play Downbeat Lounge with guest musicians starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday June 11
Performing Arts Showcase
The 38th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival presents a performing arts showcase from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ala Moana Center’s Centerstage, as well as 1-5 p.m. at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage. Also that evening is the Pan-Pacific Parade from 5 to 7 p.m. along Kalakaua Avenue from Fort DeRussy to Kapiolani Park. Then, from 7 to 10 p.m., the 17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Kuhio Beach’s hula mound. Visit website for more information. (pan-pacific-festival.com)
17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival
The 17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival takes place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. at Kuhio Beach’s hula mound. Also that evening is the Punahele Party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage. Visit website for more information. (pan-pacific-festival.com)
Tuesday June 13
LEELUexpress, Zen Chambers Live
Biku Shimabuku presents LEELUexpress and Zen Chambers performing live at Downbeat Lounge starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday June 14
No Villains Left and Feeble Live
DJ Jet Boy presents ska super-group Villains Left and up-and-comers Feeble starting at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Animation Public Panel Discussion
Creative Lab Hawaii will hold a free Animation Public Panel, featuring A-list speakers: Pamela Ribon (screenwriter of Moana) Cinco Paul(writer, with Ken Daurio, of Despicable Me) Kaaren Lee Brown (creator, writer, producer on 20 live action and animated children’s TV series). Event starts at 7 p.m. at The Modern Honolulu. Space is limited, register online. (eventbrite.com)
Thursday June 15
Gerald Clayton Live
Visionary jazz pianist Gerald Clayton returns to Honolulu to celebrate the release of his new recording, Tributary Tales. He plays at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Visit the website for ticket information and exact run times. (artsatmarks.com)
EmoPartyHNL
City and Chainsaw Productions presents #EmoPartyHNL at Downbeat Lounge. Celebrate the glory days of Myspace and the sounds of blink-182, Rites of Spring, New Found Glory and more. Event starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older.
