Pitstop: 7/22/16
Friday July 22
THE JOY OF SAKE HONOLULU
The world’s largest sake celebration outside Japan has announced the cities and dates of its 2016 world tour. The Joy of Sake serves as the public tasting that follows the U.S National Sake Appraisal, which is held in Honolulu every July. More than 160 breweries enter their best junmai, ginjo and daiginjo labels in the competition. Event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hawaii Convention Center. Tickets available online. (joyofsake.com)
OPHELIA — AN EXHIBITION BY LIZ MILLER
Ophelia is a solo photography and video exhibition by Honolulu-based artist, Liz Miller. This recent body of work is a response to the power of image in contemporary global society. Check it out until Aug. 16 at The Manifest. (manifesthawaii.com)
EC TWINS LIVE
Known for their uniquely infectious, high-energy live shows, The EC Twins invade SKY Waikiki. The Twins have been credited as two of the most influential figures in EDM and thanks to their “British Invasion,” played a large part in the spread of electronic music throughout the U.S. Doors open at 10 p.m. and VIP reservations are available. (eventbrite.com, vip@skywaikiki.com)
GOODWILL GOES GLAM!
Goodwill Hawaii is pleased to announce that Kini Zamora, 2016 “Project Runway” All-Star contestant, will return to produce the fashion show on the opening night of the nonprofit’s annual event, Goodwill Goes GLAM! presented by Bank of Hawaii Foundation at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Event takes place July 21-24. The theme for the 2016 GLAM! fashion show is “Doll Me Up.” This year aspiring local designers, including students from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Maui College, Honolulu Community College and Kaimuki’s ME+U Sewing, are being invited to audition to be apart of Zamora’s GLAM! team. Tickets are $2 at Goodwill Oahu stores or $4 at Blaisdell. (higoodwill.org/glam/)
RVCA SAMPLE SALE
The Republik presents the RVCA Sample Sale also featuring Billabong and Brixton clothing lines with men’s, women’s, boys swim-wear and accessories. In 2001, Pat Tenore had an idea, jotted it down on a napkin, and launched what would soon become RVCA from his garage. The premise at the brand’s inception was “the balance of opposites,” and his concept was to integrate different subcultures within one platform by connecting a diverse network of individuals with a common thread. Doors open at 5 p.m. (rvca.com)
OLD TIME REVIVAL
John Ridgeway hosts Old Time Revival with Discord & Rye and Raised by Wolves at Downbeat Lounge. At the center of the exploding Americana movement in Honolulu is Discord & Rye, a roots-rock group of musicians dedicated to exploring the history and future of original American music. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
HIRIZ HAPPY HOUR
The Grind Entertainment presents happy hour performances in Downbeat Lounge with HiRiZ. Music runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
PAINT YOUR PARADISE WORKSHOP
Paint Your Paradise’s Danielle Groff leads participants in a painting workshop featuring a Diamond Head theme at Mori Hawaii. Event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mori Hawaii. Cost is $45. All supplies are included. (morihawaii.com)
Saturday July 23
11TH ANNUAL WAHIAWA & PEARL FAMILY DENTAL CARE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN FINALS
PBR & Country 97.5 present the 11th Annual Wahiawa & Pearl Family Dental Care Country Showdown Finals live at The Republik. The event is part of America’s largest country music talent show. It’s designed to find the most promising country music talent in the nation and to give these performers a chance to launch their professional music careers. The Country Showdown begins each spring with more than 450 local talent contests sponsored by country music radio stations throughout the US. Playing after the contest will be country singer Dita Holifield’s Hillybilly House Band. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 for those 18 and older and $5 for those 21 and older. (hawaiiallamericanrodeo.com)
SELECTAH’S SHOWCASE
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi Fi presents Shantytown Selectah’s Shows — all-vinyl reggae sets in Downbeat Lounge. Expect classic Jamaican rocksteady, skinhead reggae, and sprinklings of blue beat ska. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
PAINT YOUR PARADISE WORKSHOP
Paint Your Paradise’s Danielle Groff leads participants in a painting workshop featuring a Jellyfish theme at Mori Hawaii. Event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mori Hawaii. Cost is $45. All supplies are included. (morihawaii.com)
Sunday July 24
LUNA AMANTE WORKSHOP
A luna amante (vertical wall garden) workshop takes place from noon to 3 p.m. at Mori Hawaii. Build your own vertical wall garden with Luna Amante. All supplies, plants and materials are included. Cost is $60. (morihawaii.com)
Monday July 25
OPEN MIC NIGHT
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night, a showcase for local unsigned talent, in Downbeat Lounge. The Grind Entertainment is an Oahu based promotion company. TGE’s purpose is to serve as a stepping stone for local artists to play bigger shows. Email to sign up. Event starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (tgehawaii@gmail.com)
Tuesday July 26
PEACEFUL WARRIOR YOGA FUNDRAISER FOR SUPER CW
Tito’s Vodka presents Peaceful Warrior Yoga Fundraiser for Super CW at the Republik. Jesa Simpkins has a passion for movement and inspiring others to meet her in that space. She is a certified yoga instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience. Her foundation is based on various mind-body movement modalities including: Vinyasa, Iyengar, Astanga, Gyrokenisis — level one, ballet, modern dance, aerial yoga and aerial acrobatics. Tickets will be available at the door for $20, and 100 percent of the net proceeds go to fight Super CW’s battle against stage 4 cancer. Event starts at 7:15 p.m. (jointherepublik.com)
SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE
James McCarthy hosts a singer-songwriter showcase featuring Hawaii’s top acoustic music makers at Downbeat Lounge. Artists are curated for short sets allowing an intimate opportunity for listeners to hear some of their favorite musicians and singers reveal new material and established favorites. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday July 27
GET WILD
To celebrate Art + Flea’s sixth birthday, they team up with the Office of Economic Development at the Honolulu Zoo from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family, there will be keiki activities, ukulele prize giveaways, a live performance by local musical artist, Kapena, and Art + Flea vendors. (artandflea.com)
PONCHO AND NATAS LIVE
Belly of the Beast Productions presents live performances by punk bands Natas and Poncho at Down-beat Lounge. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday July 28
THE HOLLOW SPHERES WITH THE SPACE KADETS LIVE
Join indie rock band The Hollow Spheres as they play Downbeat Lounge with The Space Kadet. New on the scene are The Hollow Spheres, with their infectious blend of American/Britpop nostalgia and pop-nuanced rock. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
