Pitstop: 7/25/14

Friday July 25

Lush
Eleven44, 8 p.m. doors open, no cover, 21 and older. Presented by Matt Blac and Rob Chiong, who DJ along with their favorite island-based and visiting house artists. (eleven44hawaii.com)

11th Hour Live
Hawaii Yacht Club, 1739 Ala Moana Blvd., 7:30-11:30 p.m., free, members only or guest with member, 21 and older. Hawaii Yacht Club presents 11th Hour live. (347-1323)

CabaRAE Preview Show
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, 8 p.m. show, until Aug. 31, $60/adult, $50/kamaaina. CabaRAE’s preview shows, performed in an intimate in-the-round theatre set-up, will thrill audiences with stunning aerial artistry, daredevil feats of strength, spellbinding emotion, interactive comedy and sublime entertainment at its finest. (cabarae.com)

The Bar Exam HI Finals
Dragon Upstairs, above Hank’s Café, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., email for more info. Probable vs. Rukka. Also on-beat freestyle with cash prize and more. (gotriceshow@gmail.com)

Saturday July 26

Splurt From Major Lazer
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $10/early bird, plus applicable fees, 18 and older. Splurt is a respected “scenester,” recording artist, DJ, music producer, YouTube channel host, marketing visionary, technology innovator, and influential tastemaker. (bampproject.com)

Discolympics
Eleven44, free before 9 p.m., doors at 8 p.m., 21 and older. Debauchery Events presents another fabulous night of disco and retro fun with DISCOLYMPICS. This event combines Olympics and athletics with the party-inducing retro sounds from the ‘70s and ‘80s. (eleven44hawaii.com)

11th Hour Live
Snappers Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. Snappers presents 11th Hour live. (347-1323)

Cho Cho and Member Only Live
Bar 35, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. It’s hotter than July and ‘80s Pop Muzik welcomes the return of two bands this summer with live music featuring Members Only and Cho Cho, playing the best of the ‘80s, ‘90s and current. (djnocturna.com)

Sunday July 27

Polo Game
Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, 2 p.m. matches start, 11 a.m. gates open, $10/field seating, $25/clubhouse area. USPA Intra-Circuit, Fred Daiey Trophy. (Hawaii-polo.org, hpsocialclub@gmail.com)

Cocktail Mixology: Muddled
Brasserie Du Vin, 6 p.m., $30/person, 21 and older. Call for reservations. To muddle is to combine ingredients, usually in the bottom of a mixing glass, by pressing them with a special tool, called a muddler. After you have crushed the ingredients – perhaps fresh berries, citrus, herbs, or other fragrant items – you add other ingredients to build a flavorful drink. (545-1115)

Autocross
Aloha Stadium, visit website for times and more information. Want to test your driving skills with your own car? Try Solo competitive driving (a.k.a. autocross) at the Hawaii Region, Sports Car Club of America event. There are over 30 classes for both male and female drivers. Each driver receives 4 timed runs and the single fastest is compared to the other drivers in the class. (sccahawaii.org)

Cars & Coffee
Kakaako Park, 9 a.m., more info online. Legendary automobiles from all over the island will attend, from classics to showroom new and everything in between. (mbca-hawaii.org)

Wednesday July 30

The Head and the Heart Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show starts, $25/in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. The nascent group dove headfirst into writing, recording and performing, and even moved into the same house to ensure that inspiration could strike at any moment. (jointherepublik.com)

Thursday July 31

Jive Slinky Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Prepare to lose yourself in a contagious embrace of the most unexpectedly delightful sensation of live music. (downbeathawaii.com)

2Racks Rap Contest
The Republik, 10 p.m. show, $20/in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. ​2Racks Contest’s number one objective is to provide live performance opportunities for independent artists to become more successful and self-sustaining. (jointherepublik.com)

Jeni Suk Live
Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s, 7-11 p.m., $20/presale, $25/door, $40/VIP, all ages accompanied by adult. Youtube sensation Jeni Suk debuts in Honolulu. DJ set by DJ Kowai and a live performance by The Bentos. (bit.ly/jenisukhi)

Bear Grillz and Friendz
Nextdoor, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $15 until 10:30 p.m., $20/after. Hailing from Yosemite National Park, Grillz’s story begins on a typical afternoon spent growling at marmots and eating tourists. (852-2243)

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