Pitstop: 7/28/17
Friday July 28
Saloon Pilots Live
Bluegrass group Saloon Pilots perform in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sinema
The fifth annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival’s kick-off fundraiser, Sinema, takes place from 8 to 11 p.m. at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand. Performers include Caramel, Phong, Miss Catwings and Chevis. Cost is $10, or $80 for VIP tables. Tickets available online. (hulas.com)
Saturday July 29
Mele on the Marina Festival
Hawaii Kai Towne Center’s Mele on the Marina Festival, celebrating music and local culture, kicks off with the Kupaoa. The event begins at 3 p.m., and performances take place throughout the afternoon. (hawaiikaitownecenter.com)
DJ William Lifestyle Live
SKY Waikiki’s Rooftop Restaurant, Lounge and Nightclub presents one of L.A.’s top choice celeb entertainers DJ William Lifestyle. Doors open at 10 p.m. and cover is $20. (vip@skywaikiki.com, skywaikiki.com)
Island Vibes Concert Series
International Market Place presents the Island Vibes Concert Series from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Queen’s Court stage. This installment features Maryanne Ito. (shopinternationalmarketplace.com/islandvibes)
Diners Live
Failed Orbit Records presents Phoenix-based pop rock artist Diners at Downbeat Lounge. Featuring supporting performances by The Bougies, Jasmine Yoshikawa, Christ Moon and Cool Kool Shirts. Event starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $8 presale or $10 at the door. Prior to that, Secret Record Store sets up shop from 2 to 8 p.m.; admission is free. (failedorbitrecords.com)
Sunday July 30
SCCA Solo
Try four timed laps at the Sports Car Club of America solo/autocross course in competition with other cars and trucks at Aloha Stadium parking lot. Visit website for more information. (scchawaii.org)
Tuesday August 1
Artist of the Summer Contest
Biku Shimabuku presents The Rising Melody at Downbeat Lounge with live original performances by Mike Izon, Ija Prestera, Ginja Fresh and Joel Spiral. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (therisingmelody.com/2017-artist-of-the-summer-contest.html)
Thursday August 3
Survey Exhibition of Contemporary Photography
The ninth annual Survey Exhibition of Contemporary Photography in Hawai‘i 2017 is on display at The ARTS at Marks Garage until Aug. 26. The exhibition was to all artists using photographic processes: analog or digital, color or B&W, alternative processes and mixed media explorations. Hawaii residents to submitted digital files of original works that have been created within the past two years. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
