Pitstop: 7/31/15
Friday July 31
Saloon Pilots Live
Five-piece band Saloon Pilots bring their finger picking and stringed instruments to Downbeat lounge starting at 9 p.m. The group consists of fiddler Lesley Kline, guitarist and mandolin virtuoso Kilin Reece and banjo player Paul Sato. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday August 1
Soul Patrol Live
Acoustic trio Soul Patrol performs at Muddy Waters Espresso in Kailua starting at 6 p.m. Music runs until 8 p.m. and admission is free. (778-0182)
11th Hour Live
Moose McGillycuddy’s hosts rock band 11th Hour from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Smoke Stack Live
Nine-piece band Smoke Stack performs at Downbeat Lounge along with Mike Huhn and The Hydrolites. Smoke Stack pulls influence from Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, Sharon Jones and Rita Marley. Music starts at 9 p.m. for those 21 and older. Admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Aloha Oe Toga Party
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand go-go dancer Cody Roman is leaving Hawaii! Celebrate with him starting at 10:30 p.m. The first 50 people in togas win a door prize. Don your favorite color toga or Roman god or goddess outfit. Cost is $5 general admission. (hulas.com)
Zion I, Kreayshawn Live
Bay Area Kreayshawn hits the stage at The Republik along with Zion I and The Grouch. This American rapper, also the creative director of OK 1984, churned out 13 genre-bending tracks for her debut album, Somethin ‘Bout Kreay. Zion I successfully mixes spiritualism and hip-hop, while hip-hop phenom The Grouch brings to the table his down-to-earth and truthfully poignant raps. Cali-based hip-hop producer Eligh also performs. Tickets are $30 in advance, plus applicable fees with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Sunday August 2
Autocross Season Opens
Aloha Stadium hosts autocross. Want to test your driving skills with your own car? Try solo competitive driving at the Hawaii region Sports Car Club of America event. There are more than 30 classes for male and female drivers. (sccahawaii.org)
Wednesday August 5
Echosmith Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show, $25/general, in advance, increase day of show, plus applicable fees. The Southern California-born quartet Echosmith grew up in a musical household, and shared a love for playing instruments and listening to bands as varied as Coldplay, The Smiths, U2, Joy Division, and Fleetwood Mac. (bampproject.com)
Wedding Workshop
The Wedding Café, 6-8 p.m., free. Free seminar for brides and grooms that focus on one aspect of wedding planning. This week featuring photography. (theweddingcafe.com)
Darts
Enjoy playing darts? Meet at Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill at 8 p.m. for a night of fun and join a league that fits your weekend schedule. (234-6656)
Thursday August 6
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes performs at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Seven Pairs of Iron Shoes is devoted to the good times to be had while playing honest original rock ‘n’ roll music. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
