Pitstop: 7/4/14

Friday July 4

Best of Shows
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 5-11 p.m., free. celebrate the opening of the Best of Shows installation at The ARTS at Marks Garage: “Self-Assembly” by Chris Edward and “Encampments” by Kirsten Rae Simonsen: Grand Prize Winners of Double-Feature Summer Season, Zoonami and HI Tides. The artists will be available to discuss their work from 5-8 p.m., with artists talks that evening at 6:30 p.m.

First Friday BBQ Challenge
Stations set up along the block between Pauahi Street and Chaplain Lane, 6 p.m., free admission. Downtown/Chinatown shops, galleries, restaurants, clubs and pubs will be open, and in addition to the usual dining and entertainment offerings check out the grilling skills of Downbeat Diner, Manifest, The Fix, Rakuen, Bat 35 and Brasserie Du Vin. (auroragroup.pa@gmail.com)

Saturday July 5

Capone’s Comedy Smash
Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, tickets online. Sommore, “The Queen of Comedy,” is known for her vivacious personality, and no topic is too outrageous for her. “The Mayor of Comedy,” Bruce Bruce, is known for his sharp delivery and improv skills, making audiences bust a gut with laugher across the country. (ticketmaster.com)

BaddyGirl Tittahbyte Mixtape Release
The Safehouse at The Republik, 6 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, free, 21 and older. Tittahbyte, real name Riana Stellburg, is an up-and-coming event photographer-turned-DJ. Her activity in the hip-hop/nightlife entertainment industry has surely made its impact with multiple openings/closings for prominent hip-hop artists such as Childish Gambino, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, as well as the creation of a number of local events promoting the hip-hop community in Hawaii. (jointherepublik.com)

Sunday July 6 

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. Fourth of July celebration. (Hawaii-polo.org, hpsocialclub@gmail.com)

Wednesday July 9

Adam and Keith Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., free. Adam and Keith perform blues and rock. (955-7383)

FreeSound Band Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., free. FreeSound Band performs blues and rock. (955-7383)

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