Pitstop: 8/11/17
Friday August 11
Borgore Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Borgore performing live at The Republik. Borgore is one of electronic music’s most popular and polarizing artists. Called the enfant terrible of bass culture and happy to name himself the man who “ruined dubstep,” the LA-based, Tel Aviv-born producer’s genre-destroying “gorestep” and maniacal live shows have made him an iconic character in the modern bass scene. Show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $35 final general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Dread Ashanti Live
Reggae jam band Dread Ashanti playss Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Selections by DJ Lion. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Dhevhan Keith performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
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 open 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)
Saturday August 12
SALT Bar Crawl
SALT at Our Kakaako holds its inaugural SALT Bar Crawl starting at 5 p.m. The event features Bevy Bar, Moku Kitchen and Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, all known for innovative menus and offerings. Visit website for more information (saltatkakaako.com)
Futuristic with Leek Da Barber Live
Cabana Boyz Entertainment presents Futuristic with Leek Da Barber performing live at The Republik. Zachary Lewis Beck, better known as Futuristic, is an American independent hip-hop artist. Leek Da Barber, formerly of YNR, now is a solo artist and has opened up for numerous mainstream artists. Show starts at 9:30 p.m., and admission is $25 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (jointherepublik.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 Dustin Park & The Travelahs. (shopinternationalmarketplace.com/islandvibes)
EC Twins Live
EDM brothers EC Twins will electrify the dance floor at SKY Waikiki Rooftop Restaurant Lounge and Nightclub. Doors open at 10 p.m., and cover is $20. (vip@skywaikiki.com, skywaikiki.com)
Sunday August 13
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)
Don Ho Tribute
International Market Place will unveil a bronze statue of the legendary Hawaiian musician and entertainer Don Ho with a special dedication ceremony and tribute performances. The unveiling runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Don Ho Kanikapila and Tribute Show takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. and “O Na Lani Sunset Stories” Storytelling and Hula Show takes place from 8:15 to 8:45 p.m. (shopinternationalmarketplace.com)
Monday August 14
Issues Live
Issues performs live at Hawaiian Brian’s. Doors open at 6 p.m. Opening bands include Enders, Nesta and Skylene. With their 2014 self-titled debut, ISSUES broke big by infusing their metal-punk hybrid with pop-perfect melodies and the heavy rhythms of hip-hop and R&B. Tickets are $25 general admission. (underworldevents.com)
Tuesday August 15
Mr. Mac, Jay Clark Live
Biku Shimabuku presents The Rising Melody with live original performances by Mr. Mac, Jay Clark and Jonny Eureka. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday August 16
Ka‘imi and Hiriz Live
Ka‘imi and Hiriz play island rock in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday August 17
#EmopartyHNL
City and Chainsaw Productions presents #emopartyhnl at Downbeat Lounge. Celebrate the glory days of Myspace and the sounds of blink-182, Rites of Spring, New Found Glory and more. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (info@downbeatdiner.com)
