Pitstop: 8/19/16
Friday August 19
CONTACT 2016
Now in its third year, CONTACT 2016 was originally presented at the Honolulu Museum of Art School in April and May 2016 and is now being reinterpreted in a smaller exhibition at The ARTS at Marks Garage. It will be on display until Aug. 27. This year’s theme was Foreign and Familiar, exploring themes of cultural exchange and migratory movements, in and out of Hawaii, not attached to any particular time period in Hawaiiʻs history. (honolulumuseum.org)
John Cruz Live
Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar hosts an evening with John Cruz and Friends from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. (lolashawaii.com)
The Urchinz, The Waves and Spooky Couch Live
86 Productions and DJ Jet Boy present rock reggae act The Urchinz, The Waves and Spooky Couch (with members of Sing the Body) live at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Big Jay performs island reggae during happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday August 20
Duke’s OceanFest 2016
Waikiki’s premier ocean sports festival, Duke’s OceanFest 2016, makes a splash this year from Aug. 20 to 28 with ocean and beachside activities at venues throughout Waikiki. An Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Keiki Sand Volleyball Tournament takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20; the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts SUP PaddleFest takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21; and the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Sand Volleyball Pro-Am takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23. More event information can be found online. (dukesoceanfest.com)
KAYZO Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents KAYZO performing live at The Republik. Kayzo saw his break in 2012 when he was selected as the winner of Insomniac’s ‘Discovery Project’ Challenge with a mind-blowing mix featuring every genre under the sun. Kayzo quickly became recognized as the artist to watch in 2014 and he continues to gain support from DJs and fans, leaving them wanting more tracks and awe-inspring, energy-filled live performances. Show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $25 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Summer Concert Series
Hawai’i Kai Towne Center’s 12th Annual Summer Concert Series returns for one last “hana hou” with Raiatea Helm. Concertgoers will want to arrive early to take advantage of table stations by various Hawai’i Kai Towne Center merchants in the breezeway near the Waterfront Stage. Stations will feature services, merchandise, as well as food for purchase. Show runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. (hawaiikaitownecenter.com)
OTS’ Academy of Improv: Villainy Workshop
Learn how to create a villain, bad guy, and arch nemesis for stage or screen acting, writing books or scripts, even role-playing for games. The interactive On The Spot workshop runs Aug. 20 and 27. Cost is $100 for both classes or $60 drop-in. (artsatmarks.com)
The Blowout Fundraiser
Failed Orbit Records presents a fundraiser to bring Portland group Blowout to Honolulu — featuring live performances by Strangers with Kandy, Suburpia, TV Mircowave and No Home. Failed Orbit Records is a independent label in Honolulu featuring local rock artists. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 18 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday August 21
Universal ShowQueen Pageant 2016 DVD Premiere Party
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand hosts the Universal ShowQueen Pageant 2016 DVD Premiere Party starting at 8 p.m. More information online. (hulas.com)
Monday August 22
Animal Collective Live
BAMP Project presents Animal Collective performing live at The Republik. At the beginning there were two of them – Avey Tare and Panda Bear – banging drums and tweaking synths in their bedrooms, singing strange and sometimes heartbreaking songs about imaginary friends and childhood pets. Carried along by washes of squalling feedback, the music was noisy, and it was weird, but it was, at heart, pop music. Show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $32 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Soul Patrol Live
Soul Patrol performs live blues, rock and soul music from 9 to 11 p.m. at Hard Rock Café in Waikiki. Admission is free. (955-7383)
Open Mic Night
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night at Downbeat Lounge. The Grind Entertainment serves as a stepping stone for local artists to play bigger shows. Event starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. Interested performers can email for more information. (tgehawaii@gmail.com)
Tuesday August 23
Thompson Square Live
BAMP Project presents Thompson Square performing live at The Republik. The duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson are a force to be reckoned with in the modern day Country music landscape. International Country music stars, Thompson Square has topped the radio charts across the Unites States, Canada and Australia. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Griff Jurgens and Mike Izon Live
Downbeat Lounge presents Griff Jurgens and Mike Izon performing live at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Hosted by Biku Shimabuku, artists are curated for short sets allowing an intimate opportunity for listeners to hear some of their favorite musicians and singers reveal new material and established favorites. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday August 25
The Struts Live
BAMP Project presents The Struts performing live at The Republik. Before even releasing their first album, U.K.-bred four-piece The Struts opened for The Rolling Stones in front of a crowd of 80,000 in Paris, got hand-picked by Mötley Crüe to serve as the supporting act for their four last-ever performances, and toured the U.S. on a string of sold-out shows that demanded the band move up to bigger venues to accommodate their fast-growing fanbase. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $27 general admission in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Silverstein & Beartooth Live
Silverstein & Beartooth perform live at Hawaiian Brians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $29 general admission. Opening bands include This Moment Onward and Above Reproach. Leading the rise of aggressive, melodic punk to the forefront of our attention, the band cultivated a sound and work ethic that has brought them from basements and community centers in Burlington to main stages and global festivals. (underworldevents.com, flavorus.com)
Art and Wine Show
Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach hosts an art show and wine tasting event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature the artwork of eminent artist, Patrice Federspiel, and wine tasting will be available through Spada Bar & Restaurant, a Waikiki Italian fusion bistro located within the Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach. Wine-tasting cost is $20 for six tastings. (954-4000)
The Hollow Spheres Live
Indie rock band The Hollow Spheres play Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Talon’s Send-off
Talon’s aloha send-off party runs from 5 p.m. to midnight at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand. He will jet set off to Atlanta to start a new career. More information online. (hulas.com)
