Pitstop: 8/26/16
Friday August 26
Elle King Live
BAMP Project presents Elle King performing live at The Republik. Frank and fearless, tender and rowdy, Elle King’s debut album, LOVE STUFF marks the true arrival of the young singer/songwriter/guitarist/banjoist as a pop force to be reckoned with. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35 general admission in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
15th Annual Korean Festival in Hawaii
Experience Korean culture from the past and the present at the 15th Annual Korean Festival Aug. 26-27 at Honolulu Hale. Event takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26 and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 27. As one of the largest cultural festivals of the year in Hawaii, the Korean Festival will once again have the best flavors of Korea, entertainment and culture exhibits. Organizers expect over 30,000 people to attend. New to this year event is a liquor tasting tent featuring soju, makoli, beer and wine. The headliner for this year’s Korean festival is singer and actor Lee Jung, who will be performing during the evening. Opening for Lee Jung is the four member KPOP Group “Nolza” from Korea. (koreanfestivalhi.com)
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)
Paint Your Paradise
Danielle Groff hosts a painting workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mori. This workshop theme is butterfly. Cost is $45. (morihawaii.com)
Hook & Line Live
Hook & Line, Discord & Rye and Foreseeable Futures perform starting at 9 p.m. in Downbeat Lounge. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Trish and Hiriz perform for happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
11th Hour Live
Kelley O’Neil’s presents 11th Hour performing live rock music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
Saturday August 27
Halo Halo Music Fest
Halo Halo Music Fest takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Apl.de.ap, co-founder and member of the Grammy-award winning group The Black Eyed Peas, has been announced as the headliner of Hawaii’s Halo Halo Music Fest. In an effort to celebrate and recognize Filipino-American culture and the arts through music, dance, and entertainment, the festival will also feature Shar Carillo and Mikey Busto along many other local and national Filipino performers. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, and VIP is $50. (islandtix.com)
Summer Wonders
Hawaii’s favorite pop-up urban market presents Summer Wonders, featuring 50+ local vendors in fashion, art, music, food and more at Honolulu Museum of Art School. Event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. Admission is $3 and a portion of proceeds will go toward HMAS. (artandflea.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 is $60 drop-in. (artsatmarks.com)
Matsumoto Shave Ice Celebrates 65 Years
Matsumoto Shave Ice hosts a 65th anniversary celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its location in Haleiwa. Planned are 65-cent shave ice from 9 a.m. to noon, live entertainment and more. (matsumotoshaveice.com)
Let Us Prey
Miss Vamp Hawaii and Decadent Events presents Let Us Pray, the third annual Hawaii Horror Ball. Featuring Mistress of Ceremony Lana Saldania, and DJs Nocturna, Rhombus, KSM and DATMOT. Enter the horror costume contest — most horrific and most original. Event takes place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Bar 35. Admission is $5 fore those 21 and older. (djnocturna.com)
Soul Patrol Live
Soul Patrol performs live rock, blues and soul music from 6 to 8 p.m. at Muddy Waters Espresso in Kailua. Admission is free. (778-0182)
Jeff “Bover Ranks” Send-off
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi presents a special send-off for Jeff “Bover Ranks,” with special guest Selectah DJ Iriesistable. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Amateur Boxing
Amateur boxing takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Palolo District Park gym with boxers from Oahu and Kauai competing. Between 18 and 20 bouts are slated to take place, and the main event features 2016 National Jr. Olympic champ Nes Jr. Tiburcio and state champ Glenn Nebres III. Admission is $15 at the door. (bkawano@aol.com)
Soul Time In Hawaii
Bevy hosts Soul Time in Hawaii, featuring Roger Bong, Oliver Seguin and Hideki Yamamoto. Music runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and admission is free. (bevyhawaii.com)
Sunday August 28
Merienda Brunch Day Party
The Manifest and About The Goods presents a Marienda event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Manifest. Resident DJs Revise, Tittahbyte and Jaba One playing all good vibe music. The Manifest will be offering their coffee + toast bar until 1 p.m. The day party continues until 6 p.m. — when the dance floor will be open, music turned up while The Manifest serves their drink libations. (manifesthawaii.com)
Open Mic Night
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night starting at 7 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Email to sign up. (tgehawaii@gmail.com)
Tuesday August 30
Hanale Bishop and Erika Elona Live
Downbeat Lounge presents Hanale Bishop and Erika Elona 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)
Luxe Your Ritual Beauty Event
The Spa at Trump hosts the first-ever Luxe Your Ritual beauty event, featuring a complimentary customized skincare consultations and flash facials by Natura Bissé. There also will be complimentary massages, luxurious spa prize giveaways, champagne and hors d’oeuvres for attendees. Event, which runs from 4 to 8 p.m., is free, but RSVP is required. (683-7466, diane.serrano@trumphotels.com)
Wednesday August 31
Punk Rock Night
Belly of the Beast Productions presents a punk rock night at Downbeat Lounge featuring live performances by Nick Danger, Jonny Random, Will Toot and Natas. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday September 1
Flatbush Zombies Live
BAMP Project presents Flatbush Zombies performing live at The Republik. Brooklyn, New York’s Flatbush Zombies channel the best of the ’90s East Coast rap era on cinematic tracks full of mind-altering atmospherics and dense lyrical content. The FBZ trio was formed by Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, and Erick “The Architect” Elliott in 2010. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $30 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes Live
Join howlin’ rockers 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes as they take the stage in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
