Pitstop: 9/1/16
Friday September 2
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “KPP 5ive Years Premium Live in Hawaii”
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu returns to Hawaii as part of her five-year anniversary tour. She performs at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6) at Royal Hawaiian Center’s Rock-A-Hula Theatre. Making her major debut in August of 2011, this year marks Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s 5th anniversary. Japan’s number one pop princess is currently embarking on her 3rd world tour “KPP 5iVE YEARS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2016.” Tickets are $60-$100. (hawaii-event.com, ticketweb.com)
TJR Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents TJR performing live at The Republik. TJR (real name TJ Rozdilsky) has built a formidable catalogue of remixes and original tracks since broadening out from his acid house and techno roots in 2008. Show starts at 9 p.m. anda tickets are $30 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
11th Hour Live
Kelley O’Neil’s presents 11th Hour performing rock music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (347-1323)
One World Tribe
Downbeat Lounge and 86 Productions presents eclectic soul group One World Tribe, performing at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday September 3
White Party
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand presents a Labor Day weekend White Party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dress code: white. Special guest dancer is Cody, and DJ Betty spins. Also celebrating Walter’s birthday. Free entry before go-go dancers go on at 10:30 p.m. (hulas.com, vip@hulas.com)
The Chronies Live
Hawaiian, dub and hip-hop-influenced rockers The Chronies play Downbeat Lounge with support from Mr. Mac, The Anime Club and Half Step Down. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Ruth Shiroma Foster and Friends
Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Studio plays host to Ruth Shiroma Foster and Friends starting at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the evening’s refreshing mix of songs, including works from the American Songbook (e.g., Cole Porter), pop favorites, particularly from the ’70s and ’80s, local favorites and a few surprises. Tickets available online. (hprtickets.org, 955-8821)
Secret Record Store
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership sets up shop in Downbeat Lounge. Event runs from 3 to 8 p.m. with music selections by DJ Jet Boy, DJ Monkey and JohnJohn. Secret Record Store is a mobile pop-up store that sells vinyl albums that range from Latin jazz to punk rock to Motown soul to reggae. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)
Magus Hideaway ft. Abstract Rude
KTUH’s Got Rice? Show, Ancient Path Sounds and Magu the Dog will be hosting Got Rice? Fest / Magus Hideaway 2016 featuring a special performance by emcee Abstract Rude. This will also be the official birthday celebration of Jus Bone, host of KTUHs Got Rice? Show and Illisit of the Super Groupers. Doors open at 8 p.m. at Nextdoor. Presale tickets are available at About The Goods, Prototype, Lightsleepers and Know1. (gotriceshow@gmail.com)
Sunday September 4
Motion City Soundtrack ‘So Long, Farewell Tour’
ROCKSTAR Energy Drink and BAMP Project present the Motion City Soundtrack ‘So Long, Farewell Tour’ performing live at The Republik. Since bursting onto the scene in the early ’00s with the rollicking single “The Future Freaks Me Out”, pop punk alternative rockers Motion City Soundtrack have continually impressed fans and critics alike with their shout-along hooks, punchy drums, and battling guitars. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $27.50 plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Wags & Waffles
Hawaiian Humane Society hosts Wags & Waffles from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ala Moana Center — Level 3 Mauka near Vera Bradley. The event features Tucker & Bevvy, Side Street Inn, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Magnolia Bakery Hawaii, The Nook, HAwaii Doggie Bakery and more. There also will be giveaways, a photo booth and more. Dogs are welcome. Cost is $75 and includes food and two complimentary drinks. (hawaiianhumane.org)
Sofrito Nights Latin Night
Agua Dulce Band and DJ Cocoman perform for Sofrito Nights’ Latin Night event from 4 to 9 p.m. at 891 Valkenburgh St. Also on display will be authentic Puerto Rican food and more. Admission is free. (facebook.com/elsofritodeluby)
Monday September 5
Island Breeze
“Island Breeze” featuring Jeff Peterson (Hawaiian slack key guitar), Riley Lee (shakuhachi), and Kenny Endo (taiko) will perform at the Blue Note Hawaii in Waikiki at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Jeff and Riley have been working together for years but only joined forces with Kenny in 2012 during a week-long residency where each artist conducted intensive workshops. The trio put together a program of refreshing new music, like an “island breeze,” and presented it in concert at UH. That music resulted in a CD recording in 2014 and a Nahoku Hano Hano nomination in 2015. Tickets are $15-$35. (bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890)
Tuesday September 6
Peaceful Warrior Yoga Fundraiser for Super CW
Tito’s Vodka presents Peaceful Warrior Yoga Fundraiser for Super CW at the Republik. Jesa Simpkins has a passion for movement and inspiring others to meet her in that space. She is a certified yoga instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience. Her foundation is based on various mind-body movement modalities including: Vinyasa, Iyengar, Astanga, Gyrokenisis – level one, ballet, modern dance, aerial yoga and aerial acrobatics. Tickets will be available at the door for $20, and 100 percent of the net proceeds go to fight Super CW’s battle against stage 4 cancer. Event starts at 7:15 p.m. (jointherepublik.com)
Kapali Long and Sebastian Hughes Live
Biku Shimabuku presents performances by Kapali Long and Sebastian Hughes at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Kapali Long and Sebastian Hughes Live
Biku Shimabuku hosts Kapali Long and Sebastian Hughes at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday September 7
Get Hip With HLTA
SKY Waikiki hosts a hospitality industry pau hana from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening promises fellowship and networking. One outstanding individual will be recognized for his or her contribution to the state’s leading industry. Admission is $25 presale, nonmembers pay $30. (hawaiilodging.org)
Morgan Heritage Live
BAMP Project and Hawaii’s Finest Clothing present Morgan Heritage performing live at The Republik. Having fully recharged their momentous journey in the past year and a half, and having unquestionably established themselves as the premiere live group on the reggae circuit, Morgan Heritage is now on another phase of their indomitable mission. The Royal Family of Reggae, has taken the impressively significant step forward by releasing their upcoming album, Strictly Roots. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $29.59 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
