Pitstop: 9/15/17
Friday September 15
Paʻakai Marketplace hosted by PAʻI Foundation
Paʻakai Marketplace is an innovative event collaboration with PAʻI Foundation – a Hawaiian arts and culture preservation organization. This monthly series embraces and features products made by local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners to the community cultivating strong Native Hawaiian identity. Check it out from 5 to 9 p.m. at SALT at Our Kakaako. Admission is free. (saltatkakaako.com)
Hawaii Invitational of Polo
The Hawaii International Polo Association presents The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Hawaii Invitational of Polo until Sept. 17 at Waimanalo Polo Fields. The historic four-day Invitational is an unmatched sporting event for Hawaii, which celebrates a rich and revered history of the original paniolo culture dating back to the early 1880s. More information online. (hawaiipololife.com)
Big Jay Live
Big Jay performs island reggae from 6 to 8 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. After that, The Bad Engrish takes the stage at 9 p.m., with supporting performances by No Forgive Action, Black Square, Anti-Matter and Superfuct; admission is $10 for those 18 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Mahi‘ai Kekumu Live
Mahi‘ai Kekumu performs live from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand with special guest GJ. Admission is free. (hulas.com)
Dance is Life
House, funk, soul party Soulgasm presents Dance is Life, featuring special guests DJs
Min One and Kentaro, as well as live music by Quadraphonix and dance performances by by Convergence Dance Theatre, Diverse Art Center, HI Frequeny, Housing Project 360, Sewa Fare, Shakti Dance Movement & Hawaii Slam Poetry’s own Kealoha. Doors to Hawaiian Brians open at 8:30, and the event is open to those 18 and older. Ticket information is online. (facebook.com/soulgasmhawaii)
Saturday September 16
Bar Crawl
SALT at Our Kakaʻako presents an Oktoberfest bar crawl that kicks off at 5 p.m. Take a tour of Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, Moku Kitchen and Bevy — all of which will serve up German brews. In addition to delicious food and drinks, guests will also enjoy live authentic Oktoberfest music from Oom Pah Zicke Zackes, starting at 6 p.m. Attendees are invited to dress to impress in traditional Oktoberfest attire. (saltatkakaako.com)
The Hydrolites: All Night Rockers Reggae
The Hydrolites play rockers reggae at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (info@downbeatdiner.com)
Secret Record Store
Bevy plays host to another installment of Secret Record Store 4-8 p.m. Buy vinyl, sample the tasty libations and tapas from Bevy Market and listen to selections by DJ Monkey, JohnJohn and more. Admission is free. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)
Sunday September 17
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)
Monday September 18
Open Mic
GJ hosts an open mic night at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. Signups begin at 5:45 p.m. and are first-come, first served. Open to all types of talent. (hulas.com)
Tuesday September 19
Mahi‘ai Live
Mahi‘ai performs live from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand with special guest GJ. Admission is free. (hulas.com)
John Ridgeway and Nick Danger Live
Biku Shimabuku presents The Rising Melody with live original performances by singer-songwriters John Ridgeway, Nick Danger, Andy 7 Pairs and Jonny Random. Show takes place at 8 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge, and admission is free for those 21 and older. (wmelody.com)
Wednesday September 20
The Future Hndrxx Tour
Following the runaway success of the Nobody Safe Tour’s across North America this spring, Future unveils the second leg of his 2017 touring, The Future Hndrxx Tour. It comes to Blaisdell Arena at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. (bampproject.com, ticketmaster.com)
Thursday Septemer 21
Jason Laeha Live
Jason Laeha performs live from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. Admission is free. (hulas.com)
