Pitstop: 9/19/14
Friday September 19
Rusko Live
The Republik, 9 p.m. show, $20/early bird, $25/general, in advance, plus applicable fees, 18 and older. Veering away from the dark, serious side of the sound Rusko bought a highly driven energy and fun approach to the dubstep massive and quickly coined his own take on the genre and turned the scene upside down. (bampproject.com)
5th Annual Signature Chefs Food Festival
The Royal Hawaiian, 5:30-9 p.m., $150/person, $2,500/table for 10. This year’s festival will feature some of the best Honolulu chefs from The Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, Moana Surfrider, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, and Honolulu Fire Department (HFD). (723-7102)
LaborFest Hawaii
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 6-9 p.m., free. Speakers include Gerald Horne and Steve Early. A panel of students, professors, adjunct faculty, teacher and others will respond with audience discussion on current labor issues in Hawaii. (laborfesthawaii.org)
The WonderShow
Mercury Bar, 9 p.m. doors, $10/advance, $15/door. Sets at 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Be prepared to be dazzled by Honolulu’s most talented contortionists, jugglers, fire dancers, burlesque artists, pole dancers, comedians and more. (prettypeacockproductions.eventbrite.com)
11th Hour Live
Snappers Sports Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour performs third Fridays at Snappers. (347-1323)
Saturday September 20
Ron White Live
Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, 7 p.m. show starts, $35-$65, in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon. Now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star in his own right. (bampproject.com, ticketmaster.com)
Noi Tinh Yeu Bat Dau
The Republik, 8:30 p.m. show, $60/general, in advance, plus applicable fees, increase day of show, 21 and older. Nicky Event presents Noi Tinh Yeu Bat Dau featuring Bang Kieu, Anh Minh, Lam Anh and Ky Phuong Uyen performing live. (jointherepublik.com)
ShareFest Honolulu
UH Manoa Sustainability Courtyard, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Bring with you toys, books, games, T-shirts and more to upcycle. ShareFest Honolulu’s short-term goals include: the sharing and reuse of excess capacity, strengthening community bonds, providing a platform for people to be valued for the knowledge and skills they have, and encouraging people to acquire new skills. (positivemediahawaii.com)
Roots Sesh
The Studio, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 18 and older. IRIE SOULS & Cultural Movement live. September birthdays get free cover. (450-0045)
Sunday September 21
Burlesque Audition Notice
The Creative, 1120 Smith St., Honolulu, 3 p.m., free. Check the website for detailed schedule. The audition is open to people of all sizes, gender, age and backgrounds. This audition is for both group ensemble performers and soloists. Soloists must bring a solo act to audition with that does not exceed three minutes. Please come in comfortable clothing, dance shoes and be prepared to learn a piece of choreography. (prettypeacockproductions.com)
Tuesday September 23
True Tone Tuesday
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., free. Gary Liu and Sean Cleland perform live. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
Thursday September 25
Jive Slinky Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Prepare to lose yourself in a contagious embrace of the most unexpectedly delightful sensation of live music. (downbeathawaii.com)
