Pitstop: 9/23/16
Friday September 23
LaborFest Hawaii
The fifth annual LaborFest Hawaii starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Musicians’ Association Studio, 909 Kapiolani Blvd. LaborFest Hawaii seeks to provide an open forum for discussing working class issues. Featuring William Puette, Katherine Isaac, Ray Catania and Asami Kobayashi. Event is free. (laborfest.hi@gmail.com)
Trish and HiRiz Live
The Grind Entertainment presents Trish and HiRiZ performing at Downbeat Lounge for happy hour. Event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. Then, John Ridgeway hosts Old Time Revival featuring Discord & Rye, Caroline Pond and The Infamous Bourbon Boys — show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Poetry in Motion
Samadhi Hawaii brings their signature performance series home to Kakaako with live music by ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardner. Event runs Sept. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. ‘Poetry in Motion’ is the newest work from the aerial school featuring Taimane Gardner and Friends, who will be providing the soundtrack for the entire show live. The show will feature Samadhi Hawaii’s company and faculty, Youth Company, Youth Prep Team, Adult Apprentice, Company, guest artists Katie Kilway and Victoria Roos, and a family friendly appearance by Volary Aerial Burlesque. Tickets and more information are available online (samadhihawaii.com)
Saturday, September 24
Overcrowded Avenue Live
Overcrowded Avenue plays classic pop, reggae and soul from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. (626-8277)
The Black Party
80s Pop Muzik presents The Black Party at Bar 35 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event also is a pre-pageant party for Miss Vamp Hawaii. The evening features DJs Rhombus, Nocturna, KSM and Dark Cloud. Meet Miss Vamp contestants, wear black and stay for great music. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (djnocturna.com)
Selectah’s Shows
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi Fi presents Shantytown Selectah’s Shows — all-vinyl reggae sets — in Downbeat Lounge. Event starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Glass Fusion
Kobo Glass holds a glass fusion workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make your own glass dishes in this fun workshop. Join in the fun to explore color and forms and go home with one-of-a-kind personal creations. Cost is $55. (morihawaii.com)
Sunday September 25
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)
Rice Fest
Hawaii’s largest annual rice event teams up with Eat The Street and will be held on Auahi Street fronting Ward CentreHawaii’s largest annual rice event teams up with Eat The Street and will be held on Auahi Street fronting Ward Centre. The seventh annual Rice Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features Hawaii’s culinary diversity via food demonstrations, entertainment, and more. Admission is free. (ricefest.com)
Monday September 26
PRIE Live
BAMP Project presents PRIE Album Listening Party for ‘Trust Me, You’re Not Alone’ live at The Republik. Prie (pronounced “pree”) puts his life and personal struggles into his songs with no filter, making it easy for anyone worldwide to if not understand, relate to his personal pain and happiness that we all as human beings face living on this planet rock we call earth. Show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free. (jointherepublik.com)
Open Mic Night
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night night starting at 7 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge. The Grind Entertainment (TGE) is an Oahu based promotion company. TGE’s purpose is to serve as a stepping stone for local artists to play bigger shows. Sign-ups are at tgehawaii@gmail.com. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Soul Patrol Live
Soul Patrol plays live rock, blues and soul music fro 9 to 11 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe. Admission is free. (955-7383).
Tuesday September 27
Roothub and Foreseeable Futures Live
Biku Shimabuku hosts Roothub and Foreseeable Futures at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday September 28
Punk Rock Night
Belly of the Beast Productions presents a punk rock night starting at 9 p.m. in Downbeat Lounge. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday September 29
The Power of Partying, 50 State Speaking Tour
BAMP Project and ROCKSTAR Energy Drink present Andrew W.K. The Power of Partying, 50 State Speaking Tour live at The Republik. Andrew W.K. is pleased to announce The Power of Partying, his first nationwide speaking tour, spanning the entire country with stops in all 50 U.S. states. Presented by The Party Party, each evening will be an intimate celebration of discussion, a pep rally for the inner spirit, and an optimistic look at the overwhelming intensity of life. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $20 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (flavorus.com)
Art Show, Wine Tasting
The Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach is pleased to announce the return of an exclusive live art show and wine tasting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. featuring emerging artist Darby Roeder. Her use of watercolor and acrylics enhances her work, adding color and vibrancy to each of her art pieces. Wine tasting is $20 for six tastings. (courtyardwaikiki.com)
Raja Live
Traver Rains presents Raja performing live at The Republik. Raja is a professional make-up artist, recording artist and drag superstar. She will be headlining an exciting evening of entertainment including enticing gogo boys and girls, daring circus flyers, lovely burlesque ladies and several local drag rockstars. Show starts at 11 p.m., and tickets are $20 general admission in advance plus applicable fees. (jointherepublik.com)
The Hollow Spheres Live
Indie rockers The Hollow Spheres perform at Downbeat Lounge, along with Spooky Couch. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
