Pitstop: 9/9/16
Friday September 9
The Freak Show
The Freak Folk Show with Brian von Ahsen, Lucie & The Perfect Wave, Paul Izak & The Seeds of Love and Tavana. Check it out at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Before that, Dhevhan Keith plays happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday September 10
GreenRoom Festival
Art + Flea holds a beach market at Waikiki Shell from 3 to 9:30 p.m. featuring local and unique fashions, art, music, food and more. GreenRoom Festival Hawaii is a culture festival of music and with a backbone of beach and surf culture. (artandflea.com)
Smokestack Live
Soulful roots reggae group Smokestack play Downbeat Lounge at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Secret Record Store
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership, Secret Record Store, sets up shop in Kakaako’s Bevy from 4 to 8 p.m. Buy vinyl, sample the tasty libations and tapas and listen to selections by DJ Monkey, JohnJohn and more. Admission is free. (info@bevybar.com, secretrecordstore@gmail.com)
Monday September 12
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. Sign-ups are at tgehawaii@gmail.com. (downbeatdiner.com)
Tuesday September 13
Sergio Mendes Live
BAMP Project presents Sergio Mendes performing live at The Republik. Producer, composer, keyboardist and vocalist, Sergio Mendes’ influence on the music industry has spanned five decades and continues to evolve through new collaborations and mediums. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $49.50-$79.50 in advance, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Salty and Brainplane Live
Biku Shimabuku hosts Salty and Brainplane at Downbeat Lounge. Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday September 14
Sex Trivia
Planned Parenthood Proudly Presents Sex Trivia at Downbeat Lounge. Play for prizes, provided by Langunitas Brewing Company and Suzies. Free to play with a donation of an unopened box of sanitary napkins, tampons or diapers. All proceeds will go to women’s shelters. Event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. Then, at 9 p.m. singer-songwriter Victor Artis and indie rock group The Anime Club play at 9 p.m.; admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday September 15
Pau Hana For Literacy
Join Hawaii Literacy friends and supporters in Hawaii Literacy’s biggest annual fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at Murphy’s Bar and Grill. Each ticket includes a dinner plate, 2 drinks, live music, a silent auction, and raffle. The cost is $40 for a single ticket, or $75 for a pair. In addition, each ticket or sponsorship helps to support Hawaii Literacy’s five free programs that help adults and children develop the literacy skills to meet their job, school, and personal goals! (hawaiiliteracy.org/pauhana)
Overcrowded Avenue Live
Overcrowded Avenue plays classic pop, reggae and soul from 6 to 8 p.m. at Aiea Bowl. Admission is free. (488-6854)
Mahina Market
The popular North Shore Mahina Market lifestyle event returns to Turtle Bay Resort from 5 to 9 p.m. Event highlights include a free open-flow sunset yoga class, aerial yoga performances, beats by DJ Yoozilla and more. Booths will feature local food, cocktails, artists, entertainment and more. (turtlebayresort.com)
Space Kadets Live
The Space Kadets bring their otherworldly sound to Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. The Space Kadets explore the solar sound system using a variety of instruments, electric and acoustic, combining loop technology and human creativity. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
