Pitstop: 9/7/12
Friday September 7
Hawaii Craftsmen’s 2012 Statewide Juried Exhibition
Honolulu Museum Art School Gallery, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu, Aug. 30 to Sept. 20, free. The annual exhibition of new work, created by members of Hawaii Craftsmen, will be juried by Jo Lauria. (hawaiicraftsmen.org)
First Fridays
The Loft, 115 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., doors open at 8 p.m., free for the first hour. Featuring DJ IllPhil hosted by Eli The One and Only. (gotriceshow@gmail.com)
Live Music
Kailua Town Pub & Grill, 26 Hoolai St., Kailua, 21 and older, $5/cover. Analog performs. Must have valid ID to get in. (230-8444)
Hawaii’s Premier Comedians
Dot’s in Wahiawa, 8 p.m., $15/advance, $20/door. Augie T, Frank De Lima, Mel Cabang, Andy Bumatai. (479-0576)
Saloon Pilots Live
Big City Diner, 108 Hekili St., Kailua, Sept. 7 and 21, 8:30-11 p.m., free. Oahu’s premier Bluegrass and Americana music band Saloon Pilots. (263-8880)
Talent Showcase
Mojo Barbershop, 7 p.m., visit website for details. Mojo Barbershop is having a talent showcase upcoming First Friday. (mojobarbershop.com/blog)
Heavy Weights Live
3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 8 p.m., free. Contemporary Hawaiian music. (312-8867)
Curiously Vintage With Nick Kuchar And Hendrick’s
The Manifest, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m, free. Vintage artist Nick Kuchar shows new artwork inspired by Hendrick’s Gin and some of his most popular prints. (everythingisjake.com, manifesthawaii.com)
Jake Shimabukuro & Friends Concert
Hawaii Theatre, 7 p.m., free. Worldwide ukulele phenom and Hawaii favorite, Jake Shimabukuro, takes center stage. (528-0506)
Golf Tournament
Kapolei Golf Course, noon, email to register and for more information. NAIOP Hawaii Chapter’s 20th annual charitable golf tournament will benefit Hawaii charity HUGS. (barbie@naiophawaii.org)
Little Black Bag
687 Auahi St., Honolulu, until Sept. 15, Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. By Dana Paresa. (interislandterminal.org)
The Toasters
Hawaiian Brians, 8 p.m. doors open, all ages, $15/presale. Tickets online. Opening bands Black Square, Pimpbot, Completely Insane and Virgin Mary(underworldevents.com)
Revenge Of The Nerds
Ong King Arts Center, 6 p.m. to 2 am., free before 8 p.m., $5 8-9 p.m., $10 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Polish your glasses, Pull out those pocket protectors, and hike up your pants! Its time for nerdtastic, geektabulous First Friday here at Ong King Art Center. (facebook.com/events/503354199675699/)
Saturday September 8
A Midsummer Night’s Hope
Sunset Ranch, 5 p.m., tickets online, 18 and older. An Enchanting Event Supporting Courage House Hawaii a local group working to establish a home for children who have been victims of sex trafficking. (courageworldwide.org/hawaii-events)
Celebrities And Their Pets Fashion Show
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 8-9, pets take the runway at 12:30 p.m. during the Hawaii Woman Expo, $3. The purpose of this unique fashion show is to bring awareness to pet adoption and encourage volunteerism and foster homes for dogs and cats at the Oahu SPCA. (nancybernal@aol.com, 947-5736)
Hot Rod Car Show
Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 5-10 p.m., free. Car aficionados, start your engines, and cruise on down to the fall edition of Hawaii Kai Towne Center’s East End Hot Rod Car Show. (hawaiikaitownecenter.com)
The First Lady Of Brainfeeders
Fresh Cafe, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $15, 18 and older. Tokimonsta. (tokimonsta.com)
Chevas And Band Live
3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 8 p.m., free. Contemporary Christian music. (312-8867)
Showcase of Hawaii Comedians
Hawaiian Brian’s Showroom, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m., visit website for cost. Stand-up comedy show hosted by Big Steve of 93.1 FM’s Da Pa’ina and features Hawaii comedians Kaleo Naiga, Teresa Sickels, David Lee, Jose Dynamite, Paul Kane, Jonny Sparkles, and James Mane. (marscomedy.com)
Poetry Slam & Open Mic Featuring Jonra Lesigh
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 2:30 p.m. doors open, 3 p.m. show starts, all ages welcome, $1 admission. Hosted by Sterling Higa and Jocelyn Ng. (sterling@youthspeakshawaii.org, 782-7868)
Sunday September 9
Filipino Superstars In Concert
Blaisdell Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m., $55, $75, $95. Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo returns to the Blaisdell Concert Hall along with the Philippines’ Pop Heartthrob Mark Bautista in an exclusive concert. (ticketmaster.com, contact@tommoffatt.com)
Concert Brunch
Mission HOuses Museum, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $55/open seating, $65/door, $65/front row seats, $75/door. The concert will showcase the significance of Hawaiian music through the collaboration of local Hawaiian and visiting musicians. Included in the ticket prices, attendees will enjoy a silent auction, wine, Sake tasting, and locally inspired food and cocktails. (kanikaoli.soundingjoymt.org)
Concert In The Mall
Windward Mall center court, noon to 12:45 p.m., free. Windward Mall presents singing sensation Summer Eguchi. (windwardmall.com)
Ex Libris Talk
691 Auahi St., Honolulu, 3 p.m., $5/person or free with copy or purchase of book, $30. Ex Libris Talk with Anthony Myint and Karen Leibowitz. (interislandterminal.org)
Monday September 10
Golf Tournament
Kapolei Golf Course, Sept. 10-16, visit website for schedule and cost. The Pacific Links Hawai‘i Championship will feature $1.8 million purse and a field of 81 Champions Tour professionals.
Pop Up Dinner
The Whole Ox Deli, 327 Keawe St., Honolulu, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $50/person, advanced tickets required. Tickets available online. (honoluluboxoffice.com)
Thursday September 13
Great Sex, Naturally
YWCA of Oahu, 1040 Richards St., Honolulu, 5:30 p.m., $75/person. Women’s Fund of Hawaii benefit fundraiser. Visit website for reservations. (womensfundhawaii.org)
