Pitstop: 10/26/12

Friday October 26
HAWAII CRAFTSMEN’S 2012 FIBER HAWAII: IN, OF OR ABOUT FEAR
Honolulu Museum of Art School, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu, Oct. 25 to Nov. 17, free. This exhibition encourages participation form artists in all media who wish to explore fiber-related work. (hawaiicraftsmen.org)
HAUNTED LAGOON: DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES
Polynesian Cultural Center, Oct. 22-31 Monday to Saturday, canoes run from 6:30 p.m., tickets online. This year, guests will be taken on an all-new journey into the conflicted mind of the Laie Lady. (hauntedlagoon.com, 293-3333)
ACOUSTIC GUITAR/VOCALS
Morning Brew, Kailua Road, 7-9 p.m., free. Zen Chambers performs. (386-6326)
OPEN MIC NIGHT
3rd Cup Cafe and Venue, 7:30 p.m., free. Open mic night. (3rdcupcafe.com)
LIVE MUSIC
Kailua Town Pub and Grill, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5/cover. Missing Dave performs. (230-8444)
THRILLER NIGHT
Surfer the Bar, $10/with costume, $15/without costume, $5/full-body MJ costume. A Michael Jackson Tribute & Pre-Halloween Costume Party featuring DJs Daniel J and Massfunk.
ADVANCED FACEBOOK CLASS
Hawaii Social Media Training Institute, 10 a.m. to noon, $100. Register online. Two-hour session covering successful marketing campaigns, effective advertising and more. (hismti.com)
THE MIXERS
O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. Blues, classic rock and more are on tap. (hardknot@gmail.com)
Saturday October 27
SKILLZ HAWAII
Fresh Cafe, 4-10 p.m., visit website for more information. Hawaii’s supreme one-on-one bboy battle.
HALLOWBALOO
Chinatown Arts District, 5:30 p.m., free. Chinatown Arts District transforms into a surreal amalgamation of costumed crazies and frenzied rhythms. Wristband $10 before 7:30 p.m., $15 after. (hallowbaloo.com)
VELEZ SEZ! PERFORMS JAZZ MINDS
9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10. The incredible Gerardo Velez leads a brand new group, combining elements of Latin Jazz and Soul.
WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER
3660 On The Rise, 6-8:30 p.m., $125. The event will feature fine wines from prominent vineyards, the exquisite culinary delights by 3660 on the Rise and Hawaiian and Jazz music to listen to as guests mingle among the silent auction offerings. (779-9513)
JOSH SHARP PERFORMS
3rd Cup Cafe and Venue, 7:30 p.m., free. Josh Sharp plays acoustic contemporary music. (3rdcupcafe.com)
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FEST
Ko Olina, Oct. 27-28, visit website for schedule, cost and to register. Includes a variety of events featuring running, swimming and bicycling, as well as access to clinics, seminars, exhibits and more. (782-2161)
KAVA FESTIVAL
UH Manoa, McCarthy Hall, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Live performances, kava tasting, educational talks and demonstrations will occur all day. (221-4327)
THE BIKINI KNIGHTS LIVE
Five O Bar and Lounge, 9 p.m. to midnight, free. Catch some live contemporary reggae music by the Bikini Knights. (922-0550)
THE DANCE OF THE DEAD
Breaker’s Bar and Grill, call for times, $10 without costume, $5 with costume. Pabst Blue Ribbon presents “The Dance of the Dead” DJ GabStop. (381-7737)
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. pumpkin carving, 10 p.m. costume contest, call for more information. (254-7900 ext. 282)
Sunday October 28
JAHLLOWEEN BASH
Vice Nightclub, 7 p.m. to midnight, 8-9 p.m. costume contest, $20/includes two drinks. Call for more information. Hang 11 and Jahlivity perform. Discounts on advance-purchased tickets go to all service industry workers. (497-1750)
HALLOWBALOO KANIKAPILA
Kapiolani Park, 3-6 p.m., free. The festival serves up a much mellower treat, the Hallowbaloo Kanikapila, with acoustic music performances. (hallowbaloo.com)
A NIGHT IN OLD SHANGHAI
Indigo Restaurant, 1121 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $32. A cocktail party to benefit Findinfg Kukan, a documentary film by Robin Lung. (findingkukan.ticketbud .com/benefit)
Monday October 29
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
M Nightclub, Mondays until Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m. live showing, replay at 6:30 p.m., free. Shown at the Row Bar. (529-0010)
Wednesday October 31
LIVE MUSIC
Kailua Town Pub and Grill, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5/cover. Freesound performs. (230-8444)
SAMSUNG GALAXY S III
Kahala Mall Verizon Wireless, 9-10 a.m., free. Attend this workshop to learn how to use the basic features, as well as unique features such as S-Beam, Share Shot and Buddy Photo. (734-0250)
MEN IN GREY SUITS PERFORM
Jimmy Buffett’s, The Beachcomber Hotel, free. Rock and pop music from Men In Grey Suits. (mykelc@earthlink.net)
SIDESHOW HALLOWEEN
Modern Hotel Ballroom, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., 21 and older event, dress code enforced. Costume attire only. Join the Sideshow as we transform the entire Modern Honolulu Ballroom into a circus sideshow.
AVENGE THE NIGHT
M Nightclub, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., $15/general, $25/VIP. M Nightclub, Tantriq Entertainment, and G Spot present Avenge The Night, a massive, super hero-themed Halloween Block Party at M Nightclub and Restaurant Row. DJ Evil One performs. (529-0010)
Tuesday November 1
OVERDRIVE
420 HUNNYS INVADE
Surfer the Bar, $10. Featuring DJs Daniel J and DAX out of LA. (420north@gmail.com)
BEER BLAST SUNDAYS
Hulas Bar & Lei Stand, Sundays, 3-9 p.m., no cover til 9 p.m., $3/out of state cover. 21 and older. DJ KSM. (hulas.com)
BRANAPELES: SCREWED UP WEDNESDAYS
Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., call for cost. (536-3775, 945-0800)