Pitstop: 6/15/12
Friday June 15
80s Karaoke Event
Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, no cover, parking $6 valet for up to four hours. Celebrate the opening of Warner Bros.’ much-anticipated feature film, “Rock of Ages.” (shorebirdwaikiki.com, 922-2887)
Return To Paradise Featuring Lani Misalucha
Magic of Polynesia Showroom, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, until June 16, visit website for showtimes and tickets. Featuring Rocky Brown, Starr Kalahiki, Jordan Segundo and Little Albert. (971-4321, LaniInWaikiki.com)
Bruce Shimabukuro Live
Pacific Beach Hotel’s Aloha Center Café, visit website for times and cost. Bruce Shimabukuro, the younger brother of world renowned ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro, entertains with some of Hawaii’s ukulele favorites. (pacificbeachhoel.com)
Waikiki Live
Rivals Waikiki, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., cover. If you only visit one live music venue on Friday night, make it Waikiki Live at Rivals. Erin Smith, Emi and The Pushoverse perform. (rivalslounge.com)
Tributes: An Art Event
ING DIRECT Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, exhibit runs until June 30. Showcasing new works by painter and illustrator Pancho Abalos as he pays homage to and flips the script on the popular art of the Edo period. (pachosart.com)
Wandering In The Company Of Strangers
UHM Krauss 12, visit website for schedule, $250, register for L12115. With instructors Emilio Banuelos and Elena Carrasco. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Black Square 10-year Anniversary
The Clampdown at Anna O’Briens, 9 p.m., $8, 21 and older. Black Square, Go Jimmy Go, Sista Roz and the Sound Revolutionaries, Blue Ribbons and DJ Jet Boy perform. ( HYPERLINK “mailto:josheightysix@gmail.com” josheightysix@gmail.com)
2012 Big Boys Toys & MMA Hawaii Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center, June 15-17, visit website for more information and cost. With special guest, UFC fighter Travis “Hapa” Brownie. (450-0870)
Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Block Party
The heart of Chinatown, 6-10 p.m., after parties until 2 a.m., free. The “I Love Chinatown Festival Series” Summer Kick Off event will be the Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Block Party within the heart of Chinatown, Honolulu. (juneteenth.com)
Slam Poetry
3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 8 p.m., free. Slam poetry artists from all over the island perform. (888-6087)
Saturday June 16
11th Hour rocks Kemoo Farms
Kemoo Farms, 1718 Wilikina Drive, Wahiawa, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., $5. This is a 21 and over show. Solid modern, alternative, classics and blues originals. (347-1323)
Kawao & Hang 11 Live
Shack Mililani, 9:30 p.m., cover. Playing live at the Shack Mililani, Kawao and Hang 11. (showprohawaii.com)
Tension
Nextdoor and Lotus, downtown, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., visit Facebook for tickets. Presented by Odin Works and ElevateEDM.com. Three rooms of music, two venues across the street from each other. (facebook.com/events/201507693302107/)
New Edition Pre-Party
Rumors Nightclub, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., $10, 21 and older. Throw on your old school gear and get your friends together for one memorable and reminiscent night of DJ and dance battles, old school jams and more to get you ready for this summer’s hottest old school concert, the New Edition 30th Anniversary Tour. (306-2926)
Bcap’s First Reunion Show
Breakers Restaurant and Bar, Haleiwa, 10 p.m., visit website for cost. Bcap & Sister Lubei, Knights of Tempo Valley and TTYM perform. (facebook.com/events/360678807314446)
Introduction To Acting
Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila 224, Saturdays from June 16 to 30, 1-4 p.m., $135. With instructor Nicolas Logue. Call to register. (235-7433)
Learn To Play Guitar
UH Manoa, 2500 Campus Road, Honolulu, call or email for times, $99. “Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!” is a 1 day workshop for busy adults that would like to play guitar but don’t have time for weekly lessons. (949-689-8519, marlene@marlenesmusic.com)
DK Wars Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach, June 16, 17, 23 or 24, 7:30-8:30 a.m. check in, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event, $100/four person team, $20/individual. Dk, Prone, Stand Up or 17 and under. The Dk Wars (Drop Knee) is a community based bodyboarding event, with a new fun format that has no judges and no heats, instead we surf all day and do a peer poll at the end. (681-9555)
Josh “Wawa” White CD Release
Aloha Tower Waterfront, 7 p.m. doors open, show starts at 8 p-.m., $35/door, $25/presale. Tickets available at Rasta Headquarters in Waipahu and Ala Moana and at Smokeys Shop in Waikiki and Wahiawa. (699-9438)
Creating Your First Android App
UHM Sakamaki C104, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $140, register for L12074. With instructor Jason Axelson. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Doing Business Socially On Twitter
UHM Kuykendall 301, 9 a.m. to noon, $55, register for L12134. With instructors Karen Weikert and Gwen Holtz. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Rex Navarrete Live
Hawaii Theatre, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show starts, $25, ticket discounts may apply. Rex Navarrete will be showcasing his hilarious stand-up comeddy. (528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com)
Classic Car Show
Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, every third Saturday until Novermber, 5-9 p.m., Macy’s parking lot, free. The East End Hot Rod Club will be showcasing their cars for the ever-popular Classic Car Show. (windwardmall.com)
Sunday June 17
Artists Unplugged
The Station Bar and Lounge, 1726 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5/cover. Najafi will be joined by up and coming songstress Sheila Marie as well as the vocal stylings of James Mares, Natalie Capino and The Bougies. Hip hopper Joe Kerr, Infared Rabbits, Kapali Long and the soulful sounds of Eli round out an impressive array of performers. (Elijah@prox13.com)
International Surfing Day-Coastal Clean Up
Diamond Head, 9:45 a.m., free. The south shore coastal cleanup of Diamond Head begins at 9:45, followed by a party at Tiki’s Bar & Grill in Waikiki with free food and prizes for volunteers, sponsored by Barefoot Wines. (surfrider.org.oahu)
New Edition 30thAnniversary Tour
Blaisdell Arena, 7 p.m., $45-$150. All six members of legendary R&B group New Edition will bring their beloved hits to Honolulu as part of their 30th Anniversary “Candy Girl” tour. (1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com)
Monday June 18
Documenting Disaster Through Film And Video
UHM Sakamaki C104, June 18-22, visit website for times, $500, register for L12099. With instructor Sam Green. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Men In Grey Suits – Instrumental Surf Rock
Waikiki Sandbox, 6-8 p.m., June 18 and 25, cover. A new instrumental band playing around Honolulu playing classic surf rock. (reverbnation.com/meningreysuits)
Tuesday June 19
VIVO | Shiroma + Padilla
The Dragon Upstairs, 8 p.m., $5/cover. The Vivo Duo is the melding sounds from two musicians: Ruth Shiroma Foster and Duane Padilla. (thedragonupstairs.com)
Jazz Night
Tsukiji’s Bar, 6-9 p.m., call for cost. Join Pat King Koh & his jazz ensemble. (688-7799)
Wednesday June 20
Jeru The Damaja & The Beatnuts Live
Nextdoor, 9 p.m., 19 and over welcome, $20. This heavyweight combo needs little introduction, they defined what Party-Rocking was in the 90’s by putting out some of the most powerful and thought provoking tracks, and they continue to keep it GOLDEN by creating music that is grounded in truth and respect for its ancestral roots. Tickets online. (nextdoorhnl.com)
International Surfing Day
Visit website for information. A group surf is set for International Surfing Day, June 20th, with details to come on the International Surfing Week on Oahu Facebook page. (surfrider.org/oahu)
Aloha Friday Photozine Launch
R&D, 691 Auahi St., Honolulu, 6:30 p.m., free. Aloha Friday joins a long tradition of photographers such as Daido Moriyama, the Hamburger Eyes collective, and Martin Parr, who present photography to a wider public through self-published photo-books. (interislandterminal.org/rd/)
Jazz Night
Terry’s Place, second floor of the Chinese Cultural Center, 8-11 p.m., call for cost. Celebrate hump day with friends & family to great pupus & all your favorite libations along with great jazz tunes. (533-2322)
Within The Frame: Taking Better Photos
UHM Krauss Hall 12, 6-9 p.m., $55, register for L12076. With instructor Tracy Wright Corvo. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Thursday June 21
4×4: Architecture And Design
R&D, 691 Auahi St., Honolulu, 7 and 9 p.m., June 21-24, $10. Special edition of our documentary film series, focused on four new documentaries on architecture and design, each making their Hawaii debut. Visit website for schedule, tickets and films. (interislandterminal.org/news/4×4-architecture-and-design-film-series/)
Great Jazz
Snapper’s Bar & Grill, Discovery Bay, 7-10 p.m., call for cost. Pat King Koh & his 6-piece jazz ensemble will be performing. (947-8057)
Planet Cypher!
Jazzminds, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., call for cost. Welcome back to emcee Brian Capobianchi (bcap) as he leads a freestyle hip-hop event with killer live band featuring Ikaika on keys, Aaron on bass, Mark on drums, and Juan on trumpet. HipHop. (945-0800)
Color Theory Overview
UHM Sakamaki C104, 7-9 p.m. $55, register for L12075. With instructor Ryan Brant. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Twilight Concert For 2012
Foster Botanical Garden, 4:30-7 p.m., concert from 5:45-6:30 p.m., free. Listen to the evening songs of the birds and observe the shadows of the setting sun on the leaves in the greenest place downtown – US Army Jazz Quintet. (522-7064)
