Pitstop: 7/13/12
Friday July 13
11th Hour Rocks Irish Style
O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 902 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., free. 21 and older. 11th Hour delivers solid modern, alternative, classic and blues original and cover rock music. (347-1323)
POSSE Japan Art Show Opening
ING DIRECT Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave,. Honolulu, until July 31, free. New works by local painter Bill Braden to benefit Protect Our Surf Sites& Environment (POSSE) Japan. (429-4215)
Oil In The Alley & Art Koshi
The Dragon Upstairs, 10:15 to midnight, $5. After the show, stick around for 80s cover tunes played by Pete’n’Kelly “Stuck in the 80s.” (facebook.com/oilinthealley)
Rimpac 2012
Indigo, 1121 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, until Aug. 3. Indigo welcomes RIMPAC 2012. (indigohawaiieventscalendar@facebook.com)
Live Hawaiian Music
Haleiwa Joe’s, Haiku, 8:30-11 p.m., free. Pena Boy performs. (haleiwajoeshaiku@hawaii.rr.com)
Open Mic Night
3rd Cup Café and Venue, 7:30 p.m., free. (3rdcupcafe.com)
Sabrina Fox Performs
The Venue, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10, 21 and older. Tribal fusion bellydancer, Sabrina Fox returns to Honolulu to perform at this exclusive one night event. (djnocturna.com)
LBCK Live
SoHo Mixed Media Bar, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., cover. The pace of dance music continues to mutate and the craving for something fresh has become a must for all who take part in the growing craze. (facebook.com/events/376673825724098/)
13th Annual Te Mahana Hiroa O Tahiti
Polynesian Cultural Center, July 13-14, visit website for schedule, $10/adults, $6/keiki ages 5-11, call to make reservations. To share and educate guests about Tahitian culture and showcase the dramatic, immensely expressive dance of Tahiti through competition.(293-3333, polynesia.com)
Ka Himeni Ana Hawaiian Music Competition
Event Aug. 25 at Hawaii Theatre at 7 p.m. For those interested in competing at this year’s event, submissions are now being accepted. Applications and recordings will be reviewed by the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame, and the final contestants selected from applications received on or before July 13. (kahimeniana.com)
JNCF Charity Golf Tournament
Hawaii Prince Golf Club, 10 a.m. registration and putting contest, noon shotgun start, $145/person. The Joshua Neves Children’s Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable nonprofit, invites players and sponsors to participate in its upcoming charity golf tournament. (nevesfoundation.org, 292-2304)
Saturday July 14
Summerfun
Nextdoor, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5, 21 and older. Summerfun will feature the Premiere Hawaii screening of Taylor Steele’s new surf movie “Here & Now” a day in the life of surfing. (summerfunhi.com)
Makkuro Makkuro Pop Up Shop
ii Gallery, 687 Auahi St., Honolulu, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 15 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., free. Makkuro Makkuro is a quarterly pop-up shop specializing in new and second-hand garments, accessories, and miscellaneous goods. Exclusive merchandise by local Hawaii designers and artisans will be showcased and available for purchase. (twitter.com/makkuromakkuro)
RAW Artists Showcase
The Vice Nightclub, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., 5:30-10 p.m., visit website for more information. RAW is an indie arts organization for artists, by artists. (RAWartists.org)
TTYM Live
Shack Mililani, 9:30 p.m., cover at door. Performing live at the Shack Mililani Na Hohu Hano Hano award winners TTYM. (showprohawaii.com)
Creative Photography
Windward Community College, Hale Alakai 102, July 14 and 21, 9 a.m. to noon, $85. From outdoor sunlight to indoor lighting to nightlights in the city, you’ll be able to capture beautiful images in any lighting condition. 35 mm digital SLR camera, flash & manual recommended. Call to register. (235-7433)
Improvisation
Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila 224, Saturdays until Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m., $120. Learn the art of improvision for the stage. Call to register. (235-7433)
Writing For Stage And Screen
Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila 224, Saturdays until Aug. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $120. Explore plot, theme, character, dialogue, and the art of writing for performance. Call to register. (235-7433)
WordPress Survival Guide
UHM Sakamaki C104, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $140, register for L12062. With instructor Darrell Kim. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
King Of The Cage: Ali‘is
Neil Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, 1 p.m. doors open, 2 p.m. action starts, 5 p.m. main card, visit website for tickets and cost. KOTC super fight: Niko Vitale vs. Elmer Waterhen. KOTC flyweight championship: Russell Doane vs. Frank Baca. Presented by Powerhouse MMA. (kingofthecage.com)
Sunday July 15
Introduction To Adobe InDesign
UHM Sakamaki C104, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $140, register for L12081. With instructor Colin Macdonald. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Wedding Photography
UHM Krauss 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $120, register for L12119. With instructor MIke Adrian. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Monday July 16
Adobe Illustrator Solutions
UHM Sakamaki C104, Mondays, July 16 to Aug. 20, 6-9 p.m., $300 or $70/session, register for L12142. With instructor Ryan Brant. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Tuesday July 17
VIVO Performs
The Dragon Upstairs, 8-11 p.m., $5/cover. The Vivo sound is warm, decidedly acoustic and retrospective. Vivo features original works by Ruth and new interpretations on a range of favorites including including Billy Joel, Elton John, Carole King, the music of the ’80s, Broadway, the American songbook and more. (thedragonupstairs.com)
Wednesday July 18
How To Start A Business
Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa 101, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free. If you have ever considered starting a business, this class is a very important first step in the process. Call to register. (235-7433)
Men In Grey Suits
Indigo, 6-9 p.m., free. All ages. Instrumental surf rock. (356-8470)
Melveen Leed’s Jazz CD Release Dinner Concert
Ala Moana Hotel’s Hibuscus Ballroom, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, 6-10 p.m., $65. Melveen and fellow musicians (Dean Taba, Noel Okimoto, Jim Howard) will perform all of the 15 standard Jazz songs on her new album “I WISH YOU LOVE. (542-7299)
Intro To Stand-Up Comedy
Indigo’s Opium Den, Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 5-29, 8-10 p.m., $250. Learn the art of stand up comedy and develop your own comedic voice w/ touring comedians Shawn Felipe and David Lee. Comes with headshots, demo video and hilarious jokes from you. (636-1858)
Wildest Show In Town
Honolulu Zoo, gates open at 4:35 p.m., music from 6-7 p.m., $3/admission. July 18 Ohta San and Nando Suan. (honzoo@honzoosoc.org, honoluluzoo.org)
Thursday July 19
Survival Class
SoulTrex, Windward Mall, Second Level, Theater Wing, 6-7 p.m., free. Alex Dobrinsky is back hosting his popular series of survival classes, and will discuss everything from hints and tips for assembling an emergency kit to gear and supplies to keep on hand. Class: “Before You Leave Home, Plan It.” (247-8735, SoulTrexInc.com)
Martial Arts Cardio Circuit
Kaiser Permanente, 1010 Pensacola St., Honolulu, 6-7 p.m., free. Learn self-defense while getting a good cardio workout. (432-2260)
Royal Hawaiian Band Performs
The Royal Grove, 1-1:45 p.m., free. Enjoy the musical talents of the historic Royal Hawaiian Band in The Royal Grove. Bandmaster Michael Nakasone and the 40-member band perform in concert, sometimes with guest artists. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)
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UHM Krauss 12, 6-9 p.m., $55, register for L12116. With instructors John LeBlanc and Rob Bertholf. 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 – Irish Music Band. (522-7064)
