Pitstop: 5/4/12
Friday May 4
Showdown In Chinatown Challenge
Human Imagination, 1154 Nuuanu Ave., 5 p.m. challenge topic announced. Filmmakers gear up for First Friday when the May Showdown in Chinatown challenge topic is unveiled. Screenings May 19 at Nextdoor. (showdowninchinatown.com)
Saturday May 5
Burrito Eating Contest
Windward Mall center court, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Prepare for a challenge worthy of brave competitors and hearty appetites. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Taco Del Mar style with an epic five-pound burrito eating contest. The contest will feature firefighters, police and athletes in a serious showdown between the island’s fiercest competitors and largest stomachs. (windwardmall.com)g
Cinco De Mayo: Hispanic Celebration Street Festival
Downtown Honolulu, email for more information, $4 wristbands for those 21 and older. ( HYPERLINK “mailto:nellanews@nellamediagroup.com” nellanews@nellamediagroup.com)
Cinco De Mayo After Party: Chinatown Get Down
Entry to seven nightclubs in the Chinatown district with $10 wristband, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Visit website for more information. (chinatowngetdown.com)
Cinco De Wahoo’s
The Deadbeats perform at Wahoo’s Kahala, Mike Love performs at Wahoo’s Ward, 7-9:30 p.m., $2/tacos, $3/Coronas, $5/margaritas. Get your picture taken at the Pulse “South of the Border” photo wall for a chance to win a new surfboard. (honolulupulse.com)
Cinco De Mayo In The Country
Cholo’s Homestyle Mexican Restaurant, Haleiwa, 9:30 a.m. til late night, free. There will be prizes, surprises, giveaways, food and drink specials and more — all day long and into the night. (637-3059)
Cinco De Mayo Block Party After Party
The Dragon Upstairs, 10 p.m. to closed, discount at door if dressed in theme. 21 and older. Two floors of Latin music. (thedragonupstairs.com)
Drinko De Mayo
Just Tacos, Mililani, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5/cover, ladies free until 11. 18 and older. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with great people in a great place.
Wednesday May 9
16th Avenue Quartet
Jazzminds, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., call for cost. Bobby Nishida on guitar, Bailey Matsuda on piano, Dayton Arima on bass, Scott Schafer on drums and Rachael Gonzales on vocals. (945-0800)
Music at bambuTwo
bambuTwo Cafe + Martini Lounge, 8 p.m., free. DJ Durtie Rice performs. (bambutwo.com)
Thursday May 10
Just Us
Jazzminds, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., call for cost. Mel on vocals, Bob on bass, Bobo B on percussion, Alvin on drums and Alan on guitar. (945-0800)
Music at bambuTwo
bambuTwo Cafe + Martini Lounge, 8 p.m., free. Candy Diaz performs. (bambutwo.com)
