Pitstop: 6/29/12
Friday June 29
Rimpac 2012
Indigo, 1121 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, June 29 to Aug. 3. Indigo welcomes RIMPAC 2012. (indigohawaiieventscalendar@facebook.com)
Mega Sale
Black Friday Outlet, 46-218 Kahuhipa St., Kaneohe, until July 1 at 1 p.m. Come down for your new bed, exercise equipment and appliances. (facebook.com/blackFridayOutlet)
Soul By The Pound
Thirtyninehotel, 9 p.m., $5. Jive Nene (live soul) DJ Mark Chittom.
Father Psalms
Anna O’Briens, 9 p.m., visit website for tickets. Father Psalms featuring Mike Love, Paula Fuga and Kali. (pacificlimits.com)
24-VII Presents: Live 3
Paliku Theatre, 7 p.m. June 29, 2 and 7 p.m. June 30 and July 1, $30, $45, $65. Directed by Natalie Vilos and produced by award-winning choreographer Marcelo Pacleb, “LIVE 3” tells the dramatic story of three characters living in the city that are brought together by fate and inextricably intertwined forever. (235-5141)
Mike Epps Returns
Blaisdell Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m., visit website or call for tickets and cost. Epps, whose career encompasses stand-up tours, movies and music, got his professional start in 1995 as part of the groundbreaking Def Comedy Jam series on HBO. (1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.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. The White Jacket performs. (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)
Eat The Street: Garlic Fest
555 South St., Kakaako, 4-9 p.m., free. Brought to you by StreetGrindz.com, in partnership with Kamehameha Schools and Nonstop Honolulu, this month’s culinary adventure features garlic, the delicious bulb that can be used as a garnish for dishes sweet, spicy and savory, or just roasted and munched by itself. (streetgrindz.com)
Saturday June 30
Paradise Pedals Ward Mixer
Email or call for location, 6-8 p.m. (388-7889, nick@paradisepedals.com)
Peter Apo Live
Nico’s Pier 38, 6:30-9 p.m., free. Peter Apo is a Na Hoku Hanohano award winning folksinger-songwriter with 6 CD’s in release. His live music performances include contemporary folk, Hawaiian, pop standards, and blues. (peterapomusic.com)
Green Room Party
Indigo, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., cover. DJ Lava and Deejay Jrama. (521-2900)
Independent
Waikiki Sandbox, 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., $5/21 and older, $15/18 and older. Featuring Urchinz, Sex Puppet, Illnomadics & Virgin Mary. (facebook.com/events/485829464776189/)
JP Smoketrain Live
Banzai Sushi Bar, 66-246 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa, 7 p.m., free. (637-4404)
Keep It Uppp
Thirtyninehotel, 9 p.m., $5. DJs Gelareh Khoie, Timo and Davey Shindig.
Breath Of Fire
Shack Mililani, 9:30 p.m. to close, cover. Breath of Fire playing live, celebrating the release of their new album I Got You. (showprohawaii.com)
ESPN 1420 Sports Festival
Neil Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., $4/adults, free for kids 15 and under. Presented by Kaiser Permanente. This day-long family event is a celebration of sports, health and fitness in the Aloha State. (espn1420am.com)
House Of Shem
Aloha Tower Waterfront, 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., $25/presale. Also performing are Maoli, Father Psalms with Mike Love, Paula Fuga, Kali and Mr. 83. (honoluluboxoffice.com)
Sole Searching II
Palama Settlement, 810 Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, noon to 7 p.m., free. In celebration of Honolulu’s sneaker culture and the sport of basketball that inspired the sneaker collector craze, passionate “sneaker heads” of all levels and tastes will congregate. There will also be a three-on-three bball tourney. (solesearching@gmail.com)
Art & Flea
Smith Beretania Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Art & Flea is joining forces with a new festival celebrating Community + Creativity called FIND. (artandflea.com)
DOA: Dave Only Albums
The Showroom at Hawaiian Brian’s, visit website for cost and tickets. 105.9 KPOI and Rock Solid Events presents a tribute to Van Halen. (hawaiianbrians.com, brownpapertickets.com)
Andy Rourke Of The Smiths
Bar 35, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10. 21 and older. 80s Pop Muzik presents Andy Rourke, bass player of The Smiths. (djnocturna.com)
Kunia Live
Kunia Shopping Center, 3-5 p.m., free. Eligible participants are encouraged to pick the song they want to sing and a live karaoke and Island 98.5 DJ will spin the tune. Register online. (shopkunia.com)
Tattooed Under Fire
Doris Duke Theatre, 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m., visit website for tickets. An intimate portrait of Iraq-bound and returning US soldiers as they go under the tattoo needle openly professing their pride, sharing their secrets, and confessing their fears. (honoluluacademy.org/events/films/12902-tattooed_under_fire)
Introduction To Adobe Dreamweaver
UHM Sakamaki C104, June 30 and July 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $275, register for L12060. With instructor Colin Macdonald. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Making Your First Feature Film
UHM Krauss 12, June 30 to July 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $200, register for L12156. With instructor James Sereno. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Sunday July 1
Peter Apo Live
Ward Warehouse Ampitheater, Sundays until July 8, noon to 2 p.m., free. Peter Apo is a Na Hoku Hanohano award winning folksinger-songwriter with 6 CD’s in release. His live music performances include contemporary folk, Hawaiian, pop standards, and blues. (peterapomusic.com)
Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry
Doris Duke Theatre, July 1 at 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m., July 3 at 1 and 7:30 p.m., visit website for tickets. Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins is arguably the most influential tattoo artist in history. (honoluluacademy.org/events/films/12903-hori_smoku_sailor_jerry_life_norman_k_collins)
Social Dancing
SOS Main Showroom, Outrigger Waikiki, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, first Sundays, 7 p.m., $10/door. Social dancing music provided by international dj50. Spinning the hits from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. (fvpehawaii@aol.com)
Monday July 2
11th Hour Rocks RIMPAC 2012
Ward Field, Pearl Harbor, 8-11 p.m., free, need DoD access card or be a guest. Solid modern, alternative, classic and blues original and cover music. (347-1323)
Tuesday July 3
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)
Cocktail & Fireworks Cruise
Spirit will depart from Kewalo Basin, 7:45-9:15 p.m., $36.80/person. Enjoy a variety of premium dry snacks, “champagne” toast, live Hawaiian entertainment and spectacular views of the fireworks and Honolulu city lights along the coastline. Call for reservations. (983-7827)
Firewerx: With At Dawn We Rage
Nextdoor HNL, 43 North Hotel St., Honolulu, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., tickets and cost online. Phoenix, DOOM Music, Heavy Artillery, We Rage At Dawn. (firewerx.eventbrite.com/)
Wednesday July 4
11th Hour Rocks RIMPAC 2012
Ward Field, Pearl Harbor, 8-11 p.m., free, need DoD access card or be a guest. Solid modern, alternative, classic and blues original and cover music. (347-1323)
Dinner At Brasserie Du Vin
Brasserie Du Vin, 4 p.m., cost varies. Sessions @ Du Vin, is a weekly (Wednesday) showcase for Jazz, Hawaiian and contemporary musicians. This night, The Quiet Band, a 3-piece jazz group, will perform. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. No cover. (545-1115)
Ladies Night
bambuTwo, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., free admission. The popular and sexy songstress Sophia brings her funky style to the crowd. (529-1144)
Beer & Brats
Patio Bar at Bar35, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., free admission. Chef Valentini will be gilling up hot, juicy brat sandwiches – with all the fixings. (bar35.com)
Wildest Show In Town
Honolulu Zoo, gates open at 4:35 p.m., music from 6-7 p.m., $3/admission. July 4 Frank Delima. (honzoo@honzoosoc.org, honoluluzoo.org)
Cocktail & Fireworks Cruise
Hoku Nai’a will depart from Kewalo Basin, 7:45-9:15 p.m., $36.80/person. Enjoy a variety of premium dry snacks, “champagne” toast, live Hawaiian entertainment and spectacular views of the fireworks and Honolulu city lights along the coastline. Call for reservations. (983-7827)
Star Of Honolulu Fireworks Cruise
Star of Honolulu departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8, 6:15-9:15 p.m., $103.64 and up. Celebrate Independence Day in a special way this year, aboard the Star of Honolulu’s Fireworks Cruises. Call for reservations. (983-7827)
Runway Run
MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, 6:30 a.m., $30. Call to register. This run challenges participants to rise early and enjoy a brisk 5K starting at Hangar 104, along the MCAS flight line with views of the majestic Koolau Mountains. (254-7590)
Thursday July 5
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)
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)
Ed Hardy: Tattoo The World
Doris Duke Theatre, July 5-6 at 1 and 7:30 p.m., visit website for tickets. Don Ed Hardy will introduce the film on July 6 at 7.30 p.m. Director Emiko Omori will also be in attendance on July 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. (honoluluacademy.org/events/films/12904-ed_hardy_tattoo_world)
