Pitstop: 7/20/12
Friday July 27
The Brewer’s Table
Brasserie Du Vin, 6 p.m., $50. Call for reservations. This month Du Vin pays homage to summer barbeques. Four delicious, summer-inspiredcourses, each paired with a beer selected specifically to enhance the dish’s flavors. (545-1115)
Ooklah The Moc Live
Hawaiian Brian’s, 9 p.m., cover. Ooklah the Moc alongside DinoSoul and So Roots. 18 and over welcome.
Magic Mushroom Reunion Party
Manoa Grand Ballroom, 7:30-11 p.m., call for tickets and reservations, $20/presale, $25/door. Hosted by Ed Kanoi, featuring Audissey, Soulz, White Light and special guest Johnny of Johnny Rock Society. (2711-2622, 220-6329)
Opening House Set With Soulgasm DJs
Vice, 10-11 p.m., 21 and over, free if you say Soulgasm at the door by 11:30 p.m. (soulgasmhawaii@gmail.com)
Rake Hoolaulea Exhibition
The Arts at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 28, Tuesday to Saturday free. This juried exhibition of new ceramics work was created by Hawaii Craftsmen members during the Raku Ho’olaule’a and camp-out held at Camp Mokule’ia in Waialua. (hawaiicraftsmen.org)
Cut Chemist Performs
Nextdoor, 43 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, visit website for times and tickets. Cut Chemist is a famous DJ Shadow collaborator and founding member of Jurassic Five and a member of Ozomatli. He will be using vinyl, 45s and Lps, three turntables, two CDJS and two DVJS. (nextdoorhnl.com)
Kanoa Zimmerman Photography
687 Auahi Street Gallery, until Aug. 12, free. This summer, Interisland Terminal presents a solo show of recent work by Kanoa Zimmerman. (interislandterminal.org)
Eat The Street: Spicy
555 South St., Kakaako, 4-9 p.m., free admission. Brought to you by StreetGrindz.com, in partnership with Kamehameha Schools and Nonstop Honolulu, this month’s culinary adventure features everything spicy. (streetgrindz.com)
Casino Royale Pool Party
Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, 223 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, 6-11 p.m., visit website for tickets and cost. LUX at The TRUMP Casino Royale Pool Party (White Party & Lap Dogs Welcome!). Elegant high-fashion La Muse Bikini Fashion Show. Fundraiser for Oahu SPCA. (luxatthetrump.eventbrite.com/)
“Cymbeline”
The ARTS at Marks Garage, call for tickets, cost and schedule. Hawaii Shakes 2012 – Eleventh Season. (1-800-838-3006, hawaiishakes.org)
Hot Summer Night
International Baptist Church, 6 p.m., email for more information. There will be hot wheels and hot food to enjoy. “Love Bug” shows. (office@internationalchurch.us)
Dancefloor Democracy
Thirtyninehotel, 9 p.m., visit website for more information. Daniel J and Tammy are reviving Dancefloor Democracy. An evening of remarkable music, a reunion of misfits, and a gathering of free-thinking dancers.
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)
The Official Flyght 808 Album Release Party
The Venue, doors open at 9 p.m., $7/door, 21 and older. Presented by I.A., Workhouse, Rudified Media and the Got Rice? Show. Special guest performances by Sheila Marie, Dru Singer, Osna, K-Luv, Broke Mokes, J Crooks and more TBA. (hzupmedia@gmail.com, rudified.media@gmail.com)
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. Kamakakehau performs. (haleiwajoeshaiku@hawaii.rr.com)
Open Mic Night
3rd Cup Café and Venue, 7:30 p.m., free. Open mic night. (3rdcupcafe.com)
NRA Shooting Camp
Camp academics hosted at Punahou School Rifle Range and range activities hosted at St. Louis School Rifle Range, July 27-29 junior shooting camp, July 30-31 smallbore clinic, $65/camp fee, $75/intermediate camp fee. Call for application. (225-7873)
Saturday July 28
KCCN FM 100 Birthday Bash
Waikiki Shell, tickets online. Visit website for lineup. The last KCCN FM 100 Birthday Bash. (ticketmaster.com, facebook.com/events/345978095467817)
Leonard’s Bakery 60th Birthday
Leonard’s Bakery, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit website for more information. A wonderful celebration with loads of entertainment including the Delima Ohana/Kapena, Dita Holifield and “Red Handed”, Ginai and “Reunion” with Jan Brenner and the “Allstars” and more. (leonardshawaii.com)
Trilogy 2
Fresh Cafe, 5-10:30 p.m., $14/presale, $15/door, 12 and under free. Trilogy 2 is a street culture celebration and competition and also functions as a networking epicenter for Oahu’s hip hop, bike and car communities. (trilogyhawaii.com)
Retro Electro
Indigo’s Green Room, 9 p.m. to midnight, cover. Pop-rock hits from the ‘80s and today. (808retroelectro.com)
Grass Volleyball Tournament
Ala Moana Beach Park, July 28-29, visit website for entry form and more information. The Hawaii Dragon Boat Festival Grass Volleyball Tournament and High Performance Training for Injury Prevention will take place at Ala Moana Beach Park. Sponsored by Finance Factors. (dragonboathawaii.net)
House Dance Hawaii Freestyle Contest
Fresh Cafe, 5-10:30 p.m., visit website for tickets. This is a contest known for it’s fun energy, soul moving and energetic good vibe. It is something to see, where the dancers are smiling, dancing their heart out and having fun. (trilogyhawaii.com)
Beach Wahine Fashion Show
Bar 35, 35 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Summer is here and 80s Pop Muzik celebrates with a swimwear fashion show by boutique owners Carla Saldania-Capone and Sasha Capone featuring local designers. (facebook.com/events/339096162833884/)
PSYBYRINTH
Nextdoor, 43 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, 8 p.m., $10/18 and older all night, $5/21 and older before 10:30 p.m. Our itinerary for the evening has been carefully crafted to offer a well-rounded balance of sound and energy that will keep your bodies moving and your minds grooving. (facebook.com/events/368578929864261/)
Self-defense Seminars
Smith Taekwondo Center. Krav Maga Self Defense seminar 10-11:30 a.m.; Self Defense vs. Unarmed Attacks 12:30-3 p.m., $40; Defense vs. Edged Weapon Attacks 3:30-6 p.m., $50. Pre-register online. (tacticalkm.com)
S.I Ladies Performs
Shack Mililani, 9:30 p.m., cover. Performing live at the Shack Mililani is S.I Ladies. (showprohawaii.com)
Funkaphiles
Jazz Minds, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., cover. Brand new to JazzMinds, check out this hip group that plays upscale funk, hip hop, r&b, and jazz. Featuring the vocals of Mr. Steven Sharkey, Meiso, and E13. Hip Hop, R&B, and jazz. (945-0800)
Hiroshima In Two Concerts
The Hawaii Convention Center, Liliu Theater, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., 6 and 8:30 p.m., tickets available online. Apaulo Music Productions (Michael Paulo – Owner/Producer) brings back Hiroshima for two shows. (915-696-0184, TIX.com)
Slam Poetry
3rd Cup Café and Venue, 8 p.m., free. (3rdcupcafe.com)
Camp Smith 5K Grueler
Camp Smith, Halawa, 6:30 a.m., $30. With lots of hills to put a pleasant burn into your calf muscles, this race is befitting of its name and includes a small portion of trail running. Call to register. (254-7590)
Photojournalism
UHM Kuykendall 304, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $120, register for 12118. With instructor Hugh Gentry. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Producing The Documentary
UHM Krauss 12, 9 a.m. to noon, $120, register for 12136. With instructor Kimberlee Bassford. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Sunday July 29
Shadow Wars
Kunia Walmart, 94-595 Kupuohi St., Waipahu, noon to 2 p.m., free. Shadow Wars, Australia’s premiere B-boy Battle is teaming up with Red Bull in Hawaii to throw a community jam to spread the love and art of breaking culture. (931-9209, 646-229-2124)
Stir Up The Gifts
94-295 Pupuole St., Waipahu, 4-6 p.m., visit website or call for more information. Center of Deliverance Christian Church hosts Youth Explosion 2012! (Christian Talent Show). To encourage youth and young adults to share their God given gifts, talents and abilities through song, dance, Christian rap, spoken word, poems etc. (733-5190, codministry.org)
Monday July 30
A Tattoo Tour Of Polynesia
Honolulu Academy of Arts, 7:30 p.m., visit website for cost. More than bodily decoration, tattoos in ancient times served specific purposes within the socio-religious systems of various island groups. (honoluluacademy.org)
Tuesday July 31
House Dance Workshop Cypher
The ARTSmith, 6-9 p.m., $5/prepay, $10/preregister, $20/door. Come learn vibe, presentation, posture, foundation steps and floor movement.
Wednesday August 1
Creed Chameleon Back In Hawaii
Nextdoor, 9:30 p.m., cover. Creed Chameleon back in Hawaii and live at Nextdoor. Performances by Prie with Sample, Ill Hill Society, Mox, Jim Hurdle, Yung Matt and more. (nextdoorhnl.com)
Photography Workshop
UHM, Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012, 6-9 p.m., $50. Visit website or call to register. Capturing the Living Moment – People and Places with Hugh Gentry. (outreach.hawaii.edu, 956-8400)
Wildest Show In Town
Honolulu Zoo, gates open at 4:35 p.m., music from 6-7 p.m., $3/admission. Aug. 1 Jimmy Borges. (honzoo@honzoosoc.org, honoluluzoo.org)
Thursday August 2
Nicole Naone Exhibit
The Human Imagination, 1154 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, Aug. 2 opening 5-9 p.m., until September, free. In her debut solo show, artist Nicole Naone makes resonance of the female form through luminous composures in bronze, foam, plaster, and illustrations. Playing with the supple veil of attraction inherent in the ample body, we are shown the timeless coercion of this mass. (NicoleNaone.com)
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: “Fire.” (247-8735, SoulTrexInc.com)
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 L12065. With instructor Rob Bertholf. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
