Pitstop: 8/18/17
Friday August 18
Paʻakai Marketplace hosted by PAʻI Foundation
Paʻakai Marketplace is an innovative event collaboration with PAʻI Foundation – a Hawaiian arts and culture preservation organization. This monthly series embraces and features products made by local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners to the community cultivating strong Native Hawaiian identity. Check it out from 5 to 9 p.m. at SALT at Our Kakaako. Admission is free. (saltatkakaako.com)
Survey Exhibition of Contemporary Photography
The ninth annual Survey Exhibition of Contemporary Photography in Hawai‘i 2017 is on display at The ARTS at Marks Garage until Aug. 26. The exhibition was open to all artists using photographic processes: analog or digital, color or B&W, alternative processes and mixed media explorations. Hawaii residents to submitted digital files of original works that have been created within the past two years. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
Slack Key Jam 4
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts invites guests to revel in a unique part of Hawaii’s musical culture during the 2017 “Slack Key Jam 4” event at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Music runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Event is free. (slackkeyfestival.com)
Saturday August 19
SCCA Rally Cross
Try solo driving in the dirt with four timed laps and compare your time with others in the same class of vehicle at SCCA Rally Cross at Kualoa Ranch. Visit website for more information. (scchawaii.org)
Island Vibes Concert Series
International Market Place presents the Island Vibes Concert Series from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Queen’s Court stage. This installment features The Steppas. (shopinternationalmarketplace.com/islandvibes)
All Night Rockers Reggae
The Hydrolites play rockers reggae at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday August 20
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is the presenting sponsor of the 35th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival at Kapiolani Park. Sixteen legendary Hawaiian slack key musicians will perform during the event, which is dedicated to the Cyril Pahinui, the famous slack key guitarist and singer. (slackkeyfestival.com)
Tuesday August 22
Adrian Kerwin + More Live
Biku Shimabuku presents The Rising Melody with live original performances by Adrian Kerwin, superPAX and Kalani Kapu. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday August 23
Gnash Live
BAMP Project and Bomb 102.7 present Gnash performing live at The Republik. Los Angeles-based producer Gnash (born Garrett Charles Nash) combines the emotional vulnerability of Bright Eyes with the sound of laptop alt-R&B similar to the Weeknd’s early releases. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is $29 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
‘80s Dance Party
DJ Darin Bass presents an ‘80s dance party at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m., featuring special guests spinning ‘80s bangers. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Impact Hub Opening
Impact Hub holds an opening-day celebration starting at 8:30 a.m., offering free Koko Crater coffee, Hawaiian Ola coffee leaf tea and Juicy Brew baked goods. (impacthubhnl.com)
Thursday August 24
Goon Lei Goon Live
Indie rock/chillwave band Goon Lei Goon plays Downbeat Lounge, featuring support by Jonny Eureka. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
