Pitstop: 8/31/12
Friday August 31
Last Friday at Hilo Hattie
Hilo Hattie, 700 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu, noon to 5 p.m., free. Kapena performing live. Featuring Hilo Hattie’s bi-annual tent sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (hilohattie.com, 535-6500)
Tony Kato & Ken Leong Live
3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 7:30 p.m., free. Tony Kato and Ken Leong play jazz. (888-6087)
Mike Izon Live
Indigo, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5/cover starts at 9 p.m. 21 and older. Mike Izon celebrates his CD release party at the Green Room. Also playing live music will be Eyesonmic. (521-2900)
Funkaphiles
Jazz Minds, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., cover. Check out this hip group, new to JazzMinds, that plays upscale funk, hip hop, R&B and jazz. Featuring the vocals of Steven Sharkey, Meiso and E13. (945-0800)
Nicole Naone Exhibit
The Human Imagination, 1154 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, until September, free. In her debut solo show, artist Nicole Naone celebrates the female form through luminous composures in bronze, foam, plaster and illustrations. (NicoleNaone.com)
Richard III
The ARTS at Marks Garage, call for tickets, cost and schedule. Hawaii Shakespeare is n its 11th season. (1-800-838-3006, hawaiishakes.org)
The Dana Montero Project
Jazz Minds, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $7. The Dana Montero Project features an extraordinary R&B singer backed by an all-star band that will keep you dancing all night long! (945-0800)
Kings of Spade Tour
Nextdoor, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10/presale, $15/door, 21 and older. For the very first time, Kings of Spade will embark on its first cross country tour in September, highlighted by two stellar shows in Honolulu and the North Shore. (kingsofspade.com)
Eat the Street: Pork-a-Palooza
555 South St., Honolulu, 4-9 p.m., free. Celebrate with the other white meat. (facebook.com/events/352148018193196/)
Labor Day Sand Blast
Kalaeloa Raceway Park, Sept. 1-2, gates open at 2 p.m., $8 wristbands for keiki, $10/general admission, keiki 5 and under free. Military discount with ID. B.E.T. performs Sept. 1. (782-7432)
Saturday September 1
Inna Vision
Anna O’Briens, 9 p.m., visit website for more information. Maui Roots Band Inna Vision hits up Oahu for one night only before it goes on tour. Featuring 83. Come early and enjoy two sets of tunes from the Maui band. (facebook.com/events/426822840690438/)
Johnny Rock Society Revival II Band
Cafe Bronco, 1549 Colburn St., Honolulu, 9 p.m. to midnight, free admission. Rock with Johnny Rock Society II. (848-0969)
Oahu Brewfest 2012
Paradise Cove Luau, call for more information. One of the largest annual events dedicated to the craft beer community on Oahu. (545-5959, alohabeer.com)
Gold Party
Bar35, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., visit website for guest list. Dress in your Golden Best. Presented by DowneTowne. (downetowne.com)
Zia’s Wine Tasting
Zia’s Kailua, 4:30 p.m., free. Zonin prosecco, Deloach, Chardonnay, Deloach Pinot Noir and more. (ziaskaneohe.com)
Soundlounge Featuring Colette
Rumfire Waikiki, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., 21 and over, $10/presale. A brand new party brought to you by Barcadi and The Artist Movement. (amnights.com, 310-497-6442)
Sunday September 2
Angerfist 2012 Tour
New Warehouse, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., tickets available online. Angerfist from the Netherlands performs. (harddancenation.com /tickets,facebook.com/events/11439363 5366203/)
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)
Taste of Kickstart
Hawaii Kai Towne Center, 4-8 p.m., $200/person. Casual dress, backyard party style. (kickstarthawaii.org)
Labor of Love with DJ Spider
M Nightclub, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., 21 and older, cover. Bacardi presents Labor of Love at M with special guest DJ Spider. (mnlhnl.com, 529-0010)
Monday September 3
Wet Wonderland
Aloha Tower Pier 9, 1:30-7 p.m., tickets online. Labor Day party cruise and barbecue. (wetwonderland.eventbrite.com)
Bacardi Pool Party
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 1-6 p.m., visit website for more information. (facebook.com/events/426616190722133/)
Wednesday September 5
Q&A Session
Dave & Busters, 6-9 p.m., $20/members, $25/nonmembers. RSVP required. FAMES (Filipino-American-Multi-Ethnic-Society) will be hosting a question and answer session with Al Harrington and Shelley Wilson. (277-4341, rsvp@fameshawaii.com)
