Pitstop: 7/26/2013
Friday July 26
Elements
The Modern Honolulu, Sunrise Pool Bar/The Grove 7-10 p.m., The Study 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Addiction 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Elements Room, 10 p.m. to midnight, $10/presale, $20/full access presale, $20/door. Now, patrons looking to start their weekend right can take advantage of the many venues that The Modern Honolulu has to offer, including The Study, the hotel’s sophisticated indoor bar, Addiction, the hotel’s newly remodeled nightclub and dance space, the Sunrise Pool bar on the beautiful outside pool deck and The Grove. Elements at The Modern will offer a full range of entertainment and moods, from a relaxing pau hana drink to a dance floor open til late in the night. (391-6317)
White Birthday Party
Lux at the Trump, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. fireworks, 10 p.m. fashion show, 11 p.m. official after party at Pearl Ultra Lounge, $10, $20, $350, with applicable fees. Featuring DJ Dana Kruse. (LUXWhiteBirthday.EventBrite.com/)
Elephant Live
The Pub at Kemoo Farms, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover. Elephant performs alternative rock. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Kaala Boys Live
Lakeside Lanai at Kemoo Farms, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover. The Kaala Boys perform island reggae. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Ooklah the Moc Live
Anna O Brien’s, doors open at 9:30 p.m., $10, 21 and older. Ooklah the Moc performs live. (info@dynamicclothing.com)
Album Release Party
The Venue in Chinatown, 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show starts, no cover. Lightning Larry Dupio celebrates his album release party. Light pupus, no host bar. Email for tickets. (info@larrydupio.com)
The Old Time Revival
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5/donation, 21 and older. Host band: Discord & Rye. Featured band: Hamajang & Chadwick. Genre: bluegrass, Americana and blues. The Old Time Revival is an evening of Americana rooted music with Americana inspired spirits that reaches back to a time that help define the American identity. (visitor777@mac.com)
Crush!
Bar 35, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 21 and older. Feature guest DJ: DJ Jim Kelly. Also performing are DJs Quiksilva, 720, Flip, Blake and Technique. (eight08allstars@gmail.com)
Skam Artist DJ Sid Vicious Live
M Nightclub, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $10/cover day of show. All of his practice and hard work has earned DJ Sid Vicious the honor of being voted as San Diego’s favorite DJ (2010) as well as monthly residencies at some of the top clubs in the US and Mexico with frequent trips to top international destinations. Email for bottle service reservations. (info@mnlhnl.com)
Saturday July 27
The Mowgli’s Live
The Republik, 6 p.m. 21 and older only, 7 p.m. all ages accompanied by an adult, 8 p.m. show starts, $25/general admission, $5/increase day of show. The Mowgli’s are a quintessential California band. Inspired by the magnetism of San Francisco, the grind of Los Angeles and the serenity of the Big Sur Coast, their songs are a joyous revival of rock n’ roll, a twisting indie-folk dance and a heartfelt protest ballad. (groovetickets.com, bampproject.com)
Circle Of Life Jazz Cabaret
The Art Zone Venue & Estate, 5-10 p.m., $50, $100, donation. Ticket information online. In celebration of the life saving efforts and accomplishments by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the LLS Circle of Life Jazz Cabaret is a fun, lively cocktail party where guests are invited to explore the many art exhibits, silent auction items and exquisite catering while getting lost in the swirl of this timeless cabaret. (llscabaret.eventbrite.com)
Battle of the Bands
Haleiwa Joe’s, 9:30 p.m., $10, 21 and older. Performing: Freedom’s Progress, Fya Tree, Mystikal Vibes, A‘a Mele, Bassick Concept. (bassickconcept@gmail.com)
Chinatown Surf Lounge
Thirtyninehotel, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10, 21 and older. Featuring Tiki Taboo and Men in Grey Suits with DJ Mr. Nick. Special burlesque performances by Violetta Beretta and Miss Catwings. Tiki cocktails designed by Christian Self. (the808wonderland@gmail.com)
Esera Tuaolo Live
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 9 p.m. (after GJ and Izik from 6-9 p.m.), free. Esera Tualo sings his hit single “Stronger.” (hulas.com)
Nitrofiche Live
The Pub at Kemoo Farms, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover. Nitrofiche performs alternative rock. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Black Square Heads To Japan
B’s Bar in Haleiwa, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Head down to watch Black Square before they head off to Japan. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
11th Hour Live
Chez Sports Bar & Grill, Aiea, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour performs live at Chez. (347-1323)
5th Annual Vampires Ball
Bar 35, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 21 and older. Spinning always the best in dark ‘80s. Performing are DJ Rhombus, DJ Nocturna and DJ Dark Cloud. Join the beautiful vampires: the 17 current vampire contestants, previous contestants and title holders of Miss Vamp Hawaii and the handsome men of Count Dracula Hawaii and whomever else will lurk inside. (djnocturna.com)
Shanty Town
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Pressure Down Sound System performs. Strictly vinyl, classic Jamaican rocksteady, skinhead reggae, blue beat. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday July 28
Solo Competitive Racing
Aloha Stadium, visit website for more information. With over 30 classes, your best driving time during 4 separate laps will be measured against other drivers, both female and male, in same class of vehicle. (sccahawaii.org, JL24@hawaii.rr.com)
Tuesday July 30
The Cure Live
Neal Blaisdell Arena, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. show starts, $39.50, $59.50, $79.50, $99.50, $250. All ages. The Cure were one of the first alternative bands to have chart and commercial success in an era before alternative rock had broken into the mainstream. Special guest Clones of the Queen will kick the evening off. (1-800-745-3000)
Wednesday July 31
Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine
The Republik, 6 p.m. lounge doors, 7 p.m. hall doors, 8 p.m. show starts, 18 and older, $25/general, $36/early entry, increase day of show plus applicable fees. Richard Cheese’s songs have been featured in the movie “Dawn Of The Dead,” on ABC-TV’s “Dancing With The Stars,” and he’s performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, CNN with Anderson Cooper, The Jonathan Ross Show, KROQ’s Kevin & Bean Show and more. (tickets.richardcheese.com)
Thursday August 1
Kawehi Live
Bambu Two Café and Martini Lounge, 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m., free, 21 and older. Manned by a guitar, KoAloha ukulele, and Boss RC-300 Looping Station, Kawehi is known across the nation as a “one-woman band.” (bambutwo.com)
Coheed and Cambria Live
The Republik, 6 p.m. lounge doors, 7 p.m. concert doors, 8 p.m. show starts, $30/general with increase day of show. Coheed and Cambria is an American rock band from Nyack, New York. The band incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, heavy metal and post-hardcore. (groovetickets.com)
