Pitstop: 8/16/13
Friday August 16
Joy of Sake
Honolulu Convention Center, 6:30-9 p.m., $85/advance, $95/door. The 2013 Joy of Sake is the largest and most prestigious international sake tasting event in the world. The series is a rare opportunity to experience more than 300 of the world’s finest sakes in peak condition along with sake appetizers from each city’s top chefs. (joyofsake.com)
11TH HOUR LIVE
Kailua Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour live. (347-1323)
THE CLAMPDOWN
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m. $5, 21 and older. Bands performing: Pink Mist, Nerve Beats, Felonious Punk, The Bougies, and DJ Jet Boy. Genre: pink, indie rock, ska, reggae and experimental. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
Soulgasm
Thirtyninehotel, 9 p.m., $10/door, 21 and older. Experience the music, the people, the vibe through the heart of the underground. Let it move you from the inside. This is the fifth annual House Dance Hawaii contest. For those entering the contest, email for more information. (soulgasmhawaii@gmail.com)
Saturday August 17
Summer Wonderland
Kakaako Waterfront Park, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., $40/presale. The fifth annual Summer Wonderland Music Experience. 18 and older, 21 and older, VIP with open bar. Tickets online. (flavorus.com)
THE MISTER SISTER SHOW
The Creative at the Chinatown artists lofts, 7 p.m. doors, 8-9 p.m. show, $10/door, 21 and older. This spectacular one-hour show features boys dressed as girls, girls dressed as boys – and everything in between. Featuring: Rhonda Corner, Pearl Dynasty, Ms. Tita Titsling and more. (artsatmarks.com)
11TH HOUR LIVE
Moose McGillycuddy’s in Waikiki, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour performs live. (347-1323)
Sour Mash Serenade
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Bands/acts feature Lord Sufferer, Nick Danger, John Ridgeway of Discord and Rye and more. (downbeatdiner.com)
Monday August 19
Soul Patrol
Hard Rock Café, 280 Beachwalk, Waikiki, 9-11 p.m., no cover. Classic rock, blues and soul music. (955-7383)
Tuesday August 20
TRUE TONE TUESDAYS
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., free, 21 and older. Rotating craft beer on special each night. Louise Taylor and Stef Muzik perform. (downbeatdiner.com)
Iron DJ Challenge Round #2
The Republik, 8 p.m. show time, no cover before 7:30 p.m., $5/after for 21 and older, $10/for 18 and older. The competition covers at least 8 areas of expertise. Finals are Aug. 27. (jointherepublik.com)
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live
Hawaiian Brians, 6 p.m. doors open, $18/presale general admission, full bar for those 21 and older. Opening bands are Ignite The Red and A Shot At Sundown. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is a faith-driven punk rock/post hardcore band who strives to show people the light in a world of dark through music. (underworldevents.com)
Wednesday August 21
WHISKEY WEDNESDAY
Downbeat Lounge, 8:30 p.m., free, 21 and older. Tavana and Friends perform. $5 signature whiskey cocktails. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday August 22
ART AND FLEA: INTO THE WILD
Fresh Café, 5-10 p.m., $3, wear animal or wildlife print and get in for $2, all ages. Featuring more than 60 vendors selling vintage, handmade goods and art. (artandflea.com)
