Pitstop: 8/23/13
Friday August 23
Live Tribute To A Tribe Called Quest
The Republik, 10 p.m. show starts, $10/general admission with increase day of show, 18 and older. The Deadbeats are a funky, jazzy hip-hop band that currently reside in Honolulu. A Tribe Called Quest is one of Hip Hop’s most legendary, beloved and revered groups of all time and for good reason. After The Deadbeats perform The Show Must Go On Resident DJ Super CW takes over in the Safehouse until 2 a.m. for those 21 and over. (groovetickets.com)
OLD TIME REVIVAL
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $3/cover, 21 and older. Hosted by Discord and Rye. Featuring James McCarthy and Jamie Winpenny, as well as Sweet Corn & Peanut. (downbeatdiner.com)
Bevy Grand Opening
Bevy, 661 Auahi St., Honolulu, 8 p.m., free, open to the public. Bevy is planned to be a new experience bar in Honolulu, Bevy will provide an unique setting inspired by European style cocktail bars, with a vintage industrial feel using sustainable deco and products. (bevybar.com)
Uproar Kickboxing
Filcom Center, 6 p.m., $25/presale, $30/door, $40/VIP. Call for tickets or receive them from fighters or coaches. Star Elite features its Cagefighting and Man up & Stand Up. Main event features Robert Banis vs Isaac Hopps. (864-3748, 372-8513)
Saturday August 24
Dr. Sketchy’s Honolulu Miss Vamp Hawaii Edition
Thirtyninehotel, 39 N. Hotel St., Chinatown, 9 p.m. doors open, drawing 10 p.m. to midnight, dancing from midnight to 2 a.m., $10/general, $7/in costume, 21 and older. Bring your own art supplies. Hosted by Ella Flaunt, resident artist Michy Moody. (djnocturnaandlana.com, facebook.com/drsketchyshonolulu)
SHANTYTOWN
Downbeat Diner and Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Features the unambiguous selectors of Pressure Down Soundsystem, who will be spinning strictly vinyl all night. (downbeatdiner.com)
Jeni Suk Live
Fresh Café, 5:30-10 p.m., $20/presale, $40/VIP, plus additional fees. Bringing down up and coming artists from all over the world, Acoustic Sessions helps bring the world of music to the islands of Hawaii while helping Hawaii’s communities; having each session benefit a non-profit. (acousticsessionshawaii.eventbrite.com)
Sunday August 25
Solo Competitive Racing
Aloha Stadium, visit website for more information. With over 30 classes, your best driving time during four separate laps will be measured against other drivers, both female and male, in same class of vehicle. (sccahawaii.org, JL24@hawaii.rr.com)
Halestorm Live
The Republik, 6 p.m. lounge doors, 7 p.m. concert doors, 8 p.m. show starts, $28/general with increase day of show. After scoring two top 10 singles (“I Get Off” and “It’s Not You”) from their self-titled debut and touring steadily for two years with acts as diverse as Shinedown, Stone Sour, Disturbed, Megadeth, Papa Roach, Godsmack and countless others, Pennsylvania quartet Halestorm are back with their second full-length, The Strange Case of…. (groovetickets.com)
Tuesday August 27
An Event with David Crosby & Graham Nash
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Gall, 6:30 p.m. outer doors, 7 p.m. inner doors, 7:30 p.m. show starts, $59.50, $79.50, $89.50, $99.50, all prices in advance plus applicable feeds with an increase the day of the show. As a duo, longtime creative partners David Crosby and Graham Nash bring out the best in each other, their distinct yet complementary styles balancing an equation that delivers a seamless and inspiring musical whole. (bampproject.com)
TRUE TONE TUESDAYS
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., free, 21 and older. Rotating craft beer on special each night. From the Hip V.5 performs. (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. The final week of the competition. Three DJs are left for the finals. (jointherepublik.com)
Soul Patrol Acoustic
Nico’s Pier 38, 6-8 p.m., free. Live acoustic rock, pop, blues and soul music. Free parking. (540-1377)
Wednesday August 28
WHISKEY WEDNESDAY
Downbeat Lounge, 8:30 p.m., free, 21 and older. Restless Leg and Mark Prados and his Enablers perform. Featuring $5 whiskey cocktails on rotation. (downbeatdiner.com)
