Pitstop: 10/25/13
Friday October 25
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)
Hallowbaloo Kick-off Concert
Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 8:30 p.m., tickets online, all ages. Hawaii’s Grammy-Winning troubadour, John Cruz, backed by an electric all-star band including Hutch Hutchinson (bass – Bonnie Raitt, The Neville Brothers, Crosby, Stills & Nash), local virtuoso Imua Garza (keys, guitar –Opihi Pickers, One Right Turn) and more. (johncruz25.eventbrite.com)
The Mixers Live
O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free, 21 and older. Live mixture of party and dance music. (909-255-1009)
Pimpbot Live
The Pub at Kemoo Farms, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Pimpbot performs ska. (soph12311@gmail.com)
A BoomBong Bashment
Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s, 9 p.m. show starts, $10/cover, 18 and older. More than 15 artists where reggae meets hip-hop. (450-0045)
Hell Caminos Are Back
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $3/donation, 21 and older. Hell Caminos are back in Hawaii. Also performing are Discord & Rye and Knumbskulls. (visitor777@mac.com)
Party Rock With DJ Lucky Lou
M Nightclub, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $10/cover, free with college ID until 11:30 p.m., 21 and older. DJ Lucky Lou has demonstrated his artistry at nightclub and concert venues across the world including Hollywood, Las Vegas, New York, Miami Hawaii and Puerto Rico with current residencies at XS Las Vegas, Surrender Las Vegas, Encore Beach, Marquee Las Vegas, TAO Las Vegas, LAVO las Vegas, Drais Hollywood, AV Hollywood, Pink Kitty Cabo San Lucas. (info@mnlhnl.com)
Stef Muzic Live
Anna O’Briens, 9 p.m. doors open, $3/cover. Stef Muzic performs along with Kevin Coleman and The Flat Five, Ethereal Monkey and BasSick Concept. (stefmuzic.com)
Saturday October 26
Shantytown
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. DJ showcase spinning strictly vinyl. 21 and older event. Pressure Down Soundsystem performs rock-steady, reggae and blue-beat. (pressuredownsoundsystem@gmail.com)
WEST-ERN OAHU FESTIVAL
Kalaeloa Raceway Park, 4 p.m. gates open, register for events online, $10 admission. Featuring live country music, Keikiland ($5 wristbands for all night fun), a petting zoo, pony rides and more. Compete for cash prizes in most outrageous and ridiculous belt buckle, Daisy Duke look-a-like contest, belly flop and more. (krphawaii.com)
Hallowbaloo Street Festival
Nuuanu Avenue between King Street and Chaplain Lane, 5:30-10 p.m., free. Xavier Rudd, legendary New Orleans piano player/producer/songwriter Allen Toussaint, John Cruz, Taimane Gardner and more perform. (hallowbaloo.com)
Club Hallowbaloo
NextDoor, thirtyninehotel, Bar 35, Ong King, Downbeat Lounge, Manifest, The ARTS at Marks Garage and Mercury Bar, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, $10, $15 or $20, 21 and older. (hallowbaloo2013.eventbrite.com)
Electric Palms Concert Series: Dirty Vegas Live Set
The Republik, 9 p.m. show starts, $40/combo ticket, $20/early bird, $25/general, plus applicable fees. Dirty Vegas exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut album, which was one of 2002’s most provocative and popular releases, earning massive commercial success, along with unanimous critical acclaim. (bampproject.com)
Halloween Rock Show
Rivals Waikiki, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour’s alter ego “Men and a Box” delivers a tribute to Alice in Chains. Wicked Scarlet and Bone Canyon deliver solid rock music. (347-1323)
Good Foot and Tiki Taboo Live
OnStage Drinks and Grinds, 802 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, 9 p.m., call for more information. The new seven-piece soul, funk, afro beat band Good Foot and surf rockers Tiki Taboo perform live. (738-0004)
Stef Muzic Live
Boardriders Kailua, 10 p.m. to midnight, free. Stef Muzic live. (stefmuzic.com)
Tuesday October 29
True Tone Tuesday
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., free, 21 and older. Featuring James McCarthy and special guests, established singer/songwriters showcasing new material. (josh@downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday October 30
Graveyard Shift Halloween Tour
Oahu Ghost Tours, Orbs of Oahu pickup locations, pickups start at 11 p.m., call for reservations and appointment times, as well as cost. As the name explains, this tour leaves at midnight and takes you to some of the most notorious haunted places such as Nuuanu Pali, and Morgan’s Corner where many stories have been passed down generation to generation over the years. (524-4944, oahughosttours.com)
Whiskey Wednesday
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Discord & Rye perform Americana. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
Rocky Horror Picture Show Haunted Garage Movie Nights
The ARTS at Marks, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 10 p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. show, $15, $10/with bike Drive-In Wednesday only). Come see the official Honolulu screening of the 1975 cult-classic on a monster-sized movie screen. (rockyhorrorhi.brownpapertickets.com)
Thursday October 31
Halloween Costume Party
The Pub and Lakeside Lanai at Kemoo Farms, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Halloween costume party featuring a live DJ. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Haunted Mansion Block Party
Waterfront Plaza and M Nightclub, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., $13-$25 cover. $1,000 cash prize costume contest, free until midnight, the Monster Mash & Dead band, go-go dancers, burlesque, tarot and more. (oospot.com, 591-3500)
Halloween at the Hyatt
Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $20-$40, tickets online. Spend your Halloween at the Hyatt Waikiki and wear your best costume to enter the biggest costume contest in Waikiki for a chance to win a $1,000 prize. (flavorus.com)
