Pitstop: 10/7/16
Friday October 7
TOKiMONSTA Live
BAMP Project and About the Goods presents TOKiMONSTA performing live at The Republik. Los Angeles native, TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) is known for her unique take on electronic, hip-hop and dance music. Show starts at 8 p.m., and ticket are $30 final general admission, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)
Mike Love and Jason Tom Live
Nationally acclaimed reggae-soul artist Mike Love plays live on stage in Downbeat Lounge in anticipation for his upcoming EP and tour. Also performing will be beatboxer Jason Tom. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Phil Strauss performs for happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Secret Record Store
Honolulu’s coolest pop-up vinyl dealership sets up shop at Barrio Vintage from 5 to 11 p.m. Get a new outfit for a night out. Listen to selections by DJ Monkey, JohnJohn and Ryan DanceMachine. Admission is free. (secretrecordstore@gmail.com)
Collage Massage Solo Art Exhibit
Jeff Gere’s inventive photo collages will be displayed at The ARTS at Marks Garage during the month of October. Jeff was the Drama Specialist for the City of Honolulu’s Parks Department, and has hosted and performed in the annual Talk Story Festival for 26 years. Admission is free; gallery hours. (artsatmarks.com)
Saturday October 8
Smokestack Live
Soulful roots reggae group Smokestack play Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Smokestack is known for heartfelt vocals and uplifting songs that bring an awareness of love, positive energy and hope of overcoming hardship and adversity. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Tre Runs For Mr. Gay Pride Fundraiser Boat
Hula’s own Tre runs for Mr. Gay Pride Fundraiser Catamaran — to benefit Life Foundation. Meet at Hula’s at 1:45 p.m. for the 2:30 boat departure. Cost is $30 and $10 goes to Life Foundation. (brownpapertickets.com/event/2589263)
Sunday October 9
Mini Sweets Charm Workshop
Feed your pumpkin spice obsession by creating your own mini pumpkin pie keychain with Amber Brennan, founder of The Liller Café! Enjoy a yummy slice of pumpkin pie with your fellow food sculptors to complete your experience and kick off the fall season. Event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mori Hawaii. Cost is $40. (morihawaii.com)
Trance In Yo Pants: Scare Yo Pants Off Edition
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand presents Trance In Yo Pants: Scare Yo Pants Off Edition from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Waikiki Grand Hotel. The event features a pre-Halloween trance/house/hardstyle, zombie party. There also will be Halloween decor and live local DJs. (promo@hulas.com, 923-0669)
Tuesday October 11
Art of Mixology
The Modern Honolulu welcomes six local mixologists and bar owners to The Study for a special discussion. The guest panel will delve into recipes, trends and share stories from their own experiences. The event is part of the hotel’s on-going Study Hall lecture series. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. (themodernhonolulu.com)
Sean Perry and Erika Elona Live
Biku Shimabuku presents Sean Perry and Erika Elona performing live at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com).
Wednesday October 12
Sex Trivia
Planned Parenthood Proudly Presents Sex Trivia at Downbeat Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m. Play for prizes, provided by Langunitas Brewing Company and Suzies. Free to play with a donation of an unopened box of sanitary napkins, tampons or diapers. All proceeds will go to women’s shelters. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Following that is Turbo Tunnel featuring new indie rock group Groms Gone Wild, chamber folk artist The Drowning Dreamers Band and 8-Bit electropop by Circuit Creature. This show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday October 13
Teeko Live
BAMP Project and Battle Ave Honolulu present Teeko performing live at The Safehouse. While Teeko’s notoriety over the last decade may come from his superhuman Turntablist repertoire — DMC, ITF and Guitar Center champion, co-creator of the Vestax Controller One, recording for Grammy Award winning producer Mark Ronson, D’Angelo, Q-tip, Heavy D and others, his creative prowess naturally extends to his work as a keyboardist, writer and producer. Show starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $30 general admission, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)
The Granite Saints Live
The Granite Saints play punk rock in Downbeat, with Chocho and Censor This. The Granite Saints are living proof that raw talent, ambition and honesty can still prevail in an ailing music industry. Event starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
The Granite Saints play punk rock in Downbeat, with Chocho and Censor This. The Granite Saints are living proof that raw talent, ambition and honesty can still prevail in an ailing music industry. Event starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
