Pitstop: 03/08/19
03.08 > Fri.
March ’80s Madness at Gordon Biersch
Gordon Biersch at Aloha Tower is throwing the ultimate ’80s party with some funky music, tasty libations and great food. Performances include the Ferris Bueller band. The madness starts at 8 p.m. and goes on till 11:30. (gordonbiersch.com/locations/Honolulu/events)
03.09 > Sat.
Art + Flea
Hawaii’s favorite urban market, Art + Flea, sets up at this year’s Honolulu Festival at the Hawaii Convention Center. With more than 40 vendors to explore, guests can take part in local fashion, art, music food and more. The two-day market is at 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and until 3 p.m. on Sunday. (artandflea.com)
Latin night at Shorefyre
One of Waikiki’s newest eateries, Shorefyre at International Market Place is lighting up the night with Latin Night. Drink specials include $2 well tequila shots, $3 Tecate and $4 margaritas. Music is provided by DJ Armando and Velasco Productions. (Shorefyre.com/weekly-specials/)
Hawaii Truck & Jeep Fest (03/09-10)
Rev up your engines at the Hawaii Truck & Jeep Fest at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. The two-day event runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. the following day. Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, guests can enjoy free admission, factory-direct pricing, custom trucks and jeeps, product demonstrations and more. Check out Truck & Jeep Fest Hawaii’s Facebook page for more. (facebook.com)
03.10 > Sun.
Nagaoka Fireworks at Barefoot Beach Cafe
Gaze in awe upon the Honolulu Festival finale of the Nagaoka Fireworks from Barefoot Beach Cafe. The fireworks show starts at 8:30 p.m. so be sure to get to Barefoot early for a great seat and to take in a nice dinner. There also is live music at 5:30 p.m. (barefootbeachcafe.com)
03.11 > Mon.
Village Trivia Night
Sip on beers and dine on steaming pot pies while challenging teams to trivia night at Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. Games kickoff at 6:30 p.m. and teams of up to six people are accepted. The theme of the night is General Trivia and top winners receive a prize. (villagebeerhawaii/events)
03.12 > Tue.
Black Stone Cherry at The Republik
Black Stone Cherry takes the stage to give audiences a rocking performance starting at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7). Presented by BAMP Project, the concert also features special guest Kings of Spade. Tickets are $25 with a $5 increase the day of the show, and the event is open to audiences 18 and older accompanied by an adult. (jointherepublik.com)
03.13 > Wed.
Henry Kapono with Brother Noland
Henry Kapono’s Artist 2 Artist Concert series: featuring Brother Noland takes place at Blue Note Hawaii starting at 7 p.m. (doors open at 5). Tickets start at $25 for bar area seating and $35 for table and booth seats. (bluenotehawaii.com)
Wage War at The Republik
This 18 and older (accompanied by an adult) concert features American metalcore band Wage War. Performances by Ocean’s Deep and Skylene also fill the night at The Republik. Lounge doors open at 6 p.m. for adults 21 and older and the show starts at 8. Tickets are $20 with a $5 increase the day of the show. (jointherepublik.com)