Pitstop: 03/02/18
Friday March 2
Zion Coptic Live
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi spin strictly-vinyl all-night reggae grooves at Downbeat Lounge. Vintage wax mixes of dancehall, ska, rocksteady and more by guest selectors, Zion Coptic Sounds, Pacific Sounds Outernational and Irie-Sistable. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Superpax performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday March 3
Swish Basketball
Following a huge opening season win, the Hawaii Swish take on the Kansas City Soul at 7:30 p.m. at Neal Balsidell Arena. Tickets and more information online. (hawaiiswishaba.com)
Bubbles & Beats
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach presents Bubbles & Beats, launching this evening at The Lanai Bar. Expect live music and food and drink specials. Event runs from 4 to 10 p.m. (hyattcentricwaikikibeach.com)
Sunday March 4
Night Service
Downbeat Lounge, Only MyTruest Productions and Sandy Scoops Media present Night Service, featuring live hip-hop beats. Event runs from 6 to 10 p.m., and admission is free for those 18 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Monday March 5
Open Mic Night
The Grind Entertainment presents an open mic night in Downbeat Lounge, a showcase for local unsigned talent. Event starts at 7 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. Signup by email. (tgehawaii@gmaila.com)
Tuesday March 6
Mike Izon + Keith Batlin Live
Biku Shimabuku presents live original sets by singer-songwriters Mike Izon and Keith Batlin starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday March 7
Guitar Magic
Nando Suan, Kamaa Mike Barques and Michelangelo Barques perform from 5 to 8:15 p.m. at Nico’s Seafood. (384-7223)
Thursday March 8
Gnarly rock band Natas and Downbeat present a thrashin’ Thursday at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
