Pitstop: 11/18/16
Friday November 18
Dan + Shay Live
BAMP Project presents Dan + Shay performing live at The Republik. Critically acclaimed duo Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney) hit No. 1 on Billboard‘s Country Albums Chart with their first album Where It All Began, which was released in 2014. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $35 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Bixel Boys Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Bixel Boys performing live at The Safehouse. After playing an array of what can be loosely defined as ‘dance’ tunes at mega festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Twice), HARD Summer, Something Wicked and IleSoniq as well as headlining some of the worlds best clubs such as Exchange and Sound (LA), The Mid (Chicago), Webster Hall, Verboten, Slake (NYC), and Grand Central (Miami).Show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $30 final general admission, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)
Pa‘akai Marketplace
SALT at Our Kaka‘ako is breathing new life into one of Hawai‘i’s time-honored traditions with Pa‘akai Marketplace. Event begins at 5 p.m. and admission is free. It hosts artists, crafters and traditional cultural practitioners who will display, share and sell their creations to the community. (saltkakaako.com)
Maka Ha
New works by Carl F.K. Pao, Kupaʻa Hee, Cory Taum and Nicole Naone are on display until Nov. 26 at The ARTS at Marks Garage, during gallery hours. Maka Ha is the fourth in a series of exhibitions dedicated to the makahiki and ancient Hawaiian New Year. It will feature reinterpretations of indigenous symbolism for vision or maka with a new group member, and the breath of life or ha. (artsatmarks.com)
Citizen Live
Citizen performs live at Hawaiian Brian’s. Citizen is a rock band from Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and presale tickets are $25 general admission. (underworldevents.com)
Grapefruit and No Villains Left Live
808Shows, Hawaiian Express and The Clampdown present Grapefruit, The 86 List, No Villains Left, Rats and Smitz in Downbeat Lounge. Event starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, singer-songwriter Big Jay performs island reggae from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
ACT II Pop-Up
This holiday season, Hawaii Opera Theatre invites the community to support ACT II through a special fundraising event, featuring a half-off on all items. This free event provides the opportunity to shop for new or gently used couture and designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry, art, home accents and more. ACT II opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (596-7372, hotopera@hawaiiopera.org)
Food Drive
SKY Waikiki is asking the public to pay it forward and receive gifts or free admission through Nov. 25. Bring in five canned goods during dinner and receive a free beach towel, or stop in during nightlife hours for free entry. (skywaikiki.com)
Saturday November 19
Nahko and Medicine for the People Live
BAMP Project presents Nahko and Medicine for the People at The Republik. Nahko and Medicine for the People is an American world music musical collective formed in 2008. The five member group is headed by frontman Nahko Bear and their music is a fusion of various cultural musical influences. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $27 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Raise the Roof!
The ARTS at Marks Garage holds its 15th anniversary rooftop fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Entertainment includes roller derby, spoken word, improv, live paintings and more. Art installments feature a dynamic array of local artwork available for purchase. Tickets are available online. (artsatmarks.com eventbrite.com)
The Hydrolites and Friends Live
The Hydrolites play reggae in Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday November 20
Third Eye Blind Live
BAMP Project presents Third Eye Blind live at The Republik. Since 1997, San Francisco’s Third Eye Blind have recorded four best-selling albums and assembled one career retrospective. 3EB released ‘Dopamine’, their first studio collection in six years, in spring 2015. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $42 general admission, plus applicable fees, with an increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com, flavorus.com)
Hawaii Super Car Club Gathering
Hawaii Super Car Club meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. right behind the BMW dealership at 899 Waimanu St. Bob has an interesting and diverse collection of cars from the 1930’s to the 1980’s models,and, perhaps more entertaining, is his collection of automotive models and other automotive items from kid’s petal cars to antique gas station items. (edracers@aol.com, 225-2965)
Tuesday November 22
Naomi Brown Live
Naomi Brown and Sean Perry perform live at Downbeat Lounge starting at 8 p.m. The event is a showcase of local singer-songwriters. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday November 23
Sean Cleland Band with Brad’s Pitt Live
Sean Cleland Band plays Downbeat Lounge with Brad’s Pitt. Sean Cleland’s music straddles the line between new and classic, refined and raw, solitary and cosmopolitan. It is recommended to anyone who enjoys the sounds of their parents’ records just as much as today’s current radio hits. Music starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday November 24
Thanksgiving Celebration
53 By The Sea hosts an exclusive Thanksgiving menu by executive chef Hikaru Ide from 5 to 9 p.m. Reservations are available starting at 4;30 p.m. The meal will begin with a Foie Gras Parfait éclair and move on to an indulgent salad of Goat Cheese, truffle celery root, beets and walnuts. The third course is a creamy yet satisfying Kabocha Pumpkin Soup which is then followed by a Roasted Turkey with macadamia nut stuffing served with a side of a refreshing citrus cranberry sauce and herb gravy. An apple pie with caramel gelato closes the meal as the perfect autumnal dessert. The course menu is $75 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Cocktail attire requested, valet parking only. (536-5353)
