Pitstop: 12/20/19
Friday, Dec. 20
The Clampdown
Downbeat Lounge
Listen to hardcore by 13th Legion, Never Enough, Badass Noise and Oceans Deep (pictured). The event for ages 21 and up starts at 9 p.m. and there is a $5 cover.
(downbeatdiner.com)
MORI Popups
Catch local artists at MORI by Art+Flea including Riskit Designs, Almeda Studios, and Cyan Garma in front of the South Shore Market store Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(593-8958)
The Elevations Hawaii
NextDoor
Listen to the group’s Christmas special show for ages 18 and over. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 presale, $15 at the door
(theelevations.com)
Kakaako Marketplace
SALT at Our Kakaako
Shop at local vendors and enjoy live music. On Friday, Dec. 20 listen to Sonny Kapu at 5 p.m. and Preston Kauwe at 7:15 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 21, Moon Kahele performs at 5 p.m. followed by Denny Ono at 7:15 p.m.
(saltatkakaako.com)
Making Music
Ka Makana Alii
Hawaii’s Finest hosts Fiji, Maoli, and Tenelle on Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. Visit hifinest.com for ticket and event information.
(kamakanaalii.com)
Christmas Blues
Medici’s Supper Club
A blues Christmas with Kevin Coleman and The Flat Five and Ginai will be will start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This is a $50 all-inclusive dinner show. Tickets can be bought at honolulumusicatmedicis.com.
(351-0901)
Saturday, Dec. 21
Bellator MMA
Undefeated Ilima-Lei MacFarlane will put her undefeated record and Bellator women’s flyweight title on the line against No. contender Kate Jackson in the main event. In addition, Bellator Hawaii will feature the first quarterfinal matchup of Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, when A.J. McKee takes on the Derek Campos in the evening’s co-headliner. The bouts run from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $200.
(ticketmaster.com)
Elephante
The Republik
The DJ will play at 10 p.m. This show is for ages 18 and up and tickets are $20 to $30 general admission with a $5 increase the day of the show. Doors to the Safehouse for ages 21 and up open at 8 p.m. and the concert hall doors open at 9 p.m.
(jointherepublik.com)
Fashion Shows
Windward Mall
Enjoy two fashion shows presented by I Mana Ka Oiwi from 4 to 6 p.m. The group’s goal is to address the use of Native Hawaiian language in the workplace, beginning with cultural practitioners and artisans in collaboration with small businesses.
(windwardmall.com)
Old School by the Pool
The Swim Club
Experience the latest craze, a silent disco at Surfjack. Boogie the night away from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is free to the public from 6 to 7 p.m. and $5 cover thereafter. Ages 21 and over are welcome.
(923-8882)
Goth and Rock
Anna O’Brien’s
Listen to goth at the Ominos Winter Solstice Farewell Concert. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. In addition, on Dec. 20, James Ganecko rock with Cloud 9, Blaze and Pastel with a $5 cover.
(irishpubshawaii.com)
Comedy Showcase
The Dragon Upstairs
See talented Hawaii comics perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Doors for this ages 21 and up show open at 6:30 p.m. and the cover charge is $10.
(thedragonupstairs.com)
Sunday, Dec. 22
Kapono and Kaiona
Duke’s Canoe Club
Henry Kapono will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by the Kaiona Duo from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
(923-0711)
Monday, Dec. 23
Holiday Jazz Concert
Blue Note Hawaii
Jazz vocalist Miss Azure McCall and pianist Tennyson Stephens return to Blue Note Hawaii with for their Holiday Jazz Concert playing familiar holiday tunes and jazz standards. This night will also be featuring The Jive Sisters’ first performance in over 10 years. Tickets are VIP $45, premium $35, loge seating and bar area $25. Show times are 6:30 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
Tuesday, Dec. 24
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Blue Note Hawaii
Native New-Yorker and trumpeter Mike Lewis presents A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring some of Hawaii’s best jazz musicians Dec. 24-25. The show will highlight selections from the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas, as written by legendary composer and pianist Vince Guaraldi. Tickets are VIP $45, premium $35, loge and bar $25. Show times are at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 and 8:30 p.m.
(bluenotehawaii.com)
Jesse Savio
O’Toole’s
Hear the musician play starting at 8 p.m. Other shows at that location include Chris Murphy on Dec. 23 and James McCarthy on Dec. 25.
(irishpubshawaii.com)
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Jo McMurray
Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki
The musician will play from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Other performers at that location this week include Jeff James on Dec. 23, Chris Murphy on Dec. 24 and Ryan Tenney on Dec. 26.
(843-2739)
Thursday, Dec. 26
JP Sears
Hawaiian Brian’s
The YouTube star and comedian will perform from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 plus service charges with limited VIP tickets also available. Special guests include Brandi Morgan and Jose Dynamite.
(hitidenation.com)