Pitstop: 12/08/17
Friday December 8
Thunder From Down Under
BAMP Project welcomes Australia’s hottest exports “Thunder From Down Under” back to The Republik for a three night run starting tonight. Thunder From Down Under hits the stage showing off chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines and more. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets range from $39.50 to $49.50. There’s a $5.50 increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
Mahi‘ai Kekumu Live
Mahi‘ai Kekumu and special guest Gj perform live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
Wiz Khalifa + Ty Dolla $ign Live
DJ DaddyKat, aka Wiz Khalifa, takes the stage at Pure Nightclub, also featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets available online. (eventbrite.com)
Saturday December 9
SALT Bar Crawl
SALT at Our Kakaako holds its inaugural SALT Bar Crawl starting at 5 p.m. The event features Bevy Bar, Moku Kitchen and Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, all known for innovative menus and offerings. Visit website for more information (saltatkakaako.com)
Shakuhachi Masters
Internationally renowned virtuosi Riley Lee and Christopher Yohmei Blasdel perform a concert of solo and duo music for shakuhachi. The event celebrates Bodhi Day when Buddha attained complete enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Event takes place at 7:30 p.m. at The ARTS at Marks Garage. (eventbrite.com)
Let There Be Light
Grammy Award-winning singer and movie star Dionne Warwick celebrates her 77th birthday with a gala dinner at Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Titled “Let There Be Light,” the party benefits Hoʻōla Nā Pua, In Unison and American Renaissance Academy. Also planned are a silt auction, guest speakers and performers, after-party cocktails and more. Tickets are $200 online. (eventbrite.com)
Monday December 11
Open Mic
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand present an open mic night from 6 to 9 p.m. Signups start at 5:45 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. (hulas.com)
Tuesday December 12
Mahi‘ai Kekumu Live
Mahi‘ai Kekumu and special guest Gj perform live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
PraiseJesus Artis + More Live
Biku Shimabuku presents The Rising Melody in Downbeat with live original sets by singer-songwriters PraiseJesus Artis, Jasmine Yoshikawa and Thunder Artis. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday December 13
Vincent Royo Live
Vincent Royo and special guest Gj perform live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
Katie Thiroux Trio
Katie Thiroux Trio performs a jazz concert at The ARTS at Marks Garage at 7:30 p.m. Thiroux recently completed a 20-city U.S. tour to celebrate the release of her new CD, Off Beat, and featuring pianist Justin Kauflin and drummer Matt Witek, who will join her. (eventbrite.com)
Thursday December 14
The Fresh Preps Live
The Fresh Preps perform live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
Natas + Thrashin’ Thursday
Gnarly rock band Natas presents a thrashin’ Thursday at Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
