Pitstop: 12/15/17
Friday December 15
Paʻakai Marketplace hosted by PAʻI Foundation
Paʻakai Marketplace is an innovative event collaboration with PAʻI Foundation – a Hawaiian arts and culture preservation organization. This monthly series embraces and features products made by local artists, crafters and cultural practitioners to the community cultivating strong Native Hawaiian identity. Check it out from 5 to 9 p.m. at SALT at Our Kakaako. Admission is free. (saltatkakaako.com)
Aaron Lewis Live
BAMP Project & 97.5 present Aaron Lewis performing live at The Republik. Musician/songwriter Aaron Lewis is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of the alternative metal band Staind. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $35 general admission, in advance, with a $5 increase the day of the show.
Jared Ming Live
Jared Ming and special guest Gj perform live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
Out of Bounds Live
Rats, Out of Bounds, Gehirn and Ocean’s Deep play Downbeat Lounge at 9 p.m. Cover is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Big Jay performs island reggae from 6 to 8 p.m.; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday December 16
Nahko Announces My Name is Bear
Nahko of Medicine for the People has announced the much-anticipated release of his first solo album, My Name Is Bear. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $30 general admission, in advance, with a $5 increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com, jointherepublik.com)
Monday December 18
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 19
Jared Ming Live
Jared Ming and special guest Gj perform live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
Erika Elona Live
Biku Shimabuku presents The Rising Melody in Downbeat with live original sets by singer-songwriters Joe Kingston, Nightbloom and Erika Elona. Show starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday December 20
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)
Ka‘imi and Hiriz Live
Ka‘imi and Hiriz play island rock in Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday December 21
Tim Rose Live
Tim Rose performs live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
Soltice with CX Kidtronik
DJ/producer/vocalist CX Kidtronik plays dance mixes of throwback hip-hop, mixed with electro and metal at Soltice in Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
