Pitstop: 12/22/17
Friday December 22
Ronny Chieng Live
BAMP Project presents comedian Ronny Chieng performing live at The Republik. In 2015 Ronny moved to New York City after being hired as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on Comedy Central. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $19.50-$29.50 general admission, with a $5 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)
My Hawaiian Christmas
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand and Derek Daniels Productions present My Hawaiian Christmas featuring Miss Aloha Hula Merrie Monarch 2017 Kelina Kiyoko Ke’ano’ilehua Tiffany Eldredge and Kumu Hula James Delacruz performing live. Cover is $10 after 9 p.m., and kamaaina and Hui Card members get in free. (hulas.com)
Rude Boy Christmas
86 Productions presents The Clampdown: Rude Boy Christmas with live performances by ska groups Black Square, Smitz and The Urchinz. Selections by DJ Jet Boy. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Hiriz performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Saturday December 23
Reggae Revive All-vinyl Vintage Dance
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi present Reggae Revive, an all-vinyl reggae event with vintage dance cuts of dug, ska and rocksteady. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, Secret Record Store pops up from 3 to 8 p.m.; admission is free. (downbeatdiner.com)
Xmas Party
Bevy holds its annual Xmas Party, featuring Super CW, DJ Princess X, Jeanne P and Gnaraly. Expect holiday cocktail specials and Christmas surprises. (bevyhawaii.com)
Sunday December 24
Rock-A-Hula
Rock-A-Hula presents Magical Christmas at Legends from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24-25. Get in the holiday spirit with Rock-A-Hula by joining legendary tribute artists for a classic show, dinner, beverages and exciting meet-and-greet, along with special Christmas music and dessert. Dinner packages range in price. Visit website for more information. (rockahula.com)
Hunky Santa
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand presents Hunky Santa live in Waikiki. Christmas comes early as Hunky Santa descends upon Waikiki at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand for a magical photo opportunity on Christmas Eve. Event runs from 6 to 9 p.m., and admission is free. Packages from $10 to $50. (hulas.com)
Tuesday December 26
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)
The Chinatown All-Stars
Biku Shimabuku presents live original sets by singer-songwriters John Ridgeway, Nick Danger and Jonny Random. Show starts at 8 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge, and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday December 27
Jhené Aiko Live
BAMP Project welcomes back Jhené Aiko, making a stop on her Trip (The Tour) live at The Republik, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko was already more than a decade deep in the music game when she arrived at Def Jam in 2011; having been featured on singles, albums and mixtapes by A-listers Kendrick Lamar, Wale, Big Sean, Logic, J. Cole, Drake, and many more. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $36 general admission, with a $5 increase the day of the show. She performs again tomorrow night, Dec. 28, at The Republik; show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $36-$125 with a $5 increase the day of the show. (bampproject.com)
The Fresh Preps Live
The Fresh Preps perform live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
Punk Rock Night
Downbeat Lounge presents a night of punk rock, featuring live local performances by punk, hardcore and metal bands. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Thursday December 28
Tim Rose Live
Tim Rose performs live at Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand from 6 to 9 p.m. (hulas.com)
