Pitstop: 12/27/13
Friday December 27
Elements
The Modern Honolulu, Sunrise Pool Bar/The Grove 7-10 p.m., The Study 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Addiction 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Elements Room, 10 p.m. to midnight, $10/presale, $20/full access presale, $20/door. Now, patrons looking to start their weekend right can take advantage of the many venues that The Modern Honolulu has to offer, including The Study, the hotel’s sophisticated indoor bar, Addiction, the hotel’s newly remodeled nightclub and dance space, the Sunrise Pool bar on the beautiful outside pool deck and The Grove. Elements at The Modern will offer a full range of entertainment and moods, from a relaxing pau hana drink to a dance floor open til late in the night. (391-6317)
Pepper & The Dirty Heads Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show starts, $39/general admission, increase day of show, plus applicable fees, all ages accompanied by an adult. Pepper, who formed in 1997 and moved to the mainland from their hometown of Kailua Kona, Hawaii in 1999, pressed pause after the release of their fifth album, Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations, in 2008. The Dirty Heads are a 5-piece reggae, rock, punk and hip-hop group based in Huntington Beach, CA. (groovetickets.com)
Good Foot
Anna O’Brien’s, 9 p.m., $7 cover. 2014 pre-game party featuring three bands playing soul, funk and afro-beat. (946-5190)
Skam Artist DJ Melo D Live
M Nightclub, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $10/general, free before 10 p.m. An original member of the LA supergroup, the Beat Junkies, Melo D has successfully cemented himself as a legend in the international DJ community. (info@mnlhml.com)
Flag-J’s Anniversary and DJ Taboo
Elements at the Modern Honolulu, 7 p.m.-4 a.m., tickets and prices online. TabooxJump is a fashion and lifestyle collaboration between celebrity DJ Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas and Jump, a high-end footwear brand based in New York City. Along with DJ Taboo, Flag-J’s 1st Anniversary and Jump at Elements at The Modern will bring in other celebrities and performers such as HYPE, Tiara and Tamara Rapp of 8 Flavahz and various local DJs. (2013elements.eventbrite.com/)
Singer Songwriter Soup
The Mercury Bar, 1154 Fort Street Mall, 8 p.m. doors open, 9 p.m. music starts, no cover. Live, original music. Featuring Chunky Monkey, StefMUZIC, Zen Chambers, Kamuela Kahoano and more. (537-3080)
Saturday December 28
Shantytown
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. DJ showcase spinning strictly vinyl. 21 and older event. Music genre is rocksteady, blue beat ska, and skinhead reggae. (pressuredownsoundsystem@gmail.com)
Pepper & The Dirty Heads Live
The Republik, 8 p.m. show starts, $39/general admission, increase day of show, plus applicable fees, all ages accompanied by an adult. Pepper, who formed in 1997 and moved to the mainland from their hometown of Kailua Kona, Hawaii in 1999, pressed pause after the release of their fifth album, Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations, in 2008. The Dirty Heads are a 5-piece reggae, rock, punk and hip-hop group based in Huntington Beach, CA. (groovetickets.com)
Magic Show, Dinner
Brasserie Du Vin, 6 p.m., $75/dinner and show package, $25/show only, 21 and older. This dinner show promises to be a unique and memorable holiday experience and a magical stocking stuffer as well (duvinmagic.brownpapertickets.com).
3rd Annual Military and Uniform Fetish Ball and Fashion Show
Bar 35, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 21 and older. What’s your fetish? Only you can define it best by showing it. Before we end the year, we have to end it right with a sexy fetish ball and sexy fashion show sponsored by Sexually Yours as we welcome the New Year 2014. Come and dress to impress, modeling or not. (djnocturna.com)
Back 2 Back Benefit Concert
Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s, 4-8 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight, tickets online. At the tender age of 94 Mrs. Jackie Ward is being honored for all that she has done over the last 47 years for these and many other local artists. This fundraising event hosted by local DJ/Entertainer Kutmaster Spaz will not only provide you with awesome entertainment but tasty local food, a fun photo booth, cigar bar and much, much more. (b2bmusicextravaganza.com)
The Horror Show Massacre
Nextdoor, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $7/18 and older, $5/21 and older. “The Horror Show Massacre,” the official Horror Show Album Release Party of Joncozy of the Ill Hill Society and Decibel Grand of The Night Marchers (both artists under the Workhouse umbrella). The hip-hop Duo, based out of Makakilo, combine lyricism, aggression, and a fresh take on hip-hop/rap in order to bring you their debut album, “Viddy the Horror Show.” This is their debut album. (thehouseofwork.com)
Sunday December 29
Alex “Defer” Kizu Art Show
The Safehouse in The Republik, 6 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show starts, free, all ages from 6-10 p.m., 21 and older after 10 p.m. As a founding member of the respected crews K2S, STN& KGB, Alex “DEFER” Kizu has been an integral part of the Los Angeles street art scene since the mid-1980s. He is well known for his expertise in rendering beautifully complex letter-form. (jointherepublik.com)
Tuesday December 31
Common Kings on NYE
The Republik, 9 p.m. show starts, $30/general, in advance, plus applicable fees. Common Kings’ music is an array of head-rocking beats, relatable lyrics and feel- good vibes. (jointherepublik.com)
Lux New Year’s Eve Casino Royale
Lux at the Trump, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., tickets and prices online, 21 and older. DJ Dana Kruse, DJ JP of Deejay Connections and more live entertainment. Black tie and gown event. (newyearsevehawaiilux.eventbrite.com)
New Year’s Eve Party
Kakaako Waterfront Park, 6 p.m., tickets and prices online. Performing are The Green, The Cataracs, Kapena and more. (ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000)
Ring in the New Year
Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. Join the G-Man and the delicate sounds of Thunder in ringing in the New Year. (234-6656)
Eleven44 Opening
Eleven44 (the old bambuTwo/Venue location), 8 p.m. doors open, no cover, 21 and older. Dress code enforced. This New Year’s Eve event is perfect for the discriminating reveler, who prefers to avoid the chaos, traffic, and congestion; and for people who love to dress up and are looking for a celebration away from the usual Waikiki, Ala Moana, and Kaakaako madness. (eleven44hawaii.com)
11th Hour Rocks In The New Year
Snapper’s, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour delivers solid rock music to ring in the new year. (347-1323)
The Great Modern Experience
The Modern Honolulu, 6 p.m. VIP, 8 p.m. general admission, 10 p.m. show starts. The Great Gatsby, Roaring 20’s-themed New Year’s Eve extravaganza will take over The Modern Honolulu, featuring multiple designated party areas throughout the hotel and a picture perfect view of the fireworks at the stroke of midnight. (themodernhonolulu.com)
