Pitstop: 3/8/13
Friday March 8
GTA Live
The Pub, email for more information. GTA performs alternative music. (soph@hawaii.rr.com)
Capacity Building
Addiction at The Modern, 8:30 p.m. meet and greet, 10:30 p.m. VIP’s bottle service, 1 a.m. CEO exclusive host party, RSVP online. BHCG.HI is ready to launch and fulfill its mission of promoting healthy communities and environments by “developing effective leadership solutions” through positive behavioral change. (bhcgHI.org, facebook.com/events/495079173872489)
Agent Orange Live
Hawaiian Brians, visit website for more information, $15/advance, $20/door. (808shows.com)
PIMPBOT Anniversary
Downbeat Diner & Lounge, 9 p.m., $5/cover, 21 and over. With special guest Black Square, Erin Smith and Angry Locals. (downbeatdiner.com)
The Mixers Live
O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. Live mixture of party and dance music. (909-255-1009)
BasSICK Concept
RB’s Sports Bar & Grill, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Influenced by bands such as Sublime,Pepper and SOJA just to name a few, their lyrics speak the truth about the world we live in an attempt to bring awareness to what seems so obvious yet so commonly ignored by society. (bassickconcept@gmail.com)
Freq Show
SoHo Mixed Media Bar, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., visit website for more information. Freq Show, with guest DJs literally from around the world, will feature TheFatRat, Karasho, Dottkom, Ariok, Beatslacker, and K-Dose. (elevateedm.com)
Taboo Edition
Thirtyninehotel, 9 p.m., $10, $5/with Naked Girls Reading ticket. 21 and older. Featured artist is Tiki Taboo. (thirtyninehotel.com)
Saturday March 9
Makahiki Challenge
Kualoa Ranch, visit website for more information. Hawaii’s own obstacle mud run will challenge your physical endurance and mental toughness thorugh tireless hills, obstacles, mud pits and more. (makahikichallenge.com)
Nitrofiche Live
The Pub, email for more information. Nitrofiche performs rock and alternative music. (soph@hawaii.rr.com)
Downbeat Lounge Opening
Downbeat Diner and Lounge, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 21 and over, no cover. The lounge is ready for business. Head down for music by Animal Mother and Sweet Corn and Peanut, as well as complimentary drinks from 9-10 p.m. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday March 10
Hawaii Fish & Dive Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., $6/door, children 12 and under free. This event provides attendees a chance to interact with the most distinguished inwdividuals and brands in the fishing and diving industry. (fluidmediahawaii.com)
Tuesday March 12
Iron Bartender Challenge 2013
Safehouse at The Republik, 7 p.m., visit website for more information. Hawaii’s leading bartenders are getting ready for the most anticipated urban cocktail competition, The Bacardi Oakheart Iron Bartender Challenge 2013. Preliminary rounds of competition featuring the best original cocktail that incorporates speed, accuracy, personality and a mystery ingredient. (jointhrepublik.com, bampproject.com)
