Pitstop: 5/10/2013
Friday May 10
Kings of Spade Live
The Republik, 6 p.m. lounge doors open, 9 p.m. show starts, $10/general, $5/increase day of show after 9 p.m., before 9 p.m. free. Kings of Spade perform a live tribute to Guns n’ Roses. (groovetickets.com)
Coconut Willy’s Grand Opening
Coconut Willy’s Waikiki, 1837 Kapiolani Blvd., 6 p.m. doors open, 9 p.m. band starts, DJ starts at midnight and closes at 2 a.m., free cover, 21 and older. Featuring drink specials, live entertainment and DJs spinning a mixture of ‘80s, ‘90s and now. (spaz@disndatmedia.com)
Drunked Lullabies
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Doolin Rakes performs traditional and original Irish music. (josheightysix@gmail.com)
Saturday May 11
11th Hour CD Release
Hard Rock Café, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. Kelley 11th Hour CD Release Party at the Hard Rock Café. Special Guests Wicked Scarlet Opens, Star 101.9FM’s Kevin Jones MC and performance, and more. (347-1323)
Ignite Graduation Party
The Republik, 6 p.m. doors open, 10 p.m. show starts, $10/general, $5/increase day of show. For one night only, the monumental 10,000 square-foot industrial-style concert venue will transform into an intimate nightclub setting featuring entertainment by DJ ciN, a wide-open dance floor, and world-class lighting and sound systems. (groovetickets.com)
DJ Soundcheck
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free with local ID, active military, industry, cruise or hotel, $5/general. DJ Soundcheck performs live. (hulas.com)
Sunday May 12
Stompin Sundays
O’Toole’s, Chinatown, 9 p.m., free. Hosted by The Art of Whimsy with feature artist Stef Muzic Hawaii. 21 and older. (steftunes.com)
Tuesday May 14
True Tone Tuesdays
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., free, 21 and older. Peter Bond and Nathan Emmonds perform (533-2328)
Wednesday May 15
The Mix Factor
Hulas Bar and Lei Stand, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, free. Hula’s open mix contest. Finals May 29. All experience levels welcome. (hulas.com)