Pitstop: 5/24/2013
Friday May 24
GTA Live
The Pub, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. GTA performs alternative music. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Kaala Boys Live
Lakeside Lanai, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Kaala Boys perform island reggae. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Old Time Revival
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $5/donation, 21 and older. Host Band: The Saloon Pilots. Featured Bands: Bathtub Gin Bluegrass and Seven Pairs of Iron Shoes (acoustic). (visitor777@mac.com)
MotoCross
Kalaeloa Raceway Park, 4:30 p.m. gates open, racing follows, $10/general admission, Pit Pass $5. Part of the Memorial Day Weekend celebration. This event will feature hours of exciting motorsports action for the entire family. (782-7432)
Saturday May 25
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)
The Big Mix: School’s Out
The Showroom at Hawaiian Brians, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/presale, $10/door. Mixed genre show for people of all modern musical tastes, celebrating the end of spring semester and the start of summer. (holdmyticket.com/event/136295)
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)
Master of Oz Live
The Pub, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Master of Oz performs alternative music. (soph12311@gmail.com)
Pohaku Live
Lakeside Lanai, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. Pohaku performs reggae music. (soph12311@gmail.com)
DJ Competition ‘80s Edition
Bar 35, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. 80s Pop Muzik will be presenting a DJ competition and inviting all DJs to show their skills and love for the ‘80s. (djnocturna@gmail.com)
11th hour Live
Chez Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., free, 21 and older. Chez presents 11th Hour live. (347-1323)
Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Kick-Off
Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand, 9:30 p.m., $10/tickets. Featuring Derek Daniels, Cherry Blossom Cabaret, pole dancing, drag and more. (hulas.com/events)
Stock Car Racing
Kalaeloa Raceway Park, 4 p.m. gates open, races to follow, $10/general, Pit Pass $5. Capped with the ever-popular Demolition Derby. Kalaeloa Raceway Park, 4:30 p.m. gates open, racing follows, $10/general admission, Pit Pass $5. Part of the Memorial Day Weekend celebration. This event will feature hours of exciting motorsports action for the entire family. (782-7432)
Sunday May 26
DJ Skratchy Live
Addiction Nightclub, 10:30 p.m. doors open and show starts, $10/general admission before midnight. DJ sKratchy can most likely be spotted in Hollywood hot spots or Southwest on his way to other U.S destinations to headline clubs. (tyler@addictionnightclub.com)
Elements Day Club Poor Party
The Modern Honolulu Sunset Pool, noon to 6 p.m., $15/general admission. HPELive and Kurious Productions presents Elements Day Club Pool Party at the Modern Honolulu Sunset Pool. Top 40 music playing all afternoon. (valen@hpelive.com)
Monday May 27
Mud Bog
Kalaeloa Raceway Park, 7 a.m. gates open with racing to follow, $10/general, $5/pit pass. With the Robert Young Memorial Mud Bog. Kalaeloa Raceway Park, 4:30 p.m. gates open, racing follows, $10/general admission, Pit Pass $5. Part of the Memorial Day Weekend celebration. This event will feature hours of exciting motorsports action for the entire family. (782-7432)
Tuesday May 28
True Tone Tuesdays
Downbeat Lounge, 8-10 p.m., free, 21 and older. A truetone song lab. A night to premier new music by established artists. Songs must have been written within 30 days and not performed in front of an audience prior to the show. (533-2328)
Wednesday May 29
The Mix Factor
Hulas Bar and Lei Stand, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, free. Hula’s open mix contest. Contest finals. (hulas.com)
Thursday May 30
National Record Store Day
Mercury Bar, 7 p.m. to midnight, free. Local bands and DJs perform. 21 and older welcome. Last Call from Kauai and The Quintessentials from Oahu/PDX perform, among others. (hwnexp@aol.com)