Pitstop: 5/26/17
Friday May 26
Good Foot Live
Funk-soul-afro beat collective Good Foot brings the noise to Downbeat Lounge. Show starts at 9 p.m., and admission is free for those 21 and older. Prior to that, HiRiz performs from 6 to 8 p.m. for happy hour; admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Kink Carnival
This alternative music, dance, fashion, lifestyle fest takes place from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Pure Nightclub, 985 Dillingham Blvd. The carnival features massages, makeup artists, piercers, tattoos, lingerie models and more. Admission is $5 off before 11 p.m. with the flier. (ppd808@gmail.com)
Spring Sample Sale
RVCA and Billabong present a Spring Sample Sale from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Republik. The Spring Sample Sale will be a perfect way to get clothes for the summer! Brands such as RVCA, Billabong, Herschel, and Vissla will be at the event with up to 50 percent off retail prices. Admission is free. (jointherepublik.com)
Holla-Days
Air Park Karaoke Lounge kicks off the long Memorial Day weekend with Holla-Days from 9 p.m. to midnight. Featuring games, cash and prizes, drinks, pupu and more. (591-8292, airparkkaraoke.com)
BEERLAND
Golden Road Brewing’s Docu-series ‘BEERLAND’ shows from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Modern Honolulu, with a pool party to follow. The movie searches for the best home-brewers across the country (including Honolulu) and explores beer’s role in shaping a community. Planned are giveaways, food, beer and tunes by DJ Anit. RSVP online. (eventbrite.com)
Saturday May 27
Weekend with the Captain
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at SKY Waikiki with celebrity guest DJs The Captains of Industry. DJs Graham Funke, Stonerokk and Toma. Doors open at 10 p.m. and cover is $20. (skywaikiki.com)
Vision Without Limits
Celebrate Jack Law, who will be awarded the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation Visionary Award, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Sheraton Waikiki. The event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit and The LGBT Center Waikiki. Planned are live entertainment, appetizers, drinks and more. Tickets are available online. (eventbrite.com)
Nomad and Songbird Send-Off
Pressure Down Sounds and Rudies Hi-Fi present a special send-off to Nomad and Songbird for holding it down in Chinatown. The all-vinyl reggae event features Pacific Sounds International, Soon Come Superpower and Zion Coptic Sounds. Show starts at 9 p.m. at Downbeat Lounge; admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Sunday May 28
Mele Mei
House Without a Key hosts a performance by Ku‘uipo Kumukahi from noon to 2:30 p.m. as part of Mele Mei. A celebrated island entertainer, Ku‘uipo Kumukahi has a deep passion for keeping the tradition of Hawaiian music alive. She has received multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Awards recognizing and honoring her achievements in perpetuating Hawaiian music. (melemei.com)
Tuesday May 30
The Rising Melody
Biku Shimabuku presents Adrian Kerwin and Gary Liu Jr. performing live starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free for those 21 and older. (downbeatdiner.com)
Wednesday May 31
The Stolen Stitches
Belly of the Beast Productions presents Rats, No Forgive Action and Natas performing punk rock live at Downbeat Lounge starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 21 and older. Funds go to DJ Darin Bass.
Thursday June 1
Kaskade Redux Live
Electric Palms Hawaii presents Kaskade Redux performing live at The Republik. Everything from early tracks, future house, deep house, trance and even classic house tracks from as early as 1986, nothing is out of bounds for Kaskade Redux. Show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $40 early bird, plus applicable fees. (bampproject.com)
Paint For Your Soul
Gwenaelle Devaux hosts a pau hana painting class in Downbeat Lounge from 5 to 7 p.m. Paint for your Soul is a unique paint company offering art therapy for hospitals, retirement homes and educational creations for schools. Admission is free for those 21 and older. Following that, 7 Pairs of Iron Shoes performs at 9 p.m.; admission is free for those 21 and older. (paintforyoursoul.com, 492-7702; downbeatdiner.com)
