Pitstop: 6/7/2013
Friday June 7
Paul van Dyk Live
Pier 9 at Aloha Tower, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 18 and older to dance, 21 and older to drink. Following the scene’s first gleaming 20 years ago, Van Dyk became electronic dance music’s internationally recognized torchbearer. (info@islandvibezevents.com)
Wagner & Ruggiero Live
Breakers Bar and Grill, 66-250 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa, 9 p.m., $7, 21 and older. Vic Ruggiero and Jesse Wagner perform with openers Black Square and Lord Sufferer. Genre: ska and rocksteady. (josh@downbeatdiner.com)
Sounds Good
Hawaiian Brian’s Billiards, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show starts, $5/presale, $10/door, all ages. Featuring the talent of Bam, Soulsylo, Joshua Pacua, Architect by Day, Ashley Ramos, and introducing The Originals. (429-1334)
First Friday At Ong King
Ong King Arts Center, 6-9 p.m. gallery walk, performances 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free before 8 p.m., $5/before 9 p.m., $10/after, all ages. A whole new gallery exhibit by Sergio Garzon and plenty of reasons to celebrate. (ongking.com)
Busekrus Live
The Pub at Kemoo Farms, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover. Busekrus performs alternative music. (soph@hawaii.rr.com)
Jookbox City Live
Lakeside Lanai at Kemoo Farms, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover. Jookbox City performs reggae and R&B fusion. (soph@hawaii.rr.com)
Saturday June 8
Roller Derby
Palama Settlement Gymnasium, 810 N. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, 7 p.m., $5/presale, $7/door. All ages welcome. Come watch all-star teams compete for the first inter-island bout of the season. (pacificrollerderby.com)
Wagner & Ruggiero Live
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $15, 21 and older. Vic Ruggiero and Jesse Wagner perform with openers Black Square and Blue Ribbons. Genre: ska and rocksteady. (josh@downbeatdiner.com)
RiddimFest
Aloha Tower, 5 p.m., $40/presale, $50/door, $100/limited VIP. Featuring performances by Baby Bash, Fiji, Swizz, Ekolu, Maoli, Josh “Wawa” White, Faith, Jah Maoli and more. (riddimfest808@gmail.com, 550-8457)
11th Hour Live
Sandbox Waikiki, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free, 21 and older. 11th Hour delivers solid sets of modern, alternative, classic and blues rock music. (347-1323)
N.BS Live
The Pub at Kemoo Farms, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5/cover. N.BS performs alternative music. (soph@hawaii.rr.com)
Tuesday June 11
Iron Barback Challenge
The Safehouse, 6 p.m. lounge doors, 7 p.m. show, no cover. 21 and older. Featuring 3 Bacardi Oakheart Iron Bartender nominees as judges every week including Bacardi Oakheart Iron Bartender 2013 Champion Justin Park judging the Finals. (hello@jointherepublik.com)
Wednesday June 12
Anna Lunoe Live
The Safehouse, the lounge within The Republik, 6 p.m. lounge doors, 10 p.m. show, no cover. Named one of Sydney’s Most Influential People, blazing a trail from Sydney to LA in 2012, Anna Lunoe has found herself in the eye of an American dance music storm. (jointherepublik.com)
