Pitstop: 8/30/13
Friday August 30
Elements
The Modern Honolulu, Sunrise Pool Bar/The Grove 7-10 p.m., The Study 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Addiction 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Elements Room, 10 p.m. to midnight, $10/presale, $20/full access presale, $20/door. Now, patrons looking to start their weekend right can take advantage of the many venues that The Modern Honolulu has to offer, including The Study, the hotel’s sophisticated indoor bar, Addiction, the hotel’s newly remodeled nightclub and dance space, the Sunrise Pool bar on the beautiful outside pool deck and The Grove. Elements at The Modern will offer a full range of entertainment and moods, from a relaxing pau hana drink to a dance floor open til late in the night. (391-6317)
Gabriel Sordo Live
The Safehouse, 9 p.m. show starts, $15/general in advance plus applicable fees with increase day of show. After a decade pioneering the house music scene in Guadalajara Mexico, Gabriel Sordo has spent much of 2013 making waves across the continents. (groovetickets.com)
Karaoke Spectacular
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., free, 21 and older. Performing is Johnny Boto’s “Botoroke,” any song you can think of he’s got the music and the words ready to go. (downbeatdiner.com)
Champions of the Mic
Aloha Tower Pier 9, 6 p.m., $50-$70. A showcase of legendary reggae artists. (topgunentertainment@yahoo.com)
Four Color Zack
M Nightclub, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., show starts at 10 p.m., $10/general admission. Four Color Zack is a technically dazzling “DJ’s DJ” and pop party rocker at the same time, deftly cutting between arena shows, Vegas megaclubs and underground parties with style and ease. Dress: stylish and fashionable attire. (info@mnlhnl.com)
Enter the Dragon
Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave., 9 p.m. doors open, $3/door, 21 and older. Enter the Dragon is a monthly hip-hop show that features some of Hawaii’s best hip-hop acts. (372-2301, gotriceshow@gmail.com)
Saturday August 31
Artist Showcase
Downbeat Lounge, 9 p.m., $3, 21 and older. Performing are 86 List, Siblings, Smitz, Pink Mist and Casey Tatum. Last day of August showcase featuring local acts and talents sponsored by Primo. (downbeatdiner.com)
MayJah RayJah 2013 Music Festival
Kakaako Waterfront Amphitheatre, 4 p.m.-1 a.m., $35/early bird, $30/general, $80/VIP. Tickets online. Raymond Ho Jr., Founder of the MayJah RayJah Brand, presents the MayJah RayJah 2013 Music Festival at the Kaka’ako Waterfront Amphitheatre. The legendary voice of UB40’s Ali Campbell, Rebel SoulJahz, Common Kings and more will perform. (mayjahrayjah.com)
Z G E And Murs Live
The Republik, 6 p.m. lounge doors open, 7 p.m. concert hall doors, 8 p.m. show starts, all ages accompanied by adult, $30/advance with increase day of show. Over the course of “Murs 3:16” and “Murray’s Revenge,” Murs and 9th Wonder crafted two of the most enduring hip-hop albums of the last decade. Also performing are Zion I, The Grouch, and ELIGH. (groovetickets.com)
MOVIE ICONS
Bar 25, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5/cover, 21 and older. The 1980s was a decade for movies that brought new meaning to art, culture and music influencing the way it shaped our childhood with wonder, fantasy and laughter. (djnocturna.com)
Corvettes in Paradise
Honolulu Zoo main stage lawn, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free for participants and free lunch for drivers. Open to all Corvettes. Meet at 8 a.m. at Waikiki Shell parking lot. (corvetteclubofhawaii.com)
NextDoor Re-opening
NextDoor, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free, 21 and older. NextDoor, one of the original Chinatown nightlife venues and a beloved cornerstone of Chinatown’s Hotel Street scene, has long been legendary for its live concerts, dance parties and memorable events. After several months on hiatus, the club is back, under new management, and even better than before, with new renovations, upgraded sound and lighting, brand-new bathrooms and, most importantly, air conditioning. (pr@nephilimhalls.com)
Sunday September 1
Rice Fest
Ward Centers, noon to 5 p.m., free admission. Sample some of your favorite rice dishes from over 30 rice vendors, participate in Da Spam Musubi Eating Contest, or watch the experts attempt to re-break the Guiness World Record by building the world’s largest Spam musubi. (ricefest.com)
SING THE BODY
The Republik, 8 p.m. show starts, $10/general admission in advance plus applicable fees, $15/increase day of show, 18 and older. Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning Alternative band Sing The Body will take the stage for an original set. Then right after they will be joined by some friends to pay tribute to their favorite band and major influence Kings of Leon. (groovetickets.com)
FreeSound Band Live
Kemoo Pub, 2-6 p.m., free. FreeSound Band performs blues, rock and reggae. (396-8410)
La Fete En Blanc
Addiction Nightclub, 10:30 p.m., 21 and older, $10/door. Addiction Nightclub in conjunction with Honolulu Nightlife Maestro’s Blaise Sato & Flash Hansen present the Second Annual #ME2 White Party, La Fete En Blanc, featuring Graham Funke live in Honolulu at Addiction Nightclub, inside the Modern Hotel. (tyler@addictionnightclub.com)
Auto Lunch Bunch
Waikiki Yacht Club, noon, $14.25 includes meal, drink and tip, cash only. Email to RSVP. Old car: pristine and extremely rare 1956 Chevrolet cameo truck. New car: 2014 Chevy Silverado double cab. (billmaloney15@aol.com)
Wednesday September 4
Adam Crowe and Keith Batlin Live
Hard Rock Café, 9-11 p.m., free. Listen to blues and rock. (396-8410)
