On the Grid — 1/1/16

Jan. 1 Fri

THE HYDROLITES EP RELEASE PARTY
AT DOWNBEAT DINER

Start your new year with The Hydrolites, as the reggae band celebrates the release of their self-titled EP. The party also will feature special guests DJs Ross Jackson, Davey Shindig and more. Music starts at 9 p.m., and the band starts their set at 10. P.S. There’s no cover. Read more on page 13.

thehydrolites.com

Jan. 2 Sat

BOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
AT DORIS DUKE THEATRE

Honolulu Museum of Art kicks off a monthlong Bollywood Film Festival at Doris Duke Theatre with an opening-night reception that starts at 6 p.m. Featured that night will be music from dj mr. nick, a performance by dance group Aaja Nachle, henna tattoos from HennaLove Hawaii and food from India Caf — plus beer, wine and soda available for purchase. Tickets cost $15 or $12 for museum members, or $30/$35 for a screening of Bajrangi Bhaijaan at 7:30. (P.S. Check out reviews for Court and Margarita, With a Straw on page 16. Both are included in the Bollywood Film Festival lineup.)

honolulumuseum.org

#UNLOADCREATIVITY PAINT PARTY
AT THE MANIFEST

Maybe you made a New Year’s resolution to tap into your creativity more. If that’s the case, stop by the #UnloadCreativity Paint Party. Check-in starts at 6 p.m. and painting is set to begin promptly at 6:15. A $35 fee includes paint supplies, instructions (yes, no experience is needed), and one free cocktail or beer. Bring an apron or just wear an old T-shirt you don’t mind dirtying.

loadingzonearts.com/tickets

POPPUNKALTROCK
AT STATION BAR AND LOUNGE

Station Bar and Lounge promises a pretty heavy lineup of musicians with Mr. Mac hitting the stage from 8 to 8:45 p.m., followed by Scarlet Cord (9-9:45 p.m.), Delta Fleet (10-10:45 p.m.) and We Only Have Tomorrow closing out at 11. The best part is that all of that is completely free.

facebook.com/station808

DIRTY SOUTH
AT THE REPUBLIK

DJ and music producer Dirty South brings his Find a Way tour to The Republik for one night only. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show is set to start at 9. Tickets cost $25 earlybird or $30 general.

jointherepublik.com

TO SUBMIT >> Send event information to Jaimie Kim at jkim@midweek.com, and she’ll feature it. Maybe. Including a high-resolution photo will help.