On the Grid — 7/8/15
JULY 10 FRI.
CHINATOWN INVASION: IMPROV COMEDY SHOW
AT ONG KING ART CENTER
Starting at 8 p.m. (with doors opening at 7:30), this show promises to be “the best in unscripted comedy.” Tickets cost $10 at the door. thinkfastimprov.com
CHARITY BREAKFAST
AT FINANCE FACTORS CENTER
Finance Factors serves up eggs, Portuguese sausage and rice from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at 1164 Bishop St. for its 20th annual Charity Breakfast. Plates cost $6 each, with all proceeds benefitting environmental nonprofit Kupu. kupuhawaii.org
JULY 11 SAT.
KOREAN FESTIVAL
AT MAGIC ISLAND
So here’s the thing about this year’s 14th annual Korean Festival: It’s going to be awesome. Mostly because of all the food that will be available — plus, there are events like the kimchi-eating contest. Everything is set to start at 10 a.m. and will go until 9 p.m. koreanfestivalhi.com
BEVY TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY
AT BEVY
Bevy celebrates its second birthday with a special night featuring some DJs who are even flying into town from the Mainland. Expect sets from Takaya Nagase, Shige, DJ Timo and Kevin Koga. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the best part? No cover. bevybar.com
EARL SWEATSHIRT
AT THE REPUBLIK
Much-talked-about rapper Earl Sweatshirt, formerly of Odd Future, performs one night only at The Republik. Doors open at 6 p.m., and he’s set to take the stage at 8. Tickets cost $30, with a $5 increase the day of the show. jointherepublik.com
JULY 12 SUN.
BARRE FOR BURLESQUE
AT SWEAT + SOUL
Work out at the barre using a combination of ballet, contemporary dance, yoga and Pilates, and then enjoy a complimentary mimosa as your reward. This “FUNdraiser” hopes to raise money for this year’s Hawaii Burlesque Festival & Revue. Tickets cost $25, and the class will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. (P.S. If you miss this one, two more classes will take place July 26 and Aug. 9 at the same time.) facebook.com/cherryblossomcabarethawaii
HAWAII GEEK MEET
AT KAPIOLANI PARK
At the eighth annual Hawaii Geek Meet, you’ll find that “geek” is defined in many different terms: “gadget-lovers, tech heads, makers, artists, coders, entrepreneurs.” Really, the day is intended to allow anyone to share interests. Stop by picnic areas 6-8 (across from the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and bring a potluck dish to share. hawaiigeek.com