On The Grid – 12/17/14

December 16 TUE

TACO TUESDAY AND POP UP SHOP EVENT
AT FRESH CAFE DOWNTOWN

This Tuesday, Fresh Cafe combines two very great things: $1 tacos and shopping all night long. The event kicks off at 4:30 p.m. featuring vendors that include Flutter Lashes, Red Label Clothing, Keiki Elements, Holomua Healing Arts, Lil Coconut Hawaii and Groff Art. Londyn Empire Fashions will sell all clothing for 50 percent off (excludes leggings), Glow Paddle LLC will have discounted gift certificates available, and Handmade Hammered Jewelry & Agate Necklaces offers 25 percent off. Plus, musician Kamaka Fernandez hosts a meet-and-greet session from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., autographing and selling his CD. freshcafe.com

December 18 THUR

END OF THE YEAR CUPCAKE & COCKTAIL PARTY
AT THE ARTS AT MARKS GARAGE

Celebrate the approaching end of the year with a fundraiser cocktail and cup-cake party. The sweetness begins at 7 p.m. and includes music by Streetlight Cadence (pictured), a burlesque performance from Sweet Soiree, and food by Soul De Cuba and Let Them Eat Cupcakes. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and include two complimentary drink tickets. artsatmarks.com

SOUL TIME IN HAWAII
AT BEVY

Spend your Thursday night with Metro music columnist Roger Bong, who partners with Oliver Seguin to showcase their personal record collections from 8 p.m. to midnight. The DJs will be playing all-vinyl sets that meld music from Hawaii with funk, soul, jazz and more. Admission is free. alohagotsoul.com/soultimeinhawaii

December 18 THUR & 20 SAT

YOUNG THE GIANT
AT THE REPUBLIK

Stanford dropout-turned-rockstar Sameer Gadhia brings his band Young The Giant to Honolulu for two nights of music at The Republik. (But seriously, how do they make the idea of downing cough syrup, however metaphoric, sound so appealing?) Doors to the concert hall open at 7 p.m., and the show is set to start at 8. Tickets are $32, but increase $5 the day of the show. jointherepublik.com

YOUNG THE GIANT
Indie rock band Young The Giant makes a stop in Honolulu for two nights of music AT THE REPUBLIK DEC. 18 AND 20 8 P.M.

December 19 FRI

KID INK
AT THE REPUBLIK

Los Angeles rapper Kid Ink and his well-inked body presumably will perform songs like “Iz U Down” and “Main Chick” at The Republik for a one-night show. It starts at 8 p.m. and includes supporting acts Prie and DJ Anit. Tickets are $35, with a $5 increase the day of show. jointherepublik.com

December 20 SAT

HONOLULU NIGHT MARKET: ROGUE CHRISTMAS
AT 449 COOKE ST.

Get some last-minute shopping done during Honolulu Night Market’s Rogue Christmas from 6 to 11 p.m., complete with a fashion show, top food trucks, art and music. We’re not suggesting you save ALL of your holiday shopping for tonight, but if you did, it’d probably be a safe bet. honolulunightmarket.com

WINTER WALK CHINATOWN
IN CHINATOWN

If you’ve walked around Chinatown lately and noticed some storefronts getting into the Christmas spirit, know that it is all part of Winter Walk Chinatown. This year’s theme is “Angels & Elves,” and decorated windows are on display through Dec. 31. If you want to get in on the fun, vote by TODAY to select this year’s People Choice award winner. All you have to do is go on Instagram and like your favorite window, which can be found via #winterwalk808. Participating locations include Fishmarket Studios with Sergio Garzon, The Manifest, Hound & Quail, Next Door, Louis Pohl Gallery, Owens & Co., Madre Chocolate and Tin Can Mailman. chinatownnow.com