On the Grid — 4/22/15

Apr. 24 FRI

EAT THE STREET: PHILIPPINES
AT KAKA‘AKO GATEWAY PARK

Eat The Street celebrates the cuisine of the Philippines with its latest street fest installment. (We’re hoping this means lots of lumpia!) Feasting begins at 4 p.m. at its new location at Kaka‘ako Gateway Park (677 Ala Moana Blvd.). eatthestreethawaii.com

ARTAFTERDARK: HEROES AND KINGS
AT HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART

This month’s ARTafterDARK promises two things: “It’s Persian and it’s epic!” The night will feature DJs Betty and Gotaro, as well as artists from POW! WOW! School of Music, and food, drinks and art activities. Plus, the first 700 people receive gold crowns! It all kicks off at 6 p.m. honolulumuseum.org

DAVID CHOI
AT THE REPUBLIK

YouTube sensation David Choi performs at The Republik at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20, with a $5 increase the day of the show. jointherepublik.com

Apr. 25 SAT

80S POP MUZIK
AT THE REPUBLIK

Ukulele star Taimane Gardner performs an ‘80s music set along with DJs Nocturna and Rhombus for this month’s 80s Pop Muzik. Lana Saldania emcees the night, which goes from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is a $5 cover charge. djnocturna.com

THE CAT EMPIRE
AT THE REPUBLIK

We weren’t quite sure what to expect with a band named The Cat Empire. But the name alone gave us reason to be optimistic. We at Metrolove (a gross understatement) kitties. And after giving a listen to this Australian ska/jazz band, we say, well, they’re the cat’s pajamas. The show starts at 8 p.m. with support from Current Swell. Tickets cost $25, with a $5 increase the day of the show. jointherepublik.com

CAT EMPIRE
This Australian ska/jazz band will prove why they’re the cat’s meow AT 8 P.M. APRIL 25 AT THE REPUBLIK

Apr. 26 SUN

RAE SREMMURD
AT THE REPUBLIK

Hip-hop duo and brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy, aka Rae Sremmurd, perform at The Republik at 8 p.m. with support from Prie and Tittahbyte. Tickets cost $35, with a $5 increase the day of the show. jointherepublik.com