On the Grid — 2/12/16
Feb. 12, 14 & 16, FRI, SUN, TUE
‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’
AT BLAISDELL CONCERT HALL
Hawaii Opera Theatre brings to life Shakespeare’s comedy,A Midsummer Night’s Dream, for three performances only. Show times are at8 p.m.tonight,4 p.m.Feb. 14and7 p.m.Feb. 16. Tickets cost $34-$135. hawaiiopera.org
Feb. 12 FRI
ACID WASH ANNIVERSARY AND ‘80S VALENTINE’S PROM
AT HAWAII EVENTS CENTER
Join Acid Wash for its annual Valentine’s Day prom as it celebrates 10 years. Acid Wash holds ‘80s throwback parties, and has hosted guest DJs like Andy Rourke from The Smiths and Jerry Casale of DEVO. The night goes from9 p.m. to 4 a.m. and promises music from DJs Nocturna, G-Spot, Quiksilva and Vegas Mike. Tickets cost $5 before10 p.m., $10 before midnight and $20 after. oospot.com
Feb. 13 SAT
SOL3 MIO
AT BLAISDELL CONCERT HALL
Comprised of two tenor brothers and their baritone cousin, New Zealand-based opera group Sol3 Mio makes a one-night-only stop in Honolulu. Sol3 Mio has earned international acclaim for their contemporary take on classical opera. (They’re noted as much for their humor as their musical talent.) Tickets cost $39-$95, and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. hawaiiopera.org
WHIIITE
AT THE REPUBLIK
Los Angeles-based DJ and music producer Whiiite returns to The Republik for one night only. He’s set to hit the stage at10 p.m.and tickets cost $15-$25, with a $5 increase the day of the show. jointherepublik.com
Feb. 14 SUN
SEXY SINGLES SPARKLING SUNDAY
AT THE MODERN HONOLULU
Don’t have a Valentine? Who cares. Kick it withMetrocolumnist Super CW, Luna, host Roxy OTM and guest DJ Bender of The Rooftop Boys, at The Modern Honolulu’s Sunset Pool. The party starts atnoonand goes till sunset. Tickets cost $10, and VIP daybeds also are available. (808) 943-5800
MOTOWN VALENTINES 5
AT THE REPUBLIK
If you’ve somehow forgotten that it’s Valentine’s Day or are still looking for a gift, consider this live tribute to Motown hits from local musical acts Kings of Spade, Yoza and Melodie Soul. The night kicks off at9 p.m.and tickets cost $20 (there is an increase the day of the show). jointherepublik.com
Feb. 14 SUN
TRANSFIGURED
AT BRUE BAR (119 MERCHANT ST.)
Stop in at Brue Bar on Merchant Street for an opening-night reception for Oahu-based artist and printmaker Paul Anthony Galang’s new exhibit,Transfigured. It draws on the dislocation he experienced after moving to Hawaii from the Philippines at the age of 9. Also expect light pupus and refreshments — all for free.Transfiguredwill be on display in Brue Bar’s Merchant Street location through April 6. bruebar.com
