Party with roller skaters, if you dare

Hawaii Pacific Roller Derby returns to Kaneohe this weekend for the second annual SK808 Tournament at Windward Mall.

This isn't your parents' roller derby, filled with contrived storylines and over-the-top antics. The ladies of HPRD keep the focus on athleticism and teamwork in hopes of empowering females of all ages.

After an afternoon of fun on the windward side, an official after-party will take place at Anna Bannana's starting at 9 p.m. tomorrow; admission is free for those 18 and over with a SK808 admission stamp.

» Where: Windward Mall
» When: Noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow
» Cost: $10 general admission; $7 for students and military with valid ID; free for children 12 and under
» Info: www.pacificrollerderby.com

Jazz band Bop Tribal needs your help

In these tough economic times, local bands are struggling to land gigs that will make ends meet. For Bop Tribal, recent touring and recording expenses have threatened the very existence of the jazz quintet.

In an effort to raise funds and keep the band in action, Bop Tribal has partnered with The Dragon Upstairs' Hank Taufaasau and five local food operations to present a one-time “;Jazz & Gourmet”; night tomorrow at the Nuuanu bar.

Seating for the event is limited to 50 people with a variety of foods to be served, from raw vegan dishes to izakaya cuisine and gourmet pizza.

» Where: The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave.
» When: 6 p.m. tomorrow
» Cost: $40 individual, $70 per couple
» Info: 295-1199 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Coming up

» Bill Cosby, Jan. 15 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall
» The New Shanghai Circus, Jan. 15-17 at the Hawaii Theatre
» Al Green, Jan. 23 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall
»
2010 Breathe Concert, Jan. 30 at the Hawaii Theatre
» Andrew Bird, Jan. 15 at Pipeline Cafe
» Bollywood Film Festival, Jan. 23 to March 2 at the Doris Duke Theatre
» Throw Da Shaka Concert, Jan. 23 at the Waikiki Shell
» Matisyahu Feb. 25 at Pipeline Cafe