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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, February 9, 2007

Afterhours: Nightspotting

Compiled by Liane Yim, Derek Paiva and Debra Yuen
Advertiser Staff Writers

The Willows' Hops & Grinds. "Strawberries, Chocolates & Reds," beer-tasting and pupu. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, The Willows. 952-9200.

Pro Bowl All-Star Block Party, entertainment, food, players, cheerleaders, 7-10 p.m. today, Kalakaua Avenue; free. 233-4635, http://nfl.com/probowl.

Bob Fest 2007. Pepper, Lauryn Hill, Capleton, more. 7 p.m.-3 a.m. today, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; 18/older. http://presaleticketsonline.com.

The 2nd Annual Pro Jam, with your host Justin Miller and special guest DJ Jay Faire, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Zanzabar; 21 and older. 924-3939.

4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, reggae, funk and '80s. What, no country tunes? 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. today, Bob's Sports Bar. 263-7669.

Missing Dave. Does Missing Dave play "Call Me When You're Sober"? We adore Evanescence. 10 p.m. today, Red Lion University. 949-5466.

Inoa'ole. Live local music for the folks who want it. ESPN on the tube for the rest. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, Tiare's Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.

H2O, old-school rock. But probably nothing from Hall and Oates' "H2O" album. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Analog. As Def Leppard said, "Rock, rock till you drop! Rock, rock never stop!" 9 p.m. Saturday, The Hideaway Club, Barbers Point. 682-2731.

Crucial Element, Island contemporary. The best live music on Kapahulu Avenue. 9 p.m. Saturday, OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Pro Bowl party, hosted by Larry Johnson featuring DJ Clue, special guests. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Swollen Members, hip-hop, 9 p.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older; continues Sunday (18/older). www.whoisnextdoor.com.

Most High and Krushal Meditations. Reggae and Saturday nights at Bliss go together so well. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bliss Cafe. 392-3692.

Fusion, contemporary Hawaiian. It's winter. Sit outside on the deck, people. 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Optimysstique Aphrodisia, art, music, poetry, yoga, dancing, Jerome James and more, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Ong King Arts Center. 637-2117.

Rocky Brown, contemporary. Rocky's got a great voice. And bonus: Garlic fries all night! 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

"House of Love," benefit for Gregory House Programs. No Amy Grant/Vince Hill duets. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Karaoke Jam Nite. Don't call us to mike unless you wanna hear some Radiohead. 9 p.m. Wednesday, OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

The Opihi Pickers, contemporary Hawaiian. Be sure to ask about the Pickers new album. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

Ladies Lounge, Madonna CD and DVD release party. Dig Madge's "Future Lovers/I Feel Love." 11 p.m. Wednesday, Angles Waikiki. 923-1130.

Blue Turtle Seduction. "Mountain grass" music for the folks who love it. 10 p.m. Thursday, Anna Bannana's. 262-0945, www.alohagroove.com.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Deuce. With DJs & go-go dancers. Some clubs request a choice between the two. Not the O. 9 p.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

DJ Bryan Batista with the 808 Boys. Shirtless bartenders hate winter tradewinds. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Foreplay. DJs Monkey, Ms. Angel, Jason Silingo, Positive Regime, others. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900.

A Latin Revolution. DJs Jose, Chavo and Aloha Latinos Krew. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21/older. 956-1600.

NOTABLE, NEW AND NOT-SO-NEW: DJS, BANDS AND SPACES

Lush Life. With resident djmrnick, a spinner of jazzy downtempo, house and drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rawk, rap, reggae, long lines of club newbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

The Good Life. Dress to impress. Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Bamboleo. Dance, we said! Brazilian and Latin under the stars. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Spada Bar and Restaurant; 18/older. 538-3332.

Syllabus. A variety of turntablists spins hip-hop, reggae and soul for baked ziti. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta; 21/older. 524-0004.

Wonder Lounge: New Chapter. Same fashionable club kids. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu; 21/older. 922-3734.

Cheddar. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Lucky Tiger. When whatever feels right gets on the sound system. Roar! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21 and older. 599-2552.

The Monkey Bar. Featuring DJs delve1der and XL. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Ciao Mein, Hyatt Regency; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

A Midsummer Night's Trance. Euro dance and trance. Close your eyes ... dance! 10 p.m. Saturdays, Club Promo, 325 Seaside Ave. 351-1597.

Salsa & Reggaeton Dance Club. With DJs and the Friikiitonas Dancers. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds gather after 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Nu Swing Project. Intricate Mediums has a new name; Maria Remos remains. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Kaleidoscope. With Ross Jackson and DJ Vagina. It's Tuesday. Dance, dance, dance! 9 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Newjass Quartet. The cool kids flock to this Chinatown loft for groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Acid Wash. With DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva and special guests. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero, Durtie Rice, it's a super hot spot. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Riot. Have yet to see a riot at Hula's, but anything's possible, and with shirtless bartenders. 9 p.m. Thursdays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

Eastside Grill. Not just a sports bar, but a great place to relax with friends; great pupu, too. daily, Puck's Alley, 1035 University Ave. 952-6555.

Mai Tai Bar. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. It's a major hookup joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com, Derek Paiva at dpaiva@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.