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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 15, 2007

After Hours: Nightspotting

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

IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

S1-Atomic fundraiser show. The 86 List, White Rose, Black Square, Dolls Till Daylight, Smitz, Substitoots. 5 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Hops & Grinds. "Summertime Brews," lots of pupu, entertainment by Honolulu Blues Co-op. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, The Willows. 952-9200.

Omarion. The urban R&B star performs as part of the 50th State Fair's concert series. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday. www.ekfernandez.com.

Harrison, Supersonic Space Monkeys, Linus and more. It's live indie bands! Lots of 'em! With amps! 8 p.m. today, Sound/House. 526-0200.

A Living Triptych: Jazz and the Creative Act, with Honolulu Jazz Quartet, exhibit, film. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Honolulu Design Center.

Coconut Joe and the Bicycle Perspectives, music and photography. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 550-8457.

Trip the Lights: Beatroot 5. Beat battle with Nomadd, STU, Everybody Knows and lots more. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. today, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

Blue Light Funk. It's rare the Sand Island area gets funky and not just smells funky. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today. Sand Island R&B Club. 847-5001.

X-Factor. Tempo Valley, Paula Fuga, Nadeshiko and Sewa Fare also on the bill. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. today, Ong King Art Center. 306-7823.

"Dreamcatcher" CD release party, with The Revivals, Kealoha, Bless'DChil' and more. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Central Union Church. 255-8129.

Black Square, Dolls Till Daylight, The Smitz, Democratic Fistfights. Wecome back, Unity Crayons! 8 p.m. Saturday, Coffee Talk. 737-7444.

E-40 and Doey Rock, with guests HI Tribe with Mr. Mo Money and Gulley. 8 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Arena. (877) 750-4400.

Jason and The Sidewinders, classic rock, alternative. Lots of room to dance, too. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, Sand Island R&B Club. 847-5001.

Natural Vibrations with Lalea. The rootsy players of instruments bogart the Pipe. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Most High. Reggae. We're predicting an entirely different crowd from Friday (see above). 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Band Camp 5. With Matisyahu, Yellowcard, Plain White T's, Madina Lake. Doors open 4 p.m. Sunday, Waikiki Shell. (877) 750-4400.

Kaleidoscope. With Suspicious Minds, Linus the Band, Cherry Blossom Cabaret, DJs and more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

The Beat Boys, classic rock 'n' soul. Go ahead, ask if they know any Bronski Beat. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Solstice, open mike with TravisT, Darron, Lyz and more; 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 358-1813.

The Next Movement, with Tempo Valley, painting by Angry Woebots, fashion show and DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Frequency. With Anton Glamb, DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson and Eskae. Anton's, like, all over town. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Little Louie Vega. Vybe Nights series with DJs Ira, Ramyt, Drift, D-Box, Betty and Technique. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Skyline. Chelsea Gines fashion show, dancers, Abe Lagrimas Jr., DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Charles Feelgood. Makes you feel all right, with DJs G-Spot, Quiksilva, Ikon, SovernT. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

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

Taste. Rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more, including a nice view. 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4466.

Comedy Crusaders Improv Troupe. Laugh, darn it! Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Fridays, Sharkey's Comedy Club, 'Aiea. 531-HAHA.

Get Fresh! and get ready for the weekend, with DJs G-Spot, Ikon and SovernT. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

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 for groovy Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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.

Butter. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread and passion-fruit jelly. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. 591-9555.

Ntyce. Ladies club. Guys are optional. Waaaaay optional. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Che Pasta, 1001 Bishop St.; 21/older. 524-0004, 457-9106.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. www.kuriousproductions.com.

Spice. There's a dress code, so consider yourself warned. Keep things fashionably casual. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Ocean Club; 23/older.

Fire. With James Coles and United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays; Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 926-5222.

Double Joy Disco, formerly called Lucky Tiger. DJs Mark, Duck and Grady. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/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.

The A-List. Are you on it? Vanilla Ice isn't, and he's not happy. With DJs Ross Jackson & Vertigo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Newjass Quartet. Right back where they started from at the renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays; thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Listening Party. With DeShannon Higa and Groove Improv Artists, 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

Salsa After Hours. With Latin DJs, free salsa lessons and sambas on demand. Really! 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 955-4811.

Surfer Girl Thursdays. Get in free if you're wearing aloha shirt and shorts (no slippers!). 'Til 4 a.m. Thursdays, Ocean Club; 21/older. 531-8444.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Riot! House, rock, '80s, etc. Come on, feel the noise! Girls, rock your boys! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Swampa ZZ. Emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High-energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

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 hook-up 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.