honoluluadvertiser.com

Sponsored by:

Comment, blog & share photos

Log in | Become a member
The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, December 15, 2006

Afterhours: Nightspotting

Advertiser Staff

IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

ONE Campaign fundraiser, with Ooklah the Moc, Curbside, Hot Rain and more. Share it! Doors open at 6 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

PBS Big Band, with saxman Gabe Baltazar and vocalist Ginai. Get into that swinging jazz headspace! 8 p.m. today, Studio 6. 596-2905.

"Lone Wolfe and Company," one-woman improv. Two-women is too easy. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 550-8457.

Golfcart Rebellion, Dub Phylum and Pimpbot. Give the kids a curfew. Tell 'em to behave tonight. 9 p.m. today, Detox; 18/older. 526-0200.

The Court Prophets. How's this for a prophecy? Anna's will be selling many beers tonight. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

One Drop, Island reggae. One life. Let's get together and feel all right. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21/older. 622-5009.

Lingerie Party. Some might say where there's lingerie, there's always a party. Hugh Hefner, perhaps. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, O Lounge. 944-8436.

Ma'acho, Cool Connection and Mama-T. Sheesh! Where can I find reggae in this darn town? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Ginai and the Mike Times Experience, R&B classics, contemporary, jazz. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Pearl, Ala Moana Center. 944-8000.

Billy Joel. With Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnny Ray ... 8 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Arena. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Koa'uka. They didn't start the fire either. They thought of it, though. Really hard. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, Tiare's Sports Bar & Grill. 864-6972.

Maxi Priest, with B.E.T., Next Generation and Bamboo. Doors open at 8 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 18/older. www.presaleticketsonline.com.

The Crud, Christmas show. Nothing says Christmas like eggnog, holly, gifts and The Crud. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Big Dawg, hard rock. Can't be as mean as that nasty Cujo, though. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Kemo'o Farm, The Pub; 21/older. 621-1835.

Go Jimmy Go. Bang the skillet and find the girl with the fishbowl eyes. 10 p.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar & Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

Jeff's Birthday Show, The Miltons, The Hell Caminos and Smitz. Who the heck is Jeff, anyway? 9 p.m. Sunday, Detox; 16/older. 526-0200.

Jake Shimabukuro. We double dare you to put in a request for "Margaritaville." 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Kaleidoscope, with Sergie Anglacias and The Latin Love Machine, much more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

4D, modern, classic, alternative rock, reggae and dance. No glasses required. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Moose McGillycuddy's Pub & Cafe. 923-0751.

Keahiwai, with guest Juke Joint. And with two brand-new CDs of music to play. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

Natural Vibrations Chronic Christmas Party, with prizes and giveaways. Doors open at 9 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

ON THE TURNTABLES

DJ Paolo Mojo, with DJs Akio, Archangel, Main Ingredient and Nocturnal. 9 p.m. today, Lotus Soundbar, 2301 Kuhio Ave. 924-1688.

Skyline, with DJs KSM, Jedi, ShawnG and Gdog. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 21/older. 921-4600.

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

Lush Life. With resident DJ Mr. Nick, 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.

World Tour — Asia Beat. DJs Euphoric, Da Lion of Judah. Two dance floors. 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. Ferment in 2 rooms of sound; hold the white bread. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Skin. Don't wear just your birthday suit. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. first and third Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. fashion45hawaii.com.

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.

Electr01yfe. Ever so musically eclectic. Ever so loungy. Ever so downtown cool. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Like it Tight, funk, house and belly dancing, oh my! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Yanni's Restaurant, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 234-1006.

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.

Hot Latin Tuesdays. Salsa, merengue, reggaeton in a non-Latin room. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesdays, Zanzabar Night Club; 18/older. 924-3939.

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.

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.

Salsa After Hours, with DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Carnaval Las Palmas, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 285-0072.

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 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.

Mai Tai Bar. Yes, the OTHER one — a nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

above: British reggae star Maxi Priest headlines a concert Saturday night at Pipeline Cafe. below: 'Ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro takes the spotlight Tuesday evening at Chai's Island Bistro, Aloha Tower Marketplace.