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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 28, 2006

After hours: Nightspotting

Advertiser Staff

Holunape's harmonies are sure to soothe the beasts and the humans at Wednesday's Wildest Show in Town at the Honolulu Zoo. The group also plays Sunday at Gordon Biersch.

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Medusa takes over NextDoor Saturday night as the featured guest of Chinatown Sessions.

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IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

KCCN FM100 Birthday Bash. Katchafire and a lot more. Doors open 4:30 p.m., show 5:30, today and Saturday, Waikiki Shell. (877) 750-4400.

Michael Bublé. Crooner reinterprets American standards, pop, jazz and more in his Island debut. 8 p.m. today, Blaisdell Arena. (877) 750-4400.

Punk and Reggae Unity Music Night. THC, The 86 List, Humble Soul, The Insurgents, Mistermeaner, DJs. 8 p.m. today, Detox. 16/older. 384-5706.

South Beach. Go for the pastels. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today. Ciao Mein Restaurant and Poolside Bar at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. 21/older. www.skylinetwo.com.

Missing Dave, The Crud, Pimpbot. And a rawking good time should be had by all in the UH district. 10 p.m. today, Red Lion. 18/older. 949-5466.

The Return of 1739, Part 1. Reminisce with Grapefruit, The 86 List, Temporary Lovers. 5 p.m. Saturday, 1739 Kalakaua. All ages. 834-6886.

The Mozo Band. We love live music and a Saturday eve in Mo'ili'ili. Plumpis, and DJ Jez. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 18/older. 946-5190.

Zummanity. Boogie Nights-themed party. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.kuriousproductions.com.

The Return of 1739, Part 2. With The 86 List, Temporary Lovers, SMITZ, The Substitoots, Pocket Hero. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Detox. 834-6886.

Girls Gone Wild. Like "Snakes on a Plane," the name kind of says all you need to know. 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 18/older. 589-1999.

Sunday Sunset Jam. Tasty garlic fries, equally tasty microbrews, live music with Holunape. 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Starbucks Wildest Show in Town, with Holunape and Kamaka Concert 'Ukulele giveaway, 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Zoo. 926-3191.

Raiatea Helm. Dinner and songs from the multi-Hoku-winning CD "Sweet & Lovely." 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Ten Feet. The grill's Island Music Wednesdays continue as part of Beer Fest Celebration 2006. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

First Thursdays. Slam poetry, open mike with Kealoha, Kit Yan, DJ Toki. Doors open 7:45 p.m. show 8:30 Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. 387-9664.

ON THE TURNTABLES

King Britt. The internationally known house turntablist and producer returns to Honolulu. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Get Fresh! gets driven to the wee hours by Psychobilly Cadillac. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900, 591-3500.

Medusa. Conscious hip-hop from L.A.-based frequent flier. Part of Chinatown Sessions. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Camera Obscura. Goth to give it up with turntablists Nocturna and Du Nord. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Pink Cadillac; 18/older. 946-6499.

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

Free Jazz. Maria Remos and Intricate Mediums help you celebrate the end of the workweek. 5-9 p.m. Fridays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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 rock, rap, reggae, Sublime and 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. Upscale, two dance floors. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Bamboleo. Dance, we said, dance! 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 cutz 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 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. Deny all pigeonholes. If it feels good, the DJs play it. Simple as that. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

NJOY. Pray it doesn't rain, with the VJ crew and Architechs Entertainment. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Chai's Island Bistro; 21/older. 585-0011.

Salsa Sabado en la Noche. With El Conjunto Tropical doing the salsa thing live 'n' spicy. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

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

Suga Suga Candy Shop. Dentist-approved Monday night all-ages option, in beautiful Kaka'ako! 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Bliss. 528-4911, 479-3008.

Intricate Mediums. Jazz soul band with Maria Remos and no sign of spooky Patricia Arquette. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Hot Latin Tuesdays. Salsa, merengue, reggaeton in an oddly 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 live modern, groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero and Durtie Rice, but no need to pack bags. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Salsa After Hours. You, too, can learn to salsa; with DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

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.

HNL Presents. Join the people who like their reggae rootsy and oh-so-danceable. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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

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

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

rRed Elephant. Newish hot spot is a mecca of coffee drinks, food, art, music in downtown. Cafe hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; schedule at www.rredelephant.com.

Scruples. Dance hearty, partyers! One of the oldest nightclubs in Waikiki is still going strong. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. nightly, 2310 Kuhio Ave. 923-9530.