After hours: Nightspotting
Advertiser Staff
IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY
The Willows' Hops and Grinds. It's a British Invasion of beer such as Green King Brewery; pupu buffet. 5:30 p.m. today, The Willows'. 952-9200.
She Wants Revenge. Dark, brooding duo. Local popsters Linus open. Doors open 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. (877) 750-4400.
Art after Dark: It's a Wrap. Tori Richard pareos and Jerome James music. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.
From the West Coast to the Left Coast. Deborah Holland, Michael Tanenbaum, Steve Inglis, Carrie Alison. 7:30 p.m. today, rRed Elephant. 550-8457.
Ska Fest 2006. Upstanding Youth, The Hell Caminos, The Golfcart Rebellion and others. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Detox. 526-0200.
Southbeach. Mijammy mimicry. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Ciao Mein Restaurant and Poolside Bar at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. 957-0303.
Live Roots Reggae. with Pacific Sounds Outernational and Sound System Stylee. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.
Mana Maoli. Henry Kapono, Fiji, Natural Vibrations and others sing for Halau Ku Mana. 1-10 p.m. Saturday, Andrews Amphitheatre, UH. 988-8995.
Hapa. You know who they are. 6:45-8:45 p.m. Saturday, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
Surfrider Foundation fundraiser. Premiere of "Ultimate Sessions" — the best of surf films. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.
"70s Dance Party — Get Ready." Flashback fever. Mel Cabang, The King Pins, Flashback and Shining Star. 8 p.m. Saturday, Ilikai hotel. 944-6372.
Francine Dee. Web site release party. doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.
House of Isis. with Jenny Chu, Teresa Bringas and DJs Big John, Billy G. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.
Playboy Pajama Jam Party. Come dressed to get undressed with DJs and prizes. 10 p.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.
Sisters in Sound BazaarBQ. La Dolce Vita, urban terrace version. Burgers and bargains. 2-8 p.m. Sunday, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.
"Free as a Dog" after-party. presented by North Shore Country with DJ Eskae. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, NextDoor; 18/older. 548-6398.
Partners in Time. Balkan folk and jazz fusion music — yeah, you read right. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, rRed Elephant. 550-8457.
Weldon Kekauoha. "Queen's Jubilee" still brings tears. Beerfest Celebration 2006. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.
Hula's & Wave Waikiki's Reunion Party. What? Already? Bring your VIP card — it's stlll good. 5 p.m. Thursday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
ON THE TURNTABLES
DJs Silvana and Ira. downtempo house. 7-11 p.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.
Zumanity. with DJs Jimmy Taco, Saput Mo and Lex One. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.kuriouspro ductions.com.
Camera Obscura. with DJs Nocturna, Du Nord. 9 p.m. Sunday, Pink Cadillac. 384-5706.
NOTABLE, NEW AND NOT-SO-NEW: DJS, BANDS AND SPACES
Free Jazz. Maria Remos and Nu Swing Project help you celebrate the end of the work week. 5-9 p.m. Fridays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.
Lush Life with resident dj mrnick, 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.
Skin. Please don't wear your birthday suit. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. first and third Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.
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.
Nu Swing Project. Intricate Mediums gets a new name but keeps Maria Remos' silky voice. 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.
Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero and 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. 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.
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.