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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 30, 2006

THE NIGHT STUFF
After hours: Nightspotting

Advertiser Staff

Slack-key virtuoso Makana performs at Wednesday's Wildest Show in Town at the Honolulu Zoo. Don't forget to bring a picnic dinner.

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Skyline at the Sheraton's Hanohano Room is a popular upscale party with a spectacular view of the city as an added bonus.

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IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

BayFest 2006. Juvenile, Chris Cagle, Molly Hatchet, Trick Pony, Staind and 38 Special, today-Tuesday, Marine Corps Base Hawai'i. www.bayfesthawaii.com.

ARTafterDark: Art-See. As in "artsy"? But of course! Entertainment, gallery tours, food, drinks. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-6091.

Flashback Friday. Yo, boomers! This one's for you: classic '60s, '70s rock 'n' roll with The BeatBoys, 8:30-11:30 p.m. today, Ige's Restaurant. 486-3500.

Jazz at the Cobalt Lounge. PBS Big Band and a twinkling skyline. 9 p.m.-midnight today, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki hotel. 922-4422.

Blues and Brews. Ready to party pre-Fourth? Blues and funk with Bluzilla and St. Funk. 5 p.m. Monday, Events at the Tower; 21/older. 734-6900.

"O" Skool — '80s Style. Koa Kai Canoe Club fundraiser with breakdancing contest. 5-10 p.m. Monday, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

Jazzed Fourth. The Rich Crandall Trio plays jazzed musical Americana for a red, white and blue kind of evening. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Studio 6. 596-2905.

Starbucks Wildest Show in Town. Live sounds of Makana and Friends will ease Hump Day. 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Zoo. 926-3191.

King Yellowman and the Sagittarius Band. Reggae grooves from Jamaica rawk! 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Foam Party. Get sudsy! Bring a towel! With dance sounds of The Main Ingredient. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21/older. 622-5009.

DJ Kaskade. Master mixer blends downtempo lyrics and upbeat bass lines. DJ Ira takes over later. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

The Enterprise. It's too much to hope they're referring to "Star Trek," isn't it? With DJ Vagina. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Detox; 16/older. 526-0200.

Skyline. Beautiful people, beautiful view. Hope you like crowds. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 21/older. 921-4600.

Tantriq: Passion. This red-themed party lights the fire. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Ciao Mein Restaurant and Poolside. 923-1234.

Rimpac Kickoff Party. 500 lb. hip-hop with DJ Mike D and reggaeton with Don Armando. 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Echoplex. Featuring Red One, Sypher and Toki, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Opium Den and Green Room; 21/older. 521-2900.

Red, White and Blue Beach Party. Get wet and wild with DJ Michael Fong, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Tapa's Restaurant and Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

DJ Z-Trip. Mash man with Nocturnal Sound Krew Saturday, Kavet the Catalyst Sunday. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

South Beach Party. More beautiful people and another beautiful view. 9 p.m. Monday, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Ciao Mein; 21/older. 923-1234.

Imagine: 4th of July Mega Party. Kurious Productions turns 1. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Monday, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center. fashion45hawaii.com.

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.

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.

Pussycat Lounge. DJed hip-hop, house, mash-ups. No felines. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.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.

Get Fresh! Known for guest DJs, but flying with residents this week. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900, 591-3500.

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.

Club Cirque. Hit up the old IMAX theater for DJs K-Smooth, Quiksilva and no films. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii; 21/older. 591-3500.

Good Luck Saturdays. DJ Sonik at the former Koi/Blue Tropix site. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Sake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21/older. 591-3500.

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.

Refine. And really, who isn't refined on Sunday night? 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sundays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

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.

Acid Wash. '80s night with DJ Keoki. The name of this kind of says it all, don'cha think? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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.

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.