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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 21, 2006

After hours: Nightspotting

The band Battle Royale will rock Detox downtown Thursday night, along with Pocket Hero and Supersonic Space Monkeys.

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IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

America's Loverboy All Male Revue. Ladies, take note: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. show at 7 p.m. today, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Cody's 21st Birthday Bash. With The 86 List, Pocket Hero, Dolls Till Daylight and The Hell Caminos. 8 p.m. today, Detox; 16/older. 526-0200.

Jimmy & Corey Funai. Jazz in that lovely setting high above it all. 9 p.m.-midnight today, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki hotel. 922-4422.

The Love Festival. George Acosta, DJ Craze, Roc Raida many more. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; 18/older. 591-3500.

Hot for Teacher. Van Halen tribute band, with opening metalists Buddhist Priest. 7 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; all ages. 589-1999, 926-3000.

Inner Session, No No Boys, and The Girlas. Want live, original music? This is the place. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 18/older. 946-5190.

"Miami Vice" movie release party. We're talking now, not then — no pastels, please! 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Zanzabar Night Club. 924-3939.

Malice in Wanderlust. Alice in Wonderland is the theme — must dress the part! Got a bunny suit? 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Love Festival Afterhours. Didn't get enough love? Here's another chance, with a bunch of DJs. 2-8 a.m. Sunday, Skybox; 18/older. 956-1600.

Benefit for Manh Nguyen's family. Hot Rain, Natural Soul, others to perform; food and prizes. 5-10 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe; all ages. 589-1999.

Sunday Sunset Jam. With The Opihi Pickers and Jake Shimabukuro, and don't forget the brewskis. 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Jeff Said No! Hawaii Public Radio's house bluesy band makes a stand for the college and sports crowd. 7-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

reVERSES. Travis Thompson, Allison Francis host slam poetry fest; jazz, too. 8-10 p.m. Tuesday. The ARTS at Marks Garage; all ages. 521-2903.

Ooklah the Moc. Honolulu's premiere reggae ensemble goes downtown for a feel-good gig. 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Detox; 18/older. 526-0200.

Battle Royale, Pocket Hero, and Supersonic Space Monkeys. Local bands will rawk all socks off. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Detox; 16/older. 526-0200.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Chuck Love. The deep house producer (aka Charlie Erickson) pays Chinatown a visit. Also with resident DJ Ira 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today, NextDoor.

DJ Lindsey Caldwell. The Manhattan-based turntablist loves her soul, funk, hip-hop and disco. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today. thirtyninehotel; 21/older.

The Enterprise, with DJ Vagina. It used to be called Jefferson Enterprise until Marty Balin left to go solo. 9 p.m. Saturday, Detox. 526-0200.

Sisters in Sound. Zita's back. Marloca leaves at summer's end. See 'em now. Doors open 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Acid Wash. '80s soundfest features Florida's Jimmy Van M this week, also with DJ Raji. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

The Mighty HNL, with resident Zacharijah. With that adjective, now a much stronger night of rootsy reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday. NextDoor.

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.

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.

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.

Lucky Tiger. With "Showdown in Chinatown" short-film challenge this week. 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.

Makana. The slack-key virtuoso is doing a monthlong weekly gig downtown. 9-11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900

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.