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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 9, 2006

After hours: Nightspotting

Advertiser Staff

Pianist Aaron Sala joins Na Palapalai in a concert under the stars at the Bishop Museum on Thursday.

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San Francisco DJ Julius Papp checks in with his disco and house blends at NextDoor tonight.

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IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

More Reggae from California. Time to get the dub out with Tribal Seeds and Shanty Town Rockers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Metalfest IV. 15 bands jam during this all-ages bash to show metal and hardcore rawk! 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Just Because ... A Gathering of Friends. Braddah Elroy, Stan Egi, Blind Soljah and DJ P-One get to hang out. 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Bliss. 528-4911.

Summer Cinema Series. Indie movie "KeepInTime" and live music for the multimediacs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

John Cruz and Friends. Singer-songwriter is joined by Johnny Helm and Soapbox Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. 550-8457.

Dave's Big 5-0 Birthday Party. Toast to a half century of Dave with a kanikapila jam session. 8 p.m. Saturday, OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Kulcha Klash Music Festival. Five big stages of reggae, DJs, etc. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. groovetickets.com.

Local Vocal. Reggae/rock/jazz/Jawaiian/soul/you-name-it by Buckz Boyz and Pride Rhythms. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Memories. The Pipe converts to a more-intimate cocktail lounge to showcase Isle favorite Kalapana. 7 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe. 926-3000.

Ke Kani O Ke Kai. Multitalented Raiatea Helm launches the summer concert series by the sea. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Waikiki Aquarium. 923-9741.

Starbucks Wildest Show in Town. Ernie Cruz Jr. leads, and there's an 'ukulele giveaway, too. 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Zoo. 926-3191.

Jazz Wednesday. David Choy, Vernon Sakata, Abe Lagrimas, Dean Taba and Robert Shinoda. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Moonlight Mele on the Lawn. Sweet sounds under the stars, with Na Palapalai and Aaron Sala. 6 p.m. Thursday, Bishop Museum. 847-8290.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Four Eyed Fish. An art opening with DJs, not Ala Wai Canal inhabitants. 5-9 p.m. today, Prototype, Pearlridge Center Uptown. www.lightsleepers.net.

Julius Papp. Get down tonight with this San Francisco turntablist's disco and house blends. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Sundance Moondance. Full moon — aarruuuu! — festival with DJs Honu, G, KSM and Al-X. noon-2 a.m. Sunday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Camera Obscura. Go oh-so-darkly into Sunday night with DJs Nocturna and Du Nord. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Pink Cadillac; 18/older. 946-6499.

Peanut Butter Wolf. Chunky hip-hop collides with live art by Nabahe and Angry Woebot. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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

Free Jazz. With Maria Remos and Intricate Medium. It's the end of the week; what are you waiting for? 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.

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.

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.

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 spin hip-hop, reggae and soul cutz for baked ziti. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta; 21/older. 524-0004.

Get Fresh! With tasty roots reggae grooves courtesy of Dubkonscious. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900, 591-3500.

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.

Lucky Tiger. Grown-up dance music, zero filler, with resident spinner DJ Mark and others. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

NJOY. Architechs and Vertical Junkies celebrate their baby's 1st birthday. 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.

The Heavens. DJs K-Smooth, Mr. Goodvybe and Technique and go-go dancers. Very spiritual. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays, Club 939; 21/older. 952-9300.

Sucking Fundays. Insert joke about eye-rolling weekly names here _______________. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sundays, Venus Nightclub; 18/older. 951-8671.

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.

Supremacy. Weekly emcee battleground, with Jimmy Taco, Don K-Won and a microphone. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Mondays, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Hot Latin Tuesdays. Gear up for Salsathon 2006 with Latin Lady DJ Margarita's mix. 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Tuesdays, Zanzabar Night Club; 18/older. 924-3939.

Newjass Quartet. The cool kids flock to Chinatown loft for live modern and 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. Salsathon 2006 welcome party with salsa performances. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

Big Kahuna Thursdays. Summer teen party with rides and DJs. 7 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; ages 13-18. 479-3008.

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 bar — a relaxing, nonhookup getaway with entertainment. 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.