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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 23, 2006

After hours: Nightspotting

Advertiser Staff

Eric Gilliom, left, and Willie K are the Barefoot Natives, performing their contemporary Island music tonight at the Hawaiian Hut.

Diane Bidermann and Bron Hollingshead

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Jazz Minds Art & Cafe hosts a number of performances through the week, including Intricate Mediums, a jazz soul band, Monday nights.

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IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

House of Flys Anniversary Party. They're celebrating, and they're moving in July. noon-midnight today-Saturday, 2139 Kuhio Ave. 923-3597.

Barefoot Natives. Contemporary Island music by new musical partners Willie K and Eric Gilliom. 8:30 p.m. today, Hawaiian Hut. hulatickets.com.

Maka. Former THC member rawks in reggae style at the release bash of his debut solo CD, "I Sight." 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Divas in Demand. Pride Celebration kickoff with not-quite Pussycat Dolls, Tina Turner, Cher, others. 10 p.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Pre-Pride Party. Jump start the Pride Celebration at N'tyce (primarily for women, but all are welcome). 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Cafe Sistina. 596-0061.

Pride Festival. Entertainment includes international dance diva Pepper MaShay. 11 a.m. Saturday, Ala Moana Park, McCoy Pavilion. 545-2848.

Bboy Reunion Finals. Beatbox, bgirl, 3on3 bboy and emcee battles, DJs and live art. noon Saturday, Waikiki Community Center. www.hawaiihiphop.com.

Yoshiaki Miyanoue. Jazz guitarist from Japan; also at Studio 6 Tuesday, Honolulu Club Wednesday. 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Fine Art Hawaii. 536-8820.

Wormwood. Dig in: There are two floors of music and art. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Detox; 16/older until midnight, 18/older after. 526-0200.

re:Verses. Travis Thompson and Allison Francis host poets, open mike and jazz. 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"From Rio to Hawaii." Songs from the Great American Songbook with Yoly Tolentino, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The O Lounge. 944-8436, 221-1744.

Erykah Badu. Grammy Award-winning R&B star — and critics' darling — comes to town. 8 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Jennifer Paz. Go acoustic: Broadway singer/actress launches her CD, "Awakening." 9 p.m. Thursday, The O Lounge. 944-8436, 221-1744.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Nitelite. House and electro sounds pulsate from this local crew; also featuring resident DJ Ira. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Soul Clap. Brooklynite Pase Rock spins, along with DJ Eskae and MC Maria Remos. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Piranha Room: Thrashed. Get styled with custom T-shirt designer Chelsea Gines. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Ocean Club; 23/older. 531-8444.

Glitter N Glamour. The theme party is back and out of this world, a la disco sci-fi. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Lucky Tiger. The chill is on with visiting turntablist Phil Mison, of "Cantoma" and Ibiza fame. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Blackout. Wild times with tribal and progressive house by DJ Michael Fong. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Tapa's Restaurant and Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Camera Obscura. Ethereal, gothic and darkwave with DJs 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

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.

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.

Salsa Dreams on the Green. Spiced up with lessons and such. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sam Snead's Tavern, Pearl Harbor; 21/older. 285-0072.

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.

Electr01yfe. DJs Monkey, Toki and Vince plug in for the night. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900.

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.

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. 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 Chinatown loft for live modern and groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Acid Wash. See, music can move mountains, as artist collective Mount Sims visits from L.A. 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 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.