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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 30, 2007

After Hours: Nightspotting

IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

"The Monarchy." A Honolulu B-Boy crew competition hosted by Funky 4 Corners. 5-10 p.m. today, Filipino Community Center. 225-4462.

The Willows' Hops and Grinds. "Celtic Beer Night" tasting event with entertainment and pupu. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, The Willows. 952-9200.

ARTafterDARK. Themed "Let Them Eat Cake," entertainment, gallery activities, food. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

"Promise for Presli," benefit for Presli Balbin Ordaya, with Black Square, Busekrus, more. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Wynonna Judd, with Honolulu Symphony Pops. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Blaisdell Concert Hall. 792-2000, www.honolulusymphony.com.

Herbal Legend. Just a wild guess ... the herbal inspiration for this band's name isn't thyme. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Conscious Healing. Roots reggae finds its way to the corner of Alakea and Beretania streets. One love. 9 p.m. today, Sound/House. 526-0200.

The 86 List, La Tenia, Patty Judy and the Dirt. Sheena was a punk rocker. So are The 86 List. 5 p.m. Saturday, 1739 Kalakaua. 834-6886.

At Sea, Amity Street, Explore, CTRL+ALT+DEL and A Sedated Nation. Eclectic local indie pop. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Zummanity, two rooms of hip-hop, top 40 hits, all kinds of groovin' sounds. Theme: "Casino Royale." 9 p.m. Saturday, Fashion 45; 21/older.

The Piranha Room. Not the sequel to James Cameron's "Piranha II: The Spawning." 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Ocean Club; 23/older. 531-8444.

"March on Stage," with Eek-a-Mouse and Honolulu's own Ooklah the Moc. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu. 955-7383.

Dropkick Murphys. Classic punk/Celtic folk/American rock. Oi! brother! Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 Monday, Pipeline Cafe. (877) 750-4400.

Natiruts. Brazilian reggae band, with opener Natural Vibrations, DJ Lion of Judah. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Rie Furuse, with Satomi Jazz Trio, Jeremy Ward on bass, Shinya Yarimizo on drums. 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Reel Big Fish. ska, punk. Dig their spirited take on a-ha's "Take On Me." 7 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Shakti Dance Movement fundraiser, with Tempo Valley, Nu Swing Project, Zoe Jakes, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 358-2571.

First Thursdays Grand Slam Finals. Pick a winner. 7:45 p.m. door, show at 8:30 Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. 387-9664, www.hawaiislam.com.

ON THE TURNTABLES

DJ Mark's Expansions. Disco through the ages and much more, but no "Disco Duck." 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

DJ FLX from Chicago, also with Hawai'i's Daniel J. Two rooms of house, hip-hop, R&B, classics. 9 p.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar; 21/older.

"Endless Break." Hip-hop party with Creed Chameleon, Soul Pacific, more. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

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

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rawk, rap, reggae, long lines of club newbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

The Good Life. Dress to impress for groovy Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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.

$5 Pitchers & Rubba Slippas. hosted by Souljah and Matty Liu, with DJs. 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 18/older. 926-5222.

La Zona Latina, featuring DJs Azteca and MeroMero and two dance floors. 10 p.m.-closing Fridays, Panama Hattie's; 18/older. 485-8226.

Butter. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread and passion-fruit jelly. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. 591-9555.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. www.kuriousproductions.com.

Fire, with James Coles and United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays; Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 926-5222.

Lucky Tiger. DJs Mark, Duck and Grady. The fur flies in the renovated space. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

The Monkey Bar. Featuring DJs delve1der and XL. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Ciao Mein, Hyatt Regency; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Salsa & Reggaeton Dance Club. With DJs and the Friikiitonas Dancers. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds gather after 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

The A-List. Are you on it? Vanilla Ice isn't, and he's not happy. With DJs Ross Jackson & Vertigo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero, 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, with Latin DJs, free salsa lessons and sambas on demand. Caliente! 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 18/older. 955-4811.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Riot! House, rock, '80s, etc. Come on, feel the noise! Girls, rock your boys! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

Swampa ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

Eastside Grill. Not just a sports bar, but a great place to relax with friends; great pupu, too. daily, Puck's Alley, 1035 University Ave. 952-6555.

Mai Tai Bar. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. It's a major hookup joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.