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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, October 19, 2007

After Hours: Nightspotting

Compiled by Liane Yim, Derek Paiva and Debra Yuen
Advertiser Staff Writers

IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Irene Soderberg. Life is a cabaret for this powerhouse performer. 9 p.m. today and Saturday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Natural Vibrations. "Red Gold Green," also with Beach 5. Get those Island rhythms, and get them now! 9 p.m. today, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Pressure Drop and Common Group. Ah, the harbor, the beats and thee. 21/older. 9:30 p.m. today, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Punk 'n' Politics. Bands, slam poets, short films, part of Protest Against Police Brutality. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 18/older. 946-5190.

Speakeasy. Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Malcognitas, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Mercury Bar. http://myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.

AYA 5th Anniversary. featuring Lee Burridge "Balance 12" CD release party. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Bomb Birthday 7. presented by 102.7 Da Bomb with Pitbull, Collie Buddz, more. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 877-750-4400.

Iriesouls. Roots, roots, roots, reggae, reggae, reggae. Can you feel the beat? 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill; 21/older. 528-0807.

Eclipse. featuring Justice Moon with Kutmaster Spaz and guest DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Fountains of Wayne. Power pop lives! Linus is on the bill, too. Doors open 6 p.m. Tuesday, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Tiki's Grill & Bar Fifth Birthday Party. Entertainment, bartending tips to benefit Aloha United Way. 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Rumble. Band competition, followed by B.E.T. Show your support for up-and-comers. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Raiatea Helm. Island songbird takes the spotlight with her sweet and lovely ways. 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Life Rocks, benefit for The Hodges' Children Cancer Fund. See below, too. Doors open at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Kawika Trask, part of The Fall Concert Series. Island music is always in season. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Life Rocks 2. One more benefit for The Hodges' Children Cancer Fund. Doors open at 7 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Glamorama Girly Show. Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Black Square, S1-Atomic. 9 p.m. Thursday, Kainoa's Sports Bar; 21/older. 637-7787.

The Scorpio Party. Yet another zodiac thriller; keep those tails in check, please. 9 p.m. Thursday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Live. with Assuming We Survive and Pimpbot. Rocking Waikiki. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 351-5956.

ON THE TURNTABLES

The Go Ahead: '80s A Gogo Before and Beyond. DJs-a-go-go. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 384-5706.

Skyline. Where the beautiful people go for the beautiful view. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 921-4600.

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

Ipanema Lounge, duet offers Brazilian jazz and boss nova, guitars and vocals. 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta, Bishop Square. 524-0004.

The Playground. DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul, dancehall for the kid. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, the W Honolulu; 21/older. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

The Circus. Dancers, DJs and the magic of "Cirque Hawaii" performers. 10 p.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii (the old IMAX theater). 753-4970.

Lip Gloss. For the ladies. Ultralounge, 8-10 p.m.; the Event, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Che Pasta, 1001 Bishop St.; 21/older. 524-0004, 457-9106.

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

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

Dragonfly Room. Hip-hop, R&B, neosoul, DJ Anit and the ever-present dress code. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, W Honolulu; 21/older.

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.

Fly. DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by "Cirque Hawaii," more. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii; 21/older. 753-4970.

Happy Tuesdays. Photog Russell Tanoue launches a new party for the beautiful people. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older.

Listening Party. The grooves and the views are a hump-day blessing. 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

Rising Melody. A weekly singer/songwriter forum with rotating guests and a bar. 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Big Wednesdays. A little something to get over the hump. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Salsa After Hours. Salsa, salsa, salsa, with DJs, dancers, even free salsa lessons. 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 285-0072.

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.

J.P. Smoketrain and Dennis McClees. Blues, R&B and soul. Picture them ridin' dirty. 9 p.m. Thursdays through October, O'Toole's. 536-4138.

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

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com, Derek Paiva at dpaiva@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.