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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 14, 2008

After Hours: Nightspotting

Compiled by Debra Yuen and Kawehi Haug

IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

UPSTANDING YOUTH, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemoo Farms, Pub; also Pohaku, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemoo Farms, lakeside; 21/older. 621-1835.

EVIL TWIN. They say everyone has one. Meet yours at the bar over a Red Bull and vodka. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tropics; 21/older. 262-3343.

BLACK SQUARE, ska, rock, hardcore. The guys let loose. But don't they always? 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

FRIENDS OF ADAM, with Saint Funk and Love Chile. Friends of Eve are welcome, too. 10 p.m. today, Red Lion University; 21/older. 949-5466.

HIP HOP AT THE TROPS, with Off Night. Watch 'em spit and throw down. 10 p.m. today, Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge; 18/older. 591-8009.

BOP TRIBAL, with Satomi Yarimizo, DeShannon Higa, Reggie Padilla, Jon Hawes, Von Baron. 9 p.m. Saturday, Dragon Upstairs. 526-1411.

HELL CAMINOS, rockabilly. The guys will unveil their new CD and sell it for dirt cheap. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 18/older. 946-5190.

MAKANA. A perfect fit: The boy wonder of slack-key guitar at the chillest spot in Chinatown. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2252.

SKYLINE, with Nocturnal Sound Krew. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

MISSING DAVE. Yeah, we sort of miss him, too. Catch the rest of them while you can. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Tropics; 21/older. 262-3343.

KONFRONTATION, reggae. With a "K," as in krazy, kool and, um, kolossal? 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar and Gril. 231-4600.

82FIFTY, Hawaii Music Awards "Best Rock Album" after-party. That'll be $82.5, please. 10 p.m. Saturday, E&O Trading Co. 591-9555.

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. They're obviously high. On life, of course. 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

JAMES RONSTADT & THE DYNAMIC SHUFFLE KINGS, blues; and BBQ by Kevin's Two Boots. 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

MURPHY'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY BLOCK PARTY, 6-11 p.m. Monday, Nu'uanu Avenue, Merchant Street, Marin Lane. 531-0422.

KALEIDOSCOPE, with Hell Caminos, Bari Bari 13 and Cherry Blossom Cabaret. The regulars convene. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

JIMMY VAN M, a major player in the popularity of electronica. With Ramyt, Mr. Nick, Drift. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

DJ B-ROCK, hip-hop, dance. And more dance in beautiful Mo'ili'ili.. 9 p.m. Sunday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

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

Choose 80s Night, pop, electro, DJs, all things 1980s. 9 p.m. second, third and fourth Fridays, Mall Cafe (formerly Club Pauahi). 521-7252.

THE AUGIE COMEDY SHOW; three local guys walk into a bar ... 7:30 p.m. Fridays; La Salle Room, Pagoda Hotel. 262-6300.

Top Shelf, with DJs, 808 Boyz, go-go dancers and more (must we say more?). 9 p.m. Fridays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

RE:FRESH, reggae, hip-hop, tango, more, with DJ Sovern-T, 45Revolver. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta, Downtown.

The Candy Bar, with DJs, dancers, live percussion. Dress to impress ... sorta like eye candy. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Pearl; 21/older.

the penthouse. It's all about the view. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays and Saturday, Aaron's Ultra Lounge, atop Ala Moana Hotel; 21/older. 479-0335.

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

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

House of Isis. DJs Big John, Billy G are the featured turntablists. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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

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

Modern Love, dance, rock, pop. Downtown isn't just for weekends anymore. Just go, already. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Mercury Bar. 537-3080.

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.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. Dance! 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

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

Mai Tai Bar. The nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

Reach Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com and Kawehi Haug at khaug@honoluluadvertiser.com.