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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 21, 2008

After Hours: Nightspotting

Compiled by Debra Yuen and Kawehi Haug
Advertiser Staff Writers

IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

INCUBUS, with Silversun Pickups and Timmy Curran. There's still space on the lawn. 6 p.m. today, Waikiki Shell. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

SALOON PILOTS, progressive bluegrass (read: bluegrass to a driving beat) and acoustic. 8-11 p.m. today, Big City Diner, Kailua. 263-8880.

DELTA NOVE, part funk and part latin, reggae, rock and soul. With the Tsunami Wave Riders. 9 p.m. today, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

FISH OUT OF WATER. Can we assume that this band doesn't always fit in? 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

SLUG, hard rock and alternative, at the North Shore's spot for underground jams. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemoo Farms, pub; 21/older. 621-1835.

THE SPACIFICS. Locally grown and certified organic. That's what they say, anyway. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

NATurAL VIBRATIONS, also known as the state's most requested live band. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

"A NIGHT OF HIP HOP," DJs Lil' Mickey, Stu, Slant, more. 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. today, Visions; 21/older. www.myspace.com/universoulclothingco.

IRIE SOULS. None of that Jawaiian stuff here. This is rootsy roots at its rootsiest. 10 p.m. today, Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge. 591-8009.

SPRING BREAK WEEKEND BASH, with Ooklah the Moc, Mr. 83 and Tsunami Wave Riders. 8 p.m. Saturday, Boardriders Kailua. 261-4600.

H2O, old-school rock, contemporary. The eau de vie of of local rock 'n' roll? 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

BUSEKRUS, alternative rock. We wish someone would ask them about the scrappy black cats. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, 21/older. 621-1835.

FRIENDS OF ADAM, with Saint Funk. Don't know Adam from Adam but we like his friends. 9 p.m. Saturday, Sand Island R&B; 21/older. 847-5001.

ISLAND BABEZ GONE WILD SPRING BREAK 2008 PARTY, DJ Ru-Dogg, more. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. www.islandbabez.com.

SATOMI YARIMIZO JAZZ QUARTET. With Yarimizo on piano. 9 p.m. Saturday, The Dragon Upstairs. 526-1411, www.thedragonupstairs.com.

SUPERSONIC SPACE MONKEYS. And you thought space monkeys didn't exist. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

FISH OUT OF WATER, funk, rock, hip-hop. But they still don't really fit in. 10 p.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

MIGHTY J. It's an all-girl R&B trio, not a rapper or a superhero. With Simple Souls. 10 p.m. Saturday, Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge. 591-8009.

Flo Rida, of "Low" fame. Also Hawai-Yay-Hittaz and DJs Sane720 and Ill Phil. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

BEACH 5. The group formerly known as Ho'onua does contemporary reggae, surf jams. 7-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

GUY CRUZ AND FRIENDS. The Cruz that does blues, acoustic and reggae. 9 p.m. Wednesday, On Stage Drinks & Grinds. 738-0004.

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, The guys from Get Fresh! do reggae, hip-hop and tango. With DJ Sovern-T, 45Revolver. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Che Pasta, Downtown.

The Candy Bar, with DJs, dancers, live percussion. Dress to impress ... sort of 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, Saturdays, 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 DJs at this long-running party. 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.