Afterhours: Nightspotting
Advertiser Staff
IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY
Reggae On Da Rocks. Barrington Levy, Yellowman and more. 7 p.m.-3 a.m. today, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; 18/older. www.groovetickets.com.
Bill Tapia's 99th Birthday Concert, 'ukulele jazz and stories of pre-World War II Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. today, rRed Elephant. 550-8457.
Pimpbot, The Crud, Missing Dave and Busekrus. Ska rock, alt-rock, rock rock, all that good stuff. 9 p.m. today, Red Lion University. 949-5466.
H2O and Traci Toguchi. High-energy dance music: Bring comfy shoes! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 921-4600.
Roots Reggae, with Humble Soul and THC. Your weekly riddims fix is found in Kaka'ako. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 392-3692.
Zine Fest 2007, with Forlys, Patty Judy and the Dirt, White Rose, Nabahe and The 86 List. 5 p.m. Saturday, 1739 Kalakaua. 834-6886.
Pacifica, Explore, Our Distance, Welshly Arms and Solis Occassus. Punk rock rawks downtown. 8 p.m. Saturday, Detox; 18/older. 526-0200.
Island Roots, with SOJA. Need another riddims fix? You know where to go — to beautiful Kaka'ako. 9 p.m. Saturday, Bliss Cafe. 392-3692.
Krystilez. Hot hip-hop. "The O" CD release party, featuring Tiki Ohana and DJ Technique. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.
Resistor. There's no resisting: Have yourself a rocking, rollicking time in Wahiawa. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Kemo'o Farm; 21/older. 622-5009.
The Piranha Room. The Ocean Club still has teeth, even without Russell Tanoue. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Ocean Club; 23/older. 531-8444.
The Girlas and Pineapple Squeeze. Ready for some juicy harmony? 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Lily Koi Restaurant and Lounge, 'Aiea. 486-8488.
Go Jimmy Go, anniversary show & Euro tour sendoff, with guest Ooklah the Moc. 10 p.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Hut; 18/older. 941-5205.
Beautiful. "Image" edition. The search is on for new faces. Isn't that always the case? 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.
Steve Favela fundraiser, with Kapena, B.E.T., Koa'uka, Ka'ala Boys, Natural Vibrations, more. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.
Selecta Zacharijah, dancehall reggae featuring Ras Mikey. Get into the rhythm, kids! 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sunday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.
Stephen Inglis. Singer/songwriter/guitarist ... is there anything he can't do? 9:30 p.m.-midnight Monday, Kapahulu Kafe. 732-7486.
Jazz Wednesday, Nueva Vida featuring Anita Hall. Not just for club members only. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Honolulu Club. 543-3916.
Kawao, Island contemporary. End those midweek blues with music and suds. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.
Salsa After Hours. Hawaii Salsa Festival party with Son Caribe, DJs, salsa lessons. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursday, Rumours nightclub. 955-4811.
First Thursdays slam, featuring Oveous Maximus and host Kealoha, doors open at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. www.hawaiislam.com
Pacifica and Supersonic Space Monkeys. We just love that name Supersonic Space Monkeys! 8 p.m. Thursday, The O Lounge. 944-8436.
ON THE TURNTABLES
Bassnectar. The mix master brings his "Sonic Expression" tour to Chinatown. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Ong King Arts Center. 306-7823.
Dimitri From Paris. The prince of deluxe funk spins his "Night at the Playboy Mansion" stuff. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.
NOTABLE, NEW AND NOT-SO-NEW: DJS, BANDS AND SPACES
Lush Life. With resident djmrnick, a spinner of jazzy downtempo, house and drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.
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. Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.
Bamboleo. Dance, we said! Brazilian and Latin under the stars. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Spada Bar and Restaurant; 18/older. 538-3332.
Syllabus. A variety of turntablists spins hip-hop, reggae and soul for baked ziti. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta; 21/older. 524-0004.
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.
Cheddar. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.
Lucky Tiger. When whatever feels right gets on the sound system. Roar! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21 and 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.
A Midsummer Night's Trance. Euro dance and trance. Close your eyes ... dance! 10 p.m. Saturdays, Club Promo, 325 Seaside Ave. 351-1597.
Electr01yfe. Ever so musically eclectic. Ever so loungy. Ever so downtown cool. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.
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.
Nu Swing Project. Intricate Mediums has a new name; Maria Remos remains. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.
Kaleidoscope. With Ross Jackson and DJ Vagina. It's Tuesday. Dance, dance, dance! 9 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.
Newjass Quartet. The cool kids flock to this Chinatown loft for groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.
Acid Wash. With DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva and special guests. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.
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.
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 lovely waterfront. 10 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, 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.