After Hours: Nightspotting
Compiled by Debra Yuen and Kawehi Haug
IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY
Lee Coulter, singer/songwriter; 8-10 p.m. today, Cupola Theatre. $25 concert only, $75 dinner (seating at 6 p.m.) and concert. 237-5462.
Friends of Adam, with Saint Funk and Love Chile. Friends, saints and children. Awwww. 9 p.m. today, Red Lion University; 21/older. 258-1142.
Shelter Belt, with Extra Stout. It's how they rock in Nebraska, baby. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's; 21/older; $10. www.beltcave.com.
Busekrus with B.T.I., alternative; also Pohaku, island reggae. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farms, Lakeside Lanai. 621-1835.
"Imagination and Irregularity," DJ Nocturna, Du Nord, performance by Unwoman. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today. Mercury Bar. www.myspace.com/unwoman.
4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae — something for everyone. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. today, Bob's Sports Bar. 263-7669.
Rebel Souljahs, with guests. Irie guests, we presume. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tio's Garage & Taco Station, 404 Ward Ave. www.tiosgarage.com.
The Police, with opener Fiction Plane. It's The Police. Go. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Blaisdell Arena; sold out. www.ticketmaster.com.
?uestlove, with Jennifer Johns. The Cali siren brings it like she always does. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. www.yourticketpro.com.
Hot Club of Hulaville, Sonny Silva and Duane Padilla, modern jazz, classical, pop. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Atherton Performing Arts Studio. 955-8821.
Resistor, they call it "rock, rock, rock." We say: Bring it on, mutharockers! 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday. Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
Friends of Adam, with Saint Funk, Love Chile. Missed them Friday? Here's your chance. 9 p.m. Saturday, Sand Island R&B; 21/older. 258-1142.
Shelter Belt, with guests. Show No. 2 for the visiting Nebraska band. 9 p.m. Saturday, Breakers in Hale'iwa; all ages. www.beltcave.com.
Analog, a live-music staple for Honolulu-bred indie rock. Like it was. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Kemo'o Farms, Lakeside Lanai. 621-1835.
GiRL FeST, "Women Re-birthing Justice" concert, with DJs, to honor victims of domestic violence. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 599-3931.
Lawa, rock, reggae, blues, Latin and hip-hop. Shaking what your momma gave you optional. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.
"Release," with Tempo Valley, Sahara Indio, Ryde or Die Movement, and Marvalous. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.
The Aloha White Party, DJ Cary Stringfellow, performance artist Flava. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, The O Lounge. www.bigtompresents.com.
Pre Presidents Day Red Stripe Reggae Rajah, Ooklah the Moc, Ten Feet, Na Mele Rasta. 10 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 479-6004.
IsoulJahs. They'll be bringing down the house, dub-style and rootsy. What else? 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Tropics Cafe; 18/older; 392-3692.
DeShannon & Quadpod. Smooth jazz courtesy of the trumpeter of hip and his crew. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Monday, Dragon Upstairs. 561-4998.
The Starting Line, Philly pop punk with All Time Low, Maryland's band to know. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Pipeline Cafe. www.ticketmaster.com.
Kaleidoscope. All the club's a a stage for Honolulu indie acts. This weekly party goes long and strong. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.
ON THE TURNTABLES
Da Remix, with Mashup Ekto Gamut, Dub Phylum Matt Ratt, Davey Shindig. Chinatown gets down. 9 p.m. today, The Loft. 392-3692.
Skyline. It's lovely, high above it all. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.
DJ Move, with emphasis on health and well-being (for a change) and dancing. 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.
NOTABLE, NEW AND NOT-SO-NEW: DJS, BANDS AND SPACES
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.
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 for the kids. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, the W Honolulu; 21/older. www.tantriqentertainment.com.
Tsukiji Fridays. DJs K-Smooth, Nocturnal Sound Crew. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Tsukiji Fish Market & Restaurant, Ala Moana Center. 237-5444.
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 the ever-present dress code. Aces! 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, W Honolulu; 21/older.
The Monkey Bar. DJs delve1der and XL. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Ciao Mein Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Waikiki; 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.
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, too. 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.