Friday

”;Friday Late Night Party”; / Rumours Nightclub / 944-4396

The Ala Moana Hotel returns to a top 40 format on Fridays in March, due to “;escalating interest and support,”; according to general manager Grant James.

“;If the night owl crowd is steady, then the Friday Late Night Party will become a regular affair,”; he said.

Doors open at 9 p.m. for those 21 and over, with a $10 cover and strict dress code in effect. Private VIP party rooms are also available.

Saturday

”;Surf Shack Saturdays”; / The Shack Waikiki / 921-2255

The Vertical Junkies and Aloha Army have given local residents a reason to dress down and party hard in Waikiki.

Big Island native Kimie Miner (pictured) is this week's musical guest, with DJ Aon on the decks between sets and after the live music end. Quench your thirst with $3 Primo beer and $3.50 Southern Comfort shots.

Cover is just $5 all night long and those in bikinis get in free; validated parking is available.