IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

"Everybody Loves A Fat Guy." And Raymond, too. Comedy by Kento. Open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. today, The O Lounge. 861-0170, 630-0107.

Kenny Rankin. An evening with the musician in an intimate setting. 7 p.m. today, Mamiya Theatre. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

The Rude Rocker Sound Clash. The Hell Caminos and Cherry Blossom Cabaret, so much more. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Jamarek, rhythms from West Africa, performance by Shakti Dance Movement; 9 p.m.-midnight today, The Riverloft, 186 N. King St. 753-1143.

Go Jimmy Go. with Stone, Kepa's birthday rager. Ask 'em about the beer in Europe. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

Saint Funk, funk, blues, jazz, rock. Falls in between Saint Punk and Saint Trance. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today, Sand Island R&B Club. 847-5001.

The Spacifics, hip-hop, with soul and jazz thrown in. Groovy, funky and you can dance to it, too. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Blue Heat party, wear a black top and blue jeans, but be stylish about it. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Nick's Fishmarket; 21/older. 957-0303.

H2O, old-school rock. Not the Hall & Oates album with "Maneater" and "One On One." 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Blues, Brews and Beyond, featuring Love Chile with special guest Friends of Adam. 9 p.m. Saturday, Sand Island R&B Club. 847-5001.

The Hot Summer Jam, featuring Chief Ragga and The International Players, more. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Hula A-Go-Go: Exotica Cabaret, with Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Black Square and more. 9 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Lion Fiyah and Isouljahs, reggae, downtown on the corner of Alakea and Beretania streets. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Pacific Jungle Sessions: Volume 3. John B, DJs Synrgy, Cryptik, MCs Enemy, and Kelvin Zero. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Hot Summer Nights, with most creative bikini top contest and DJ Epidemik. Project! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Mihana Souza, with Bill Tapia, David Choy, more. Two earlier shows sold out, but there's another at 2 p.m. Sunday, rRed Elephant. 550-8457.

Selecta Zacharijah. Dancehall reggae with Ras Mikey in a very loungy setting. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sunday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Ke Kani O Ke Kai summer concert series, featuring John Cruz. Doors open 5:30 p.m., concert 7 p.m. Tuesday, Waikiki Aquarium. 923-9741.

Kaleidoscope, with Dolls Till Daylight and "Atrocity" fragrance-release party by Hedwig, DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Millicent Cummings, slack-key folk, rock with Joe Lohmeier on cello and lots of coffee. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, rRed Elephant Cafe. 545-2468.

The Opihi Pickers, contemporary Hawaiian. Opihi always goes really well with draft beer. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

ON THE TURNTABLES

DJ Necron 99. Get Fresh! with DJs G-Spot, Lava, SovernT and a whole lot of club kids. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

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

Taste. Rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more, including a nice view. 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4466.

Guy Cruz, solo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays; Guy Cruz and the Guys (that's his new combo), 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand.

Comedy Crusaders Improv Troupe. Laugh, darn it! Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Fridays, Sharkey's Comedy Club, 'Aiea. 531-4242.

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 for groovy Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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.

Butter. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread and passion-fruit jelly. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. 591-9555.

Ntyce. Ladies club. Guys are optional. Waaaaay optional. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Che Pasta, 1001 Bishop St.; 21/older. 524-0004, 457-9106.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. kuriousproductions.com.

Spice. There's a dress code, so consider yourself warned. Keep things fashionably casual. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Ocean Club; 23/older.

Fire. With James Coles and United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays; Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 926-5222.

Double Joy Disco, featuring DJ Garth. And DJs Mark, Duck and Grady. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/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.

The A-List. Are you on it? Vanilla Ice isn't, and he's not happy. With DJs Ross Jackson & Vertigo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Newjass Quartet. Right back where they started from at the renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays; thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Listening Party. With DeShannon Higa and Groove Improv Artists, 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

Salsa After Hours. With Latin DJs, free salsa lessons and sambas on demand. Really! 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 955-4811.

Surfer Girl Thursdays. Get in free if you're wearing aloha shirt and shorts (no slippers!). 'Til 4 a.m. Thursdays, Ocean Club; 21/older. 531-8444.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Riot! House, rock, '80s, etc. Come on, feel the noise! Girls, rock your boys! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Swampa ZZ. Emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High-energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

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 hook-up joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.