IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

The Cruz Sisters, live contemporary tunes, 5:30-9 p.m. today; also eightOeight, with R&B, funk, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Hops & Grinds, the theme is "Great British Beers," pupu buffet, door prizes, Scottish dancers. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, The Willows. 952-9200.

Mick Fleetwood's Island Rumours Band and guests Yvonne Elliman, Allen Alexander. Doors open 6 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400.

Fearless Fest, Lukie D, Ooklah the Moc, Mr. 83, Beach 5, Dub Phylum. Doors open at 9 p.m. today, Don Ho's Island Grill; 21/older. 545-2820.

Go Jimmy Go. When the boys bring their ska-reggae-soul mix to Anna's, they also bring a crowd. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Soundclash. with Ctrl+Alt+Del, Dolls Till Daylight, DJs Vagina and Dougie. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Mercury Bar. www.myspace.com/themercurybar.

Lost '80s Live. Flock of Seagulls, When in Rome, Dramarama, more. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Events at the Tower. 877-750-4400.

Autumnal Equinuts party. All Libras are VIP, with special guests and entertainment. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Red Degree. It's live reggae from these studied players of instruments. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Fiji. The big man with the big voice returns with Na Mele Rasta, Top Heavy, DJ Mike D. 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Mistress of Reality. An all-girl Black Sabbath tribute band, with opening act Cheesus. 10 p.m. Saturday, Hard Rock Cafe; 21/older. 955-7383.

Eclipse, with Dorian Wright, Kutmaster Spaz and guest DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900.

Brand New. Shoe. Gaze. Doors open at 7 p.m., opening acts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Kaleidoscope. with Cherry Blossom Cabaret, The Hell Caminos, DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Frequency. Let the indie love fest begin with DJs Eskae, Davey Shindig, Vagina, Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Love Hotel, with DJs Koichi, Plate Lunch, Chris Lam spinning tunes for the discerning. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Camera Obscura. It's DJ Nocturna's night ... with DJs Craig Ellenwood Sailor Gloom, Mod Boy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

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

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

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.

The Playground. DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul, dancehall for the kid. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, the W Honolulu; 21/older. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

The Circus. Dancers, DJs and the magic of "Cirque Hawaii" performers. 10 p.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii (the old IMAX theater). 753-4970.

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.

Lip Gloss. For the ladies. Ultralounge, 8-10 p.m.; the Event, 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, neosoul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. www.kuriousproductions.com.

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

Dragonfly Room. Hip-hop, R&B, neosoul, DJ Anit and the ever-present dress code. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, W Honolulu; 21/older.

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.

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.

Happy Tuesdays. Photog Russell Tanoue launches a new party for the beautiful people. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older.

Listening Party. The grooves and the views are a hump-day blessing. 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

Rising Melody. A weekly singer/songwriter forum with rotating guests and a bar. 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

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.

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com, Derek Paiva at dpaiva@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.