A quick guide to O'ahu's hottest acts and venues

IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

D.I. Orange County punk rawks! Remember them from the punk film "Suburbia"? 6-10 p.m. today-Saturday, Pink Cadillac; all ages. 946-6499.

Hot Hawaiian Nights. The sizzling concert and TV series continues with B.E.T. 7 p.m. today, Dave and Buster's, Sunset Bar. 589-5007.

Espiritu Libre. Learn to salsa with Adela Chu then hit the dance floor to show off your new moves. 8 p.m.-midnight today, Ong King. www.ongking.com.

Village Icon. Go to H-U-L-A's for a Village People tribute night complete with impersonation show. 9 p.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Irie Souls. Roots reggae from the Kalihi group, and by the way, they need money to go Neighbor Island. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Salsathon 2006. Dance salsa! Watch salsa! Eat salsa! Can't have too much salsa. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, McCoy Pavilion. www.salsathon.com.

Bomb Bucha 2006. Get big with Maxi Priest, Three Plus, O-Shen, Sashamon and A Twist of Marley. 4 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Stadium. www.islandtix.com.

Take a Walk in the Country. The Makaha Sons (and guests) celebrate their 30th anniversary. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Arena. (877) 750-4400.

Audio/Visual Art Show First Anniversary. Art and music come together. 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Chinatown Courtyard, 1126 Smith St.

"17 Bites of Giinko Marischino." Take a nibble of different dance forms, such as butoh-lesque drag. 8:17 p.m. Saturday, Ong King 225-8684.

Talib Kweli. The hip-hop rapper returns. Always a critics' favorite, respect must be paid. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Sunday Sunset Jam. Celebrate Dad's Day with Opihi Pickers, Cecilio and Friends and a great view. 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Men of Las Vegas Male Revue. Witness girls go wild live. 8-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Porky's Sportsbar and Grill, Kailua; 21/older. 261-6733, 203-3225.

Barefoot Natives. Willie K and Eric Gilliom team up to offer contemporary Island sounds. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. www.hulatickets.com.

Official Phat Farm Beyond the Green Tour. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

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

Free Jazz. With Maria Remos and Intricate Mediums. It's the end of the week — what are you waiting for? 5-9 p.m. Fridays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Pussycat Lounge. Men of Las Vegas revue visits. No felines. 7 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rock, rap, reggae, Sublime and long lines of club newbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

World Tour — Asia Beat. DJs Euphoric, Da Lion of Judah. Upscale, two dance floors. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Bamboleo. Dance, we said, dance! Brazilian and Latin under the stars. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Spada Bar and Restaurant; 18/older. 538-3332.

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.

Syllabus. A variety of turntablists spin hip-hop, reggae and soul cutz for baked ziti. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta; 21/older. 524-0004.

Get Fresh! Known for guest DJs, but flying with residents this week. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900, 591-3500.

Cheddar. Ferment in 2 rooms of sound; hold the white bread. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Salsa Dreams on the Green. Salsathon 2006 gala dance. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sam Snead's Tavern, Pearl Harbor; 21/older. 285-0072.

Club Cirque. Hit up the old IMAX theater for DJs K-Smooth, Quiksilva and no films. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii; 21/older. 591-3500.

Good Luck Saturdays. DJ Sonik at the former Koi/Blue Tropix site. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Sake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21/older. 591-3500.

Lucky Tiger. Grown-up dance music, zero filler, with resident spinner DJ Mark and others. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Electr01yfe. DJs Monkey, Toki and Vince electrify the night. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900.

NJOY. Pray it doesn't rain, with the VJ crew and Architechs Entertainment. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Chai's Island Bistro; 21/older. 585-0011.

Salsa Sabado en la Noche. With El Conjunto Tropical doing the salsa thing live 'n' spicy. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds pile in after 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

The Heavens. DJs K-Smooth, Mr. Goodvybe and Technique and go-go dancers. Very spiritual. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays, Club 939; 21/older. 952-9300.

Refine. And really, who isn't refined on Sunday night? 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sundays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

Sucking Fundays. Insert joke about eye-rolling weekly names here _______________. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sundays, Venus Nightclub; 18/older. 951-8671.

Suga Suga Candy Shop. Dentist-approved Monday night all-ages option, in beautiful Kaka'ako! 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Bliss. 528-4911, 479-3008.

Intricate Mediums. Jazz soul band with Maria Remos and no sign of spooky Patricia Arquette. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Supremacy. Weekly emcee battleground, with Jimmy Taco, Don K-Won and a microphone. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Mondays, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Hot Latin Tuesdays. Salsa, merengue, reggaeton in an oddly non-Latin room. 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Tuesdays, Zanzabar Night Club; 18/older. 924-3939.

Bombasstic Tuesday. DJed hip-hop and R&B hosted by Sam the Man. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, The O Lounge; 18 and older. 944-8436.

Newjass Quartet. The cool kids flock to Chinatown loft for live modern and groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Acid Wash. '80s night with DJ Keoki. The name of this kind of says it all, don'cha think? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero and Durtie Rice, but no need to pack bags. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Salsa After Hours. You, too, can learn to salsa; with DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

Big Kahuna Thursdays. Summer teen party with rides and DJs. 7 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; ages 13-18. 479-3008.

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 waterfront, minus Brando. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

Mai Tai Bar. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. It's a major hookup joint, too, but you probably already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

Mai Tai Bar. Yes, the OTHER bar — a relaxing, nonhookup getaway with entertainment. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

rRed Elephant. Newish hot spot is a mecca of coffee drinks, food, art, music in downtown. Cafe hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; schedule at www.rredelephant.com.

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