IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Live from the Lawn. Big night featuring Kohala, John Cruz, Brittni Paiva, Sonny Lim, more. 5-9 p.m. today, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

Benefit Show for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Upstanding Youth, Black Square, more. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Detox (downstairs). 526-0200.

Steve Raskin. One half of Thunderball and Fort Knox Five returns to Honolulu to spin 43 N. Hotel St. 9 p.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Foam Party-The Main Ingredient, with prizes, hip-hop, dance and funk. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21/older. 622-5009.

First Friday After Dark. With grOOve.imProV.arTiSts, swing, move, dance and groove, uh, at night. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Live Roots Reggae. With Iriesouls. Because Kaka'ako needs reggae like Kaimuki needs more parking. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Punk Show. With Mistermeaner, Extra Stout, The Hell Caminos, The Enhancements and Last in Line live. 8 p.m. Saturday, Pink Cadillac. 946-6499.

Gaywatch. Birthday celebration for Hula's staff with giveaways, entertainment, voyeurism. 9 p.m. Saturday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Skyline. With spins from KSM, Jedi, ShawnG and GDog. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 21/older. 921-4600.

Keali'i Blaisdell. CD release party, with Darlene Ahuna, Weldon Kekauoha and Moke Boy. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

The Hat Party. Last event of the season. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Ciao Mein Restaurant and Poolside Bar at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. 957-0303.

Bacardi's Summer Pool Party. Barbecue, fashion show, volleyball, DJs and real tans. 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Suga Suga End of Summer Luau. Rukkus, Full Court Press, Krumpany, DJs. 7 p.m.-midnight Sunday, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. 479-3008.

Back to Old School Jam. Simplisity, B.E.T., Bruddah Walter, Ho'aikane, Next Generation and Koa'uka. 8 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Labor Day Bash. Chili cookoff, BTR, The Ghost Band, more. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai and Pub; 21/older. 622-5009.

The Black and White Party. Lingerie show, DJ Rude Dogg. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

Hot Spot. And on a Sunday night, at least, it probably is, too. Entertainment by Taste of Honey. 10 p.m. Sunday, Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

Coors TrueTone Singer/Songwriter Series features Jeff Kloetzel and Eric Wilmoth. 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Linus and Ekto Gamut. Rock, pop, and indie styles, but please don't call it emo. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Hawthorne Heights. OK, now you can call it emo. Melodic punk meets hardcore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe. 926-3000.

ON THE TURNTABLES

The Enterprise Party. DJ Vagina and Temporary Lovers and no free entry for Trekkies with ID. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Detox (upstairs). 526-0200.

Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift Tour. Featuring DJ Honda, Aiko Tanaka, special guests. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

AYA Anniversary Party. LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad, DJ Metal X, Diode, Konception, Bass X, Stillwind. 9 p.m. Sunday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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

Free Jazz. Maria Remos and Nu Swing Project help you celebrate the end of the workweek. 6-9 p.m. Fridays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Lush Life with resident dj mrnick, a spinner of jazzy downtempo, house and drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rawk, 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.

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

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.

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

Skin. Please don't wear your birthday suit. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. first and third Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

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.

Nu Swing Project. Intricate Mediums gets a new name but keeps Maria Remos' silky voice. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

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.

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

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero and Durtie Rice, it's a super hot spot. 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.

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 one — a calm, nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.