IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Pre-New Year's Bash. With Natural Vibrations. 9 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

The Roots Rock Showdown. With The Hell Caminos, Bari Bari 13 and more. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Spacifics. With The Dead Beats and Lost at Sea. 10 p.m. today, Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge, 1020 Auahi St. 591-8009.

"The Struggle." Movie premier with DJs Observ and Kavet the Catalyst. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

Winter Reggae Rage. Sashamon, ZioN FiyaH, Most High and Micah G, 18/older. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. www.dynamicclothing.com.

Gavinchi. With Isouljahs, Ras Mikey and Lion Fiyah. 9 p.m. Friday, Breakers, in North Shore Marketplace, Hale'iwa; 392-3692; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, The Loft, 115 Hotel St. 392-3692.

The Next Movement. With The Deadbeats; fashion show featuring Maica by J.J. Enos, Ron S. Kayano and Split Obsession; art display by Rzone, DJs Mr. Nick and Sifu "Jive" Walker. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

Wild Wild West Burlesque. Featuring New York-based Leroi The Girl Boi, The Hell Caminos, Son of a Guns, Cherry Blossom Cabaret, and DJ Kitty Chow. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Sunset Island Masters. Solo artist preliminary competition, followed by Koa'uka performance, hosted by Crystal Akana and the Island 98.5 crew. 8 p.m. Sunday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Sugar Daddy Party. Derek Daniels Birthday Bash Talent Show. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Soul Clap: Oxy Cottontail. With DJs Jami, Compose and Eskae. 9 p.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Spin. With DJ Michael Fong. 9 p.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

DJs 45Revolver and Check-One. With special guests. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tio's Garage & Taco Station, 404 Ward Ave. www.tiosgarage.com.

Empire. Opening party with DJs Marlon, Betty, Mike J, Packo, NiteLite, Revise and more. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Kaleidoscope. With DJs Vagina, Dougie, Ross Jackson and more. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

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

The Playground. DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul, dancehall for the kids. 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.

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.

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

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 presents another party for beautiful people. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older.

Listening Party. The grooves and 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.

Acid Wash. With DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva and guests. Always '80s. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Big Wednesdays. A little something to get over the hump. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Cancun. Partying goes south of the border. We ask: What border? 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, Señor Frog's; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. Dance! 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

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

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com.

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