IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

The Temptations. Motown legend with the Honolulu Symphony Pops. 8 p.m. today, Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday. 792-2000.

"Old World, New World." The Hops & Grinds monthly beer-and-food social event. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, The Willows; 21/older. 952-9200.

Internal Rhythms and Kulani. Island and roots reggae, in a benefit for The Boys and Girls Club. 8 p.m. today, Hawaiian Brian's. 946-1343.

The Butterfly Effect, with models of Monarch Talent sporting J. Boudoir lingerie. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Maka and RasYouth International. With guest Lubei. Get your live roots reggae in Kaka'ako! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 392-3692.

Maacho and the Cool Connection. Get your live roots reggae in Kailua! 10 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

Winter Fest. Kymani Marley, Fiji, Mana'o Company, Bruddah Waltah, many others. 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Waikiki Shell. www.ticketmaster.com.

Boogie & Friends. Acoustic blues. It's a high-energy, foot-stomping night. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Atherton Studio, Hawaii Public Radio. 955-8821.

The Makem & Spain Brothers. Irish music. Green attire optional. 8 p.m. Saturday, Events at the Tower, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 550-8457.

Resistor. Alternative. Beer, garlic fries, rocking music ... is there anything more? 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Island Roots. With Red Degree. Return to Kaka'ako once more for some of that restless riddim. 9 p.m. Saturday, Bliss Cafe. 392-3692.

Reggae at the Pipe. Winter Fest after-party with Ooklah the Moc. Cuz you gotta have more rhythm. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Dock Sessions, with Acoustic Cool, Charles Kima, Shawn Davenport, others. Doors open 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Pacific Jungle Sessions, featuring Ed Rush and Optical, BassX, Antikkz, THD, BillyZane, MC Enemy. 10 p.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 591-2950.

Greased. Presented by Sindustry. Hmm, not related to those Broadway musical tryouts. Midnight Saturday, Fusion Waikiki; 21/older. 924-2422.

Gregg Allman & Friends. Rock. Johnny Helm opens. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Events at The Tower, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 896-4845.

JuxtaPercusssion. Traditional and nontraditional drumming instruments. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, rRed Elephant. 550-8457, honoluluboxoffice.com.

Wrap Party. Kai Roots and ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), and guest Kekoa Cazimero. 9 p.m. Monday, Hard Rock Cafe. 955-7383.

Scott Wesley Brown. Jesus-movement singer and songwriter. 7 p.m. Wednesday, rRed Elephant; free tickets while supplies last. 954-6495.

Bill Tapia's 99th Birthday Concert. 'Ukulele, jazz and stories of pre-World War II Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, rRed Elephant. 550-8457.

Aiga 10-Year Anniversary Party. With High Chief XL, Soul Pacific, Tempo Valley, The Spacifics, more. 9 p.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 591-2950.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Trip The Lights: Air Born Audio. With DJs Memoirs, BM13, DJ Observ and Oliver Twist. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. today, rRed Elephant. 484-8973.

Skyline. DJs KSM, Jedi, ShawnG, Ksmooth, SubZero. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki. 922-4422.

Johnny Vicious. DJ/producer/remixer is known for house/trance/eclectic vocals. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus; 21/older, http://groovetickets.com.

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

Lush Life. With resident djmrnick, 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, 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. Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Bamboleo. Dance, we said! 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 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. Melt 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.

Lucky Tiger. When whatever feels right gets on the sound system. Roar! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21 and 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.

A Midsummer Night's Trance. Euro dance and trance. Close your eyes ... dance! 10 p.m. Saturdays, Club Promo, 325 Seaside Ave. 351-1597.

Electr01yfe. Ever so musically eclectic. Ever so loungy. Ever so downtown cool. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Salsa & Reggaeton Dance Club. With DJs and the Friikiitonas Dancers. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds gather 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 has a new name; Maria Remos remains. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Kaleidoscope. With Ross Jackson and DJ Vagina. It's Tuesday. Dance, dance, dance! 9 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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

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

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero, Durtie Rice, it's a super hot spot. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

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 lovely waterfront. 10 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. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. It's a major hookup joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

Mai Tai Bar. Yes, the OTHER one — a nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.