IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

First Friday. Arts lovers, this one's for you: Gallery walk, self-guided tour at venues downtown and in Chinatown. 5-9 p.m. today. 521-2903.

First Friday at Ong King Arts Center. Entertainment by FreeSound, Scott Huckabay, more. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Ong King Arts Center. 306-7823.

Kolohe Festival, with Steel Pulse, Bunny Wailer, Midnite, more. 7 p.m.-3 a.m. today and Saturday, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; 965-4827.

Pati, performing and autographing copies of his brand-new CD "Redemption" for fans. 8 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

DJ Double J, old school. Play some Parliament-Funkadelic. We do love the P-Funk. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Just One, 1372 S. King St. 955-3000.

Kawao. Playing live — with ESPN "Sports Center" silently screening in the background. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. today, Tiare's Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.

Leon Russell. Rock 'n' roll for baby boomers. Doors open at 8:15 p.m., show at 9 today, Hawaiian Hut. 545-2980, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

HI-Tribe, Investors and C-Gutta and Crew. With special guests! And a harbor view! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Plum Crazy. Plum live. Two times! 9 p.m. today, Boardrider's Bar & Grill; repeats 9 p.m. Saturday, Kainoa's Sports Bar. www.alohagroove.com.

Enterprise Party! Eskae, DJ Vagina, Ross Jackson, CTRL+ALT+DEL, Temporary Lovers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Sound/House; 18/older. 526-0200.

Flow: 808 Hip-Hop Showcase. Show your love for Honolulu's talented hip-hop artists. 10 p.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

"Late Night Comedy Spot." Laugh with Shawn Felipe, Stan Egi, Elroy Ruiz, others. 10:30 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 550-8457.

86 List CD Release Party. Rock with Sticklers, The Hell Caminos, Democratic Fistfights, more. 6 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

She Flies, duo from Los Angeles, also with Jerome James. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

Tiempo Libre. Latin Grammy-nominated group. 8 p.m. Saturday, Leeward Community College Theatre. 455-0385, http://lcctheatre.hawaii.edu.

Spring Session '07, with Pati, Inoa'ole, B.E.T., Isa'ako and T.Kese. Party on! 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, 688-4493.

The Blackout Comedy Night, with Professor Teasedale, Diva Mama, Al Easterling and Skoobi. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Just One. 861-0170.

Anna Nicole Smith Memorial Party. Because somebody in town had to host one of these. 9 p.m. Saturday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Fronkenstein, classic rock. Please cover Edgar Winter Group! Please, oh, please! 9 p.m. Saturday, OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Hawaii Hip Hop EXchange and Wormwood. Creature, Preachermann, more. Doors open 10 p.m. Saturday, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club. 926-5222.

The Sweet Life. with fashion show by The Candy Shop. Prepare for a sugar rush. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

"Bringing Back Kerouac." The Erotica Series, open mike for poetry, music. Sign up at 8 p.m., show 8:30 Tuesday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Fiji "Xperience" CD Release Party, with Mana'o Company, B.E.T. and more live. Doors open at 9 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Style & Sin Centennial Seven UH Fashion Show Fundraiser. Wear black and red. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Black Square. Rock, rock till you drop! (Pause.) Rock, rock never stop! 10 p.m. Thursday, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Feng Shui. The search for a local Maxim girl continues. Be warned, the question round is a nail biter! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Ciao Mein, Hyatt.

Ginza. with DJs Main Ingredient, Nocturnal Sound Crew, Badmouth, Nitelite and Kentaro. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Skyline. with DJs KSM, Jedi, ShawnG, KSmooth, SubZero. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 21/older. 921-4600.

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

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; 21/older. 924-3939.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Salsa After Hours, with Latin DJs, free salsa lessons, Son Caribe band (10 p.m.). 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 18/older. 955-4811.

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.

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.

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