IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

30 Seconds to Mars. Got Leto? Doors open at 6 p.m., opening act at 7 p.m. today and Sunday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, (877) 750-4400.

Deep Pocket, with Ikaika Tecson, Gary Hashimoto, Nathan Ing and David Matias. 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Don't Panic, with Kevin Craven, Martha Lanzas, Jim Smart, Jim Skudlarick. Panic? WIth coffee? Never. 7 p.m. today, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

Elephant. The band, not the killer White Stripes album with "Seven Nation Army" and "Hypnotise." 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Missing Dave, alternative. Live covers and originals by the lake in beautiful uptown Wahiawa. 9 p.m. today, Kemo'o Farms, The Pub. 621-1835.

The Beat Boys, '60s and '70s rock 'n' soul. Beat boy! Beat boy! Hit that perfect beat boy! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. today, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Freesound, reggae. It's the band's very last concert before a tour of the Mainland. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Soullenz Studio; 18/older. 291-2650.

Kalihi, roots reggae music. The loss of Velvet Lounge moves reggae up north. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today, Haleiwa Joe's, North Shore. 392-3692.

Piranha Brothers. Ask Tom Piranha to play "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today, Irish Rose Saloon, 478 'Ena Road. 947-3414.

Deuce. Dance! Dance! We're falling apart to half time! These are the lives you'd love to read! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Busekrus, ska, funk, rock. Call us crazy but we're predicting a Sublime cover or two here. 10 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

Swampa ZZ. Emo-tronic dirt hop, celebrating 2007 college grads. Welcome to the real world! 10 p.m. today, Red Lion University. 949-5466.

Hawaii Strongarm Competition. Entertainment by Rizon and Beyond Paradise follows. 6 p.m., concert at 10 Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

"A New York Minute," trumpeter Randy Brecker and all-star backing band. Not the Olsen twins. 8 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Theatre. 528-0506.

Paul Hanna, acoustic; and DJ Dr. Dread. Oh, yeah! Soullenz does live music again. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Soullenz Studio; 18/older. 291-2650.

Divas in the City, with DJ Troy Michael spinning mashup and R&B; fashion show. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bar 35; 21/older. 957-0303.

Honolulu. DJs KSM, Rayne, Eskae, F&M dancers and percussion. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Longhi's, Ala Moana Center. www.skylinetwo.com.

Jazz Wednesday, featuring Jeff Richmond with Matt Starr and Dean Taba post-workout. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Karma, alternative rock. We's all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

ON THE TURNTABLES

The Rude Soul Soundclash. DJs Vagina, Selecter Nomad and Dougie with Josh86 and more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Ghetto Blaster! Old-school party with DJs, birthday blast for James Coles. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Lily Koi Restaurant and Lounge. 486-8488.

Breathe, with DJs Rayne, Cryptik and more. Not the now totally irrelevant British soft rockers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sound/House. 526-0200.

DJ Jask, opening set by DJ Badmouth with DJs D-Box and Technique. Overhead tweeters! 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

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 for groovy 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.

$5 Pitchers & Rubba Slippas. Hosted by Souljah and Matty Liu, with DJs. 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 18/older. 926-5222.

La Zona Latina, Featuring DJs Azteca and MeroMero, and two dance floors. 10 p.m.-closing Fridays, Panama Hattie's; 18/older. 485-8226.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. http://kuriousproductions.com.

Fire, with James Coles and United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays; Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 926-5222.

Double Joy Disco, formerly called Lucky Tiger. DJs Mark, Duck and Grady. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Salsa Sabado en la Noche. With DJs and the Friikiitonas models. Caliente! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

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.

Newjass Quartet; Right back where they started from at a newly renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays; thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

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.

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.

Swampa ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High-energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

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.