IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

S-1 Atomic CD release party with live performances by The 86 List and, one hopes, S-1 Atomic. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Elephant. The local alt-rock band. Not the very unsettling Gus Van Sant film. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farms, Lakeside Lanai. 621-1835.

Get HI. Dancehall reggae with DJs BigBar and Positive Regime. Ha! Get HI. Get it? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

John Cruz. Also featuring Ernie Cruz Jr. and Randy Lorenzo. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Events at the Tower, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 550-8457

Ying Yang Twins. 14:59 ... 14:58 ... 14:57 ... 14:56 ... Doors open at 8 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

X Factor with live sets by Paula Fuga, Sidestreet Reny and Sewa Fare. 9 p.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Hut. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

S-1 Atomic CD release party II with Release, Guttercats, Substitoots and Will. Yep ... another one. 8 p.m. Saturday, Coffee Talk. 737-7444.

Dubkonscious, with Selectors, Pacific Sound Outernational. Live reggae for the soul. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Loft, 115 Hotel St. 392-3692.

Suga Suga Ballin. All-ages teen dance with an appearance by Ying Yang Twins, with DJs. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday, Hawaiian Brian's. 479-3008.

Mos Def in concert. This event is to be taped for a DVD. Joy! Doors open 9 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. www.inticketing.com.

Mai Tai Rumble. A band competition followed by Paula Fuga and Dubkonscious. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Bringing Back Kerouac. Part of GiRL FeST Hawaii, with Amber Tamblyn, Derrick Brown, more. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Kaleidoscope, with The Hell Caminos, Bari Bari 13, Mani Lopez, DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson. Dance, I said. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

It's All About Helping. With B.E.T., benefit concert series for Hawaii Foodbank. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Hula's 9th Anniversary. Entertainment, dancing, DJs and more. Happy birthday Hula's! 9 p.m. Wednesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Sexy Singles Night. If the singles aren't sexy, expect a riot. 18/older. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach. 926-5222.

Live with the rock of Bari Bari 13, Commando and Linus. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 351-5956.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Amplify, with DJs Packo, D-box, Technique, Revise. Check out the Soundbar. Live in peace. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

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

Ipanema Lounge, duet offers Brazilian jazz and bossa nova, guitars and vocals. 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta, Bishop Square. 524-0004.

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

Lip Gloss. For the ladies. Ultralounge, 8-10 p.m.; the Event, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Che Pasta, 1001 Bishop St.; 21/older. 524-0004, 457-9106.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Listening Party. The grooves and the 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. 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.

Salsa After Hours. Salsa, salsa, salsa, with DJs, dancers, even free salsa lessons. 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 285-0072.

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.

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.

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

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