IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

First Friday downtown gallery walk. Self-guided tour at venues Downtown and in Chinatown. Mimes not included. 5-9 p.m. today, 521-2903.

First Friday at Ong King Arts Center. Art by Eukarezt and Ryan Greenly, slam poet Lee Knight Jr. and more. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. today. 306-7823.

Tease with Cherry Blossom Cabaret and DJ Mr. Nick. Cabaret tease? Yes. Mr. Nick tease? No. doors open at 6 p.m. today, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Suga Suga Crank That. An all-ages dance competition with James Coles and United DJs. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. today, Hawaiian Brians. 479-3008.

John Cruz performing nahenahe-style and autographing his new CD "One of These Days." 8 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Sean and Robi. The duo have some tunes from a new album they put together. 8-10 p.m. today, Pagoda Hotel, La Salle Lounge. 948-8371.

Psyatica with Corrupt Absolute, BMF, more. Oooh, chills! 8:30 p.m. today, Kahuna's, Marine Corps Base Hawai'i. www.underworldevents.com.

Enterprise. Ctrl+Alt+Del, Pacifica, DJs Eskae, Davey Shindig, Matt Ratt, Ross Jackson, Vagina. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Loft, 115 Hotel St. 351-9812.

Flow: The 808 Hip-hop Showcase with Speshyl-T, Parlous, J Wizdom. Isn't that speshyl? 10 p.m. today, The O Lounge. www.drunkdials.net.

Steppenstone, classic rock. Freebird! Freebird! ... Whipping Post! Whipping Post! 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, Sand Island R&B Club. 847-5001.

Max Effex. Go Jimmy Go, Isouljahs, Ooklah the Moc. Stencil that on your Pee Chee. 21/older. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Skyline. "Black on Black," DJ Roxanne Dawn, black tie and lace event. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki's Hanohano Room. 921-4600.

One Drop presented by the folks at Mass Appeal. Drop, baby ... drop, baby ... drop! 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Psyatica with Corrupt Absolute, Green Eyes, Deadly Influence, Democratic Fistfights. Chills again. 5 p.m. Sunday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

FACE of Nu'uanu fundraiser. Fashion week kickoff with designers, artists, more. 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Rumours, Ala Moana Hotel. 521-1812.

Rumble Aftershock with an open-mike band competition followed by Koa'uka. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Bump On the Hump with Powerhouse, R&B, soul, funk, rock. 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dole Ballrooms, 735 Iwilei Road; 21/older. 548-3589.

Jazz Wednesday, with Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba, Dan Del Negro, Robert Shinoda. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Manoa DNA. Live contemporary music to enjoy with your Marzen and garlic fries. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

It's All About Helping. Marty Dread and Hot Rain, benefit for Hawaii Foodbank. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Genuine HI. Urban Pacific Fall 2007 after party with Nomasterbacks and KTUH-DJ Jake the Snake. 10 p.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Double Joy Disco with DJs Harvey and Chittom. Double the joy. Double the disco. Double the fun. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

The Market. DJ Roxanne Dawn, with DJs Delve, XL, KSM, Eskae, more. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Zanzabar. www.flashandmattyboypresent.com.

Amplify with DJs Packo, D-Box, Technique, Revise, Badmouth, Drift, Zane, K-ing. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

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

Taste. Rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more, including a pretty sweet view. 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4466.

Comedy Crusaders Improv Troupe. Laugh, darn it! Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Fridays, Sharkey's Comedy Club, 'Aiea. 531-4242.

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.

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.

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 a new 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.

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.

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.

J.P. Smoketrain and Dennis McClees. Blues, R&B and soul. Picture them ridin' dirty. 9 p.m. Thursdays through October, O'Toole's. 536-4138.

Salsa After Hours. Salsa, salsa, salsa, with DJs, dancers, even free salsa lessons. 9 p.m. Thursdays, Cirque Hawaii; 21/older. 285-0072.

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

Cancun. Yes, sombreros and big moustaches suggested.10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, Senor Frog's; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

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 hook-up 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.

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