IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Ledward Ka'apana. Slack-key master Uncle Led brings the skills and good times. 8-10 p.m. today, Pagoda Hotel, La Salle Lounge. 948-8371.

SambaDá. Afro-Brazilian funk. Doors open 6 p.m. today, Waimea Audubon Center. Also 9 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. www.alohagroove.com.

ARTafterDARK, themed Waikiki Chic, with IONA dance company, DJ Mr. Nick, more. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

The 86 List 8th Anniversary Celebration, with Derek, Josh86, Otto, The Hell Caminos, more. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's;, 18/older. 946-5190.

Micah Wolf. Paula Fuga and The Girlas. Did I hear someone say, "Car pool?" 9 p.m. today, Haleiwa Joe's, North Shore. www.haleiwajoes.com.

Iriesouls and The Ionz. Reggae, sure. But no boiled peanuts from the market. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tropics, Ward Farmers Market. 591-8009.

Jazzin', with DeShannon Higa, Groove Improv Artists, Maria Remos, Reggie Padilla, Rod Esteban. 10:30 p.m. today, Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

Trip the Lights: Beatroot 6. Live beat battles with Laelsbeats, Obese Jesus, more. 1-5 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. www.lightsleepers.net.

Extreme Guitar — Italian Style! featuring Franco Morone and opener Michael Tanenbaum. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. 550-8457.

Resistor, alternative rock. Just try to resist! Go ahead ... we dare you! We double-dare you! 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Black Square and The Hell Caminos. They're gonna rock this town ... rock this town tonight. 9 p.m. Saturday, Kainoa's Sports Bar. 637-7787.

The Girlas with Micah Wolf and Ernie Cruz Jr. Any night with Ernie playing is a good night. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Honolulu with Justin James and the FM dancers ... sponsored by the folks at Honolulu magazine. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Zummanity. Zooma-zoom-zoom-zoom! 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center, www.myspace.com/kuriousproductions.

Dubkonscious with DJ Knowjah. What the world needs now is dub sweet dub. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Sunday Sunset Jam. Summer finale with Ledward Ka'apana. Man, our Uncle Led gets around! 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Suga Suga Crank That. Dance contest prelims, all-ages teen dance with United DJs, more. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Monday, Hawaiian Brians. 479-3008.

Bringing Back Kerouac. Poetry, open mike, songs, short films, interpretive dance, more. 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Tuesday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Cancun Thursdays. From Flash & Matty and Vertical Junkies. 9 p.m. Thursday, Señor Frog's, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 440-0150.

Psyatica with Corrupt Absolute, Mad Spirit and Old Habits Die Hard. Love the name. Not! 9 p.m. Thursday, Kainoa's Sports Bar. 637-7787.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Soul Clap. Eskae spins R&B, disco, rock, hip-hop. Music makes the people come together. Yeah. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Spin. DJs compete to get dancers on the floor. "The Thong Song" always works for us. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

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.

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.

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.

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, classic blues, R&B and soul. 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.

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.

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 hook-up 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.