IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

"Ultimate Tribute Festival to Bob Marley." It's reggae gone wild. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. www.presaleticketsonline.com.

Atreyu, with Void808 and Crucible. It's metal, not hard rock. 6:30 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Closet Monster, with Upstanding Youth, The Golfcart Rebellion. It's powerpop, not pop. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Showdown in Chinatown. Short-film challenge, with DJ Mr. Nick. Bring on the cinema blitz! 8 p.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Temporary Lovers, with Bari Bari 13, The Hell Caminos and Matt Hopper. 8 p.m. Saturday, Coffee Talk. 737-7444.

Freesound. reggae, jazz. The best of both genres equals extra-mellow jams. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

The Spacifics. with DJs. Live local hip-hop — get down with the get down. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Motion City Soundtrack. Indie pop punk, Twin Cities style. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pipeline Cafe, 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Sessions. with Shoji Ledward, jazz guitar. The Chi-town bistro, unplugged and laid back. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Brasserie Du Vin. 545-1115.

Kapena's CD release party. The prolific Kapena does it again with new "Keys of Love." 7-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Kid Cudi. With Tempo Valley. The new frontier of hip-hop, courtesy of the Kid from Brooklyn. 9 p.m. Thursday. NextDoor. 548-6398.

Valentine's Day Bachelor Auction. Benefit for the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival. 9 p.m. Thursday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Sound/Clash, with She Can Devour and Awry By Design. If you can't sing along, pump a fist. 10 p.m. Thursday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Redda Fire Valentine's Day event, reggae and dancehall with DJs 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

PRO BOWL PARTIES

"Crunk." Pro Bowl party, hosted by Lil' Jon. Crunking with Lil' Jon? Yeah! 10 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Pro Bowl Pre Party, hosted by Terrell Owens with DJ Rude Dogg and guests. 10 p.m. today, Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4466.

Three 6 Mafia, fashion show, giveaways and NFL guest appearances. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, The O Lounge. 944-8436, www.islandtix.com.

ON THE TURNTABLES

The Down Low. with DJs Matt Ratt, Packo and Dougie. The Loft on the DL? We can't wait. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Loft. 392-3692.

Late Night DJ at the Garage, with guests. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tio's Garage & Taco Station. www.tiosgarage.com.

Pro Jam, featuring DJ Drama. We want Drama on the turntables. D-d-d-d-drama. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

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

Top Shelf, with DJs, 808 Boyz, go-go dancers and more (must we say more?). 9 p.m. Fridays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

The Circus. Dancers, DJs and the magic of Cirque Hawaii performers. 10 p.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii (the old IMAX theater). 753-4970.

The Playground. DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul, dancehall for the kids. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, the W Honolulu; 21/older. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

Tsukiji Fridays. DJs K-Smooth, Nocturnal Sound Crew. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Tsukiji Fish Market & Restaurant, Ala Moana Center. 237-5444.

House of Isis. DJs Big John, Billy G are the featured turntablists. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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

The Monkey Bar. DJs delve1der and XL. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Ciao Mein Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Waikiki; 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.

Modern Love, dance, rock, pop. Downtown isn't just for weekends anymore. Just go, already. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Mercury Bar. 537-3080.

Acid Wash. With DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva and guests. Always '80s. 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.

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

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. Dance! 11 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. The 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.