IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

SLUG. Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, Rage Against the Machine — they've got it covered. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farms. 621-1835.

THE CORNER, with DJs Sho, Check-one, Slant and City ill. Who's in your corner? 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Visions. 21/older. $10. 429-0818.

MEMORIAL ROCK SHOW, with Pimpbot, Smitz, Bari Bari 13, more. 5 p.m. Saturday, Hale'iwa Gym; all ages. www.myspace.com/the808scenezine.

KATHY GRIFFIN. An evening of cussing and negativity. Her words. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Waikiki Shell. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

BEATRIX*JAR FUZZY SOUND COLLAGE, performance with DIY electronics, altered toys. 8 p.m. Saturday, ARTS at Marks Garage. 550-8457.

PAPERBACK HERO, with Pimpbot. The band, not the movie. 8 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; all ages. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

SURF INTO SUMMER PARTY. Kapena, Lost at Sea, more; benefit for AccesSurf Hawaii. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

DANCEHALL CITY, also known simply as Honolulu. With Pacific Sounds Outernational, DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo. 21/older. 521-2900.

SOULGASM, tribute to funk, hip-hop, soul, house, "The Suns of James Brown" premiere. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 21/older. 548-6398.

THE THROWDOWN. Tempo Valley, Paisley and Seph 1, David Megens, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

SUNDAY SUNSET JAM, Holunape CD release party with 'Ale'a, Pilioha and Manoa DNA. 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

THE SOCIAL LIGHTS, with Kona and Kaleo, benefits charities. 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre. $25*. 294-1186.

THE IONZ, with Mike Love of Dubkonscious jamming an acoustic set. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Tropics Cafe Bar & Lounge. 18/older. 591-8009.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE. All together now: You're a shining star ... 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Blaisdell Arena. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

RE:VERSES. The slam is still going strong with poets, open mike, jazz by DJ Mr. Nick. 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

KALEIDOSCOPE, Mishy Le Fleur's birthday, Bari Bari 13, Cherry Blossom Cabaret, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 18/older. 548-6398.

SESSIONS AT DU VIN, with James McCarthy, folk rock, acoustic guitar and vocals. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Brasserie Du Vin. 545-1115.

COUNTDOWN TO SEX, watch seasons 5 and 6 of "Sex and the City." That Big is so dreamy! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Pearl Ultralounge. 944-8000.

GROUNDATION, reggae from the Bay with Inna Vision and Guidance. 9 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe. 18/older. www.PacificLimits.com.

ILLMATIC, '90s hip-hop, with Casual, Creed Chameleon, East3 x kidrobot toy release, more. 9 p.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 21/older. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Doc Martin and Roxy Cottontail. West meets east to rock the 808. Dance, electronic, house. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor. 21/older.

MOTION MUSIC FESTIVAL. Drum-n-bass pioneer AK 1200, DJs; breakbeats, hip-hop, dancehall. 9 p.m. Sunday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

MODELS & BOTTLES, Memorial Day Extravaganza with DJ Shadee from the DJ Kings NYC. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Doraku Sushi. 922-3323.

DJS AGAINST AIDS, proceeds to benefit Life Foundation. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Lotus Soundbar. 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com.

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

BIG CHILL, '60s and early-'70s music. Nonboomers welcome, too. 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Rumours, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

THE AUGIE COMEDY SHOW, you double over from laughing. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, La Salle Ballroom, Pagoda Hotel. 262-6300.

RE:FRESH! with DJs Sovern-T, 45Revolver and Pako. It's Get Fresh!, the sequel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

THE PLAYGROUND, DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul and dancehall. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

NAKED RHYTHM SATURDAYS, with DJs Betty and Dawn. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Doraku Sushi, Royal Hawaiian Center. 922-3323.

RICE CRACKER, with DJs Delve1der, XL and G-Spot. Or kakimochi, to some. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

FLY, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii. 753-4970.

FAM. DJs Zack Morse, Compose, Jaytee, Nitelite. "We are fam ..." never mind. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room. 395-2100.

LIPSTICK LOUNGE, pau hana ladies night. Glamming up is the thing to do. 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Rumours. 21/older. 955-4811.

MOVIE NIGHT, weekly themed flick night. For cinephiles and pizza lovers (yeah, we said that already). 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

THE LISTENING PARTY, with grOOve.imProV.arTiSts and Paisley. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

MODERN LOVE, dance, rock, pop. Can you ask for anything more? Ask anyway. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Mercury Bar. 537-3080.

SWAMPA ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. Downtown is where it's at. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 21/older. 521-2900.

REDDA FIRE, reggae and dancehall with DJs. 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 21/older. 395-2100.

MAI TAI BAR, The non-hookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.