IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

ALOHA FESTIVALS WAIKIKI HO'OLAULE'A, block party. 7 p.m. today, Kalakaua Avenue, Lewers to Ke'alohilani. 391-8714, www.alohafestivals.com.

DA BRADDAHS AND FRIENDS, comedy, hosted by Kaleo Pilanca. 8:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Cirque Hawaii Showroom. 922-0017.

KING JIMI, send-off celebration, with The Ionz, Rootikal Riddim. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tropics Bar & Lounge; 18/older. 591-8009.

KINGS OF SPADE, also Paula Fuga, Jamarek, Family Dinner, DJ Hop and more. 9 p.m. today, Ong King Arts Center; 21/older. 306-7823.

SECOND SATURDAY, with Rolando Sanchez and the Brown Sound Orchestra. 9 p.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 537-4164.

BABY HIILEI CHING FUNDRAISER, with Kamuela Kahoano, David Tamaoka, more. 7 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

SHOWDOWN IN CHINATOWN, underground showcase for filmmakers. 8 p.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552, www.ourfilm.org.

JUNIOR REID, with Hot Rain, Ooklah the Moc and DJs, more 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 926-3000, www.presaleticketsonline.com.

JUSTIN JAMES, groove sessions, and all those newjass rhythms. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

OCEANFRONT. Where pretty people go to play. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, RumFire; 21 and older. www.flashandmattyboypresent.com.

SAUDADE, presented by DJ Nocturna and Shakti Dance Movement, with Sabrina Fox. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, The Loft; 21/older. 688-8813.

THE SAUCE, with DJs. Suppose we're not talking Alfredo, either. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Brew Moon; 21/older. 593-0088.

SERGIO GOES — LIFE CELEBRATION, with Mike Love, Paula Fuga, The Girlas and more. 5-9 p.m. Sunday, The Waterfront. 545-5900.

CONSCIOUS ROOTS, roots, rock, reggae and lots of riddims, straight out of Pearl City. 8-11 p.m. Monday, Chart House. 941-6660.

HULA'S BACKYARD BASH, with Kawika Trask and Friends. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

ALONZO BODDEN, comedy, with Shawn Felipe. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

SAILESH, the uncensored hypnotist. 6 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe. repeats 6 and 9 p.m. Sept. 19. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

BILL BELLAMY, comedy. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Cirque Hawaii; repeats 8:30 p.m. daily through Sept. 21, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 20. 922-0017.

THE RISING MELODY, songwriter showcase. Great place for pupu, too. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursday, Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

ON THE TURNTABLES

VITAMINSFORYOU (aka DJ Bryce Kushnier), with DJ Eskae. 9 p.m. today, The Loft; 21/older. 688-8813, www.myspace.com/vitaminsforyou.

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

AFTERLIFE, goth industrial party. Jaunt (or skulk) through Fields of Nephilim with the black-clad set. 9 p.m. Fridays, The Shop. 524-0004.

ALOHA FRIDAYS, hip-hop, house, dancehall. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Don Ho's Island Grill; 18/older. 528-0807, www.myspace.com/mattyliu.

CANDY BAR, Presented by Flash & Matty Boy. Expect big crowds. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Pearl Ultralounge, Ala Moana Center. 944-8000.

The Limelight, with two dance floors; hip-hop, R&B upstairs, '80s/'90s downstairs. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS LIVE. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Skye Sushi Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel penthouse; 21/older, 25-30, older preferred. 955-4466.

EMPIRE. DJs spin hip-hop, house, soul, funk, drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Lotus Soundbar; 21/older. www.myspace.com/doubleospot.

DO'KYO, with Nocturnal Sound Krew and Main Ingredient. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Harbor Court Bistro; 21/older. 587-8338, www.racesauce.com.

LAVISH, hip-hop, mashup, old-school, with DJs Idle, 720. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co. 591-9555, www.myspace.com/doc_hidef808.

RICE CRACKER, with DJs Delve1der, XL. G-Spot. Or kaki mochi, to some. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every third Saturday, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

SURF "SHACK" SATURDAYS, rock, reggae, pop. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, The Shack Waikiki; 21/older. 921-2255.

Lollipop Mondays, dance crew contest, hip-hop, R&B. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Mondays, The O Lounge. All ages. www.myspace.com/uniteddjs.

KINGSTON TOWN, reggae with DJs Gonzales and Vince. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesdays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

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

TOTALLY 80s, nee "Acid Wash," with DJs G-Spot, Nocturna, Quiksilva, Vegas Mike. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The Loft; 21/older. 688-8813.

MIC:CTRL, techno and house, with Willis Haltom, Zane, Ernie K., Fathom. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesdays, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

PRIVILEGE, with DJs, urban lifestyle trendy dress code. 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesdays, Level 4, Royal Hawaiian Center. 931-6200.

SWAMPA ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. Downtown is where it's at. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Bar 35 (formerly at Indigo). 537-3535.