IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Pennylane, Explore, Pacifica, Push the Pedal and other bands are more than ready to rawk! 6:30 p.m. today, Detox; 16/older. (808) 634-2387.

Makana. Singer/guitarist celebrates his new CD "Different Game." Doors open 7 p.m. today, NextDoor, 43 N. Hotel St. www.makanalive.com.

"Sell Out," comedy presented by Isle improv group Loose Screws. 8 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats Saturday. 521-2903.

Krushal Meditations. With IsoulJahs. Kaka'ako really is the place to get those riddims. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Speed Limit. And Mo'ili'ili seems to be the place to get those alt-rocking sounds. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bananas; 21/older. 946-5190.

Elephant. More alt-rock, but this time head for beautiful Wahiawa! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, The Pub; 21/older. 621-1835.

Freesound. There's reggae, too, in Wahiawa. Say yes to diversity. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21/older. 622-5009.

U2, with openers Pearl Jam and Rocko and the Devils. You already know who they are. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Stadium. (877) 750-4400.

Comedy Shack. Laugh it up with funnyguys Kaleo Pilanca, Kenny-Hune, Big Steve and Lanai. 8 p.m. Saturday, Makaha Resort. 429-8255.

Dr. Know Hawaii Tour, also with 86 List, Laissez Faire and Cogito. 8 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bananas. 946-5190. There's another lineup Sunday, too.

Keali'i Reichel performs and autographs his holiday CD, a sure-fire hit from the singer/kumu. 8 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

MySpace Party. My space, your space, we all log on to party central. Doors open at 8 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

The Hell Caminos. We're talking psychobilly, rockabilly, punkabilly. Hahaha! 10 p.m. Saturday, Kainoa's Sports Bar & Restaurant. 637-7787.

Dr. Know Hawaii Tour, SoCal punkers' gig, also with Democratic Fistfights, Mister Meaner and Kona. 5 p.m. Sunday, Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.

Singles Night. Bring an unwrapped toy worth $20, to benefit The Christmas Wish Program. Doors open 8 p.m. Monday, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Kaleidoscope, with Linus the Band, Starscream, Pimpbot and DJs Vagina and Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Leslie Reynolds, master hypnotist. You are getting sleepy! Wake up! 7and 9 p.m. Thursday, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics Showroom. 545-3642.

Paula Fuga. An acoustic evening with the vocalist whose debut CD "Lilikoi" is sweet stuff. 9 p.m. Thursday, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 728-2693.

Black Square and PHF. How about a bit of punk to get you to the weekend? 10 p.m. Thursday, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Friday Jump Off, with DJ Kelemeke, Fat Boy, Attraxun, Laezboi and Roxy. Hello, weekend! 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

DJ Ira and DJ Fannie, part of Pacific Standard, when Makana's not partying (see above). 6 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

DJ Mark Farina. Chicago spinner returns with those jazzy house sounds. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21/older. 591-3500.

DJs Against AIDS, with DJs G-Spot, Quiksilva, Racer X, IKON, Miss Angel, more. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 591-3500.

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

Lush Life. With resident DJ Mr. Nick, a spinner of jazzy downtempo, house and drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rawk, rap, reggae, Sublime and long lines of club newbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

World Tour — Asia Beat. DJs Euphoric, Da Lion of Judah. Upscale, two dance floors. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Bamboleo. Dance, we said, dance! Brazilian and Latin under the stars. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Spada Bar and Restaurant; 18/older. 538-3332.

Syllabus. A variety of turntablists spins hip-hop, reggae and soul cutz for baked ziti. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta; 21/older. 524-0004.

Wonder Lounge: New Chapter. Same fashionable club kids. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu; 21/older. 922-3734.

Cheddar. Ferment in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Skin. Please don't wear your birthday suit. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. first and third Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. fashion45hawaii.com.

Lucky Tiger, when whatever feels right gets on the sound system. Roar! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21 and older. 599-2552.

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.

A Midsummer Night's Trance, Euro dance and trance. Close your eyes ... dance! 10 p.m. Saturdays, Club Promo, 325 Seaside Ave. 351-1597.

Electr01yfe. Ever so musically eclectic. Ever so loungy. Ever so downtown cool. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Like it Tight, funk, house and belly dancing, oh my! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Yanni's Restaurant, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 234-1006.

Salsa & Reggaeton Dance Club, with DJs and the Friikiitonas Dancers. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds pile in after 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Nu Swing Project. Intricate Mediums gets a new name but keeps Maria Remos' silky voice. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Hot Latin Tuesdays. Salsa, merengue, reggaeton in an oddly non-Latin room. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesdays, Zanzabar Night Club; 18/older. 924-3939.

Newjass Quartet. The cool kids flock to this Chinatown loft for live modern, groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero and Durtie Rice, it's a super hot spot. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Salsa After Hours, with DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. Dance it up! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Carnaval Las Palmas, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 285-0072.

Riot. Have yet to see a riot at Hula's, but anything's possible, and with shirtless bartenders. 9 p.m. Thursdays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the waterfront, minus Brando. 10 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, with 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 hookup joint, too, but you probably already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

Mai Tai Bar. Yes, the OTHER one — a calm, nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, 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.