IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Kawao, reggae. When was the last time you were in Wahiawa to rock? 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21/older. 622-5009.

Slug, hard rock. Leave the Ortho snail and you-know-what killer at home. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, The Pub; 21/older. 621-1835.

Natural Vibes, island style. Don't you just love ridin' the live riddims on a Friday? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

Sahra Indio, with Isouljahs band. Reggae wasn't born in Kaka'ako, but they sure love it there. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Grand Theft Audio. It's a band, not a video game, so your PlayStation 1, 2 or 3 is, like, so totally optional. 10 p.m. today, Red Lion. 949-5466.

Swampa ZZ. An electro/nu jazz jam band claiming some very serious "boogie angst." 10 p.m. today, Kainoa's Sports Bar. 637-7787.

H2O, old-school rock. Play us some Aerosmith, dudes, and we'll so worship the stage. 8:30-midnight Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

33 Degree, with Missing Dave and GTA. Once again, Wahiawa rawks! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Kemo'o Farm, The Pub; 21/older. 621-1835.

Pohaku, reggae. Another Wahiawa listing? That's it. We're movin'! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21/older. 622-5009.

Pimpbot, alternative. A band. Not a villain from the mind of Joss Whedon. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

Electric Chick Magnets. No, you really can't buy these at Mag-Neat-O. Stop asking already. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 479-6007.

DubKonscious, with Krushal Meditashun and DJ Selecter Nomad. Totally confused our spellcheck. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Detox Lounge. 384-5706.

Cosmopolitan Jazz Trio. Enter the Dragon. Listen to some live jazz. Tell Hank we said "hi." 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, The Dragon Upstairs.

Ka'ala Boys. Have a beer with these veterans of the local island contemporary music scene.10 p.m. Saturday, Kainoa's Sports Bar. 637-7787.

Coconut Joe and the Bicycle Perspectives, live original music and photography. Pictures? Oooooooh! 7 p.m. Tuesday, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

East Side Players, contemporary Hawaiian. Live ... from the east side. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Rebel Youth, reggae. The dudes in Rebel Geezers so hate these guys. 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Wednesday, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

Weldon Kekauoha and Friends, contemporary Hawaiian. Mmmm! Beer. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Pacific Standard, Island Independent Film Festival party with DJ Ira and J-Boogie. Dance! Dance! 10 p.m. today, NextDoor. www.whatiiff.com.

DJ Mei Lwun, DJ KSM and Jedi at the Two party. Dress to thrill, kids! See Page 18. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Palomino Restaurant. 723-1449.

Chinatown Sessions, presented by Eskae and CP, with Low Budget, film festival party. Screen this! 10 p.m. Saturday, NextDoor. www.whatiiff.com.

DJ James Curd. Funk-infused house and tech comes to Kuhio Avenue's new lounge. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Sound Bar. 924-1688.

DJ SailorGloom, new wave, synthpop and '80s. Rhymes with "Sailor Moon." Spins tunes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Pink Cadillac; 18/older. 946-6499.

DJ Mei Lwun. We love mash-ups in the sun! Bring sun block and swimwear.1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 723-1449.

J-Boogie Dubtronic Science, Island Independent Film Festival. Paging Bill Nye. Closing party, 10 p.m. Sunday, NextDoor. www.whatiiff.com.

DJ Nocturna, Modboy and Dat-Mot. It's always dark somewhere. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, thirtyninehotel.; 21/older. www.thirtyninehotel.

Chris Murray, with Black Square and Golfcart Rebellion. Rockin' the sports bar crowd. 10 p.m. Thursday, Kainoa's Sports Bar. 637-7787.

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

Free Jazz. Maria Remos and Nu Swing Project help you celebrate the end of the workweek. 6-9 p.m. Fridays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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, thirty-ninehotel; 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 loungey. 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 Sabado en la Noche. With El Conjunto Tropical doing the salsa thing live 'n' spicy. 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. You, too, can learn to salsa; with DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

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.