IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Concerts on the Beach: Maunalua. Not really ON the beach, but right next to it. 4-6 p.m. today, Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

Rock Till You Drop. With Dolls Till Daylight, Supersonic Space Monkeys, Hometown Heroes and more. 6:30 p.m. today, Detox. 526-0200.

"The End of the Moon," with Laurie Anderson, '80s performance-art icon, 8 p.m. today, Leeward Community College Theatre. 455-0380.

"Pacific Composers Project," contemporary classical music for the soul. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 550-8457.

Rocktoberfest. Ahuulu Boys, Epic Session, benefit for Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Hard Rock Cafe. 955-7383.

The Crud. with Linus and Buxe Cruz. It's not just what you scrape off the bottom of the tub anymore. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Katch Ah Vibe, Island reggae. Scripps does not approve. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21 and older. 622-5009.

Slug, hard rock. It's not just what you poison in your garden anymore. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm, The Pub; 21 and older. 622-5009.

Sam Kininger Band. Unilike the Sam Kinison Band, very much still alive and together. 10 p.m. today, Ong King Art Center. 428-3233.

The Hawaii Underground Music Awards. Dave Noodle, select bands and various presenters. 5 p.m. Saturday, 1739 Kalakaua. 834-6886.

Drown Mary. 8mm Overdose, Augustine, Deadly Influence, Black Prizm, Green Eyes, Madspirit. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Brook Taylor. Sittin' near the dock of the harbor. Watching the tide. Listening to music. 9:30 p.m.- 2 a.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Bomb Birthday 5. Brooke Hogan, Mya, Frankie J, others. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, (877) 750-4400.

eightOeight. The band, not the area code ... or that bar with "fat fat" in its name. 7:30-10:40 p.m. Saturday, Pearl, Ala Moana Center. 848-6517.

Bacardi's Summer Pool Party. Barbecue, volleyball, special guest DJ Mei Lwun. 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Concerts on the Beach: Opihi Pickers. Again, not really ON the beach. Sigh. 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

Sunday Sunset Jam. 'O Wai La CD release party. A sunset, beer and autographed CDs? Cheers! 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Static Age, The Hell Caminos, Dr. Zaius. Get your stinkin' paws off me, you dirty ape-named band! 9 p.m. Sunday, Detox. 526-0200.

The Electric Chick Magnets with retro Halloween party. Can't buy this at Mag-Neat-O. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Plumpus. With The Mozo Band and DJ Dell. 8 p.m. Every band name in the world now officially taken. Tuesday, Compadres. 591-8307.

reVERSES, open-mike, hosted by Brenda Kwon and TravisT. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 521-2903.

Halloween High Steppin. featuring funk man Eddie Bo, Newjass Quartet and more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, Hyatt Regency Waikiki. 591-3500.

VIP Halloween Party with costume prizes and giveaways. If you have to ask, you're not a VIP. 10 p.m. Tuesday, Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Skyline Halloween. Prom journeys through the decades. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki hotel. www.skylinetwo.com.

First Thursdays HawaiiSlam. Doors open 7:45 p.m., show at 8:30 Thursday, Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel. 387-9664, www.hawaiislam.com.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Camera Obscura. With DJs Nocturna, Du Nord. Is it getting dark here or is it just us? 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Pink Cadillac; 18/older. 946-6499.

Halloween Party With DJ Dara. Sure we'll wear a costume. But only if DJ Dara wears one, too. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Kaleidoscope Halloween Party. With DJs Vagina and Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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.

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

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.