IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Salvador, Christian rock band, saves Kalihi. Doors open 6:15 p.m., show at 7 today, Farrington High School auditorium. 842-4242, ext. 104.

Comedy and the Rock. Alix Olson and Ali Wong provide the laughs. Part of GiRL FeST. 7 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage. girlfesthawaii.org.

Waikiki Ho'olaule'a. Part of the Aloha Festivals; eight stages of entertainment, ethnic foods, dancing. 7 p.m. today, Kalakaua Avenue. 589-1771.

Cory Oliveros. Live contemporary sounds and downtown office folk talking smack about the boss. 7-9 p.m. today, Palomino restaurant. 528-2400.

Save Darfur. With 86 List, Golfcart Rebellion, SMITZ, The Manhattan Project and Pacifica. 7-10 p.m. today, Mililani High School cafeteria. 384-5706.

Hawaiian Music Nights. "Generation Hawai'i" features songbird Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom. 7:30 p.m. today, Hawai'i Convention Center. 550-8457.

GiRL FeST Opening Night Concert. Fest begins with Jennifer Johns, Paula Fuga, Lapaz, others. 9 p.m. today, rRed Elephant. girlfesthawaii.org.

Deuce-Black Out. Wear black. Enjoy the dark chocolate fountain and go-go dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

$5 Pitchers & Rubba Slippas. Ho'olaulea afterparty, DJs GaryO and SubZero. Doors open 9:30 p.m. today, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club. 926-5222.

Live Roots Reggae. with Isouljahs. Go ahead. Make friends with some dreadlock rasta. Woy, yo, yo. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Shadows of Sanctity Reunion Show, with Deep Wounded, Trepidation and Stoic. Reunions rawk! 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Pink Cadillac. 946-6499.

Sexy Smart Party, X-Factor, Malcognitas, Slanty Eyed Mama, spoken word. Part of GiRL FeST. 8 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. girlfesthawaii.org.

Ska Goes Reggae with Go Jimmy Go, Black Square, Dubkonscious and DJ Nomad. Two great tastes. 9 p.m. Saturday, Detox. 526-0200.

Two at Palomino. DJs KSM and Jedi with Skyline dancers. Go now or wait till November. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Palomino restaurant. 528-2400.

Sunday Sunset Jam with The Makaha Sons, a sunset, microbrews and — mmmm! — garlic fries. 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

GiRL FeST Open Mic, hosted by Selah Geissler; Rebel Girl has DJ duties. Sing! Talk! 7 p.m Sunday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. girlfesthawaii.org.

Pato Banton & The Mystic Roots Band. Missed Pato last year? He's baaaack. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaiian Hut. 396-0248.

Black Square and Grand Theft Audio. Rock, pop, indie styles and more rock. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Kapena. Part of annual Beerfest Celebration 2006, recently extended for your pleasure. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Get Fresh! Goldie and DJs G-Spot, Mark, Jahson45 Revolver, SovernT, NSK. 10 p.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900, 591-3500.

Eye Candy and Meet Your Match. with VJ Al-X. 9 p.m. As The Fixx said, "One thing leads to another." Tuesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

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 mrnick, 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. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

NJOY. Pray it doesn't rain, with the VJ crew and Architechs Entertainment. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Chai's Island Bistro; 21/older. 585-0011.

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.

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, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.