IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Mos Def. Krystilez and DJ XL open. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 today, Pipeline Cafe. www.ticketmaster.com.

onthe1: Bachi. Hip-hop hoopla with Kavet the Catalyst, Tempo Valley, and more. 7-10 p.m. today, UH-Manoa, Hemenway Courtyard. http://genuinehi.com.

Deuce. Black out. 9 p.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

Stephen Inglis and the Eric Petersen Band. Benefit concert for the Scott Spicola memorial fund. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Melodious Solution and Mama T "Reunion Show." 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Velvet Lounge; 18/older. 392-3692.

Hip-hop at the Trops. With Jonnah the Whale and Meiso. 10 p.m. today, Tropics Diner, Ward Farmers Market. 372-2301.

Reggae Jamboree. B.E.T., Maxx Effex and Buckz Boyz. 10 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

Outdoor Concert. Danny Couch, Sonya Mendez and Opihi Pickers. 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9576.

Nahenahe Comedy Fest. Lanai, Big Steve, Elroy, Hawaiian Guy, Kenny Hune and Kaleo Pilanca. 8 p.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Hut. 954-1402.

P.M. Dawn. With Simple Souls and Gomega. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Late Night at Pyramids. Belly-dance performances, Middle Eastern and ethnic beats. 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Anna Bannana's; 18/older. 946-5190.

Jazz Wednesday. featuring Doug MacDonald, Noel Okimoto and Dean Taba. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Frequency. Featuring Kause and DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson and Eskae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Inertia 4: Hip-hop's Forward Movement. B-boy battle. noon-8 p.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa, Campus Center. 484-8973, www.lightsleepers.net.

Breathe, House and Breakbeats. DJs Rayne, Cryptik and guests. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sound/House. 526-0200.

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

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

The Good Life. Dress to impress for groovy Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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.

$5 Pitchers & Rubba Slippas. Hosted by Souljah and Matty Liu, with DJs. 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 18/older. 926-5222.

La Zona Latina, Featuring DJs Azteca and MeroMero, and two dance floors. 10 p.m.-closing Fridays, Panama Hattie's; 18/older. 485-8226.

Butter. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread and passionfruit jelly. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. 591-9555.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. http://kuriousproductions.com.

Fire, with James Coles and United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays; Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 926-5222.

Lucky Tiger. DJs Mark, Duck and Grady. The fur flies in the renovated space. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Salsa Sabado En La Noche. With DJs and the Friikiitonas models. Caliente! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

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

The A-List. Are you on it? Vanilla Ice isn't, and he's not happy. With DJs Ross Jackson & Vertigo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Newjass Quartet; Right back where they started from at a newly renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays; thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero, 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 Latin DJs, free salsa lessons and sambas on demand. Caliente! 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 18/older. 955-4811.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Riot! House, rock, '80s, etc. Come on, feel the noise! Girls, rock your boys! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

Swampa ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High-energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

Eastside Grill. Not just a sports bar, but a great place to relax with friends; 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 already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com, Derek Paiva at dpaiva@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.