IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Wanderlust. ARTafterDARK, with food, entertainment by Chris Yeh Quartet, more. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. www.artafterdark.org.

Bhangra Blaze. Bollywood, fusion, Indian, rap, percussion and drum 'n' bass with DJ Shane. 6-10 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Trip the Lights: Beatroot 4. with Laelz, Humdrum, Opposite, Jerome James, more. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. today, rRed Elephant. www.lightsleepers.net.

Elephant, alternative, a rocking kind of pachyderm passion, they claim. No peanuts, please. 9 p.m. today, Kemo'o Farms, The Pub; 621-1835.

Max Murdoch and The Northern Soul Project. CD release party, also with Missing Dave. 9 p.m. today, Red Lion University. 949-5466.

Upstanding Youth, Linus, Golfcart Rebellion and Pacifica. There's a whole lot of rockin' going on. 9 p.m. today, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Black and White Party, fashion show, DJ Rude Dogg, hip-hop, R&B, top 40, reggaeton, reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge; 944-8436.

THC and Isouljahs. Must get our fill of roots reggae in lovely Kaka'ako, yes? 9 p.m.-2 a.m today, Velvet Lounge, 18/older. 392-3692.

Kevin Hedge, with DeShannon Higa and the grOOve.imProV.arTiSts. Let's all grOOve together. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

The Court Prophets, funk rock. The parties agree to rock, rock, rock till they drop. 10 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Ooklah the Moc, venerable Island roots reggae band can't help but share those rhythms. 10 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

Waikiki Spam Jam, entertainment by Go Jimmy Go, Kaukahi, Next Generation, more. 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Kalakaua Avenue. www.spamjamhawaii.com.

The 86 List, Patty Judy, Democratic Fistfights and more. So much rock ... so little time. 5 p.m. Saturday, 1739 Kalakaua. 834-6886.

MercyMe, Christian rock, with Audio Adrenaline and comic Bob Smiley. 6 p.m. Saturday, Waikiki Shell. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Satellite Grey. "Mirror Transmission" CD release party with Explore, Lushion and DJs. doors open at 8 p.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

A Garden of Good and Evil. Yo, at midnight? The book was OK, the movie was not. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Ocean Club. 531-8444.

Skin, pool party with DJs KSM, Rayne, Jim-Browski, Jedi, RacerX, barbecue, volleyball. 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sheraton Waikiki, poolside. 922-4422.

Edie, drag diva from New York kicks it up in a cabaret, with much singing and dancing. 9 p.m. Monday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Bringing Back Kerouac, featuring Noe Goodyear-Ka'opua, Kealoha. Slam poetry/open-mike. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

The Listening Party. DeShannon Higa and grOOve.imProV.arTiSts. 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Bluzilla, funk, R&B. Music, the waterfront, garlic fries ... does it get any better than this? 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

First Thursdays, slam poetry, music, art. doors open at 7:45 p.m., show at 8:30 Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. 387-9664, www.hawaiislam.com.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Stop Drop and Pop, featuring DJs Sujinho, Eskae, Jim-Browskee, Capski and D-lux. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Bound Passion after-party, with DJs Monkey, Jason Silingo and Nocturna. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Ong King Arts Center. 383-8176.

Zummanity, themed "Safari." Go on, wear your best animal prints! 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center. 922-4599.

Double Joy Disco, with special guest DJ Hugh Herrera with DJs Chittom, Duck and Grady. 10 p.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

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.