IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Frequency. Relax, it's an indie rock event. Those kids aren't really staring at your footwear. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

The Hell Caminos with Upstanding Youth, Temporary Lovers and Golfcart Rebellion. 18/older. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Da Hui Surf Bash. Bogart anyone's Heineken and you'll open yourself up to a world of hurt, pal. 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 479-6004.

Shrines to Paradise. Multimedia performance explores how Islanders and visitors connect and disconnect. 8 p.m. Saturday, Honolulu Hale.

Corrupt Absolute with Haole Rot and Green Eyes. Not a medical conference for new diseases. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Skyline with DJs KSM, ShawnG, Ksmooth, SubZero and more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 921-4600.

Speakeasy. Cherry Blossom Cabaret and Baribari13 live. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Mercury Bar. www.myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.

Rasta Rager with B.E.T., Beach 5, Light um up, Natural Soul. Remember, no smoking in Pipeline! 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 381-0179.

Kaleidoscope with Linus, The Hell Caminos, Megum Pie, Jessy Atomic and many kids in black. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Joy of Sake 2007 with Bay Area chef Shotaro "Sho" Kamio and more. 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i Convention Center. 739-1000.

Rebelution on its Courage to Grow Tour. A blend of reggae and surf rock! From Santa Barbara! 8 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Ceschi and David Ramos. The bros head up this month's Wormwood, with Nomasterbacks and more. 9 p.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

DJ Brent. I had a friend in elementary school named Brent. He was imaginary. This isn't him. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

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

Taste. Rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more, including a pretty sweet view. 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4466.

Comedy Crusaders Improv Troupe. Laugh, darn it! Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Fridays, Sharkey's Comedy Club, 'Aiea. 531-4242.

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.

The Playground. DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul, dancehall for the kid. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, the W Honolulu; 21/older. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

The Circus. Dancers, music, DJs and the magic of Cirque Hawaii performers. 10 p.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii (the old IMAX theater). 753-4970.

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

Lip Gloss. For the ladies. Ultralounge, 8-10 p.m.; the Event, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Che Pasta, 1001 Bishop St.; 21/older. 524-0004, 457-9106.

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. www.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.

Dragonfly Room, hip-hop, R&B, neosoul, DJ Anit and the ever-present dress code. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, W Honolulu; 21/older.

Double Joy Disco, "unclassic disco" with DJs Chittom, Koichi Duck and Grady. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/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.

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.

Fly. DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by Cirque Hawaii, more. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii; 21/older. 753-4970.

Salsa Summer X-plosion, with Latin DJs, dance performances, guests artists. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sundays, Ocean Club; 21/older. 531-8444.

Newjass Quartet. Right back where they started from at the renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Listening Party. With DeShannon Higa and Groove Improv Artists, 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

Rising Melody, a weekly singer/songwriter forum with rotating guests and a bar. 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Surfer Girl Thursdays. Get in free if you're wearing an aloha shirt and shorts (no slippers!). Till 4 a.m. Thursdays, Ocean Club; 21/older. 531-8444.

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.

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 hook-up 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.