IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

My Chemical Romance, touring in support of platinum-selling concept CD "The Black Parade." 7 p.m. today, Blaisdell Arena. 877-750-4400.

Paul Ogata. See story, Page 23. Kento and Dave Hisaka open the show. 7:30 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Augie T, another local laughs master does his schtick; with Timmy Mattos and Jose Dynamite. 8:30 p.m. today, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

My Hawaiian Christmas. Hula, Christmas music, Tahitian drum dance celebration and more. 9 p.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Women's Surf Style Magazine Christmas Surf Party. DJs, fashion show and more. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Ima Robot performs as part of the launch of surfer Jamie O'Brian's sandal from Etnies. 8 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. www.ticketmaster.com.

Beauty and the Beats. Somehow we're not thinking "Enchanted" — but we could be wrong. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Most High and Red Degree. It's a raging reggae kind of evening in Chinatown. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Loft, 115 Hotel St. 392-3692.

Skyline. Where the beautiful people meet, greet, check out the view. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. 921-4600.

Speakeasy. Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Hell Caminos, DJs, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Mercury Bar. www.myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.

Chaka Demus and Pliers. Reggae veteran is back with rhythms to spare. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Holiday Hell Yeah! CD release/Christmas party with Go Jimmy Go, Black Square. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. www.gojimmygo.com.

Back to the Bleach. Featuring the return of Divi DeVille in a hair-raising/hair-coloring party.12 a.m. Saturday, Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

Quadpod. Neo-bop quartet's special guest is Shawn Conley. 8:30 p.m. Monday, The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nu'uanu Ave. 526-1411.

Kaleidoscope. Color your Downtown world with Roxy Cottontail, Lyle Matsuura and Linus. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Pipeline Cafe's anniversary party. And you don't even need to be a surfer. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Hula's Backyard Bash, with Kawika Trask, Hoku Zuttermeister. Hawaiian music rocks. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Rebel Souljaz and B.E.T. Who couldn't use a bit of Island rhythms on hump day? 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

Isa'ako CD release party and fundraiser. Reggae rules. Doors open at 9 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Sound/Clash, featuring Max Murdoch and Color Pixel. Live, local, late-breaking! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Live, with Bari Bari 13, the rocking band from Japan. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 351-5956.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Camera Obscura. Lokahi Giving Project drive, with DJs Nocturna, Modboy, Politix, fashion show. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

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

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

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

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

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.

Happy Tuesdays. Photog Russell Tanoue presents another party for beautiful people. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older.

Listening Party. The grooves and views are a hump-day blessing. 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.

Acid Wash. With DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva and guests. Always '80s. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Big Wednesdays. A little something to get over the hump. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Cancun. Partying goes south of the border. We ask: What border? 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, Señor Frog's; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. Dance! 11 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; 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.

Mai Tai Bar. The OTHER one — a nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.

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