IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Fundraiser for mother of slain Deputy Sheriff Daniel Browne-Sanchez. 5-10 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe; all ages. 387-9515, 589-1999.

ArtafterDark, themed "Bombshell," with entertainment, gallery activities, food and more. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.

Tangleweed, acoustic group from Chicago. 7:30-9:30 p.m. today, rRed Elephant; 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Ward Rafters, Kaimuki; alohagroove.com.

Atheryus, Stoic, Trepidation, The Malcognitas and Grind Method. Be afraid. Be very afraid. 8 p.m. today, SoundHouse; 18/older. 526-0200.

Thomas Mapfumo and Blacks Unlimited, music of Zimbabwe struggle in exile, 8 p.m. today, Leeward Community College Theatre; 455-0385.

"Trannyshack." San Francisco drag show. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 10:30 today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; continues Saturday. 923-0669.

Rocky Brown, Kelly Villaverde, DeShannon Higa. Folk, jazz followed by hip-hop jazz DJ. 8-11 p.m. today, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Trip the Lights: Beat Root 3. It's on! Beat makers battle Kavet, DJs Observ, BM13, Memoirs. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. today, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

Missing Dave. It's cold this time of year at the Farm. Bring a jacket, think warm. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farm; 21 and older. 622-5009.

Dubkonscious. Nothing welcomes a weekend like live roots before Saturday a.m. cartoons. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18 and older. 392-3692.

Kimo Pai fundraiser. Brother Noland, Ledward Ka'apana, Makana, Maunalua, pupu and more, 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 382-3733.

Aethyrus and Cyndi Powell. Acoustic grooves and strong coffee. Yeah, you'll be super balanced. 7 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

Fiji. Performing and autographing his new CD, but we're sure he'll sign old ones, too. 8 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

Resistor, alternative rock. Nothing like a beer, garlic fries, container ships and rock. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Common Ground & Session 17. Like Fridays at Bliss, except Sunday a.m cartoons kind of suck. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bliss Cafe. 392-3692.

Piranha Room. Yep, it's still going on ... with a few less local TV news reporters. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Ocean Club; 23/older. 531-8444.

"Le Bizarre." Drag show, also Derek Daniels Dancers, Mardi Gras Carnivale Queens. 9:30 p.m. and midnight Saturday, Hawaiian Hut. 545-2820.

Selecta Zacharijah. Skank proudly to dancehall reggae, featuring Ras Mikey. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sunday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Last Mondays, with Actual Naturals, DJ Caju, Chaz, Tiare, Ceeaka See, The Investors, more. 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

Coconut Joe Quartet, original folk, rock, jazz. Three great tastes that taste great together. 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, The Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

reVERSES, hosted by Brenda Kwon and TravisT, poets, open mike and djmrnick, 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

ON THE TURNTABLES

The Vybe Kickoff Party. The Soundbar's first regular party features guest DJ Behrouz. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

House of Isis, with Paul Sparkes, James West and a crowd that really comes to dance. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

A Latin Revolution. DJs Jose, Chavo and Aloha Latinos Krew. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21/older. 956-1600.

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. 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.

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.

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.

A Midsummer Night's Trance. Euro dance and trance. Close your eyes ... dance! 10 p.m. Saturdays, Club Promo, 325 Seaside Ave. 351-1597.

Salsa & Reggaeton Dance Club. With DJs and the Friikiitonas Dancers. 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.

Kaleidoscope. With Ross Jackson and DJ Vagina. It's Tuesday. Dance, dance, dance! 9 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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

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.

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.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. 10 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.

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