IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

First Friday downtown gallery walk. Self-guided tour at venues downtown and in Chinatown, entertainment, art. 5-9 p.m. today, 521-2903.

The Friends of the Bride, acoustic. Truth be told, the friends of the groom weren't that talented. 7-9 p.m. today, rRed Elephant Cafe. 545-2468.

First Friday at Ong King Art Center. Bridget Gray, Quadraphonix, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. performance today, Ong King Art Center. 306-7823.

Go Jimmy Go with Warsaw Poland Bros. Doing what they do best — testing Anna's floorboards. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Missing Dave, alternative rock. Mourn the loss of the Varsity Theater across the street with rock. 9 p.m. today, Red Lion University. 949-5466.

Krushal Meditations. Roots, rock, reggae band. And a view of Nu'uanu Stream. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, The Riverloft, 186 N. King St. 753-1143.

Enterprise, with Temporary Lovers, The Malcognitas, DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson, Eskae, Money. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Flow: 808 Hip-Hop Showcase. If you don't like it, there's always Saigon Passion III across the street. 10 p.m. today, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Jim Gaffigan, writer/actor/comedian ... very pale dude. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Concert Hall. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

The Ladies of the 80s, with Lisa Lisa, Exposé, Sweet Sensation. Play "Head to Toe"! 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. (877) 750-4400.

eightOeight, R&B, funk. Funkier than the funk coming off Honolulu Harbor after dark. 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Purple and Black Party, with Maxx Effexx and The Reggaelators, Buckz Boyz and Complete. 9 p.m.-midnight. Saturday, Just One. 955-3000.

Herban Pa'ina, reggae. You can guarantee the herb in question isn't chervil. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, The Riverloft, 186 N. King St. 286-1768.

Femme Capulet's Luck-You 777 Shindig with DJs, Sherry Shaoling, Cherry Blossom Cabaret burlesque. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Mercury Bar.

Cancer. A real-life zodiac celebration party with DJs Saput, Lex 1, Technique, D-Box. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Sunday Sunset Jam. What you need to know: It's on Sunday. It's near sunset. Someone jams. 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Ke Kani O Ke Kai concert series, with Brother Noland and Tony Conjugacion. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Waikiki Aquarium. 923-9741.

Kaleidoscope. Indie rock from The Malcognitas and Our Distance, DJs Vagina and Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Bluzilla, contemporary, funk, a dose or two of the blues your parents warned you about. 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Hula's 33rd Anniversary with The Brothers Cazimero, 808 Boyz. Where were you in 1974? 7 p.m. Thursday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Epicenter: An Underground Hip-Hop Showcase. Kavet the Catalyst, Rhyme Da Old Man, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Ginza. An upscale section of Tokyo with shopping, restaurants and bars. Or this thing, with DJs. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Skyline. DJs, drummer Ricky Rock, the Flash & Matty dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

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.

Guy Cruz, solo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays; Guy Cruz and the Guys (that's his new combo) live. 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand.

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.

Get Fresh! and get ready for the weekend, with DJs G-Spot, Ikon and SovernT. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

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.

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.

Ntyce. Ladies club. Guys are optional. Waaaaay optional. 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.

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.

Newjass Quartet. Right back where they started from at the renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-2 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.

Salsa After Hours. With Latin DJs, free salsa lessons and sambas on demand. Really! 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 955-4811.

Surfer Girl Thursdays. Get in free if you're wearing 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.