IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

"The Last Laugh." Hawaii International Comedy Festival. Doors open 6 p.m., show at 7 today, O Lounge. 861-0170, www.hawaiifunnyfest.com.

Green Eyes, Augustine, Deadly Influence, Cellar, A World Engineered, Deep Wounded. 'Nuff said. 7 p.m. today, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Mighty J. A "Heineken Hot Hawaiian Nights" performance, with lots of green bottles. 7 p.m. today, Dave and Buster's Sunset Bar. 589-2215.

Boots Rock Sound Clash. Extra Stout, Black Square, more. 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. today, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 351-5956.

Cut N Sewn 1st anniversary party, with ctrl+alt+dlt, DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

The Butterfly Effect. Models of Monarch Talent in J. Boudoir lingerie. And guys with camera phones. 10 p.m. today, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Intensified Reggae Live. Black Square, Pressure Down Systems, more. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Surf City Bar & Grill, International Market Place.

The 86 List, Temporary Lovers, The Smits, S-1 Atomic, Democratic Fistfights. Playing live. 5 p.m. Saturday, 1739 Kalakaua. 834-6886.

Led Zepplica. Led Zeppelin tribute band; guest Buddhist Priest. "Stairway to Heaven!" "Kashmir!" 6 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 926-3000.

Pink & Black Party. Russell Tanoue benefit for Aloha Medical Mission, Project Shine. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, E&O Trading Co. www.russelltanoue.com.

The Kims of Comedy. With Bobby Lee, Dr. Ken, Kevin Shea, Steve Byrne. Yeah, Shea's Korean. 8 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Theatre. 528-0506.

The Love Festival. DJs Q-Bert, Christopher Lawrence, Reza, more. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. 591-3500.

Greek Brazilian Night. With Tropical Vibes. That's just too many climates for us. 9 p.m. Saturday, Meditations Cafe, 1137 11th Ave. 699-4540.

Skyline. DJs KSM, mrbRown and F/M Dancers and a full house. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Dock Sessions: Ebb & Flow, with Ryde or Die, Likokalehua, Audible Lab Rats, more. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Rhinestoned. Country Divas Down and Dirty. How can there possibly be no live reggae at this? 12 a.m. Saturday, Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

2007 Soul Jam. The Chi Lites, Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding Sr., Stylistics, more. 7 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Arena. (877) 750-4400.

The Shins, indie rock group. Lead singer James Mercer was born here. 8 p.m. Monday, Pipeline Cafe. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Kaleidoscope. Dolls Till Daylight, DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson and lots of kids that love The Shins. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Thunder From Down Under. Male revue, direct from Las Vegas. 9 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Hut; repeats 9 p.m. July 27-29. (877) 750-4400.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Ginza. With DJs. But not in Tokyo. Or in Japan. But near an ABC Store. Fuel up with Calpico. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

DJ Christine Renee. Double Joy Disco with DJs Chittom, Koichi and Duck. Too cool for school. 10 p.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.