IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

ARTafterDARK, themed "All You Need Is Love," entertainment, gallery activities, food. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. http://artafterdark.org.

Kamau, performing and autographing its brand-new CD, "Live From the Lo'i." Listen up! 8 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

"The Main Event," in-the-round comedy starring Augie T and pals. 8 p.m. today, Blaisdell Arena. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Pink Party Pub Crawl. Indigo, Bar 35, thirtyninehotel and NextDoor with DJs, prizes and giveaways. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today. 591-3500.

Jazzin', with DeShannon Higa and Groove Improv Artists. Let's all get down in Waikiki! 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Drag King Contest. And no, we don't think it has anything to do with cigarettes. You go, gals! 10 p.m. today, Cafe Sistina. 596-0061.

Missing Dave. It's time to rock, and it's not limited to the college-age crowd, either. 10 p.m. today, Red Lion University. 949-5466.

School's Out Reggae Jam. Don Carlos, Ooklah the Moc, Iration and more. Gates open at 3 p.m. Saturday, Waikiki Shell. (877) 750-4400.

Denim and Diamonds, fashions, entertainment; benefit for Dental Samaritans, 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Hanohano Room, Sheraton. 848-8880.

Glow, an ultra-violet Piranha Room event, DJ Warren Peace from Las Vegas. Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, Ocean Club, 23/older. 531-8444.

Natural Vibrations. "From the Heart" CD release party with Go Jimmy Go, more. Doors open at 8 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe, 18/older. 589-1999.

Resistor, alternative rock. And don't forget those garlic fries, like we keep telling you! 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

One World Tribe, the underground funk trio; with The Shakti Dance Movement. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Ong King Arts Center. 306-7823.

Zummanity. It's a last-Saturday-of-the-month groove thing. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center, 21/older. 922-4599.

The Dock Sessions: Mixed Bag. Shawn Davenport, Green Light Go and others. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Isouljahs and Zacharijah, reggae. It's great to know the rhythms continue. 10 p.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar & Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

Hip Hop in the Park, an '80s old-school reunion picnic, potluck, games. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Ala Moana Beach Park ('ewa end). 545-3773.

Skin. Pool party with DJs, plus barbecue, volleyball, slip-n-slide and more. 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

B.E.T., Koa'uka, Kawao, more in concert to benefit Hawaii Junior Olympic boxing team. gates open at 5 p.m. Sunday, 'Ewa Ranch. 853-8586.

Jazz Wednesday, Noel Okimoto, Dan Del Negro, Robert Shinoda, Dean Taba, Abe Lagrimas. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Mickey Avalon, rapster who prefers to go shirtless; Anton Glamb opens. Doors open 9 p.m. Wednesday, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

The Triple M. the selection of Mr., Ms. and Miss Gay Pride. Need we say more? Doors open at 6 p.m. Thursday, Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

Live! The AIGA Family, High Chief XL, Parlous, Seph 1, Fame, Killawattz Da Mongoose, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Hula's B Bar, with special guest DJ Brian Baptiste and go-go boys. Shirts off, all! 8 p.m. Saturday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

In Living Color '90s Bash, with DJs Monkey, Mike D and Jason Silingo, '90s attire encouraged. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo. 521-2900.

House of Wax 3, 4 Stings and 11 DJs spinning dance, trance, house, more. doors open at 8 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe, 18/older. 589-1999.

Planet of the Drums. DJs Davey Dee, AK1200, Dieselboy, Dara and MC Messinian. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

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

Aaron's, rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more, including a nice 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-HAHA.

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.

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. http://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.

Double Joy Disco, formerly called Lucky Tiger. DJs Mark, Duck and Grady. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Salsa Sabado en la Noche. With DJs and the Friikiitonas models. Caliente! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

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 a newly renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays; thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Salsa After Hours, with Latin DJs, free salsa lessons and sambas on demand. Caliente! 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.