IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Barefoot Natives. Eric Gilliom and Willie K bring their groove from Maui. 8 p.m. today, Hawai'i Theatre. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Black Square. Bringing the roots rock to the friendly residents of Kailua. Townies out of luck. 9 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

Go Jimmy Go. The boys bring the rock-n-soul-fueled ska back to one of their favorite local haunts. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Get Hi with Ooklah the Moc and DJ Big Bar. Uh, do we have a choice? Anyone? Bueller? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Disco Ball. We love the nightlife. We've got to boogie. On the disco round. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. 10 p.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

S-1 Atomic. Punk rock loves Mo'ili'ili. Mo'ili'ili loves punk rock. Oh, what a wonderful world! 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

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

Kawao. Island contemporary sounds on the waterfront. Dancing optional. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Funk You. In the words of Papa George Clinton, "If anybody gets funked up, it's gonna be you." 12 a.m. Saturday, Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

Sunday Sunset Jam with Opihi Pickers. It's sunset. There's beer. Just bring a credit card. 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Nine Inch Nails. Trent Reznor's back in town! Hide the animals! 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Blaisdell Arena. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Kaleidoscope, with Linus the Band. Where the indie kids come to revel in their, uh, indie-ness. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Los Lonely Boys, with John Cruz, Flock of Seagulls, more. 21/older. Doors open 7 p.m., show at 8 Thursday, Events at the Tower. 877-750-4400.

Roman Heart. We don't know who they are. But they're promising a meet-and-greet. 8-10 p.m. Thursday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Busdriver, with The Malcognitas, Soul Pacific, Rhyme The Old Man, DJs Mems and Kutz, 21/older. 9 p.m. Thursday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Live, with BariBari 13. They only look like they're from Japan. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 351-5956.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Skyline. DJ Mei Lwun with DJs KSM and mrbRown, F/M dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 921-4600.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, neosoul. 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? 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 18/older. 926-5222.

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

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.

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

Listening Party. The grooves and the views are a hump-day blessing. 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

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.