IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

HAWAII INK, an ARTafterDARK event, with Makana, DJs, faux tattoo and food. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-6099.

RAIATEA HELM. The falsetto siren holds it down, gig style and all you have to do is eat. 6:45-8:45 p.m. today, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

JUSTIN NOZUKA, with Go Jimmy Go. Doors open at 7 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

A HOLLOW UNION, the punk band's final show before moving on to more solid unions. 8 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

SMART MAGAZINE FALL ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY, with DJ Cin, Ross Jackson, Capecod. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The Loft; 21/older. 688-8813.

RISQUE SOIREE, with the Cherry Blossom Cabaret. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Cupola Theatre, Honolulu Design Center. 956-1250.

HARDCORE FEST, with Amberlin Rose, All Heart, Make The Change, more, punk rock. 3 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 18/older. 946-5190.

THE ANIMAL BRIGADE, fashion/art collective. 8 p.m. Saturday, Asterisk, 1939 Young St.; all ages. www.myspace.com/asteriskhawaii.

"CELEBRATION 'AUMAKUA,' " with Amy Hanaiali'i, Cecilio & Kapono, Raiatea Helm, more. 4-11 p.m. Saturday, The Waterfront. 550-8457.

CREED CHAMELEON album-release party, with Nomasterbacks, Hunger Pains, more. 9 p.m. Saturday, E&O Trading Co. 21/older. 591-9555.

ROXY COTTONTAIL, canned-food-drive party, with Eskae, Compose, The Hot Muffins. 10 p.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

END OF SUMMER LUAU TEEN MASSIVE. Hypersquad, dance crews, more. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. 945-3928.

AUGIE T'S WILD WILD WEST COMEDY SHOW, with Timmy Mattos, Jose Dynamite, Gerard Elmore. 8 p.m. Sunday, Makaha Resort. 391-5673.

FASHION+MUSIC=ART, with Disfunkshion magazine fashion show, live art and music. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Pearl UltraLounge. 944-8000.

HEAVEN & HELL. Theme attire suggested. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Heaven: Hanohano Room, Hell: RumFire. 21/older. 866-952-3473.

DA BRADDAHS AND FRIENDS, hosted by fellow funny guy Kaleo Pilanca. 8:30 p.m. Monday, Cirque Hawaii Showroom. 922-0017.

KALEIDOSCOPE, with Miss Buddah and DJ Ross Jackson. New venue, same indie-rock out. 9 p.m. Tuesday, The Loft. 21/older. 688-8813.

FIRST THURSDAYS, with ShadoKat and Youth Speaks Hawai'i. Doors open 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel. 387-9664.

THE RISING MELODY, the songwriter showcase moves from Chinatown to U-town. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursday, Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

ON THE TURNTABLES

BHANGRA BASHMENT, urban desi vibes, bollywood, hosted by DJ Sovern-T. 9 p.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Opium Den. 521-2900.

UNIVIBE, with DJs IZ from San Francisco and Davey Dee from New York. 10 p.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Dining Room. 521-2900.

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

AFTERLIFE, goth industrial party. Jaunt (or skulk) through Fields of Nephilim with the black-clad set. 9 p.m. Fridays, The Shop. 524-0004.

CANDY BAR, Presented by Flash & Matty Boy. Expect big crowds. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Ala Moana Center, Pearl Ultralounge. 944-8000.

The Limelight, with two dance floors; hip-hop, R&B upstairs, '80s/'90s downstairs. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS LIVE. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Skye Sushi Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel penthouse. 21/older, 25-30, older preferred. 955-4466.

EMPIRE. DJs spin hip-hop, house, soul, funk, drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Lotus Soundbar. 21/older. www.myspace.com/doubleospot.

HAWAIIWOOD, with DJ Durtie Rice and lots o' glam. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Planet Hollywood. 924-7877, www.verticaljunkies.com.

RICE CRACKER, with DJs Delve1der, XL and G-Spot. Or kaki mochi, to some. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

DO'KYO, with Nocturnal Sound Krew and Main Ingredient. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Harbor Court Bistro. 21/older. 587-8338, www.racesauce.com.

Lollipop Mondays, dance crew contest, hip-hop, R&B. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Mondays, The O Lounge. All ages. www.myspace.com/uniteddjs.

KINGSTON TOWN, reggae with DJs Gonzales and Vince. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesdays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

MODERN LOVE, dance, rock, pop. Can you ask for anything more? You should ask anyway. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Mercury Bar. 537-3080.

CHURCH, with DJ Betty, presented by Artist Groove Network. Worshippers wanted. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, King Street Cafe. 949-9990.

TOTALLY 80s, nee "Acid Wash," with DJs G-Spot, Nocturna, Quiksilva, Vegas Mike. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The Loft. 21/older. 688-8813.

MIC:CTRL, techno and house, with Willis Haltom, Zane, Ernie K., Fathom. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesdays, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

PRIVILEGE, with DJs, urban lifestyle trendy dress code. 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesdays, Level 4, Royal Hawaiian Center. 931-6200.

INDULGE, pau hana professional mingling for ladies, with Beauty Bar and music by DJ Miss Kitty Lee. 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

SWAMPA ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. Downtown is where it's at. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 21/older. 521-2900.

above: DJ Roxy Cottontail is in the spotlight Saturday at thirtyninehotel.

below: The monthly poetry slam First Thursdays happens Thursday night at the Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel.