IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

TAHITI REY and Kaleo, acoustic versions of favorites and originals, for your listening pleasure. 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

HUMBLE ROOTS, reggae. The riddims are gonna get you, if you're in Waikiki. 8 p.m. today, The Shack Waikiki. 921-2255.

SECONDHAND SERENADE, with Joshua Radin and Meiko. 8 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

ROLANDO SANCHEZ & THE BROWN SOUND ORCHESTRA, Latin, rock, jazz, salsa. 9 p.m. today, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

LION FIYAH and KING KIYAH BAND, reggae and more reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tropics Cafe, 1020 Auahi St.; 18/older. 392-3692.

MR. CROWLEY, Ozzy Osbourne tribute band, with Big Dawg. 10 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

JAMES RONSTADT AND THE DYNAMIC SHUFFLE KINGS, jazz/blues, CD-release party. 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Indigo Eurasion Cuisine.

THE DISCO, fashion show, entertainment, benefit for Surfrider Foundation Oahu Chapter. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, The Waterfront. 545-5900.

ANTON GLAMB, with Kea Ho, Alygator, I.L.Y., DJ Solution, DJ Captain Cooke. 9 p.m. Saturday, Loft Gallery and Lounge; 21/older. 688-8813.

STRANGE FRUIT, with Rocket Powered Cadillac, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Mercury Bar; 21/older. 537-3080, www.myspace.com/strangefruit808.

W Honolulu Christmas Party. Wear red, get in free before 11 p.m. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; 21/older. www.myspace.com/kuriousproductions.

PIMPBOT, Christmas reggae show, with The Whiskey Shots. Oh, yes, it's the season. 10 p.m. Saturday, Red Lion University. 949-5466.

STEINLAGER SURFEST 2008, Barrington Levy, Eek-A-Mouse, Natural Vibes, more. 1 p.m. Sunday, Kualoa Ranch. www.presaleticketsonline.com.

"Bob Marley and the Wailers" film, followed by Irie Souls. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Tropics Cafe, 1020 Auahi St.; 18/older. 392-3692.

JAMES MCCARTHY, holiday tunes, part of the ongoing jazzy Sessions @ Du Vin. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Du Vin. 545-1115.

The Gift, with DJs, benefit for Helping Hands Hawai'i. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Oceans808; 21/older. www.myspace.com/kuriousproductions.

ON THE TURNTABLES

FRUIT FLY: XOXO-XXXMAS, with DJs Skeeter and KSM. This monthly party is for the boys. 9 p.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

SKYLINE, with guest DJ Graham Funke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

BROKEN LIQUID, where drum-n-bass rules, with DJs Saya and Toki. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bar 35; 21/older. 537-3535.

GARDEN BAR, from soft-rock to hard-bop, with DJs Mark Chittom and Grady Gillan. 10 p.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

GRAVY, with DJs Durtie Rice, Delve, G-Spot, K-Smooth, XL, more. 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa; 21/older. 923-1234.

KALEIDOSCOPE, featuring Amity Street and DJ Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

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

THRASH, with DJ Eskae, Durtie Rice, Jami, presented by Vertical Junkies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Loft Gallery and Lounge; 21/older. 688-8813.

FIRE! hip-hop and R&B with United DJs, hosted by Micah Banks. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii; 18/older. www.myspace.com/uniteddjs.

PINK TIKI'S, $1 donated to Queen's Cancer Center for every pink tiki drink sold; with DJs. 10 p.m. Fridays, Tiki's Bar & Grill; 21/older. 923-8454.

GEISHA HOUSE, with DJs and ... geishas? 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Bonsai Restaurant & Lounge, Restaurant Row.; 21/older. 525-8050.

LAVISH, hip-hop, mashup, old-school, with DJs Idle, 720. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co. 591-9555, www.myspace.com/doc_hidef808.

CARNAVAL FRIDAYS, with DJs, Latin rock and pop, samba, reggaeton and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays; Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

The Limelight, with two dance floors; hip-hop, R&B upstairs, '80s/'90s downstairs. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room. 395-2100.

THE PEACH, with DJs Anit, XL and guest turntablists 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Level 4, Royal Hawaiian Center; 21/older. 946-4441.

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.

HIGH SOCIETY, with DJs; dress code enforced. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Hush Boutique Nightclub Lounge; 23/older. 955-7200.

THE SURF SHACK, rock, reggae, pop — you know, surfer stuff. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Shack Waikiki; 21/older. 921-2255.

Tuesday Cruzing, acoustic sounds with Guy Cruz and friends. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine's Green Room. 521-2900.

Mingle. Music of the '70s, '80s, '90s. Stylish attire, please. 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hush Boutique Nightclub Lounge. 955-7200.

Unscene Foundation. Rotating musicians, DJs, MCs and spoken word. 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

TOTALLY '80s, nee "Acid Wash," with DJs G-Spot, Nocturna, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, Loft Gallery and Lounge; 21/older. 688-8813.

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

Mixtape, '70s, '80s and '90s "golden age" hip-hop, soul, with DJ 45Revolver. 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 429-1717.

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