IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

"5 TO 9 AT THIRTYNINEHOTEL," with DJ Eskae and guests, benefiting Roots Rhythm. 5-9 p.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

HOWIE MANDEL. Without those ladies holding the money. 7:30 p.m. today, Blaisdell Concert Hall. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

NATURAL VIBRATIONS 5TH ANNUAL CHRONIC CHRISTMAS PARTY, with Ten Feet, Rebel Souljahs. 9 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1956.

DYNAMITE SOUL, James Brown tribute party, with Dynamite Soul Orchestra, DJs, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

OOKLAH THE MOC. The Island's busy reggae band hits Kailua. 10 p.m. today; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 21 and older; 261-4600.

LAS VEGAS STRIP, with Cherry Blossom Cabaret, The Padilla Quartet, more. 9 p.m. Saturday, Loft Gallery and Lounge; 21/older. 688-8813.

Rasta Reefer Rager, with Ten Feet, Nesian 9, DJs Equal, Blam and Christian M. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Tyrone Wells, pop/folk/rock, with Elina and Kevin Chang; 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

DANCEHALL CITY, with roots, lovers rock, dancehall, reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 537-4164.

THE LAST SATURDAY SESSION, with Tempo Valley, DJ Fame and more. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, E&O Trading Co. 591-9555.

KALEIDOSCOPE, with Dolls till Daylight and DJ Ross Jackson. 9 p.m. Tuesday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

ABE LAGRIMAS JR., performing cuts from his latest CD, "On The Edge"; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-8000.

LONGHI'S NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008, dinner menu or set menu, DJs, fireworks viewing. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Longhi's. 947-9899.

"BIG BLAST AND BIG BAND" FIREWORKS CELEBRATION. 5:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Biersch; 21/older. 387-5674.

Reveillon, New Year's Eve party with DJ Trigo and prizes. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Crouching Lion Inn; 21/older. 744-7872.

MASQUERADE BALL, with DJs, Cherry Blossom Cabaret. 8 p.m. Wednesday, W Hotel; 21/older. 716-8111, www.flashandmattyboypresent.com.

Wig Out, a New Year's Eve party with DJs Harvey and Mark Chittom. Yes, wear a wig! 8 p.m. Wednesday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

SPARKLE! New Year's Eve party, with giveaways, DJs and more. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

SHWAYZE, with Cisco Adler, DJ Skeet Skeet, and Blue Scholars. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

NEW YEAR'S EVE YACHT PARTY, with DJs Mr. Nick, Mixmaster B, more. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Alii Kai Catamaran. www.firewaterevents.com.

JAZZ MINDS ALL STARS, hip-hop, groove, reggae, big band, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

READY SET GO, with DJs Jami, DELVE1 and Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Next Door; 21/older. 548-6398.

FOREIGNER. Makana and his rock band open the show. 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

THE BANGLES, with Touch of Gold opening. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

HANGOVER PARTY, with DJ KSM, HONU, and Rebel Neb; 9 p.m. Thursday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

ON THE TURNTABLES

SPIN, with guest DJs Rayne, KSM, AL-X. The boys love to shake it up in Waikiki. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AFTERHOURS, with DJs Daniel J, KSM, G-Spot, Ikon, PSI, more. 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Shop. www.groovetickets.com.

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.

Afrodiziak, DJs spinning hip-hop and classic hits, downtempo. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Hush Boutique Nightclub Lounge; 21/older. 955-7200.

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.

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.

I'M WITH THAT TUESDAYS. DJs Compose, Solution, more; 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, The Living Room, Low End Theory Bar; 21/older. 524-0150.