IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

GET DOWN TONIGHT, dance party benefits Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry. 6:30 p.m. today, Dole Ballrooms. www.powerhouseband.org.

TRANNYSHACK, drag show, with Heklina, others; doors open 8 p.m., show 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

THE AUGIE COMEDY SHOW. Funnyguy Augie T launches a regular laugh riot. 7:30 p.m. today, The La Salle Room, Pagoda Hotel. 262-6300.

BOOMBOX, '80s, electro, nuwave, with Solis Occasus and more. They'll be retro-rocking in Chinatown. 9 p.m. today, The Loft. 392-3692.

BW's 'UPFLOW' OFFICIAL CD RELEASE TOUR. Solo disc of irie; with Paula Fuga. 9 p.m. today, Boardriders, Kailua; 21/older. 261-4600.

EIGHT0EIGHT, contemporary Hawaiian. We still love those garlic fries! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. today, Gordon Biersch, lanai bar. 599-4877.

GO JIMMY GO. Everybody's favorite ska/fusion band is in the Anna's spotlight again. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's; 18/older. 946-5190.

THE SPACIFICS, with DJs. Vibes keep flowing in Chinatown; bring the parking charm. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 21/older. 599-2552.

PUBLIC PROPERTY, reggae. All the way from ... Iowa? Better believe it. 10 p.m. today, Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge; 18/older. 392-3692.

CERRO NEGRO, with Lakshmi Basile. Gypsy/fusion sounds, flamenco dance. It's all good. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY, classic rock. Yo, as long as the amps are working. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

CHERRY BLOSSOM CABARET FUNDRAISER SHOW, DJ Dougie, The Malcognitas; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Mercury Bar; 21/older.

THE NEXT MOVEMENT, Spacifics, DJs, fashion show, And EVERY last Saturday. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. www.genuineHI.com.

ROCK THE ROCK, with Breaking the Innocent, Pimpbot, Busekrus, 10 p.m., Saturday Pipeline Cafe. 589-2190.

MONTGOMERY GENTRY — WELCOME HOME TROOPS CONCERT AFTER PARTY. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday; Kemoo Farms; 21/older; 621-1835.

THE EASY, Hawaiian, surf. All the way from Maui! 10 p.m. Wednesday; Ong King Arts Center. www.myspace.com/theeasymaui.

THE EASY, Hawaiian, surf. See above! 10 p.m. Thursday; Kainoa's Sports Bar & Restaurant. www.myspace.com/theeasymaui.

BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION, jam band. You just can't beat live music in Moil'iili. 9 p.m. Thursday, Anna Bannana's. 18/older; 946-5190.

ON THE TURNTABLES

THE SUPPER CLUB, with DJs Byron the Fur, Rayne, mrbRown, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Doraku Sushi. www.flashandmattyboypresent.com.

DJ GARTH. The pioneering house DJ is in town; also with DJ Mark Chittom; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; thirtyninehotel; 21 and older; 599-2552.

DJ PLATE LUNCH, with guests. Hmmmm, sounds ... musically delicious. If not, there's always pizza. 9 p.m. Thursday, Bar 35. 537-3535.

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

Top Shelf, with DJs, 808 Boyz, go-go dancers and more (must we say more?). 9 p.m. Fridays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

PACIFIC STANDARD PRESENTS: House Music Plus! Resident DJs spin like crazy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

The Circus. Dancers, DJs and the magic of Cirque Hawaii performers. 10 p.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii (the old IMAX theater). 753-4970.

The Playground. DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul, dancehall. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, the W Honolulu; 21/older. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

Tsukiji Fridays. DJs K-Smooth, Nocturnal Sound Crew. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Tsukiji Fish Market & Restaurant, Ala Moana Center. 237-5444.

House of Isis. DJs Big John, Billy G are the featured turntablists. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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

The Monkey Bar. DJs delve1der, XL. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Ciao Mein Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Waikiki; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Fly. DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by "Cirque Hawaii." 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii; 21/older. 753-4970.

Modern Love, dance, rock, pop. Downtown isn't just for weekends anymore. Just go, already. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Mercury Bar. 537-3080.

Big Wednesdays. A little something to get over the hump. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. Dance! 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

Eastside Grill. Not just a sports bar, but a great place to relax with friends; great pupu. Daily, Puck's Alley, 1035 University Ave. 952-6555.

Mai Tai Bar. The nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.