IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

SADIE HAWKINS PARTY, with Molokai Jazz West. Turn tradition on its head, ladies. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today. Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

DRAGON THUNDER, an ARTafterDARK event, with DJ Rhythms and more. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-6099.

"AN EVENING WITH HOT TUNA," acoustic and electric blues. 8:30 p.m. today, Hawaiian Hut. www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

FOURTH FRIDAY POETRY NIGHT, with food, music and poetry slam. 8 p.m. today, Pacific Traditions Gallery, 19 N. Pauahi St. 330-3771.

CELEBRATE LEAP YEAR!, '70s theme party. Party like it's 1979. Or '74. Or '71. You choose. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Planet Hollywood. 924-7877.

ELEPHANT, with The Main Ingredient; Ask Elephant to sing "Katie." Everyone else does. 9 p.m. today; Kemo'o Farm; 21/older. 621-1835.

ENTERPRISE GOES ACOUSTIC, with Gary L. Jr., Ryantology, Jesse Atomic, Matt Ratt and DJ Ross Jackson. 9 p.m. today, the Loft. 392-3692.

PUBLIC PROPERTY, reggae out of Iowa, fronted by Honolulu-born local boy David Bess. 9 p.m. today. Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

LOST AT SEA, Jonah the Whale, Creed Chameleon, Hunger Pains. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tropics Cafe Bar and Lounge; 18/older. 591-2009.

BEAUTIFUL, ladies night. All kinds of beautiful — the outside AND the inside kind. Really. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

SOUL CLAP, with DJ Eskae. Super duper eclectic: It's like your iPod on party shuffle mode. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

BASSNECTAR & FRIENDS, with DJs Rhythmstar, Jules and Quadrophonix. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday; Hawaiian Hut; 18/older. 550-8457.

A DARK MASK BALL, with alchemy, tarot, and magic — a Camera Obscura (that's dark!) party. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

EMPIRE, hosted by Universoul Clothing, with special guest Mixmaster B. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar; 21/older. 924-1688.

HIGHER GROUND, classic rock. We're talking rock 'n' roll blues classic, people. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

SKYLINE, DJs StoneRokk, Graham Funke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

"A BLACK TIE AFFAIR," DJs, more. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Alchemist Lounge, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. www.myspace.com/downetowne808.

REGGAE RUSH, with Most High, Freesound, and Top Heavy. Mellow. That's how they roll. 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

KALEIDOSCOPE, DJ Showcase — where the indie kids go to play. And sing. And dance. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

SESSIONS AT DU VIN, with Diane Rubio & Danny Cruces. Unplugged with wine and grinds. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Brasserie Du Vin. 545-1115.

First Thursdays, poetry slam, with guest Oveous Maximus, painters, DJ. Doors open 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. 387-9664.

MIDNITE, roots reggae, with Ooklah the Moc. Rearrange your positive, as they say. 9 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

ON THE TURNTABLES

TRIP THE LIGHTS CHAMPIONSHIPS BEAT ROOT. Six finalists in a battle of the beats. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. today, rRed Elephant. 545-2468.

MARQUES WYATT, the founding father of West Coast house, returns to Hotel Street. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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

THE AUGIE COMEDY SHOW; three local guys walk into a bar ... 7:30 p.m. Fridays; La Salle Room, Pagoda Hotel. 262-6300.

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.

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.

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.

Reach Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com and Kawehi Haug at khaug@honoluluadvertiser.com.