IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

SKIN/WALL, tattoo artist showcase, art opening, featuring Cody Zeek, Amy Wagner, Lucky, more. 8 p.m. today, Mercury Bar. 21/older. 384-5706.

FRIENDS OF ADAM. And they're friends of blues, rock and soul, too. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 21/older. 599-2552.

GO JIMMY GO, with OmegA Station. Ska, ska, ska and more ska — you know you love it. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 18/older. 946-5190.

MASTER MIND UPSCALE PARTY, ultra lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Sarento's Top of the "I". 21/older. 955-5559, www.myspace.com/808vip.

OUTLAW PARTY, Tempo Valley, DJs, Violetta Beretta and more. 9 p.m. today, Ong King Arts Center. 306-7823, www.outlawagency.com.

RELEASE, with Mistah D.R.E.D., Samoan Dynasty, C-Gutta, more. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Don Ho's Island Grill. 21/older. www.the808scenezine.com.

LEFT ALONE, with Black Square and Upstanding Youth. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kainoa's Sports Bar. 21/older. 637-7787, www.808shows.com.

RUSH, with swimsuit fashion show by Allure. The latest party by Russell Tanoue. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

LEFT ALONE, with a variety of local bands, too. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's; all ages. And 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; 21/older. 946-5190.

THE FRIENDS OF KEAHIWAI. And we're all friends of seafood at Uncle's, too. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Uncle's Fish Market & Grill. 275-0063.

LOVERS ROCK 3, with Ekolu, Laga Savea, Next G, Rebel Souljahz and Hot Rain. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 18/older. 852-8337.

SPEAKEASY, prom theme, so prom attire suggested. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Mercury Bar. 21/older. www.myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.

SKYLINE, featuring DJs and more (especially that view). 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

SUMMER SALSAFEST AFTER PARTY, with DJs Robby and Tiger, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Visions Nightclub. 18/older. 955-0720.

KAINOA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, with Kaala Boys and guests. 10 p.m. Saturday, Kainoa's Sports Bar. 637-7787.

BROKEN LIQUID, with DJs Saya and Toki. As long as the pizza oven isn't broken. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bar 35. 21/older. 537-3535.

THE MALCOGNITAS, with Linus, Satellite Grey, DJ Ross Jackson, indie aloha rock. 10 p.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 537-4164.

REVERSES, with Lyz, TravisT, poets, open mike, DJ Mr. Nick. 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

KALEIDOSCOPE, with Linus, Matt Homer, G. Liu Jr. and DJs Ross Jackson and Guti. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

GOT BEATZ? An open call to DJs, and those who love them. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, The Shop. 591-3500, www.groovetickets.com.

DJ KWEST, from The Cerritos All Stars, hip-hop, rock, rap, you-name-it. 10 p.m. Saturday, The Living Room; www.myspace.com/djkwestrocks.

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

BIG CHILL, '60s and early-'70s music. Nonboomers welcome, too. 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Rumours, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

Contagious Fridays, DJs Betty, Ryan Sean and Mike D. Dress stylishly or don't go. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

BOOKOO FRIDAYS, with DJs 45 Revolver and Ross Jackson; 10 p.m. Fridays; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

THE PLAYGROUND, DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul and dancehall. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

GARDEN BAR, DJs Mark and Grady present anything from deep house to obscure disco to ... 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel.

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

THE SAUCE. This is all we know: There are DJs and a dress code. Oh, the mystery. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Brew Moon. 21/older. 593-0088.

FLY, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii. 753-4970.

house of isis, with DJs Big John, Billy G, Tez and about 1,000 people. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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.

KUTMASTER SPAZ, '80s, '90s, now, and mash-ups. Midnight to 4 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, CW's (Coconut Willy's) Beach Walk. 21/older.

Chasing Phoenix, live acoustic music courtesy of the five guys from Texas. 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays through June, Bar 35.

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

Rising Melody, a showcase by and for singer/songwriters, their friends and fans. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Wednesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Enjoy, electronic dance music, neo-soul, resident DJ Billy G. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesdays, Zanzabar; 18/older. 924-3939.

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

REDDA FIRE, reggae and dancehall with DJs. 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 21/older. 395-2100.