IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Tahiti Rey and partner Kaleo sing acoustic versions of old and new favorites on the lanai. 6:30 p.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

JEFFERSON STARSHIP. Nothing's gonna stop them now. Or ever, it seems. 7:30 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

LOVE ROCKS! Ambrosia's Joe Puerta, John Ford Coley, Benny Mardones, The J Michaels Band. 7:30 p.m. today, Hawai'i Theatre. 528-0506.

Pilioha and Justin Young. Young is on break from the Colbie Caillat tour. 8:30 p.m. today, Señor Frog's. 282-5577.

GO JIMMY GO, with guest Black Square at — where else? 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's; 18/older. 946-5190, www.gojimmygo.com.

KTUH BENEFIT, with bands, KTUH DJs, proceeds go to KTUH college radio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 956-7261.

MOST HIGH AND MAMA-T, reggae. OK, the least high can go, too. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tropics Cafe Bar & Lounge; 18/older. free. 392-3692.

FRUIT FLY, with DJs KSM, Drift and Skeeter; gay night for them and their fans. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

SHOWDOWN IN CHINATOWN, showcase for independent filmmakers. 8 p.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552, www.ourfilm.org.

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

ATMOSPHERE, with Slug on the mic and Ant at the wheels. 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

SUGA SUGA SUPER GLOW BOWL, with DJs and cosmic bowling. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, Leeward Bowl; all ages. 454-1350.

HOOBASTANK. There's one good reason to go. 8-11 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe; all ages. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

THE BEACH 5 BEACH PARTY BASH, with Beach 5, Natural Vibrations, more. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

ON THE TURNTABLES

BROKEN LIQUID, with DJs Saya and Toki. "Broken liquid." Not to split hairs, but ... huh? 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bar 35; 21/older. 537-3535.

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.

MUSIC ON THE MOON, live music, DJs. That section of Ward Centre will be jumping. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 21/older. 593-0088.

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 turntableists 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.

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

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.

Bamboo, with music by DJ Betty. Sushi specials promised, too. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, King Street Cafe, 1380 S. King St.; 21/older.

SWAMPA ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party with the master. Downtown is where it's at. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Bar 35 (formerly at Indigo). 537-3535.