IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

"Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Starring Otto. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Doris Duke Theatre. 834-6886, www.honoluluacademy.org.

Ooklah the Moc. Roots reggae and yeah, maybe some ska thrown in. Get it live in Mo'ili'ili, kids! 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Foam Party. The Ghost Band, The Main Ingredient, more. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farms, The Pub and Lakeside Lanai. 621-1835.

Hip-hop at the Trops. Nomasterbacks, Hunger Pains, DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tropics, Ward Farmers Market; 18/older. 591-8009.

Rock the Bells. Wu-Tang Clan, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, MC Supernatural, Redman, more. 7 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Arena. 877-750-4400.

Last Call Closing Party. Hosted by Ocean Club management. Farewell to the venerable club! 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Ocean Club; 23/older.

Cheesus. Toga party. Let us now return to fond memories of "Animal House." Not! 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Island Vibrations. With Kawao, Na Mele Rasta, Pressure Drop, Light Um Up and more. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 479-6004.

The Garden Bar. Rock classics. Think Michael McDonald, Loggins and Messina, Steely Dan. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Skyline. Adam Saaks, DJs KSM and mrbRown, F/M dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 921-4600.

Dock Sessions: One Life at a Time. A benefit for PeruDonations. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill; 21/older. 528-0807.

Skin. Yes, another pool party with DJs, barbecue, volleyball and more. 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Suga Suga Ballin. "Be My MySpace Friend" back-to-school party, all-ages teen dance. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday, Hawaiian Brian's. 479-3008.

Sugar Hill "A True Old School Party." DJs Montez Brown, Jimmy Taco, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Lily Koi Restaurant and Lounge. 486-8488.

Hot Summer Nights. Miss Kai model search, DJ Epidemik and more. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Summer Soulstice. With Mac Dame, DJ Pat Allen, more; and it's the final night of the Ocean Club. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, Ocean Club; 21/older.

Coconut Joe Presents Songwriter's Night. Showcasing semi-acoustic acts. 6-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Bringing Back Kerouac. Alixa, Naima, Sparlha Swa, poetry, music, open mike. 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Tuesday, Anna Bannana's; 21/older. 946-5190.

Kaleidoscope. With the Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Scrabbel, Black Square, The Malcognitas. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

First Thursday. Monthly poetry slam, featuring Sparlha Swa and Climbing PoeTree. Doors open 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. 387-9664.

Lilikoi Fair. With Paula Fuga, Micky Huihui, Sparlha Swa, Climbing PoeTree, The Girlas, Tempo Valley. 9 p.m. Thursday, The O Lounge.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Las Vegas DJs Toma, Cool B, Mr. Bob and Warren Peace take a spin; also DJs G-Spot and PSI. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Ocean Club; 21/older.

Soul Clap. With DJ Eskae, Nocturnal Sound Crew. The groove is on, even if it's not First Friday. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Amplify. With DJs Packo, D-Box, Technique, Revise, Badmouth, Drift, Zane, K-ing, more. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

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

Taste. Rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more, including a pretty sweet view. 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4466.

Comedy Crusaders Improv Troupe. Laugh, darn it! Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Fridays, Sharkey's Comedy Club, 'Aiea. 531-4242.

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rawk, rap, reggae, long lines of club newbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

The Good Life. Dress to impress for groovy Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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

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

Butter. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread and passion-fruit jelly. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. 591-9555.

Lip Gloss. For the ladies. Ultralounge, 8-10 p.m.; the Event, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Che Pasta, 1001 Bishop St.; 21/older. 524-0004, 457-9106.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. www.kuriousproductions.com.

Fire. With James Coles and United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 18/older. 926-5222.

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

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

The A-List. Are you on it? Vanilla Ice isn't, and he's not happy. With DJs Ross Jackson & Vertigo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

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

Newjass Quartet. Right back where they started from at the renovated thirtyninehotel. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Listening Party. The grooves and the views are a hump-day blessing. 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

Rising Melody. A weekly singer/songwriter forum with rotating guests and a bar. 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Riot! House, rock, '80s, etc. Come on, feel the noise! Girls, rock your boys! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Swampa ZZ. Emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High-energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

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

Mai Tai Bar. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. It's a major hook-up joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com, Derek Paiva at dpaiva@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.