IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

First Friday gallery walk. Find your artsy self at the open-house events at venues downtown and in Chinatown. 5-9 p.m. today, 521-2903.

Live From the Lawn, with Grammy-nominated artists Ledward Ka'apana, Makana, many more. 5-9 p.m. today, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

First Friday at Ong King Center, with Quadraphonix, Kahlil Almustafa, Anthem Salgado. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Ong King Arts Center. 306-7823.

The Eric Petersen Band. Looking for some rocking blues? It's a benefit for HPR. 7:30 p.m. today, Atherton Performing Arts Studio. 955-8821.

Roots Reggae, with Most High and Irie Souls. Lovely Kaka'ako is your center for riddims. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Flow: 808 Hip-hop Showcase, with Krystilez, J-Sac and T-Qron, hosted by Big Mox and J. Blaze. 10 p.m. today, The O Lounge. 723-4277.

Metalfest. Hardcore festival features headliner 8mm Overdose, Debauch, Pacifica, others. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Bonnie Raitt, rocking blues legend, with Hapa to open the show. 7 p.m. Saturday, Waikiki Shell. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Jim Brickman, with violinist David Klinkenberg, vocalists Jake Simpson, Shawna Masuda. 8 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Concert Hall. (877) 750-4400.

On the Spot: "The Musical," improv comedy. Bring suggestions, watch the results. 8 p.m. Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

Planet Hip Hop. Planet Jane, featuring Starla Marie, DJ Mike D. and MC battle. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Matt Costa, also Pennylane, Linus the Band, La Tenia, DJs Vagina and Ross Jackson. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Makana and band, slack-key and rock. Need we say more? 9 p.m. Wednesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room. 521-2900.

The Listening Party, with Sender and live acoustic acts. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

"Straight Roots ..." The Hana Hou Sessions. With SOJA, Ooklah the Moc. Doors open at 9 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

ON THE TURNTABLES

The Enterprise Party. With DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson and Money. Beam us up, Scotty! Scotty? 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Detox; 16/older. 526-0200.

Ginza. DJs Main Ingredient, Nocturnal Sound Crew, Badmouth, Nitelite. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Sound Bar, 2301 Kuhio Ave. 924-1688.

Subphonix. Featuring Grym and Pacific Jungle DJs. For fans of drum-n-bass, aka jungle music. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Mercury Bar. 537-3080.

Skyline. DJs KSM, Jedi, ShawnG, dancers, percussionist. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 21/older. 921-4600.

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

Lush Life. With resident DJ Mr. Nick, a spinner of jazzy downtempo, house and drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

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. Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Bamboleo, Dance, we said! Brazilian and Latin under the stars. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Spada Bar and Restaurant; 18/older. 538-3332.

Syllabus. A variety of turntablists spins hip-hop, reggae and soul for baked ziti. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta; 21/older. 524-0004.

Wonder Lounge: New Chapter. Same fashionable club kids. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu; 21/older. 922-3734.

Cheddar. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Lucky Tiger, when whatever feels right gets on the sound system. Roar! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21 and older. 599-2552.

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.

A Midsummer Night's Trance, Euro dance and trance. Close your eyes ... dance! 10 p.m. Saturdays, Club Promo, 325 Seaside Ave. 351-1597.

Electr01yfe. Ever so musically eclectic. Ever so loungy. Ever so downtown cool. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Like it Tight, funk, house and belly dancing, oh my! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Yanni's Restaurant, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 234-1006.

Salsa & Reggaeton Dance Club, with DJs and the Friikiitonas Dancers. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds gather after 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Nu Swing Project. Intricate Mediums has a new name; Maria Remos remains. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Hot Latin Tuesdays. Salsa, merengue, reggaeton in a non-Latin room. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesdays, Zanzabar Night Club; 18/older. 924-3939.

Newjass Quartet. The cool kids flock to this Chinatown loft for groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero, Durtie Rice, it's a super hot spot. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Salsa After Hours, with DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Carnaval Las Palmas, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 285-0072.

Riot. Have yet to see a riot at Hula's, but anything's possible, and with shirtless bartenders. 9 p.m. Thursdays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the waterfront. 10 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, too. daily, Puck's Alley, 1035 University Ave. 952-6555.

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

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