IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

"onthe1: Flux," with The Spacifics, Creed Chameleon and others. 7-10 p.m. today, Hemenway courtyard, UH-Manoa; www.genuinehi.com.

Paula DeAnda, performing live at the Sports Carnival. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Aloha Stadium. 682-5767, www.ekfernandez.com.

Bluzilla, blues, brews and some really good kim chee fried rice in the heart of Kailua town. 8 p.m. today; Big City Diner, Kailua; 263-8880.

Brian Evans, the big-band-style crooner who also was a candidate for U.S. senator, honest! 8 p.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Pacifica, Laissez Faire, Cogito, Supersonic Space Monkeys, The Welshley Arms and more indie rock. 8 p.m. today, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Saloon Pilots. Listen to live bluegrass & acoustic; reminisce the cracker. 8:30-11 p.m. today; Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill, Kane'ohe; 247-6671.

The Crud, Linus, Busekrus and The Whaley Boys. It's indie rock! In Mo'ili'iliÁ! No hoodie required. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Deuce. It's blackout night ... with go-go dancers. Take your passion and make it happen. 9 p.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

Freesound and Ras Youth International. Say "hi" to our good friend "Diehard" at the door. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 392-3692.

Hip-hop at the Trops. Tempo Valley, Spacifics, DJs. 10 p.m. today, Tropics Diner, diamondhead end of Ward Farmers' Market. 372-2301.

Stillwatah, reggae. Betta believe they run a lot deepa than plain tap watah. 10 p.m. today; Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older; 261-4600.

Johnny Helm. The local singer-songwriter lays down some good acoustics. Show him some love. 9 p.m. Saturday; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Miss Maxim Hawai'i 2007 Finals. Elly Mercado, 2006's Maxim national search winner, in the flesh. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Ma'acho and Most High. Didn't say "hi" to our good friend "Diehard" last night? Better stop by. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bliss Cafe. 392-3692.

One Year Birthday Party for 808 Scene Zine, with Dock Sessions and live bands. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Natural Vibes. Otherwise known as Natural Vibrations. Otherwise darn good. 10 p.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

Hatebreed, with openers Crucible and 8mm Overdose. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 Sunday; Pipeline Cafe; $22, $40 VIP; (877) 750-4400.

Meet in Honolulu Happy Hour, celebrating one-year anniversary of meeting. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

The Opihi Pickers. Order the dungeness crab-and-artichoke dip and make it all about seafood. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

Freesound. Red Stripe reggae night. So Red Stripe had better be cheap. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

Thursdays Rock. with Karma, alternative rock. Thursdays really do rock. As does karma. 9 p.m.-midnight Thursday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

ON THE TURNTABLES

DJ Heather. One more reason the Chicago club scene is, like, totally dope. Doors open 6 p.m. today, NextDoor. http://myspace.com/nextdoorhi.

Get Fresh! with guest DJs What? and Tetris. A veteran downtown party. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900, 591-3500.

Breathe, House and Breakbeats. with DJs Rayne, Cryptik and guests. No forget, breathe. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, SoundHouse. 526-0200.

A Latin Revolution. with DJs Jose, Chavo, Aloha Latinos Krew. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday, Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21/older. 956-1600.

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

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; 21/older. 924-3939.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kaleidoscope. With Ross Jackson and DJ Vagina. It's Tuesday. Dance, dance, dance! 9 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Acid Wash. With DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva and special guests. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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 Latin DJs, free salsa lessons, Son Caribe band (10 p.m.). 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 18/older. 955-4811.

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.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely 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.

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