IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

THE HONOLULU ART COLLECTIVE, art showcase, with DJ Money and Matt Ratt. 4-9 p.m. today, The Loft. $5. www.loft808.com.

LIVE FROM THE LAWN, this month's theme is "Maximum Airtime." 5-9 p.m. today, Hawaii State Art Museum. free. http://hawaii.gov/sfca.

FIRST FRIDAY, gallery walk, self-guided tour at venues Downtown and in Chinatown. 5-9 p.m. today, free. 521-2903.

FIRST FRIDAY AT ONG KING ARTS CENTER, with artists, dancers, DJs and more. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Ong King Arts Center. $10. 306-7823.

CIRCUS PARTY, circus-themed party in celebration of Señor Frog's first anniversary. 6 p.m. today, Señor Frog's. 440-0150.

TEASE, Next Door re-opening, featuring the Cherry Blossom Cabaret and DJ Mr. Nick. 7-9 p.m. today, Next Door. free. 548-6398.

FIRST FRIDAY AT THIRTYNINEHOTEL, with DJs Grady Gillan and Duck. And the best lanai in town. 9 p.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

"CW'S JAHSTICE FOR THE PEOPLE," live reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Coconut Willy's At Beach Walk. 21/older. $10. 921-9000.

FLOW, a hip-hop showcase with this city's best spitters. It's a throwdown, so come ready. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

"2008 PADDLERS CANOE REGATTA PARTY," with Waikiki Beach Boys Canoe Club. 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

SMASH MOUTH, with Go Jimmy Go. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace. $50 general, $55 VIP. 550-8457.

BLACK SQUARE, ska with a solid dose of political awareness thrown in. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 21 and older. 946-5190.

85FIFTY, alternative, rock, reggae — $86 if you show up late. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Kemoo Farms, the Pub. 21/older. $10. 621-1835.

LION FIYAH, reggae, featuring The Ionz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Tropics Cafe Bar & Lounge. 18/older. 591-8009.

THE SAUCE, with DJs, presented by No Way Out Entertainment. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Brew Moon. 21/older. 593-0088.

THAT BIG 80s SHOW, with Bobby Brown, Glen Medeiros and DJs. 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 21/older. $40-$100. 877-750-4400.

KALEIDOSCOPE, with Malcognitas, Hot Muffins and more. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Next Door. $10. 548-6398, http://myspace.com/thekaleidoscopeshow.

80s NIGHT, with DJ. It's not official, but singing along is highly encouraged. 9 p.m. Thursday, Anna Bannana's. 21/older. 946-5190.

FIRST THURSDAYS, slam poetry, with Makana, and the "No Rules" summer. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. $3-$5. 387-9664.

ON THE TURNTABLES

SKYLINE, featuring DJs EpicOne, mrbRown and KSM. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. $15. 922-4422.

TAKE ME BACK, with DJ Nocturna, Perwinkle, and Modboy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Next Door. $10. http://myspace.com/808cameraobscura.

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.

GO!, '60s, soul, garage, reggae, punk, ska and more with DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Mercury Bar. 256-8095, http://myspace.com/smashagogo.

FLAVOR FRIDAYS. with DJs Jarma, Sub Zero, G-Spot, Eskae, Lava, Sovern-T and more. 10 p.m. Fridays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS LIVE. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Skye Sushi Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel penthouse. 21/older, 25-30, older preferred. 955-4466.

CHEE HOO SATURDAYS, hip-hop, reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Tio's Garage & Taco Station; 404 Ward Ave. www.tiosgarage.com.

EMPIRE. DJs spin hip-hop, house, soul, funk, drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Lotus Soundbar; 21/older. http://myspace.com/doubleospot.

CREAM, with DJs Betty and Nocturna — house, R&B, hip-hop, new wave, electro. 10 p.m. Saturdays, except first Saturday, Indigo. 537-4164.

HAWAIIWOOD, with DJ Durtie Rice and lots o' glam. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Planet Hollywood. 924-7877, www.verticaljunkies.com.

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.

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-4 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, CW's (Coconut Willy's) Beach Walk. 21/older.

HIP HOP HUMP. We can only imagine what goes on at this party. Yee-haw! 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

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

INDULGE, pau hana professional mingling for ladies, with Beauty Bar and music by DJ Miss Kitty Lee. 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, Bar 35; 537-3535.

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.