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

LIVE FROM THE LAWN. "Mele Kalikimaka," with Spring Wind Quintet, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole, more. 6-9 p.m. today, Hawai'i State Art Museum.

PINK DIAMONDS, for breast-cancer awareness, entertainment, fashion show, more. 6-9 p.m. today, Hush Boutique Nightclub Lounge. 955-7200.

FLARE, interactive party experience (i.e., open mike), with DJ Kutmaster Spaz. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk. 921-9000.

BAMBU STATION, with Ooklah the Moc, BW and Dubkonscious. 9 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999, www.dynamicclothing.com.

GIRLICIOUS, with Blayne Walsh from "Project Runway," fashion competition, more. 9 p.m. today, Pearl UltraLounge; 21/older. 944-8000.

IRIE SOULS, and more than a few irie bodies, to be sure. Reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Lily Koi Restaurant and Lounge; 21/older. 486-8488.

PATO BANTON, with the Mystic Roots Band and DJ Diesel. 6 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, www.2BROTHERSHI.com.

JAMES RONSTADT & THE DYNAMIC SHUFFLE KINGS. Blues, blues harmonica. 9 p.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

XANADU, medieval combat arts demonstration, DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Loft Gallery and Lounge. www.myspace.com/808cameraobscura.

SKYLINE, with Blayne Walsh from "Project Runway." 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Cobalt Lounge, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

"BLANCA NOCHE," Malibu Models party, samba dancers, fashion show and food and wine-tastings. 6 p.m. Wednesday, W Hotel. 716-8111.

PAUL OGATA. Back in Hawai'i for his annual "Last Show Ever." 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

ON THE TURNTABLES

ENERGY, house, breaks, electro and trance, guest DJs William Hawkins, Lyndsey. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, The Shop. 591-3500, www.groovetickets.com.

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.

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.