IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

First Friday. Self-guided tour at galleries and other venues Downtown and in Chinatown. Not just for arts lovers. 5-9 p.m. today. 521-2903.

First Friday at Kim Taylor Reece Gallery, with Roland Cazimero, Willie K and others. 5-9 p.m. today. Kim Taylor Reece Gallery. 546-1144.

First Friday at Ong King Arts Center, featuring Solstice, Cerro Negro, Quadraphonix, more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today. Ong King Arts Center. 306-7823.

The Toasters, with Pimpbot, Golfcart Rebellion. 8 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. Also: with Go Jimmy Go. 10 p.m. Saturday, NextDoor. www.808shows.com.

The Enterprise, with Power!, Temporary Lovers and DJs. Chinatown gets rocking. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today. Loft, 115 Hotel St. 392-3692.

Flow. It's a different sort of first Friday event, showcasing local hip-hop artists.10 p.m.- 2 a.m. today. The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Metal show, with A World Engineered, Green Eyes, A Hollow Union, All Is Vanity and Release. 8 p.m. Saturday. Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

"On the Spot: Stag." Yes, improvised "man-alogs." 8 p.m. Saturday. The ARTS at Marks Garage. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

Skyline, where the people and the view are absolutely fabulous. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. 921-4600.

Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday Celebration, entertainment, parade, jazz, blues, more. 5 p.m. Tuesday. Aloha Tower Marketplace. www.alohatower.com.

"Mardi Gras — Carnaval 2008," parades, dancers, food, contests. 6-10 p.m. Tuesday. Nu'uanu Avenue. www.myspace.com/nuuanuavenue.

Voodoo Lounge Party. The spell is cast by Molokai Jazz West and DJ. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Mardi Gras Madness Party, featuring Cerro Negro, Espiritu Libre and others. 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday. Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Pre-Grand Opening Celebration. Mardi Gras-themed decorations, jazz/blues. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday. Rum Fire, Sheraton Waikiki. 922-4422.

Bringing Back Kerouac, featuring Sumoha Jani and Tui Scanlan with open-mike poetry. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Public Property, reggae. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600. Also: 9 p.m. Thursday. Breakers, Hale'iwa. 637-9898.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Art School, with DJs Vagina and Dougie, spinning '60s and '80s sounds. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today. Mall Cafe (formerly Club Pauahi). 521-7252.

Bob Marley B Day Bashment. DJs JFX, SovernT, Jahson the 45Revolver, Lava, G-Spot. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today. Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

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

Top Shelf, with DJs, 808 Boyz, go-go dancers and more (must we say more?). 9 p.m. Fridays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

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

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

Tsukiji Fridays. DJs K-Smooth, Nocturnal Sound Crew. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Tsukiji Fish Market & Restaurant, Ala Moana Center. 237-5444.

House of Isis. DJs Big John, Billy G are the featured turntablists. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

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

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

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.

Modern Love, dance, rock, pop. Downtown isn't just for weekends anymore. Just go, already. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Mercury Bar. 537-3080.

Acid Wash. With DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva and guests. Always '80s. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Big Wednesdays. A little something to get over the hump. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Sound/Clash, where live indie rock bands are the bomb. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Lotus Soundbar. www.myspace.com/soundclashhawaii.

Cancun. Partying goes south of the border. We ask: What border? 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, Señor Frog's; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. Dance! 11 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. The nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com.