IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

THE HONOLULU ART COLLECTIVE art showcase, music and fashion; 4-9 p.m. today; Loft, 115 Hotel St. www.myspace.com/the_enterprise.

FIRST FRIDAY, gallery walk, self-guided tour at venues Downtown and in Chinatown. Free drinks if you're lucky. 5-9 p.m. today. 521-2903.

LIVE FROM THE LAWN, a Summer Dance Showcase, and music by Tempo Valley. 6-9 p.m. today, Hawaii State Art Museum. hawaii.gov/sfca.

Soulja Boy in concert. Crank that, Soulja Boy! We dare you! 7:30 today and Saturday, 50th State Fair, Aloha Stadium. www.ekfernandez.com.

DROPKICK MURPHYS. The Boston boys return for another mean show. 8 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

FIRST FRIDAY AT ONG KING ARTS CENTER, dance by Giinko Marischino, slam poet Tui Scanlon, music. 9 p.m. today. 306-7823.

D.J. GOBSTOP, dance, hip-hop, reggae. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farms, Pub. Main Ingredient, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Lakeside Lanai. 621-1835.

FLOW, a hip-hop showcase — bring your spitting skills and battle it out with the island's best. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

METAL FESTIVAL, metal, punk, hardcore, thrash, punk, more than 30 bands. 5 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 354-7625, www.underworldevents.com.

BARRIO BLEND REMIX, tango, salsa night, with Son Caribe, DJ Priceless from NYC, DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo. 21/older. 521-2900.

ENERGY, house, breaks, electro and trance, DJs Ikon, G-Spot, Rayne, more. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, The Shop. 591-3500, www.groovetickets.com

PIRATES AHOY, DJ Nocturna, Angst, more, presented by Camera Obscura. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor. www.myspace.com/808cameraobscura.

EVASIVE SPECIES, hip-hop, slack key, reggae, Hawaiian, trance and jazz. Just add beer. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bar 35. 537-3535.

THE SAUCE. This is all we know: There are DJs and a dress code. Oh, the mystery. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Brew Moon. 21/older. 593-0088.

James McCarthy, folk-rock, acoustic guitar, vocals and a wine list long enough to last all night. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Brasserie Du Vin. 545-1115.

CHASING PHOENIX. The Austin-based acoustic-pop-jazz outfit make its Chinatown debut. 8-11 p.m. Wednesday, Bar 35. 537-3535.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS. Pick a winner, cheer them on. 6 p.m. Thursday, Anna Bannana's. Also '80s Night, with DJ. 9 p.m. 21/older. 946-5190.

PIMPBOT. A gig is a gig is a gig ... unless it's a Pimpbot gig. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursday, Maddog Saloon. 21/older. 924-3400.

ON THE TURNTABLES

SKILLZ, featuring DJ Q-Bert, Nocturnal Sound Krew, DJs G-Spot, Ikon, Daniel J, Technique. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 591-3500.

WHITE PARTY, Skyline's 4-year anniversary party; must wear all white! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton's Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

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.

RE:FRESH! with DJs Sovern-T, 45Revolver and Pako. It's Get Fresh!, the sequel. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

BOOKOO FRIDAYS, with DJs 45 Revolver and Ross Jackson; 10 p.m. Fridays; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

THE PLAYGROUND, DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul and dancehall. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

GARDEN BAR, DJs Mark and Grady present anything from deep house to obscure disco to ... 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel.

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.

FLY, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii. 753-4970.

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

Chasing Phoenix, live acoustic music courtesy of the five guys from Texas. 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays through June, Bar 35.

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

Rising Melody, a showcase by and for singer/songwriters, their friends and fans. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Wednesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

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.