IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Wayne Brady, comic actor. 7:30 and 10 p.m. today, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hawaii Ballroom. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Get Fresh! Featuring Anton Glamb, DJs G Spot, Jahson the 45Revolver, Lava, SovernT, NSK. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo; 21/older. 521-2900.

Roots Reggae, with Ooklah the Moc. Veteran band will get you into the rhythm for the weekend. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Punk Rock Holiday Show. The 86 List, PHF, Patty Judy and the Dirt, The Happy Music Band. 5 p.m. Saturday, 1739 Kalakaua Ave. 834-6886.

Sunway and The Mike Times Experience. R&B, disco, rock, contemporary, jazz. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Pearl, Ala Moana Center. 944-8000.

Cabaret Apocalyptique. Leroi the Girl Boi, Cherry Blossom Burlesque, Hell Caminos, others 9 p.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Pre New Year's Eve Island Reggae Bash. Lalea, Kawao, Hot Rain, others. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Natural Vibrations, New Year's Pre-Party Party. Hearty Island rhythms. 10 p.m. Saturday, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

Pointer Sisters. Concert, favors and cocktails. 9 p.m.-midnight Sunday, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; $90-$200. 947-7877.

Ruben Studdard, the American Idol. Doors open 5 p.m., concert at 6 Sunday, Word of Life Christian Center, 544 Queen St.; free. 528-4044.

Da "Big Bang" Block Party. Entertainment by Manoa DNA and H2O. View the fireworks, too. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

New Year's Eve Bash. Frank DeLima and Na Kolohe, others. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Coconut Willy's Bar & Grill, International Marketplace. 923-9454.

Beautiful. Hosted by Russell Tanoue, with fashion show and DJ Paul Brandon. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, Pearl, Ala Moana Center. 944-8000.

A Touch of Red. Adam Saaks, percussionist Ricky Rocks, DJs and dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, W Honolulu, Diamond Head Grill. 922-3734.

Seven. Rooftop party, view of fireworks, disco ball drop, entertainment. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, NextDoor. 548-6398, www.whoisnextdoor.com.

Bringing Back Kerouac. With slam poet Anthem Salgado and musician Ace Kentura. 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Kaleidoscope. Rock with The Malcognitas and DJs Vagina and Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

ON THE TURNTABLES

New Year's Eve 2006 Black Tie. DJ Harvey, The Thirtyninehotel All Stars. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552, www.thirtyninehotel.com.

Ball Drop 2007. DJs Lady Tribe, Heavygrinder. Doors open at 9 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe. 18/older. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

DJ Ko Kimura from Japan at "NYE 2007" celebration; also DJs Akio and Archangel. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday, Lotus Soundbar; 21/older. 924-1688.

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

Lush Life. With resident DJ Mr. Nick, a spinner of jazzy downtempo, house and drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

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.

World Tour — Asia Beat. DJs Euphoric, Da Lion of Judah. Two dance floors. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Bamboleo. Dance, we said! Brazilian and Latin under the stars. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Spada Bar and Restaurant; 18/older. 538-3332.

Syllabus. A variety of turntablists spins hip-hop, reggae and soul for baked ziti. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta; 21/older. 524-0004.

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.

Cheddar. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

Skin. Don't wear just your birthday suit. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. first and third Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

Lucky Tiger, when whatever feels right gets on the sound system. Roar! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, thirtyninehotel; 21 and older. 599-2552.

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.

A Midsummer Night's Trance, Euro dance and trance. Close your eyes ... dance! 10 p.m. Saturdays, Club Promo, 325 Seaside Ave. 351-1597.

Electr01yfe. Ever so musically eclectic. Ever so loungy. Ever so downtown cool. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

Like it Tight, funk, house and belly dancing, oh my! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Yanni's Restaurant, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 234-1006.

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.

Nu Swing Project. Intricate Mediums has a new name; Maria Remos remains. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Hot Latin Tuesdays. Salsa, merengue, reggaeton in a non-Latin room. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesdays, Zanzabar Night Club; 18/older. 924-3939.

Newjass Quartet. The cool kids flock to this Chinatown loft for groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

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 DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Carnaval Las Palmas, Restaurant Row; 21/older. 285-0072.

Riot. Have yet to see a riot at Hula's, but anything's possible, and with shirtless bartenders. 9 p.m. Thursdays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the 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.

Mai Tai Bar. Yes, the OTHER one — a nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.