IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Concerts on the Beach, with Maunalua ... in person ... playing live ... on the beach. 4-6 p.m. today, Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

Paul Wright, bringing his Christian hip-hop and reggae jams for the soul. Doors open at 6 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe; all ages. 589-1999.

Save the Sound System Show. Most High, Iriesouls, Isouljahs and other sound system savers. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Luau-a-go-go Weekender. Punk bands, DJs! 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's; also Saturday at Detox, Sunday at thirtyninehotel. 946-5190.

Paid in Fool's Gold Tour. A lovely hip-hop show with Big Juss, Radioinactive, DJ LA Jae and Rheteric. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Detox. 526-0200.

Deuce. Come in complete black attire because that's what the cool kids will wear. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

Sinbad does standup, presented by The Laugh Factory, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Concert Hall. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Hispanic Heritage Festival afterparty. 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii, 1249 N. School St. 285-0072.

Afatia CD Release Party. With Fiji. Listen to Afatia Thompson's debut CD. Doors open at 8 p.m., concert at 9 on Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Bacardi's Summer Pool Party. Barbecue, volleyball, DJs, the smell of coconut oil. 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Blue Moon Blues Sundays, with Jeff Said No! Say yes to No! and order the "unique" teri-steak. 7-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

Industry Auction. Bid on bartenders in celebration of The O Lounge's second anniversary. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Sherry Shaoling, Coconut Joe and Joey Calderone. Enjoy the wine bar and giveaways, 6-11 p.m. Tuesday, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Bryan Kessler and The Rich Crandall Trio. Jazz the way it was meant to be heard — by lamplight. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Studio 6. 596-2905.

Kaleidoscope. K Luvs M, Explore and SSM bring the color. You bring you. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

Blue Octoberfest. Blue October. Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 6:30 on Wednesday, Hale Koa Hotel, Luau Garden; all ages. (877) 750-4400.

Thursdays Rock. Really, they do. With Grind Method, Stoic, All Is Vanity and The Miltons. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Detox. 526-0200.

ON THE TURNTABLES

DJ Dieselboy. The drum 'n' bass superstar, with DJ Trek, G-Spot, IKON and SovernT. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

DJ Rude Dogg. No need for a tetanus shot. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

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

Free Jazz. Maria Remos and Nu Swing Project help you celebrate the end of the workweek. 6-9 p.m. Fridays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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, Sublime and 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. Upscale, two dance floors. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar Night Club; 21/older. 924-3939.

Bamboleo. Dance, we said, dance! 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 cutz 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. Ferment 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. Please don't wear your birthday suit. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. first and third Fridays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21/older. fashion45hawaii.com.

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

Salsa Sabado en la Noche. With El Conjunto Tropical doing the salsa thing live 'n' spicy. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds pile in 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 gets a new name but keeps Maria Remos' silky voice. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Hot Latin Tuesdays. Salsa, merengue, reggaeton in an oddly 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 live modern, groove-filled jazz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero and 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. You, too, can learn to salsa; with DJs Papi, Jose and Ever. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 21/older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

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, minus Brando. 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, with great pupu, too. 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 probably already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

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