IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Concerts on the Beach, with Maunalua. Not really ON the beach, but right next to it. 4-6 p.m. today, Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

"Late Show With David Letterman" auditions. Doors open at 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 926-3000, www.presaleticketsonline.com.

Pacific Composers Project, contemporary classical music. 8 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats 8 p.m. Thursday-Oct. 28. 550-8457.

Trip the Lights: Versus. Hip-hop battles, with host Kavet the Catalyst, DJs Observ and Oliver Twist. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. today, rRed Elephant. 545-4826.

Ka'ala Boys. Don't drive to the Haleiwa Joe's in Haleiwa. The boys are in Kane'ohe. 8:30-10:30 p.m. today, Haleiwa Joe's, Kane'ohe. 247-6671.

Ooklah the Moc. Live roots reggae where it really gets to shine: in the heart of beautiful Mo'ili'ili. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Upstanding Youth, Linus, Explore and Smitz. It's live. It's loud. Get a pitcher of beer and get used to it. 9 p.m. today, Detox. 526-0200.

Hawaii International Film Festival Party. Dan the Automator and Far*East Movement. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

Roots Reggae. Dubkonscious won't be in the heart of beautiful Mo'ili'ili, but Kaka'ako is nice. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

Chris Isaak. Stick around post-show. He signs autographs! 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Concert Hall. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

The Girlas. We like their music because it's good and makes us feel warm and squishy inside. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, rRed Elephant. 545-4826.

Humor Rhymes With Tumor? With comic Rene Hicks, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa, Hemenway Theatre; free. www.clearthesmoke.org.

Middle Earth Ensemble. Also featuring Willow Chang, Renee Arnold and Shadiya. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8768.

eightOeight. The band, not the area code ... or that bar with "fat fat" in its name. 7:30-10:40 p.m. Saturday, Pearl, Ala Moana. 848-6517.

Natural Vibrations. Uncle Wayne loves his roots! 9 p.m. Saturday, Breakers Restaurant and Bar, North Shore Marketplace; 18/older. 637-9898.

Beautiful. Presented by Russell Tanoue with designer Chelsea Gines. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900.

808 Scene Zine Magazine Party. Not the band, not the area code ... and not "fat fat." 9:30 p.m.- 2 a.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Hawai'i Air National Guard Fundraiser. Local Vocal featuring Lalea, Rukkus, Kawao. Doors open at 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Killswitch Engage. Rock, rock till you drop! (Insert guitar solo here.) Rock, rock never stop! 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Thursdays Rock. With Analog, Grand Theft Audio, Comfy Chair and Mephisto Waltz. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Detox. 526-0200.

Sam Kenninger and Mike White and the Saltines. Funky jazz. Who's bringing the sardines? 9 p.m. Thursday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Skyline. with DJs KSM, Jedi, ShawnG and GDog. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 21/older. 921-4600.

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 'ono-licious pupu and great service, too. Puck's Alley. 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.