IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Laughing Samoans with Tofiga Fepulea'i and Eteuati Ete. Ha! Ha! doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 today, Blaisdell Concert Hall. 591-2211.

"Naked Words," by Bridget Gray, doors open 7 p.m. today, Ong King Arts Center; also 7 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, ARTS at Marks. 550-8457.

"Smell My Finger." Stand-up comedy by Shawn Felipe. 8 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

Deuce. Black-out night. Here's your chance to really go for that goth look you've been considering for 2007. 9 p.m. today, O Lounge. 944-8436.

Roots Reggae with Tru Rebels and Freesound. Reggae down Kaka'ako! Across from CompUSA. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

The Scene Show Hawai'i with Haste the Day, Comeback Kid, Halifax and others. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Kapena, contemporary Hawaiian. Masese! Masese! Masese! ... Ka pa ena a ka pena! 8:30-midnight Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Crucial Element, Island contemporary. What's crucial is more parking on Kapahulu Ave. 9 p.m. Saturday, OnStage Drinks & Grinds. 306-7799.

Keola's HPU Graduation Party, with Crucible, Twitch and Insult 2 Injury. And you're invited! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bliss; 18/older. 528-4911.

The Girlas and Friends of Adam. Good acoustics are a given. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Lily Koi Restaurant and Lounge, 'Aiea. 486-8488.

Ledward Ka'apana. Congratulate Uncle Led before he hits the Grammys. 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Blue October. Hate them today. Hate them tomorrow. 8 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Jazz Wednesday. Chris Amemiya Sextet; featuring Noel Okimoto, DeShannon Higa, others. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, reggae, '80s dance and some funk, 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Moose McGillycuddy's. 923-0751.

The Temptations, with Honolulu Symphony Pops. Ah, "My Girl!" 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Blaisdell Concert Hall; and 8 p.m. Jan. 19-20. 792-2000.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Get Fresh! with special guest DJ Rap and DJs G-Spot, Ikon and SovernT. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900.

Two. with DJs KSM, K-Smooth and the sexy Skyline dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Palomino restaurant. 528-2400, www.skylinetwo.com.

The Black and White Party. with DJs Rude Dogg and K-Smooth, MC Big Koa and go go dancers. 8 p.m. Sunday, O Lounge. 944-8436.

Honolulu. DJs SubZero, KSM, Jedi, mrbRown, Byron the Fur, Abe Lagrimas Jr., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, W Honolulu. www.skylinetwo.com.

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

Lush Life. With resident djmrnick, 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.

The Good Life. Dress to impress. Asian, American, international dance mixes. 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.

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.

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.

Kaleidoscope, with Ross Jackson and DJ Vagina. It's Tuesday. Dance, dance, dance! 9 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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.

Acid Wash, with DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, Quiksilva and special guests, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, NextDoor; 21/older. 548-6398.

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 lovely 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.