IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Third Degree. A reunion concert with guitarist Chris Planas and other former Pagan Babies guests. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Ooklah the Moc. People love Ooklah. Ooklah love people. People love roots. Ooklah play roots. 9 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

The Ghost Band and The Main Ingredient. It's reggae. It's funk. It's by a lake. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Kemo'o Farms, Lakeside Lanai. 621-1835.

Jazzin'. DeShannon Higa and Groove Improv Artists, Maria Remos, Reggie Padilla, Rod Esteban. 10:30 p.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Jamaica Mi Crazy. Jamaican mi wonder if there are any good names left for reggae bands. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Koa'uka CD release party. featuring Natural Vibrations, B.E.T., Beach 5, Pohaku and more, 21/older. 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Missing Dave, alternative. Dare to experience the magic of the Dave live. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Kemo'o Farms, Lakeside Lanai. 621-1835.

Skyline. Put that Philip Roth book down for one night and dance, fool! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. 921-4600.

Prelude to a Masquerade Kiss. 2008 Valentino Venezia Masquerade Ball kick off party. 10 p.m. Saturday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Mena fashion show/screening of "Samoan Wedding," performance by Afatia, dancing. 5-9 p.m. Sunday, O Lounge. 735-5360, www.soleil808.com.

Rumble. Band competition followed by Go Jimmy Go, live for the holiday hell yeah. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Ken Whitener, comedy hypnotist. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 Thursday, Sharkey's Comedy Club. Repeats 8 p.m. Dec. 7-8. 531-4242.

Augie T., Timmy Mattos and Jose Dynamite. Dy-No-Mite! 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Chai's Island Bistro. Repeats 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 13-14. 585-0011.

Groundation with Dubkonscious, BW and Ooklah the Moc. More Ooklah cuz it's Christmas. 18/older. 9 p.m. Thursday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Spin with DJ Michael Fong and more. The open-air view of Kapahulu Avenue is pure ... magic. 9 p.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Tsukiji Fridays. DJ K-Smooth, Nocturnal Sound Crew. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Tsukiji Fish Market and Restaurant, Ala Moana Center. 237-5444.

Kaleidoscope. DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson. If mainstream is on the label, it's not sitting at this table. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

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

Ipanema Lounge, duet offers Brazilian jazz and bossa nova, guitars and vocals. 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays, Cafe Che Pasta, Bishop Square. 524-0004.

Get Fresh! and get ready for the weekend, with DJs G-Spot, Ikon and SovernT. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 521-2900.

The Playground. DJed hip-hop, R&B, soul, dancehall for the kid. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, the W Honolulu; 21/older. www.tantriqentertainment.com.

The Circus. Dancers, DJs and the magic of "Cirque Hawaii" performers. 10 p.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii (the old IMAX theater). 753-4970.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neosoul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. www.kuriousproductions.com.

Dragonfly Room. Hip-hop, R&B, neosoul, DJ Anit and the ever-present dress code. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, W Honolulu; 21/older.

Fly. DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by "Cirque Hawaii," more. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Cirque Hawaii; 21/older. 753-4970.

Happy Tuesdays. Photog Russell Tanoue presents another party for the beautiful people. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older.

Listening Party. The grooves and the views are a hump-day blessing. 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 21/older.

Rising Melody. A weekly singer/songwriter forum with rotating guests and a bar. 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

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

Big Wednesdays. A little something to get over the hump. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Cancun. Partying goes south of the border — what border? 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, Señor Frog's; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. 11 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. The OTHER one — a nonhookup beachside getaway with live music. 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com, Derek Paiva at dpaiva@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.