IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Malama Wahine. Girlas, Tempo Valley, more, benefits breast-cancer prevention program. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

Mad Caddies. Check out the Caddies' food and song pairings on Page 20. 6-9:45 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, www.808shows.com.

Black Square. When was the last time you came out to support the Square? Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. 9 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

Think Pink. Benefit for Lanakila Meals on Wheels; fashion show, DJ Troy Michael. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Nick's Fishmarket. www.lanakilahawaii.org.

Badenyaa African Diaspora Dance Theater launch, also Kutmaster Spaz, Kealoha, more. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Hawaiian Hut; 18/older. www.badenyaa.org.

O-shen. Like his new CD "1 Rebel"? Then you've got to see him drop tunes from it live. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Mai Tai Rumble. The local band competition continues, followed by Beach 5 live. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Jazz Wednesday. Get your Monk on with Hiroshi Hata, Noel Okimoto and Steve Jones. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Makana. Some come home from L.A. for a break. Makana gigs. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday, Indigo Eurasion Cuisine. Also Oct. 24. 521-2900.

The Opihi Pickers. It's Island Music Wednesdays at the Grill. Opihi goes well with beer. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Wednesday, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

BMF CD release party. Rock, grunge and hard-core. Just like Mom used to make. 21/older. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Live with BariBari 13, Dr. Zaius. Energetic J-Pop. Filthy apes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 351-5956.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Thirtyninehotel's Third Anniversary. featuring DJ Nicky Siano with DJs Harvey and Chittom. 9 p.m. Saturday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Amplify. with DJs Packo, D-Box, Technique, Revise, Badmouth, Drift, Zane, K-ing. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

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

Taste. Rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more, including a pretty sweet view. 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4466.

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

Comedy Crusaders Improv Troupe. Laugh, darn it! Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Fridays, Sharkey's Comedy Club, 'Aiea. 531-4242.

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.

Butter. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread and passion-fruit jelly. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. 591-9555.

Lip Gloss. For the ladies. Ultralounge, 8-10 p.m.; the Event, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Che Pasta, 1001 Bishop St.; 21/older. 524-0004, 457-9106.

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.

Fire. With James Coles, United DJs, go-go dancers. Excited yet? 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach; 18/older. 926-5222.

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.

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.

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 launches a new 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.

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.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

J.P. Smoketrain and Dennis McClees. Blues, R&B and soul. Picture them ridin' dirty. 9 p.m. Thursdays through October, O'Toole's. 536-4138.

Salsa After Hours. Salsa, salsa, salsa, with DJs, dancers, even free salsa lessons. 9 p.m. Thursdays, Cirque Hawaii; 21/older. 285-0072.

Swampa ZZ. Emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. High-energy dance music for the Nintendo generation. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo. 521-2900.

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

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 hook-up 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.

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