IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, Fusion Waikiki's 19th Anniversary Celebration, with The Gender Bender Lip Gloss Revue and more. 8 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Fusion Waikiki. 21/older. $5. 924-2422.

FAMILY DINNER, Hawaiian funk. 9 p.m. today, Anna Bannana's. 21 and older. 946-5190.

FRUIT FLY, with DJs KSM, Drift and Skeeter, gay night, benefit for Life Foundation of Hawaii. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. today, thirtyninehotel. 21/older. $7. 599-2552.

BAND CAMP VI, with 311, Jason Mraz and Augustana, presented by BAMP Project. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Waikiki Shell. $39.50, $44.50, $49.50. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

OLD-SCHOOL SUMMER JAM, with Midnight Star, ElDeBarge, Rose Royce, Evelyn "Champaign" King. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Waterfront. 21/older. $45 general, $95 VIP. 375-0947, www.islandtix.com.

SKYLINE, with DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. $15. 922-4422.

SPEAKEASY, featuring the Cherry Blossom Cabaret's second anniversary, live auditions, Swampa ZZ and DJs, prom attire suggested. 9 p.m.2 a.m. Saturday, The Mercury Bar. 21/older. $10*. www.myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.

FULL METAL RACKET, with Crucible, Augustine and Phoenix Rose. 10 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. $10, $20 VIP. 589-1999.

LITTLE BROTHER, MySpace Release Show. 10 p.m. Saturday, The Loft. Free. 18/older. 688-8813, www.myspace.com/hiphop.

STUNNA SATURDAYS, with Rebel Souljahs and DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, The O Lounge. 944-8436.

BROKEN LIQUID, with DJs Saya and Toki. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Bar 35. 21/older. 537-3535.

BON TEMPS!, food and wine fundraising event for the Honolulu Academy of Arts' art education program, with Kevin Leong Quartet, DJ G-Spot, food from Chai's, Roy's and more. 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the Academy. $85. 532-6099, www.showcase808.com.

MACKA B, with Wadi Gad and DJ Super Mario. 10 p.m. Sunday, Pipeline Cafe. All ages. $25 advance. 589-1999, www.myspace.com/mackab1.

TUESDAY CRUZING, featuring Ernie Cruz Jr., hosted by Guy Cruz. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 537-4164.

THE RISING MELODY, songwriter showcase. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Tuesday, Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

GET FREAKY AT THE TIKI, with Bartender Showdown. 5-6 p.m. VIP, 6-8 p.m. general, Wednesday, Planet Hollywood. $29 VIP, $17 general. 550-8457

MRS. HAWAII 2008 FUNDRAISER, a benefit for Kristina Lum to help her represent the state in the Mrs U.S.A. pageant, with entertainment and more, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nick's Fishmarket. $20. 955-6333.

FRIENDS OF ADAM. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursday, Coconut Willy's, Waikiki Beach Walk. 21/older. 921-9000.

ON THE TURNTABLES

DRAGONFLY ROOM, hip-hop, R&B, neo soul with special guest DJ Rocky Rock. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Wonder Lounge, W Honolulu. 922-3734.

CREAM, with DJs Nocturna and Betty, go-go dancers Kamakoa and Denise. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. $7*. 537-4164.

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

THE ULTIMATE BEACH PARTY, with DJs Big John and LT. 9 p.m. Fridays, Planet Hollywood. 18/older. 924-7877.

AFTERLIFE, goth industrial party. 9 p.m. Fridays, The Shop. 524-0004.

80s FOR THE LADIES NIGHT, with DJ G Man and more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, King St. Cafe. 21/older. 942-9990.

CANDY BAR, Presented by Flash & Matty Boy. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Ala Moana Center, Pearl Ultralounge. 944-8000.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS LIVE. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Skye Sushi Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel penthouse. 21/older, 25-30, older preferred. 955-4466.

CHEE HOO SATURDAYS, hip-hop, reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Tio's Garage & Taco Station. www.tiosgarage.com.

EMPIRE. DJs spin hip-hop, house, soul, funk, drum-n-bass. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Lotus Soundbar. 21/older. www.myspace.com/doubleospot.

HAWAIIWOOD, with DJ Durtie Rice and lots o' glam. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Planet Hollywood. 924-7877, www.verticaljunkies.com.

RICE CRACKER, with DJs Delve1der, XL and G-Spot. Or kakimochi, to some. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

DO'KYO, with Nocturnal Sound Krew and Main Ingredient. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Harbor Court Bistro. 21/older. 587-8338, www.racesauce.com.

Lollipop Mondays, dance crew contest, hip-hop, R&B. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Mondays, The O Lounge. All ages. www.myspace.com/uniteddjs.

KINGSTON TOWN, reggae with DJs Gonzales and Vince. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesdays, Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

HIP HOP HUMP. We can only imagine what goes on at this party. Yee-haw! 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

MODERN LOVE, dance, rock, pop. Can you ask for anything more? Ask anyway. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Mercury Bar. 537-3080.

MIC:CTRL, techno and house, with Willis Haltom, Zane, Ernie K., Fathom. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesdays, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

INDULGE, pau hana professional mingling for ladies, with Beauty Bar and music by DJ Miss Kitty Lee. 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

SWAMPA ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. Downtown is where it's at. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 21/older. 521-2900.

above: Mrs. Hawaii 2008, Kristina Lum, will be at Nick's Fishmarket on Thursday.

below: Chef Ron Nasuti of Roy's will cooking up ways to raise money at the Academy of Arts fundraiser on Sunday.