IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Black Square and Busekrus. Reggae, rock. Expect some pretty loud times in Kailua. 9 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

Sagittarius VIP Party. Finally, all you archers get to party together. 9 p.m. Saturday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Iriesouls and Most High. With DJ Zacharijah. Get Downtown for some rhythms. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Loft, 115 Hotel St. 392-3692.

Talib Kweli. The MC comes to town. 18/older. doors open at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe. 946-8620, www.presaleticketsonline.com.

Go Jimmy Go. Ska fave is back in a favorite performing space. 18/older. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Image. We're thinking the image of the ocean in the distance is terrific. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Longhi's, Ala Moana Center. 947-9899.

Behind the Red Curtain. Fetish-inspired masquerade, can can dancers! 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Mercury Bar. http://myspace.com/themercurybar.

America. Dewey and Gerry bring their old hits, some new ones. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Blaisdell Arena. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Rumble. Band competition followed by veteran Isle rhythms band Ooklah the Moc. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.

Kaleidoscope. With Ctrl+Alt+Del, Jesse Atomic, Megum Pie, DJs Vagina, Ross Jackson, Casey, Guti. 9 p.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Jazz Wednesday. Dean Taba CD-release party, with Andy Suzuki, Noel Okimoto, Robert Shinoda. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Hoku Zuttermeister. Hawaiian music, anyone? Everyone? Hoku is your guy. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Natural Vibrations. Can't get enough of those reggae rhythms in Kailua. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Boardriders Bar & Grill. 261-4600.

Sexy Singles Night. Couples need not apply. 18/older. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach. 926-5222.

Live,with House of Tragic, Green Eyes, Busekrus. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place. 351-5956.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Eclipse. with neo-soulster Dorian Wright, Kutmaster Spaz and DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 521-2900.

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.

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.

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.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

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 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.