FIVE TO NINE, pau hana networking, with DJs Eskae and Seeko. It's business cards time. 5-9 p.m. today, thirtyninehotel; 21/older. 599-2552.

THE BRITISH ARE COMING, ARTafterDARK event, with The Strangers, DJ Nocturna, more. 6-9 p.m. today, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-6099.

GALLAGHER, the guy who likes to smash things up in a funny way. 6 and 9 p.m. today, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

SURF-A-BILLY ROCK SHOW, with Bari Bari 13, Tiki Taboo and DJ Rhombus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bar 35; 21/older. 537-3535.

Ska/Roots Revival, with Go Jimmy Go and Most High. Doors open 9:30 p.m. today, Anna Bannanas; 18/older. www.gojimmygo.com.

MANOA JAZZ FESTIVAL, with Devin Phillips & New Orleans Straight Ahead. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Andrews Amphitheatre, UH-Manoa. 956-8246.

DANCEHALL CITY, with roots, lovers rock, dancehall, reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21/older. 537-4164.

DUBKONSCIOUS, reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Tropics Cafe Bar & Lounge. 18/older. 591-8009, www.myspace.com/ionreggae.

IRIE SOULS AND ROOTIKAL RIDDIM, when you're in the mood for reggae. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

OCEANFRONT, partying with a watery view. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, RumFire; 21/older. www.flashandmattyboypresent.com.

THE LAST SATURDAY SESSION, with Tempo Valley, DJ Fame and more. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, E&O Trading Co. 591-9555.

PUNK NO KA OI, featuring Maui's White Rose, Mistermeaner, O*D*M, and more. 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

PIMPBOT, acoustic. The ska/jazz/punk/hip-hop/etc. band goes unplugged. 6 p.m. Sunday, Dave and Buster's. 589-2215.

TUESDAY CRUZING, hosted by Guy Cruz. Musical moments for the pau-hana crowd. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine. 537-4164.

KALEIDOSCOPE, featuring The Malcognitas and DJ Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, The Loft; 21/older. 688-8813.

GILBERT GOTTFRIED, hosted by Augie T. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe. 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

ANJELAH JOHNSON, presented by the Laugh Factory. 8 p.m. Wednesday through Oct. 4, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Cirque Hawaii. 922-0017.

RIVALS, battle of the bands, Affront the Weak and more. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Wednesday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

FIRST THURSDAYS, slam poetry, painters, massages in the lounge, DJ. Doors open 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Hawaiian Hut. 387-9664.

ON THE TURNTABLES

SPIN, every last Friday of the month. This one features guest DJs Ikon, KSM, AL-X. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Notable, new And not-so-new: DJs, bands and spaces

AFTERLIFE, goth industrial party. Jaunt (or skulk) through Fields of Nephilim with the black-clad set. 9 p.m. Fridays, The Shop. 524-0004.

ALOHA FRIDAYS, hip-hop, house, dancehall. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Don Ho's Island Grill; 18/older. 528-0807, www.myspace.com/mattyliu.

THRASH, with DJ Eskae, Durtie Rice, Jami, presented by Vertical Junkies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, The Loft; 21/older. 688-8813.

LAVISH, hip-hop, mashup, old-school, with DJs Idle, 720. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co. 591-9555, www.myspace.com/doc_hidef808.

BIG TOP, with DJs Anit, Mix Master B, Fly Kid, Lex1. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Cirque Hawaii. 21/older. 922-0055.

The Limelight, with two dance floors; hip-hop, R&B upstairs, '80s/'90s downstairs. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room. 395-2100

MUSIC ON THE MOON, live music, DJs. That section of Ward Centre will be jumping. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 21/older. 593-0088.

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.

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.

SURF "SHACK" SATURDAYS, rock, reggae, pop. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, The Shack Waikiki; 21/older. 921-2255.

TOTALLY 80s, nee "Acid Wash," with DJs G-Spot, Nocturna, Quiksilva, Vegas Mike. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The Loft; 21/older. 688-8813.

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

PRIVILEGE, with DJs, urban lifestyle trendy dress code. 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesdays, Level 4, Royal Hawaiian Center. 931-6200.

JET BOY, JET GIRL, indie rock, soul, goth and more, with DJ Casey and Nightfox. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Mercury Bar; 21/older. 537-3080.

SWAMPA ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party. Downtown is where it's at. 10 p.m. Thursdays, Bar 35 (formerly at Indigo). 537-3535.

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