DJs, live music and parties; 21+ unless noted.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
First Friday Honolulu, walkabout celebration of the arts with music, performances, art, DJs, happy hours and extended shop hours, 5-10 p.m., Downtown-Chinatown Arts and Cultural District. Free. 521-2903. Schedule, map, parking information: http://artsatmarks.com.
July highlights include:
» First Friday BBQ Challenge: 6 p.m., featuring grilled-food stations by Downbeat Diner, Manifest, The Fix, Rakuen, Bar 35 and Brasserie Du Vin, along the block between Pauahi Street and Chaplain Lane (adjacent to Louis Pohl Gallery and eleven44).
» The ARTS at Marks Garage celebrates the opening of its “Best of Shows” installation featuring the work of Kirsten Rae Simonsen and Chris Edwards 5-11 p.m. with artist talks (6:30), a Kona Brewing Co. beer garden, adult shave ice, the Hawaiian Fresh Farms food truck, music by DJ The Native Girl and carnival-themed decor. No cover. 521-2903, http://artsatmarks.com
» Fresh First Fridays, featuring a performance by Maria Remos’ new jazz/funk/soul group Songbird & The Super Simps, live art by Storekeeper, drink specials and DJ sets (hip-hop, electronic, house, trap) all night by Jimmy Taco and Lana Lane studio artists Rooks Royal and Gotaro; 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fresh Cafe Downtown, 1121 Nuuanu Ave. Cover: $5; free until 9 p.m. http://fb.com/freshcafe.hawaii
» Foundation First Friday, house, downtempo and trip-hop music by DJs Jimmy Lee, Vince, Ramyt and Loic Tambay, and special guests Kevin Koga and Bernie’s Diction, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., eleven44, 1144 Bethel St. No cover (before 10 p.m.). 528-1144, http://eleven44hawaii.com
» Fourth Annual Dark and Disturbed First Friday on the Fourth of July, hosting the First Friday gallery walk 6-9 p.m. and featuring art, drag, aerial acrobatic, burlesque, improv comedy (Think Fast!) and pole performances, DJ Jet Boy and storytelling by Jeff Gere, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Ong King Arts Center. Cover: $10; free before 8 p.m. 724-816-6585, http://ongkingartcenter.com
Salsa Lounge, Latin dance weekly with the Hot Salsa Dance Co., free pupu, lessons and prizes, 6-11 p.m., Palladium Ballroom at Ala Wai Golf Course (special venue for Fourth of July only). Cover: $1-$5. All ages. 256-7556
Jose Dynamite & Friends Comedy Show, featuring Nick Makosky, Dynamite and host Shane Lucas Price, 7:30 p.m., O’Toole’s Irish Pub, Celtic Room. Cover: $10. 391-5673
DJ Euphorik, with go-go dancers and Roxy on the Mic at 10; 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., RumFire. No cover. 294-8943
Darren Benitez and DJ Nokternal, after party for the Turtle Bay Independence Day Celebration, 9 p.m., Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. Cover: $15. 293-6000, http://surferthebar.com
Feel Good Fridays, old school with DJs Magic and Gee Flava, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.,Fleet Reserve Association, 891 Valkenburgh St. Cover: $8-$10. VIP, reservations: 683-6440
Kick @ss Punk Show, featuring Anti-Matter, Super Fuct and Lord Sufferer, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Anna O’Brien’s. Cover: $6. 946-5190
Club Underground, First Friday indie dance party with DJs Ross Jackson and Davey Shindig spinning garage rock, post-punk, Britpop, indie, electro and more, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Downbeat Lounge. No cover. 533-2328
Revive the Live: The Steppas, official CD release party for the roots reggae band from Hilo, also featuring Hot Rain, Bamboo Cru(cial) and So Roots, 9 p.m., The Republik. Cover: $15. http://hifinest.com. 18+
Slow &; Low, dubstep, trap, D&B and bass monthly features DJs Toki, Monkey, CoonDog, Sejika and T.H.D., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor. Cover: $5. http://fb.com/nextdoorhnl
SoulMedic & Ras Mikey, live reggae, with Isouljahs, and Pacific Sounds Outernational spinning reggae and dancehall, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The Studio at Hawaiian Brian’s. Cover: $5; $10 for ages 18-20. 946-1343
DJ Lava, 9:30 p.m., Mai Tai Bar, Ala Moana Center. No cover. http://fb.com/maitaibarhonolulu
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Jazz Beats, night of experimental acid jazz, head beats and instrumental hip-hop with DJ Wish, also welcoming poets, 7 p.m.-midnight, Fiji Kava, 1007 Dillingham Blvd. No. 107B. No cover. 295-2450
Kill Paris, future funk pioneer and Boulder, Colo.-based DJ/producer Corey Baker, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Vice Nightclub. Cover: $40. $30 advance. 866-448-7849, http://flavorus.com
Sexy Saturdays, hits of the Pipeline years with host Rick Rock and DJs Twiks and BJamm, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Sideline Sports Bar and Grill. Cover: $5 before 10 p.m. 842-5750
Soul’d Out Saturdays, dance hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s by DJ James Coles of 93.9 Jamz and his United DJs, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., eleven44. Cover: $5. No cover and complimentary tapas before 8 p.m. Dress code. 528-1144, http://eleven44hawaii.com
DJ Betty, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., RumFire. No cover. 294-8943, http://rumfirewaikiki.com
Alex Marley, Jamaican singer and guitarist (and cousin of Bob Marley) live, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. Cover: $20. $15 pre-sale at shopturtlebay.com. 293-6000, http://surferthebar.com
Baddy Girl, DJ Tittahbyte’s mixtape release party featuring the local photographer-turned-DJ (aka Riana Stellburg) and opening sets by DJs Packo, SuperCW and Taco, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The Safehouse at The Republik. No cover. 941-7469, http://jointherepublik.com
Blazing Saturdays, DJs Doc Jay, Cee-Jaay and Chop, 9 p.m. at JR Rockers, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. No cover. Call 391-5394 for base entry.
Unsigned Hawaii Live: Cradle 2 Grave, Bone Canyon and Roofie Roulette, local alternative acts in monthly showcase; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Anna O’Brien’s. Cover: $5. 946-5190
Sabado Con Sabor, with DJs Fee and Ever, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Just Tacos, Mililani Town Center. Cover: $5-$10. 625-8025. On Facebook: Sabado Con Sabor
Sold Out Saturdays, DJs Anit and Compose, 10:30 p.m., Addiction Nightclub, The Modern Honolulu. Cover: $20. 943-5800, http://addictionnightclub.com
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Cherch: Sunday Skool with “Rev.” Justin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday Mass with “Rev.” Brooklyn, 3-9 p.m.; “Pastor” VJ KSM, 5-9 p.m.; the Ah-Men Gogo Boyz, 8 p.m.; and “Pastor” DJ, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. No cover.923-0669, http://hulas.com
Sweet Reggae Sundae, skanking to roots, reggae and dancehall by DJ Ant Eye, 8 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s. No cover. 946-5190
MONDAY, JULY 7
Brokeback Talent Night, open mic with GJ, 6-9 p.m., then Throwback Mondays — all-request ’90s and 2000s videos with VJ KSM, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. No cover. 923-0669, http://hulas.com
DJ SuperCW, electro-dance, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., RumFire. No cover. 294-8943,http://rumfirewaikiki.com
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Hot Latin Nights, with DJs Gato and G-Man spinning Latin, R&B and hip-hop,8 p.m.-midnight, Five-O Bar & Lounge, Royal Hawaiian Center. No cover. 256-7556. All ages.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Hula’s 40th Anniversary Extravaganza, featuring The Brothers Cazimero, Kawika Trask & Friends, GJ, Jason Laeha, VJs KSM and Racer-X, Starr Kalahiki, Maleko, Flash and others; 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. Cover: $5 with kamaaina, student, industry or active military ID; $10 advance VIP entry with collector’s item gift; $125 reserved tables for four. 923-0669, http://hulas.com
Let’s Play, weekly night of card and board games with prizes, 6:30 p.m. (happy hour till 8), eleven44. No cover. 528-1144, http://eleven44hawaii.com
Heavy Riddims, weekly night of reggae — from foundation to dancehall — with DJ Vince and guests, 8 p.m.-midnight, eleven44. No cover. 528-1144, http://eleven44hawaii.com
Comedy U, stand-up followed by open mic, 8:30-11 p.m., Anna O’Brien’s. Cover: $5-$7. http://fb.com/comedyu.hi
Totally ’80s Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Downbeat Lounge. No cover. 533-2328, 591-3500
Unity, deep house and techno weekly featuring DJ Ija Prestera, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Nextdoor. No cover. nextdoor808@gmail.com
Stiletto, ’90s-inspired weekly with DJ Delve, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Safehouse at The Republik. No cover. 941-7469, http://jointherepublik.com
THURSDAY, JULY 10
Cheeky! A Champagne Affair, weekly ladies’ night featuring complimentary Champagne as you enter, DJ Technique and occasional pop-up boutiques at pau hana, 6 p.m.-midnight, eleven44. No cover. 528-1144, http://eleven44hawaii.com
Comedy Hospital, open-mic weekly, 8-11 p.m. (sign-up at 7:30), Station Bar and Lounge. No cover. http://fb.com/mraaronpresents
Salsamor, salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha with DJ Rod and free dance lesson, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays, Vice Nightclub. Cover: $10. 387-9164, http://luxesalsa.com
KTUH’s Thumpin’ Thursdays, with DJ Pepperjack, EDM, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Anna O’Brien’s. No cover. 946-5190
Plursdays, EDM weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The Underground. Cover: $10; $5 before 10 p.m. http://edmhawaii.info. 18+