But the local showroom scene has more to offer than just Jonathon Von Brana belting out Elvis tunes during "Blue Hawai'i: The Show," Don Ho's kitschy Hawaiian and Polynesian music and dance revue, and Michael Perry's and Larry Price's Saturday morning show at John Dominis.

Kapono's

Regardless of who's playing, throngs of music lovers descend upon Kapono's outdoor concert amphitheatre in Aloha Tower Marketplace.

Veteran entertainer Henry Kapono hits the stage every Wednesday and most Fridays, whenever he's in town.

ARTafterDark

Honolulu Academy of Arts' monthly ARTafterDark attracts a hip crowd of twenty- and thirty-something Honolulu up-and-comers, who mingle while inspecting art exhibits.

This Academy-hosted Friday pau-hana mixer started in early 2004 and a steady and increasing attendance helps keep it on young urbanites' calanders.

The event happens every last Friday of every month, from 6-9 p.m. Admission is $7 and free for museum members.

Upcoming themes include "Art Smart" this month, "Cool Nights, Hot Jazz & Blues" in July and "Havana Heat" in August.

The ARTS at Marks Garage

The ARTS at Marks Garage gives residents a reason to frequent Chinatown.

The gallery and performance space plays host to dance performances, art showings and poetry readings, such as "reVERSES," which features an evening of featured poets, open mic, and jazz music by DJ Mr. Nick. This all-ages event takes place on the last Tuesday of every month. (B.Y.O.B.)

The "O" Lounge

Since opening her New York-like grunge club, The "O" Lounge on Kapiolani Boulevard, Elizabeth Hata Watanabe has presented some racy shows, including flying in the scantily-clad Los Angeles-based DJ Lady Tribe and staging a Cabaret review every three months. The club now also features live jazz every Wednesday night, from 7-9.

Sunset on the Beach

Sunset on the Beach features a different type of show.

Twice a month, the event screens a free movie on a 30-foot screen at Queen's Surf. So, bring a blanket, lawn chair or dig your feet into the sand.

SWINGING THE NIGHT AWAY

Kicking up your heels has never been easier. While the young or young-at-heart can be seen hip-hopping at The Wave or Ocean Club, the more mature crowd may prefer keeping in step at the Ala Wai Golf Course ballroom. Whatever your preference, when it comes to dancing, the choices are out there.

Around town these days, dance venues and "themed" weekends at nightclubs are popping up everywhere.

The Swing Dance Club of Hawai'i presents at least two dances per month at various locations, including at the Ala Wai Golf Course Palladium. The club also meets regularly at Zanzabar on Thursday nights.

For more information, call 834-7744, 529-8816 or 637-7703.

Hee Haw. It's country dancing from 4 p.m. at Nashville Waikiki (926-7911).

Mr. Goodvybe rids guests of their blues during Manic Mondays at Venus Nightclub (951-8671).

"Everybody's Ladies Night" on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m. at Ocean Club (531-8444).

During the same night, Zanzabar Night Club (924-3939) turns up the heat with "Hot Latin Tuesdays," featuring salsa, merengue and reggaeton, from 8 p.m.-3 a.m. (Free salsa lesson from 8-9 p.m.

Friday nights are notorious for dance clubs, from Panama Hattie's (485-8226) La Zona Latina, Latino/Mexican dance party to Blue Tropix's (944-0001) Viper Room to the Wonder Lounge: The New Chapter, with DJs Nalu, Byron the Fur, ShawnG and Gary-O, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., at the W Honolulu (922-3734).

For nostalgia, Rumours (955-4811) "Big Chill" on Friday nights highlights '60s and early '70s music, from 5-9 p.m.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, John Valentine and Brian Robertshaw, perform at the Sheraton Waikiki's, Hanohano Room (922-4422), from 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Shirley Walker Band plays at, Coconut Willy's (923-9454), from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Fridays.

The group Contraband electrifies the crowd with its high-energy Rock 'n' Roll, from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., at Sand Island R&B (847-5001).

Soul Cafe takes the stage at Esprit Nightclub (Sheraton Waikiki hotel. 922-4422), from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

And last but not least, the pau hana Friday theme at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand (923-0669) presents Go-Go Boyz and DJ Al-X, from 10:30 p.m.