It’s a Thursday night, just after nine in the Gaslamp Quarter. Although the weekend hasn’t officially kicked off, the vibe is a happening scene. Right outside Onyx on Fifth Avenue, a long line of people — some dressed casually, others dressed to the nines — are waiting patiently to get inside this popular nightclub. Welcome to Live & Local, Onyx’s latest creation aimed at celebrating people who live and work in the 92101 ZIP Code. Held every Thursday from 8 p.m. until closing, Live & Local has something for everyone — featuring live bands and guest DJs who will play everything from pop to hip hop to rock. “We wanted to find a way to give back to the downtown community, so we created Live & Local,” said Charlissa Dodge, Onyx’s director of sales and marketing. “Patrons who live or work downtown don’t have to pay a cover charge on Thursday nights and they’ll get 20 percent off their tab. All they have to do is bring their driver’s license and their business card.” That’s not all. Even the bands, which are handpicked by the Onyx team, are hyperlocal. Greg Cryns, who sings and plays guitar for both Field Trip and Rareform Live, recently performed at Onyx. “We have great music in San Diego, so our goal is to encourage locals to get out and hear these bands and really enjoy their neighborhood,” Cryns said. In addition to showcasing local music, Onyx also recently launched Live Comedy Live, which brings some of the best comics to San Diego. The show is held once a month and was founded by comedians Rajan Dharni and Christian Spicer. Dodge said the comedy show has been a great addition because it attracts a different group than the nightclub crowd, so it’s a whole new scene. The next comedy show will be Dec. 19 and will feature headliner Mo Mandel, who’s been seen on Comedy Central, “Chelsea Lately” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and goes to about 11 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For more information on either Live & Local or Live Comedy Live, log onto www.onyxroom.com We want to hear from you A tropical, island-style shop has opened on Seventh and Island called Mainlanders. Stop by a special reception/sale on Saturday, Dec. 11 and take a creative photo of you, a friend and their 9-foot-tall mermaid. Post the photo on our Where You Want To Be Tours Facebook page for a chance to win two tickets to a Saturday afternoon Scavenger hunt/Amazing Race Adventure. A Mainlanders’ Special Reception is Dec. 11 and includes drinks, appetizers and 30 percent discounts. The store is on 502 Seventh Ave. Be there. Aloha! — Marc and Darlynne Menkin are the co-owners of Where You Want To Be Tours. Many of their tours and teambuilding scavenger hunts feature secret downtown areas. www.wheretours.com