TGI Wednesday

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full price is listed; the * denotes lower price for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

FIREWORKS

Fireworks, 12-minute aerial display, midnight, Aloha Tower Marketplace; also, pre-show entertainment with Dita Holifield, John Cruz, Ilona Irvine, and Jeff Rasmussen and Friends, 9 p.m.; free. 566-2337.

Fireworks, 8- to 10-minute display, sponsored by Halekulani, midnight off Waikiki Beach; free. 923-2311.

Fireworks, sponsored by Ihilani Resort and Spa, midnight over Ihilani Resort lagoon, primarily for hotel guests, but viewable from coastlines; free. 679-0079.

Fireworks, 10- to 15-minute display, sponsored by Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, midnight off hotel beach; free. 739-8888.

OUT-OF-TOWNERS

George Carlin, comedian, 6 and 9 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $38, $45. (877) 750-4400.

New Year's Eve Musical Spectacular, with Gloria Gaynor, Isaac Hayes, B.J. Thomas, Freda Payne, 8:30 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii; $275-$500, includes four-course dinner, champagne, party favors, fireworks and tax. 739-8890.

Kenny Loggins, with Loretta Ables Sayre, the Steve Jones Band and Hapa, doors open 9 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; $85-$195, includes pre-concert entertainment, party favors, half-bottle of sparkling wine, one standard cocktail, tax and tip. 947-7877.

New Year's Eve Gala, with the Doobie Brothers, Gloria Gaynor, Isaac Hayes, James Ingram, Candi Staton, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Deniece Williams and Deborah Cox, 10:15 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; $45-$125. (877) 750-4400.

DANCE VENUES

New Year's Eve Bash, with buffet, Natural Vibrations, DJ and fireworks, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., the Beach House; prices vary. 566-0644.

The Black Ball, hip-hop and house music, fashion and champagne toast, 8 p.m., the W Honolulu; 21 and older; $25. 922-3734.

Pleasuredome, creative black tie, balloon drop at midnight, 8 p.m., Fusion Waikiki; $15*. 924-2422.

Red Carpet Affair, presented by Love Feast Productions, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Bikini Cantina; $13*. www.lovefeastproductions.com.

Platinum VIP New Year's Eve Party, live radio broadcast with KQMQ, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., Rumours Nightclub; $45*. 955-4811.

Star Ball, with Rail, DJs KSM, BTF, Jrama, SeanG and SubZero, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older; $20, $25* or VIP packages for four people, $275-$400. 941-0424.

New Year's Eve Colossal, 12-hour dance marathon with DJs Marcus Purnell, Regina and Marz, 8:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m., Level 2; 21 and older; $15*. 955-4852.

New Year's Eve Party Tiki Lounge: A Forbidden Evening of Exotica, with Irene, Derek Daniels and the Party Favors and the Men of Sensually Certified, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; $15*. 923-0669.

Rubber Soul, Beatles music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; free admission. 923-1234.

Ultimate New Year's Eve Bash, with Pepper, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older; $20, followed by Mixmaster B, 1-4 a.m., 21 and older. 589-1999.

Rock Out New Year's Eve, party favors, pupu, door prizes and champagne toast, with Black Garter Cafe, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bikini's Sports Bar and Grill; $10. 531-4140.

Late-Night Fireworks Cruise, with DJ, door prizes and fireworks, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Ali'i Kai Catamaran; 21 and older; $27.50. 595-4082, 621-2333.

DFX, with DJ, champagne toast and balloon drop, 10 p.m., Dave & Buster's Grand Dining Room; free admission. 589-5007.

New Year's Eve Dungeon, gothic/industrial night, 10 p.m., Galaxy Nightclub; $21. www.hawaiiraves.com.

New Year's Eve Party, with DJs Vince and Gonzalves, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 21 and older; $10. 637-9898.

SHOWROOMS

Ho'omaka Hou 2003, with Kanilau, the Makaha Sons with Robi Kahakalau, Brother Noland, Kapena and others, 7:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hawaii Ballroom; $175-$225* includes buffet and unlimited wine; $65-$95* for show only. 931-8383.

Gala New Year's Eve Celebration, with Society of Seven Las Vegas, dinner seating at 7:45 p.m., or cocktail seating at 9 p.m., Outrigger Main Showroom; 21 and older; $135 dinner package includes buffet, split of champagne, party favors and dancing; $99 cocktail package includes split of champagne, party favors and dancing. 923-7469.

New Year's Eve Celebration, with dinner, "One" variety show, entertainment and fireworks, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa; $95*. 921-5000.

New Year's Eve with Frank De Lima, also featuring Faithfully Yours, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $99 dinner package includes buffet, split of champagne and party favors, with seating at 7:30 p.m.; $79 cocktail package includes split of champagne and party favors, with seating at 8:30 p.m. 923-7469.

Super Celebration, with the Super Kids of Hearts in Motion and Tihati Serenaders, 9 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Ainahau Showroom; $150* includes party favors. 931-8383.

DINNER, PLUS

New Year's Eve, with Nueva Vida, dinner 5-10:30 p.m., entertainment 6-9 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Pikake Terrace; $90* includes buffet, party favors. 931-8383.

Stardust, first seating 5:30 p.m., second seating 8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room; first seating, $85 per person, includes four-course dinner and bottle of Moet & Chandon White Star Brut per couple; second seating, $185 per person, includes four-course dinner with bottle of Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne per couple. 931-8383.

New Year's Eve Ball, with the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel, Main Ballroom; $42.50. 848-7789.

New Year's Eve Ball, with the International Ballroom Dance Club, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort; $45. 526-1081.

New Year's Eve, with Gabe Baltazar and Danny Couch with the Bobby King Band, doors open 7 p.m., dinner begins 7:30 p.m., the Royal Hawaiian, Monarch Room; $225-$255* includes five-course dinner, glass of wine, split of champagne and party favors; $75-$95* for show only. 931-8383.

New Year's Eve Mystery Dinner Theatre, 8:30 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.), followed by DJ 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Dave & Buster's; $65. 589-5008, 589-5007.

New Year with Chef Chai, with Keli'i Kaneali'i, Healani Youn, Na Palapalai and Tehani, 7-11:30 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro; $60, $75 dinner package; $25, $45 wine package. 585-0011.

New Year's Eve Celebration, with Kit Samson's Sound Advice, vocalists Manel and Alfredo Romero, 7 p.m-1:30 a.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom; $55* includes entertainment, party favors and dinner; $35* includes two cocktails and party favors. 955-4811.

Total Experience Party, with dinner, midnight sweets, and Honeyride from Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Longhi's; $165. 947-9899.

Tropical Latin New Year's Eve, dinner and dance celebration, with Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii, 8 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort; $110 includes four-course dinner, party favors, champagne toast and dancing. 293-8811.

Big Blast Party and Big Bang Fireworks Celebration, with H2O, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Gordon Biersch; 21 and older; $10, or dinner packages from $99. 537-3291.

BARS & LOUNGES

Simplisity, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Sand Bar; free. 922-4222.

New Year's Eve Celebration, with Jan Brenner and the All Stars, 7:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; $40 includes party favors and entertainment. 931-8383.

Disco Ball, with Aura, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Nightclub; $30* includes glass of champagne and party favor. 931-8383.

Augie Rey and The Little Big Band, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., the Royal Hawaiian, Surf Room; $10. 931-8383.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Aloha Duo, 2-5 p.m., the Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Blues Happy Hour, with Amber P. and the Bad Boys of Blues, 4-7 p.m., Onstage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Tennyson Stephens, with jazz vocals and piano, 8-11 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.

The Smilin' Island Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Modern World, '80s rock, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tropix in Kailua. 282-4850.

Club Awesome, with Erica Koch, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Club Pauahi. 521-7252.