TGI Thursday
SPECIAL EVENTS
11th Annual World Fireknife Dance Competition, preliminaries, 8 p.m., Polynesian Cultural Center, Hale Aloha Theater, $7*; continues with semi-finals on May 16, 8 p.m. Hale Aloha Theater ($7*) and finals on May 17, 6 and 8 p.m. Pacific Theater ($29*). 293-3333.
CONCERTS
Annual Spring Recital, with the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus junior high and high school ensembles, 7 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium; $5*. 521-2982.
STAGE OPENINGS
"King Kalakaua's Poker Game," a historical comedy set in 19th-century Hawai'i, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 15; $5-$16. 536-4441.
"Road Movie," an American odyssey in search of love and belonging, 8 p.m., Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. May 16-17, 22-24, and 4 p.m. May 18 and 24; $20*. 526-4400, 235-7311.
COMEDY
James Stephens III, 8 p.m., Laugh Factory, Queen Kapi'olani Hotel; repeats May 16-18; $15*. 931-4490.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Shotglass, blues, 7-8:30 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.
Keale, Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.
Night Train, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, Kapono's. 536-2161.
The Dave Lamar Project, funky blues and rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemoo Farms, Lakeside Lanai; for 21 and older. 622-5009.
Pimpbot, with openers The No-No Boys, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki. 941-0424, ext. 12.
Eastside Wrecking Crew, reggae and hip-hop, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tropics in Kailua. 262-3343.
JIN, Japanese rapper 10 p.m., Pipeline Cafe; for 18 and older. 589-1999.
DANCE VENUES
Paddler's Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; for 21 and older. 531-8444.
"Salsa After Dark," 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Rumours; also, free salsa lessons by Salsa 101, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; for 21 and older. 941-5216, 955-4811.
Brake, underground hip-hop party, 9 p.m., Grumpy's Bar and Grill; for 18 and older. 528-4911.
Thirsty Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-8811.
Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; for 21 and older. 924-3939.
"Raw" Sushi Lounge, with Tim Borshe, Gary O, Drift, Mr. Brown, Andreas and Rayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. 536-6286.
Summtin' Summtin' Thursdays, DJ and cool vibes, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., JC's Bar and Grill; for 21 and older. 923-5828.
Versatyle Styles, with DJs Sovern-T and Lava, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The Garden; for 18 and older. www.quadmag.com.
Candyland, three rooms of hip-hop, house and progressive, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Maze; for 18 and older. 921-5800.
Hot Lava Thursdays, with Hot Lava and Mastermind Productions, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Volcanoes Nightclub (formerly World Cafe); for 21 and older. 528-7071.
Perpetual Groove, with rotating DJs, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; for 18 and older. 951-8671.
Tattoo Thursdays, 11 p.m.-1 am., Cellar Nightclub; for 18 and older. 923-9952.
Blue Thursday, with DJ Mark, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den. 521-2900.
DJ Regina, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.
Mixmaster B, midnight, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.
CLUBS
Anita Hall, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. 599-4877.
Blue Thursday, with Ned Flanders Quartet, 8-11p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den. 521-2900.
Ernest Chang, classic rock, country and love songs, 8-11 p.m., Emporium Lounge and Cafe; for 21 and older. 484-5757.
Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight, Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.
Tino and the Rhythm Klub, top 40, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.
Annette Alcos, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana. 955-4466.
Boogie's Blues, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Rumba Night, with Go-Go Boyz at 10 p.m., 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
The Piranha Brothers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.
Bikini Beer Bust with DJ Risk, 10 p.m., Bedroq Bar & Grill. 942-8822.
The Men of Sensually Certified, male revue, 11 p.m., Angles Waikiki. 926-9766.
Southern Draw, Southern-style rock, midnight-3 a.m., Tiares Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.
LOUNGE ACTS
Kevin Mau, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.
Jonah Cummings, 4-6 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.
Rod Tanu and the Volcanoes, island contemporary, 4-8 p.m., Outrigger Reef Hotel, Shore Bird Oceanside Bar and Grill. 922-2887.
Wayne Takamine, 4-8 p.m., the Waikiki Broiler. 923-8836.
Christian Yrizzary and Sani Apuakehau, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill and Bar. 923-8454.
Mr. Gneiss, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics Cafe. 949-4321.
Joe Recca/Ha'alilio, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Harry's Bar. 923-1234.
Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.
Aloha Serenaders, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.
Auntie Genoa Keawe, traditional Hawaiian falsetto, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.
Hawai'i Loa, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.
Roland Aton, jazz, Hawaiian and country, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Best Western The Plaza Hotel, Plaza Pub. 836-8626.
Aloha Duo, with hula, 6-8 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, poolside. 922-4422.
The Freitas Family Jam Session, Hawaiian, 6-8:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.
Coconut Joe, tropical pop, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.
The Milestone Jazz Trio, with Miles Jackson, James Kraft and Peter Factora, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa Restaurant. 951-3420.
Black Sand, jazz, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.
Pumehana Davis, harp, 6-10 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hanohano Room. 922-4422.
Kapena, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.
Pai'ea, contemporary Hawaiian, 6:30 p.m., Big Island Steak House. 537-4446.
Kahua, traditional Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. 952-9200.
Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.
Mihana, 7 p.m., Duc's Bistro. 531-6325.
Jake Shimabukuro, 'ukulele, 7-9 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
Ned Ka'apana, slack-key, 7-9 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.
Ray Sowders and Shawn Ishimoto, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Chili's in Kahala. 738-5773.
Al Romero Duo, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Harry's Bar. 923-1234.
Azure McCall, with Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, 7-10 p.m., Brew Moon Restaurant and Microbrewery. 593-0088.
eightOeight, R&B, 7-10 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.
Just Us, contemporary, Hawaiian, local favorites, 7-10 p.m., Honolulu Airport Hotel, Pelican Lounge. 833-3844.
Kit Samson, piano, 7-10 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.
Ryan Tang, contemporary Hawaiian, 7-11 p.m., Waikiki Gateway Hotel, Nick's Fishmarket Lounge. 955-6333.
Glenn Pinho, contemporary island, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Miramar Hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 847-3222.
Betty Loo Taylor Trio, with Star Williams, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, The Veranda. 739-8760.
Kelly and Monica of Emerald House, contemporary, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.
Bill Burgher, Elvis impersonator, 8-9:30 p.m., Rock Island Cafe. 923-8033.
Kaleidoscope, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, classic rock and contemporary Hawaiian, 8-10 p.m., Waterfront Crab House and Nightclub. 585-8488.
Dennis Ah Yek Duo, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.
Chris Andrews, sing-along, 8:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.
Ells Simeona, with dancer, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Ginny Tiu, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.
Herb Ohta Jr., 8:30-10:30 p.m., Pacific Beach Hotel, Neptune's Garden. 921-6112.
3em Company, jazz, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Lewers St. Loft & Lanai; for 21 and older. 922-5714.
David Swanson, piano/vocal, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.
Jonah Cummings, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill and Bar. 923-8454.
Round 'n' Round, originals, 9-11 p.m., Hale Noa. 735-4292.
Soul Food 2 Go, with Zanuck Lindsey, 9 p.m.-midnight, Diamond Head Grill. 922-3734.
Sam Kapu, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.
Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.
