TGI Thursday

Advertiser Staff

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

SPECIAL EVENT

Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers, part of the Hawaii Blues/Rock Tour 2003, doors open 8:15 p.m., show begins 8:30 p.m., The Hawaiian Hut; $25*. 941-5205.

CONCERT

Emerson String Quartet, chamber ensemble, 7:30 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium; $24*; preceded by free Q&A session at 6:30 p.m., Music Building Room 36. 956-6878.

MIXED BAG

Pau Cancer Party, a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Team in Training," 5-8 p.m., Compadres Bar & Grill; $12* includes Mexican pupu spread. 591-8307, 488-1391.

First Thursdays, music, poetry, spoken word, comedy, dance, doors open 7 p.m., show begins 8 p.m., Studio 1; $5*. 550-8701, 387-9664.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Del Beazley and Dwight Kanae, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Sam ChoyÍs Breakfast, Lunch & Crab. 545-7979.

Oopso Facto, blues, 7-8:30 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

Slim Mango, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, Kapono's. 536-2161.

DANCE VENUES

"Salsa After Dark," with DJs Ray Cruz and Rod, 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Rumours; also, free salsa lessons by Salsa 101, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 21 and older. 941-5216, 955-4811.

Rock the Beach House, with local entertainment, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., The Beach House, Pier 7, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 566-0644.

Brake, underground hip-hop party, 9 p.m., GrumpyÍs Bar and Grill; 18 and older. 528-4911.

Ladies Night, with DJ K-Dogg, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemoo Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21 and older. 622-5009.

Artist Groove Network, hosted by Roni, Greg, Frank and Peter, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Reign Night Club. 597-1996.

DJ Dancin' Adam, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.

Taboo Thursdays, with Juliet Lighter and Hypersquad Dance Co., 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Volcanoes Nightclub; 21 and older. 528-7071.

Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older. 924-3939.

The Breaks, with DJs 45 and Mr. INC, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 21 and older. 637-9898.

Spit on Split Last Resort, with DJ Jedi, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Phillip PaoloÍs Italian Restaurant; 21 and older. 585-8142.

Summtin' Summtin' Thursdays, digital vibes, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., JC's Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 923-5828.

The Trend, with DJs Epic and Rayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Nick's Fishmarket Ultra Lounge; 21 and older. 955-6333, 591-8277.

Erotic Thursdays, with MC Wild Wes, DJs Stealth, Edit, Technique and Reality, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Club Africa, 1230 Kona St. 420funkshun.com.

DJ Regina, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

CLUBS

Stardust, Top 40, oldies, swing and Broadway tunes, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Tino and the Rhythm Klub, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.

Tin Idol, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Mai Tai Rumble, Island music competition, 9 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 735-0292, ext. 206.

Mundo Muzak, roots reggae, R&B, afro beat and international soul featuring Efoe Bedal, 9 p.m., Anna Bannanas; 21 and older. 946-5190.

Hennesy Night, old and new R&B, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Café Sistina. 596-0061.

Southern Draw, Southern-style rock, midnight-3 a.m., Tiares Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.