TGI Thursday
CONCERTS
Lions and Drums from Asia and Africa, a multicultural production by Aiwana Artists and Education coordination, 7:30 p.m., Brigham Young University-Hawai'i, Cannon Activities Center; $8*. 524-8416, 293-3577.
STAGE OPENING
"Gypsy," evergreen musical about an aggressive stage mother in the 1920s, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Sept. 20; $14 and $17*. 438-4480, 438-5230.
MIXED BAG
First Thursdays Poetry Slam, poetry performances, music and live art hosted by Kealoha, 8 p.m., Studio 1; $5*. 387-9664.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Star 101.9 FM, also with Linus, 5 p.m.-midnight, Dave & Buster's Sunset Bar. 589-5007.
Martin Pahinui and David Kahiapo, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab. 545-7979.
Mai Tai Rumble, island music competition, 9 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 735-0292, ext. 206.
Afterschool Special, with KTUH DJs, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 18 and older. 941-0424.
Mazatlan Nights, with salsa dancing and Latin DJs, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Compadres Bar & Grill. 591-8307.
DANCE VENUES
Paddler's Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 21 and older. 531-8444.
"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., Grumpy's Bar and Grill; 18 and older. 528-4911.
Thirsty Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-8811.
Artist Groove Network, hosted by Roni, Greg, Frank and Peter, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Reign Night Club. 597-1996.
The Associates Club, with DJ Mark Chittom and Soul Kitchen, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den. 521-2900.
Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older. 924-3939.
The Break, with DJs 45 and Mr. INC, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 21 and older. 637-9898.
Last Resort, with DJ Jedi, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Phillip Paolo's Italian Restaurant; 21 and older. 585-8142.
"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, digital vibes, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., JC's Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 923-5828.
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.
Perpetual Groove, with rotating DJs, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 18 and older. 951-8671.
Tattoo Thursdays, 11 p.m.-1 am., Cellar Nightclub; 18 and older. 923-9952.
DJ Regina, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.
CLUBS
Stardust, top 40, oldies, swing, and best of Broadway, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.
Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight, Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.
Tino and the Rhythm Klub, 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.
Tin Idol, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Guy Imoto, local favorites and classic rock, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.
Mundo Muzak, roots reggae, R&B, afro beat and international soul featuring Efoe Bedal, 9 p.m., Anna Bannanas. 946-5190.
Rumba Night, 9 p.m., with Go-Go Boyz at 10 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.
Karaoke with Janel, 9:30 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.
Bikini Beer Bust, with DJ Risk, 10 p.m., BedRoq Bar & Grill. 942-8822.
Hennesy Night, old and new R&B, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Cafe Sistina. 596-0061.
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.
Joe Recca/Ha'alilio, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Elegant Dive. 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.
Timothy J. Kallen, piano, 5:30-11:30 p.m., The Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.
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.
Lee Eisenstein, classical and slack-key guitar, 6-8:30 p.m., Honolulu Country Club, Sushi Restaurant. 441-9445.
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.
Kapena, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.
Kahua, traditional Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. 952-9200.
Jeff Peterson, solo guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.
Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:30-10 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.
Mihana, 7 p.m., Duc's Bistro. 531-6325.
Iolani and Natalie Kamau'u, 7-9 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.
Jake Shimabukuro, 'ukulele, 7-9 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
Meg Clear, acoustic folk, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.
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, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.
Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 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, 7-10 p.m., Waikiki Gateway Hotel, Nick's Fishmarket Lounge. 955-6333.
Jook Joint, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. 599-4877.
Glenn Pinho, contemporary island, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Miramar Hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 847-3222.
Two Shades of Blue, jazz and blues, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Kevin's Two Boots Restaurant. 230-8111.
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.
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.
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.
3eM Company, jazz, 9 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Street Jazz Loft; 21 and older. 593-3755.
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.
