TGI Thursday
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.
CONCERTS
Young Composers' Symposium, performances and discussions of works in progress by University of Hawai'i composition students, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium; free. 956-8742.
STAGE
"Pacific Tales for Young People," interactive stories based on tales from around the Pacific, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 10:30 a.m., Kaimuki Public Library; 3 and older; free. 839-9885.
MIXED BAG
Sunset Observance: A Sense of Place and Season, with Kahu John Keola Lake and Hula Halau Mele, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium; $7*. 440-9007.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Blues Thursday, with Northside Art, 5-9 p.m. and TNT, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's. 536-4138.
Anita Hall, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
Sam's Garage, alternative covers, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424.
Melodious Solutions, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tropics in Kailua. 262-3343.
DANCE VENUES
Paddlers' 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.-2 a.m., Rumours; also, free salsa lessons by Salsa 101, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 21 and older. 941-5216, 955-4811.
Roots, Rock and Reggae, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., The Beach House, Pier 7, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 566-0644.
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.
Connect Four, hosted by Sean D. and Ion Myke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Velvet Lounge; 18 and older. 561-4852.
Deep Blue, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.
DJ Dancin' Adam, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.
Taboo Thursdays, 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.
Good Times, DJs Technique and Bite, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Eastside Grill; 21 and older. 952-6555.
The Breaks, with DJs 45 and Mr. INC, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 21 and older. 637-9898.
Dynamite, with Mixmaster B, Stealth, G-Spot, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar; 21 and older. 536-6286.
Spindrift, soul, urban classics and dancehall, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Opium Den and Green Room; 21 and older. 521-2900.
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, with Rocky Brown, 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, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.
Annette Alcos, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana. 955-4466.
Guy and Carl, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.
Open Mike Expression, music, poetry, spoken word, comedy, dance, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Studio 1. 550-8701.
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.
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, guitar, 4-8 p.m., the Waikiki Broiler. 923-8836.
Zanuck Lindsey and Sky Perkins, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Sean Na'auao, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.
Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.
Chris Yeh and guests, jazz saxophone, 5-8 p.m., Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
Larry McKenzie, acoustic guitar, 5-8 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill. 261-4600.
Terry Tom, 5-8 p.m., Long Life Center, Dragon Room. 955-8809.
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 and Spa, 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.
Rene Paulo, Kathy Paulo-Hirai and Keoki Hirai, Hawaiian contemporary, 6-8 p.m., Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Kolohe. 679-4700.
Mel Amina Duo, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, poolside. 922-4422.
Lee Eisenstein, classical and slack-key guitar, 6-8:30 p.m., Honolulu Country Club, Sushi Restaurant. 441-9445.
Kalaeloa, 6-9 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.
Mike Chung, light jazz and contemporary, 6-9 p.m., New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 921-7066.
The Milestone Jazz Trio, with Miles Jackson, James Kraft and Peter Factora, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.
Katie Tamashiro, piano, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.
Kapena Trio, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.
Kahua, traditional Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows restaurant. 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.
Jake Shimabukuro, 'ukulele, 7-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
Meg Clear, 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.
Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 7-10 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.
eightOeight, funk, 7-10 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.
Just Us, contemporary, Hawaiian, Island songs, 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, 7-10 p.m., Nick's Fishmarket Ultra Lounge. 955-6333.
Al Waterson and You Talent Search 2004, semi-finals, 7-10 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.
The Geezers, classic country, 7:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.
Glenn Pinho, contemporary Island, followed by karaoke, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Miramar Hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 847-3222.
Herb Ohta Jr., 'ukulele, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Pacific Beach Hotel, Neptune's Garden. 921-6112.
Two Shades of Blue, jazz and blues, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Kevin's Two Boots Restaurant. 230-8111.
Bill Burgher, Elvis impressionist, 7:30-10 p.m., Rock Island Cafe. 923-8033.
Ellsworth Simeona, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Betty Loo Taylor Trio, with Star Williams, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, The Veranda. 739-8760.
Emerald House, contemporary, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.
Jeannette and Friends, contemporary, R&B and jazz, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.
Noir, downtempo jazz lounge, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Royal Garden at Waikiki, Royalton Ultra Bar. 551-8424.
Ginny Tiu, piano, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.
Noly Paa, piano/vocal, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.
Jonah Cummings, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.
Round 'n' Round, originals, 9-11 p.m., Hale Noa. 735-4292.
Open Mike and Karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, Onstage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.
Soul Food 2 Go, with Zanuck Lindsey, 9 p.m.-midnight, Diamond Head Grill, The W Hotel. 922-3734.
Booze Brothers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Weymouth Kamakana, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge. 922-5811.
Choice Thursdays, with Baba B. and Chris Carillo, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.
Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.