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 and advance purchases. Call the venue for details.
SPECIAL EVENTS
29th Annual Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition, Miss and Master keiki hula competition, 6 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; continues 6 p.m. July 30 and noon July 31; $8.50-$9.50. (877) 750-4400.
Michelle Branch, with openers Tino & the Rhythm Klub, 7 p.m., Waikiki Shell; $20-$35. (877) 750-4400.
CONCERTS
Ukulele: The Legend Continues, with the Langley Ukulele Ensemble from Canada, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel lobby; repeats July 30; free. 931-8383.
COMEDY
Sharkey's Comedy Club, with Maryellen Hooper, 8 p.m., All Star Hawaii; continues 8 and 10 p.m. July 30-31, $12; also, open mike, 10 p.m., $5. 531-4242.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Cory Oliveros, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Backyard Pa'ina, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 947-2900.
Blues Thursday, with Northside Art, 5-8:30 p.m. and Amber Blue and the Middle Street Merge, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's. 536-4138.
Anita Hall, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
Hawaiian, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Hightide Cafe. 945-3555.
Battle of the Bands Part 3, with Obliterator, Faultline, Dork, Entity Awaken and Ex-Superheroes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, 479-6007.
ISM, music, poetry, DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Lewers Street Jazz Loft; 21 and older. 922-5715.
Ghost, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.
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.
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 C2 a.m., Reign Night Club; 21 and older. 597-1996.
Smooth, with DJs Jrama and Sonik, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Dave & Buster's Sunset Bar; 21 and older. 589-5007.
Vintage, old school and reggae, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den; 21 and older. 521-2900.
Zebra Lounge, with DJs Goodvybe and CC3, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub. 951-8671.
Lipstick and Shirt Night, with DJ Rude Dogg, 11 p.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.
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.
Hot Chocolate with Vanilla, 8:30 p.m., Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana. 955-4466.
Pacific Jamm, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.
Guy and Carl, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.
Even Steven, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Ohana Reef Towers, Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.
Howard and Russ, contemporary and Island, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.
New Stew Crew, funk/fusion, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Sand Island R&B. 847-5001.
Open Jam, with Oopso Facto, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tiares Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.
LOUNGE ACTS
Joshua Heyer and Shanelle, 7:30-9 a.m., Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.
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.
Roy Hamada, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.
Local Folk Duo, 4:15-6:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Cory Oliveros, Hawaiian, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.
Henry Makua and Jaden Jumawan, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.
Roland Chang, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.
Danny and Eric, Hawaiian duo, 5-7 p.m., DFS Galleria Waikiki. 931-2655.
Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.
Guy Cruz, contemporary, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
Jeff Peterson, solo guitar, 5:30-8 p.m., Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
Sean Na'auao Duo, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.
Kila Brothers, Hawaiian duo with hula, 6-8 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Plumeria Beach Cafe. 739-8760.
Kanilau, with Halau Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, poolside. 922-4422.
Henry Kapono, 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 James Kraft, Ernie Provencher and Richie Pratt, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.
Pumehana Davis, harp, 8-10 p.m., DFS Galleria Waikiki. 931-2655.
Dennis Ah Yek, Hawaiian and contemporary, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.
Just Two Girls, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.
Ryan Tang, with hula, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.
Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.
Kimo Opiana and Cory Oliveros, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.
Jerome James and the NYHI Collective, jazz, 9 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Street Jazz Loft. 922-5715.
Brendan, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.
Northside Art, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Rod Tanu and Vince Mendoza, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.
Tangi Tully, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge. 922-5811.
Inoa'ole, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.
SPECIAL EVENTS
29th Annual Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition, Miss and Master keiki hula competition, 6 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; continues 6 p.m. July 30 and noon July 31; $8.50-$9.50. (877) 750-4400.
Michelle Branch, with openers Tino & the Rhythm Klub, 7 p.m., Waikiki Shell; $20-$35. (877) 750-4400.
CONCERTS
Ukulele: The Legend Continues, with the Langley Ukulele Ensemble from Canada, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel lobby; repeats July 30; free. 931-8383.
COMEDY
Sharkey's Comedy Club, with Maryellen Hooper, 8 p.m., All Star Hawaii; continues 8 and 10 p.m. July 30-31, $12; also, open mike, 10 p.m., $5. 531-4242.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Cory Oliveros, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Backyard Pa'ina, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 947-2900.
Blues Thursday, with Northside Art, 5-8:30 p.m. and Amber Blue and the Middle Street Merge, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's. 536-4138.
Anita Hall, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
Hawaiian, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Hightide Cafe. 945-3555.
Battle of the Bands Part 3, with Obliterator, Faultline, Dork, Entity Awaken and Ex-Superheroes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, 479-6007.
ISM, music, poetry, DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Lewers Street Jazz Loft; 21 and older. 922-5715.
Ghost, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.
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.
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 Breaks, with DJs Mr. INC and 45, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers in Hale'iwa; 21 and older. www.themainingredient.net.
Connect Four, hosted by Sean D. and Ion Myke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Velvet Lounge; 18 and older. 561-4852.
Infamous Thursdays, 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, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Eastside Grill; 21 and older. 952-6555.
Thumpin' Thursdays, with DJ RacerX, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 18 and older. 941-0424.
Dynamite, hip-hop, old school and house, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. 536-6286.
The Living Room, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Fisherman's Wharf. www.quadmag.com.
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
Thirsty Thursdays, with open mike and karaoke, 7 p.m.-midnight, Onstage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.
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.
Pacific Jamm, 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.
Jerome James and NYHI Collective, eclectic jazz, 8:45 and 10:30 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Opium Den. 521-2900.
Guy and Carl, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.
Rumba Night, 9 p.m., with Go-Go Boyz at 10 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
Open Expression Night, music, poetry, spoken word, comedy, dance, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Studio 1. 550-8700.
The Piranha Brothers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.
Kuumba, West African drums and dance, 9:30 p.m., Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.