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.
Veterans Day
CONCERTS
Kawananakoa Middle School Bone Marrow Drive and Concert, benefit for Anthony, Kevin and Tuan Nguyen, with Hapa, Just Two Girls, Greg Gabaylo, Hot Rain and craft fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the school; free. 587-4430.
Concert in the Courtyard, with Holunape, Pali, Marlene Sai and Makana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider; free. 931-8383.
DANCE
13th Annual World Invitational Hula Festival, fund-raiser for the Hula Preservation Society, doors open 4:30 p.m., show at 5:30, Waikiki Shell; repeats Nov. 12-13; $5-$25. 591-2211.
STAGE
"Shadows Dance," music and shadow puppet tales with Jeff Gere, James McCarthy and Lesley Kline, 7-9 p.m., thirtyninehotel; $10. 737-1774.
FAMILY TIES
Bamboo Treasures, go on a hike through a grass jungle, search for bamboo treasures and make a bamboo craft, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hawai'i Nature Center; ages 3-6; $14* parent/child team. 955-0100.
MIXED BAG
Ohana Music Together, classes with Rebecca Andrew, in celebration of her first anniversary as owner/instructor, Mililani Missionary Church; free. Reservations: 372-8767.
Wahiawa Veterans Day Parade, 10 a.m., from Ka'ala Elementary to Wahiawa Regional Park; free.
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 Thursdays, with Larry Spalding, 5-9 p.m., and Notorious Northsiders, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.
One Man Blues, blues, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.
Anita Hall, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
Kaukahi, Hawaiian, 7:30 p.m., High-tide Cafe. 945-3555.
Metro: Avenue D, with DJs Maxxx and Sleeze, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
Isouljah, with Mama T and Melodious Solutions, 9 p.m., Phillip Paolo's. 585-8142.
Black Square, ska, punk, rock, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424.
A Reggae Night, with MCC and Co., Wrecking Crew and Positive Regime, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older. 589-1999.
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, Rod and Franky Villalobos, 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.
Cherry, with DJs Daniel J, Haboh and Fanny, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Buddha Bar, 260 Lewers St.; 21 and older. 923-0202.
Connect Four, hosted by Sean D. and Ion Myke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Club Bliss; 18 and older. 561-4852.
DJ Dancin' Adam, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.
The Quench, alternative, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub. 951-8671.
Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older. 924-3939.
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.
Urban Jazz, with DeShannon Higa and the gr00ve.imProV.arTiSts, Archangel and Miklos, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf.
CLUBS
Thirsty Thursdays, open-mike talent night, 7 p.m.-midnight, Onstage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.
Stardust, with Rocky Brown, John Valentine and Hal Mita, 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.
TRK, 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.
Simplisity, rock 'n' roll, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Bobby G's Spot, International Market Place. 926-7066.
Open Mike Night, hosted by Leo Arista, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.
Piranha Brothers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Ohana Reef Towers, Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.
Open Expression Night, music, poetry, spoken word, comedy, dance, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Studio 1. 550-8700.
LOUNGE ACTS
Cory Oliveros and Shanelle, 7:30-9 a.m., Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.
Kahalepuna Duo, 8-10 a.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.
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.
Darrell Aquino, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.
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.
Fred and Joe Yuen, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.
John Feary, 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.
Chris Yeh and guests, jazz saxophone, 5-8 p.m., Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
Aloha Serenaders, with Kanoe Miller, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.
Vene Marie, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.
Auntie Genoa Keawe, Hawaiian falsetto, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.
Timothy J. Kallen, piano, 5:30-11:30 p.m., The Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.
Kai Maii, Hawaiian contemporary, 6-8 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.
Rene Paulo, Kathy Paulo-Hirai and Keoki Hirai, Hawaiian contemporary, 6-8 p.m., Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Kolohe. 679-4700.
Aloha 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.
Te Manu Toa, Hawaiian, 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 Miles Jackson Trio, jazz, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.
Katie Tamashiro, piano, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.
Ka'ala Boys, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.
Herb Ohta Jr., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pacific Beach Hotel, Neptune's Garden. 921-6112.
Kahua, traditional Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. 952-9200.
Al and Bill, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.
Jeff Peterson, solo guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.
Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Leilei's Bar and Grill. 293-2662.
Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:30-10 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.
Mihana, 7 p.m., Duc's Bistro. 531-6325.
The Makaha Sons, with hula, 7-9 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 7-10 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.
Just Us, contemporary, Hawaiian, Island songs, 7-10 p.m., Honolulu Airport Hotel, Pelican Lounge. 833-3844.
Al Waterson and You, talent search and karaoke, 7-10 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807, 947-5736.
eightOeight, funk, 7-10 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.
Kit Samson, piano, 7-10 p.m., Mahina Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.
Bill Burgher, Elvis impressionist, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., Rock Island Cafe. 923-8033.
Glenn Pinho, contemporary Island, followed by karaoke, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Miramar Hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 847-3222.
Kumuhau Duo, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Betty Loo Taylor Trio, with Rachel Gonzales, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, The Veranda. 739-8760.
2 Point 5, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.
Daniel Donohue, 8 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.
Dennis Ah Yek, Hawaiian and contemporary, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.
Kanilau Trio, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.
Rich Crandall and Ernie Provencher, piano and bass, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.
Gilbert Batangan Trio, jazz, 9 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Street Jazz Loft. 922-5715.
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.
Rod Tanu and Vince Mendoza, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.
Kawao, Island contemporary, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.
Jonny Kamai, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge. 922-5811.
Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.