The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, military and/or members. Call venue for details. For a complete listing of today's events, go to www.honolulu advertiser.com/islandlife.

SPECIAL EVENT

Aimee Mann, with Laura MacLean, 7:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $30, $35. 528-0506.

ETC.

The Silk Road: Our Journey Begins, gala and silent auction fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Hawai'i Division, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Lau Yee Chai; $125. 532-0806.

FILMS

"Yes" (2004), 1 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org/theater, 532-8768.

√ "Darwin's Nightmare" (2004), 3:30 and 7 p.m., UH-Manoa Hawai'i Institute of Geology auditorium; part of the Earth Magic film series; $5*. 223-0130.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Kimo Opiana, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Pohaku, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 947-2900.

Jazz Wednesday, with Nueva Vida featuring Anita Hall, 6 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Beyond the Groove, 8:30 p.m.midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.

DANCE VENUES

Pump Day, with DJs Mike D and G-Man, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.

Salsa Dance Party, with Son Caribe, 9 p.m.-midnight, Panama Hattie's; 18 and older. 485-8226.

The Midnight Talkers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bobby G's, International Marketplace; also DJ Chronkite, 1-4 a.m. 926-7066.

Lipstick and Skirt Night, with DJs Rude Dogg and Master Mind, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.

Country DJ Brett, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. 926-7911.

iPod and Open Decks Wednesdays, with DJ Byron the Fur and Hookah Lounge, 9 p.m.4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 18 and older. 941-0424, ext. 12.

Red Stripe Reggae Night, with Maka and the I Sight Band, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

The Compound, with DJs 45 Revolver and Direct Descendants, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den. 521-2900.

Smooth, with DJs Anit and Sonik, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Dave and Buster's, Sunset Bar; 21 and older. 589-5007.

Soul Steady, hip-hop and soul, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 538-3808.

Wild Wednesdays, hip-hop and house, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub. 951-8671.

LOUNGE ACTS

Cory Oliveros and Shauna Sanborn, 7:30-9 a.m., ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.

Kahalepuna Duo, 8-10 a.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.

Ells Simeona and Dwight Kanae, 3-6 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Kevin Mau, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Herb Ohta Jr., 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Jonah Cummings, 4-6 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.

Joe Kingston 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.

Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.

Barry Choy, 5-8 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Aloha Serenaders, with Kanoe Miller, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Tiki Malua, 5-8:30 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Starr Lutu, Winston Raval and Del Choy, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

Sean Na'auao and Robi Kahakalau, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Bluzilla, R&B, 5:30-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Kanilau, with Halau Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Josiah Mataele, 6-9 p.m., Ocean Resort Hotel, Ocean Seafood & Steak House. 922-3861.

Henry Kapono, contemporary 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.

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.

Tennyson Stephens, piano, 610 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

ReVive Wednesdays, martini and wine party with entertainment, 6-11 p.m., W Honolulu, Diamond Head Grill. 922-3734.

Ka'ala Boys, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Soul Bucket, Hawaiian, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:3010 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.

The Makaha Sons, 7-8:15 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Ho'onu'a, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Nahoa, traditional Hawaiian falsetto, 7-9 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Noly Paa, with Sherry Shaoling and friends, 7-10 p.m., The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Kit Samson, piano, 7-10 p.m., Mahina Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

3 Scoops of Aloha, 7-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

The Geezers, classic country, 7-11 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, Yvette Nii and Brian Robertshaw, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Betty Loo Taylor, piano, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Veranda. 739-8760.

Za Za, jazz guitar, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Formaggio. 737-7719.

2 Point 5, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Kani, 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.

Tino and Anela, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight, Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Adam Cruz, rock pop, 8:30 p.m., Tsunami's. 923-8848.

Zanuck and Mike, 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.

Open Mike Nite, live rehearsals, auditions, jam sessions, 9 p.m., OnStage Drinks & Grinds. 306-7799.

Justin Murata, 9-11 p.m., Hale Noa. 735-4292.

Doolin' Rakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Mike Piranha and Andrew D, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

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.

Backyard Pa'ina, Island contemporary, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

Stuart Cunningham, piano, 10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Jonah Cummings, 10 p.m.-midnight, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.