The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details. Comprehensive weekly event listings are online at www.honoluluadvertiser.com.

STAGE OPENINGS

"Jitney," drama set in 1970s Pittsburgh Hill District about a cab company's struggles, presented by The Actors' Group in honor of Black History Month, 7:30 p.m., The Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

√ "Melissa and the Kalihi Kid," originally staged in New York as "Melissa and the Bronx Boy," is a musical fairy tale rewritten to incorporate local flavor and pidgin, 7:30 p.m., La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls gymnasium; $5. 922-2744.

ETC.

√ Experts at the Palace, with Burl Burlingame, noon-1 p.m., Old Archives Building, 'Iolani Palace; free. 956-5531.

√ "HURL Overview: Capabilities and Highlights," with Dr. John Wiltshire, 6:30 p.m., Hanauma Bay Education Center Theater; free. 397-5840.

√ First Thursdays, slam poetry and open mike, featuring Oveous Maximus and host Kealoha, doors open at 7:45 p.m., show at 8:30, Hawaiian Hut; $3 before 8:30 p.m., $5 after. 387-9664, www.hawaiislam.com.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Salsa After Hours, "Hawaii Salsa Festival" party with Son Caribe, DJs Don Armando and Papi and salsa lessons, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Rumours. 955-4811.

Pacifica and Supersonic Space Monkeys, 8 p.m., The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Cecilio and Co., contemporary, 8-11:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Pipeline Cafe's 7th Anniversary Celebration, featuring Lalea, One Drop and Natural Vibrations, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older. 589-1999.

A Latin Revolution! with DJs Jose, Chavo and the Aloha Latinos Krew with reggaeton, Spanish rock, Cumbias and Vallenato, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21 and older. 956-1600.

DANCE VENUES

SIN, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 21 and older. 531-8444.

Casual Thursdays, with Artist Groove Network, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. fashion45hawaii.com.

Dita Holifield With Red Handed and DJ Dancin' Adam, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911.

Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.

Analog, rock, 9:15 p.m.-1 a.m., Richters Sports Saloon, Discovery Bay. 947-3776.

DJ Big Albert, hip-hop, 10 p.m., Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.

Swampa ZZ, dance muzik and film, 10 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older. 521-2900.

Redda Fire, reggae and dancehall with Jahson the 45Revolver, DJ Zacharijah and Pacific Sounds Outernational, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

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

Steve Lucas, noon-2:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Imai and Friends, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Darrell Aquino, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Sam Kapu Trio, with hula, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Bobby Cortezan, piano, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Fred and Joe Yuen, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Russell Yuen, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Kristie Ching and Stan Albrecht (upper deck), Julie Okumura and Rockwell Fukino (lower deck), 5:15 p.m., Navatek I, Pier 6. 973-1311.

Starr Lutu, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

Ho'omalie, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Stephen Inglis, Hawaiian and slack key, 5:30-10 p.m., Ola restaurant, Turtle Bay Resort. 293-0801.

Ray Sowders, 6-8 p.m., also Johnny Helm, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

3 Scoops Aloha, with hula, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Auntie Genoa Keawe's Hawaiians, Hawaiian falsetto, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Mike Chung, light jazz and contemporary, 6-9 p.m., New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 921-7066.

Miles Jackson Trio, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.

Ryan Live, 6-9:30 p.m., Ohana West Hotel, Cabanas Pool Bar. 922-3143.

Katie Tamashiro, piano, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.

Tennyson Stevens, piano, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Kaimana, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Ginny Walden, flamenco, 6:30 p.m., Cha Cha Cha Salsaria. 395-7797.

Kela, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Jeff Peterson and Erika Kauffman, contemporary, jazz, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.

Sonny Silva and Lou Benanto, jazz, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:30-10 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.

The Makaha Sons, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Mihana, 7 p.m., Duc's Bistro. 531-6325.

Ellsworth Simeona and Lawrence Kidder, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Kainalu, Hawaiian contemporary and classic soft rock, 7-9 p.m., Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion. 955-9045.

Weldon Kekauoha and friends, contemporary Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

eightOeight, with Miller Lite and Justin Cruz, 7-10 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.

Manoa DNA, contemporary and Hawaiian, 7-10 p.m., E&O Trading Co., Ward Centre. 591-9555.

Beau Evans, jazz guitar, 7-11 p.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

James Kraft Trio, 7-11 p.m., Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel. 922-3734.

Ginai, with the Mike Times Experience, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Pearl, Ala Moana Center. 944-8000.

Mark Yim Duo, with hula, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

David Swanson, 7:30-11 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

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

Anjj and friends, contemporary, 8 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

Barry Cannon and Steve Katz, jazz, 8 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs. 526-1411.

Na Kama, 8 p.m., The Cheesecake Factory. 924-5001.

Big Trouble Rising, rock blues, 8-10 p.m., Tsunami's. 923-8848.

Dennis Ah Yek Duo, Hawaiian and contemporary, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.

Jeanette & John, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

The Geezers, 8 p.m.-midnight, Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Kevin Mau, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Sonny Kapu Duo, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Hawaiian Nites, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Chez Monique. 488-2439.

Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

DeShannon Higa, with gr00ve.imProV.arTiSts, 9 p.m.-midnight, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Soul Cafe, 9 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 21 and older. 921-4600.

Joe Kingston, 9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.