The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.

SPECIAL EVENT

Return to Romance Music Festival, concert themed "The Most Romantic Songs Ever Written ... Part I," with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lucie Arnaz, Rocky Brown, Robert Cazimero, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Jordan Segundo and The Diamond Head Shooting Stars, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $45-75. 528-0506, 545-7664, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

OPERA

"Madama Butterfly," by Giacomo Puccini, love story about a Japanese girl and American naval officer, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $85, $120. www.hawaiiopera.org.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Darrell Aquino, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Kaimana, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 947-2900.

"Bringing Back Kerouac," The Erotica Series, open mike for poetry and music, with Flo Vineberg, cellist Hanna Youngling, Christina Nelson and Malawaina K-Aloha, sign up at 8 p.m., show at 8:30, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

DANCE VENUES

Wild West Show, with Charlie Garrett, 7-9 p.m., Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.

Hot Latin Tuesdays, salsa, meringue and reggaeton, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar; 18 and older. 924-3939.

Eye Candy, sexy video night with VJ Al-x and "American Idol" shown on the big screen, 9 p.m.-closing, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

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

Mikey D's Rockin' Karaoke Show, 10 p.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki. 923-0033.

Ultimate Tuesdays, with DJ Mike D, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 21 and older. 589-1999.

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.

Joe Kingston, 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.

Haumea Warrington, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar. 922-2268.

Jonny Kamai, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Ells Simeona and Dwight Kanae, with hula, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Steve Lucas and Jaden Jumawan, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Ray Sowders, slack-key, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Meleana Brown, Stan Albrecht (upper deck) and U'ilani Laboy, Bobby Kini (lower deck), 5:15 p.m., Navatak I, Pier 6. 973-1311.

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

Kapala Trio, 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.

Rico, blues, 6 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

Sonny Kapu, 6-8 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Ka'ala Boys, with hula, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

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

Soul Bucket, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Two in Time, guitar/vocals, 6-9 p.m., Ground Floor. 538-6012.

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

Karaoke Night, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Just One, 1372 S. King St. 955-3000.

Backyard Pa'ina, with hula, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

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

Robert Cazimero, with hula, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

James Kraft, jazz, 7-9 p.m., Bistro Sun. 946-8580.

Kau Kahe, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues, 7-10 p.m., Planet Hollywood. 924-7877.

Holunape, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Aku Bone Lounge. 589-2020.

Betty Loo Taylor, piano, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

Kelly DeLima Ohana, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

DNA, contemporary, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Dirty Purple, contemporary rock, 8 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

Chris Rego, guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

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

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

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

The BBC, rock, 8:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Liquid Courage, rock blues, 8:30 p.m., Tsunami's. 923-8848.

Sonny Silva, jazz and classical guitarist, 8:30 p.m., Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel Street. 545-1115.

The Wrath of Jazz, with Maria Remos and The Nu Swing Project (formerly Intricate Mediums), 8:30 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room. 521-2900.

Johnny and Zanuck, 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.

Christian & Sani, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Open Mike Night, for songwriters and singers, 9 p.m.-midnight, OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Brendan and Dewing Time, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Sam Doval and Sefa Tuai, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Tavana, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Joe Kingston, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

Gilbert Batangan Quartet, with Aaron Hill and Abe Lagrimas, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Ellsworth Simeona, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar. 922-2268.

Karaoke, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.