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.

STAGE OPENING

"Once Upon A Mattress," based on the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea," 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Sept. 22; $12-$20; 438-4480, www.squareone.org/act.

ETC.

√ "The Japanese Zero Pilot Who Terrorized the Secluded Island of Ni'ihau: December 1941," with Patricia Beekman; 6:30 p.m.; 'Aiea Public Library; free; 483-7333.

√ First Thursdays, featuring Sparlha Swa and Climbing PoeTree, slam poetry, music, live art, DJ Toki and more, hosted by Kealoha; 8:30 p.m.; Hawaiian Hut; $5*; 387-9664, www.hawaiislam.com.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Karaoke Jam Nite; 9 p.m.; OnStage Drinks and Grinds; 306-7799.

Stone Jones Trio, acoustic rock; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Live, with guest bands; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place; 351-5956.

DANCE VENUES

Salsa, with DJ Rod; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; ArtZone, 3245 Pali Highway; 255-8768.

Cruel Summer, beach party and Riot reunion hosted by Aleeciya Ashton, Keoki Inc. and Lucy Galore with DJs KSm, Drift and The 808 Boys, in conjunction with Cosmo Night; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

Live at 35, acoustic rock with Jason Allan; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

Addiction, reggae and hip-hop with DJ Pat; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

Rhythm Room, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; 548-6398.

Casual Thursdays, with Artist Groove Network, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; www.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, 18 and older; 9 p.m.4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

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

Swampa ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party, 21 and older; 10 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

Newjass Quartet, "All Funked Up!"; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar; 931-6286.

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

Salsa After Hours, with DJs Papi, Ever, Don Armando, Mano Lopez, salsa dancing, dance performances, "Cirque Hawai'i" performances and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 922-0055.

Mike Dorton's Waikiki Beach Karaoke Show, country, disco, motown, hip-hop, rock, oldies and more; 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.

Reminisce, hip-hop showcase with live performances, B-boy battle, open mike and host Kutmaster Spaz; 11 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; 951-8671.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

Tavana; 6-8 p.m.; also Johnny Helm; 9-11 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Hawaiian Ohana, with 3 Scoops Aloha and hula show; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

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

Ginny Tiu; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

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.

Ka'ala Boys, with ENH Dancers; 6:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

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

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.

Melveen Leed; 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

Fire-knife show; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

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

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

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

Noda and Nett Duo, jazz mix and bossa nova featuring Howard Nett on guitar and Zig Noda on flute; 7-10 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; 545-1115.

2 Point 5; 7-11:30 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

eightOeight, Miller Lite Thursdays with Devon Nekoba; 7:15-10:15 p.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

Don Tiki; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

The Mike Times Experience, featuring Ginai; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

Kona Chang 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.

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

Chicago Bob, rock, folk; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Guy Cruz, rock, blues, Island rhythms and country tunes with Marc Pearlman, Seann Carroll; 8 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

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