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STAGE OPENING

"THE POWER OF DESIRE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHTMARE," updated rewrite of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," translated into modern English, presented by Leeward Community College drama students; 8 p.m.; Leeward Community College Lab Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. April 4-5, 10-12 and 4 p.m. April 12; $10; 455-0549.

ETC.

5TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND SLAM FINALS, First Thursday poetry slam, presented by HawaiiSlam, with guest Sekou tha Misfit; 8:30 p.m.; Hawaiian Hut; $15; www.HawaiiSlam.com.

ONE-TIME GIGS

COCONUT JOE QUARTET, folk rock jazz; 6-9 p.m.; The Honolulu Club Bar and Lounge; 543-3900, www.coconutjoe.com.

JUNGLE SKIN, fundraiser for Kaimi Herron and the 19th annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; $10; 923-0669.

PULSE PROPHETS, reggae, funk; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 21 and older; $10; 946-5190.

NEW YORK JAZZ NIGHTS, with Frank Perowsky, Darryl Pellegrini, Satomi Yarimizo, John Kolivas; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

BUDDHA KAHN, with DJs DELVE1DER and XL; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Doraku Sushi; 21 and older; www.architechshawaii.com.

SICK NICK'S 30TH BIRTHDAY, with Ipod DJ, Crucible, Green Eyes and Stillborn Skies; 10 p.m.; Tsunami's Waikiki; 21 and older; $5; 923-8848.

DANCE VENUES

CAN'T GET ENOUGH THURSDAYS, with Pressure Down Systems, Selectahs, Nomad and Easy Al; 5-9 p.m.; NextDoor; 543-6398.

SALSA AFTER HOURS, lessons and dance performances with Alberto of Son D'Hawaii, DJs Don Armando, Mano Lopez, Chavo & Ever, Mano Lopez, Chavo; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Visions, 1372 S. King. St.; 955-0720.

SALSA AFTER DARK!, lessons and dance performances with the Salsa Angel, DJs Ray Cruz & Rod Moreno; 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; LaSalle Ballroom, Pagoda Hotel; 948-8371.

RIOT, hosted by Aleeciya Ashton, Keoki Inc. and Lucy Galore with DJs KSM, Skeeter and The 808 Boys, in conjunction with Cosmo Night; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

RHYTHM ROOM; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor, 21 and older; 548-6398.

THIRSTY THURSDAYS, hip-hop, house and trance, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

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

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

EXODUS, reggae and hip-hop followed by DJ; 10 p.m.; Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach; 926-5222.

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

NEWJASS QUARTET, "All Funked Up!"; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel; 931-6286.

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

REDDA FIRE, reggae and dancehall with DJs Liloa, 45Revolver and Mr. Bone; 11 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.

SAM KAPU TRIO, with hula; 3-6 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

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.

RAY SOWDERS, slack key, easy listening, traditional, contemporary; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

KAILUA BAY BUDDIES, 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, 949-4321.

RUSSELL YUEN; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

CHRISTIAN AND SANI; 5-7 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

MAKANA; 5-7 p.m.; Rumfire; 866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.

KRISTIE CHING, STAN ALBRECHT (upper deck), Julie Okumura, Bobby Kini (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

HEMAPA'A, with Chris Kamaka and Bubba; 5:30-7 p.m.; Outrigger Reef on the Beach lobby; 923-3111.

JAMES KRAFT; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Longhi's; 947-9899.

STEPHEN INGLIS; 5:30-10 p.m.; Ola, Turtle Bay Resort; 293-0801.

AKAHI; 6-8 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

BARON BENTO TRIO, with hula; 6-8 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

HAWAIIAN 'OHANA, with Kahiau Trio 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 Mariott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

MILES JACKSON TRIO; 6-9 p.m.; Mariposa; 951-3420.

MIKE CHUNG, guitar, light jazz and contemporary; 6-9 p.m.; New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel; 921-7066.

MANGO JAM, jazz, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

KA'ALA BOYS, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani, poolside; 922-5811.

AUDY KIMURA, guitar/vocals; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.

BAREFOOT BOB; 6:30 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

GINNY WALDEN, flamenco; 6:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

JEFF PETERSON, guitar; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

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

PI'I MIGUEL, acoustic jazz, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Roy's Restaurant at Ko Olina Resort; 676-7697.

FIRE-KNIFE SHOW; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

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

MELVEEN LEED; 7-8:15 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

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.

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

EKOLU KANE, Island contemporary; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.

DAVID SWANSON; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

KARAOKE AND DJ; 8 p.m.; Chez Sports Bar & Grill; 488-2439.

BIG TROUBLE RISING, rock blues; 8-10 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

CHRIS REGO AND VERNON SAKATA, guitar, vocals; 8-11 p.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

DAYTON WATANABE; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

CROSSOVER; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

OPEN MIKE, hosted by Tom Patrick; 8-11 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

ROCKY BROWN AND KELLY VILLAVERDE, contemporary, jazz; 8-11 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.

KARAOKE WITH WALTER; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Thai Sweet Basil, Manoa Marketplace; 988-8811.

KEVIN MAU; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

MIKE FAHEY TRIO, contemporary jazz; 8:30 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

KONA CHANG; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

CHAD PULE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

DAVID ASING DUO; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

JOHN VALENTINE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Breakers, North Shore Marketplace; 637-9898.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues guitar, vocals; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.

TENNYSON STEPHENS, piano, vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

ANALOG, rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

JOHNNY HELM; 9 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

SATOMI YARIMIZO JAZZ QUARTET; 9 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

BOOZE BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

BRENDAN; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

PIRANHA BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

MIKI'S MAYHEM, with DJ Miki Mixtup, Randy Wheeler, Glen Collen; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

LAWRENCE KIDDER; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.