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 purchases. Call venue for details. See comprehensive event listings at www.honoluluadvertiser.com.

SPECIAL EVENT

"The Three Phantoms in Concert," with Cris Groenendaal, Kevin Gray and Craig Schulman, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 and 2 p.m. Jan. 29; $25-$60*. 528-0506.

STAGE

"M. Butterfly," drama about a French diplomat in Beijing who falls for a Chinese opera star, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; 16 and older; $25*. 988-6131.

"Joe Turner's Come and Gone," drama presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m., The Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457.

"Ulua: The Musical," comedy about life, love and fishing on Maui, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.

FILMS

"The President's Last Bang" (2005, Korean with English subtitles), 1 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org/theater, 532-8768.

√ "Strange Planet" (1999), 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

√ "Bangkok for Sale," (2002, Thai with English subtitles), 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Center for Korean Studies auditorium, UH-Manoa; free ($3 parking). 956-2688.

√ "The Shaman's Apprentice" (1998) and "Sastum: My Apprenticeship with a Mayan Healer" (2002), 7 p.m., UH-Manoa, Spaulding Auditorium; part of the Healing World film series; $5*. 223-0130.

ETC.

Snapshots: Music, Awards and Trivia, fundraiser dinner for the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, with international trivia game and Duchicela, 5:30-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohia Building; $60. 944-7783.

√ Traditions of the Pacific, presentation on Hawaiian birds and featherwork, 6-8 p.m., Bishop Museum, Hawaiian Hall; $5*. Reservations: 848-4189.

Freedom and Liberty in 21st Century America, discussion by historian and author John Hope Franklin, 7-9 p.m., Iolani School Seto Hall; free. 949-5355.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Cory Oliveros, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Backyard Pa'ina, 9:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. 947-2900.

DJs Against AIDS, with G-Spot, Maxxx, Daniel J, KSM, IKON, SovernT, Dawn, Miss Angel and others, 6 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Ben Vegas, Maila and Albert, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Blues Thursdays, with Northside Art, 5-7 p.m., Travis "Moonchild" Haddix, 7:30-10:30 p.m, and Larry Spalding Trio, 11 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Rizon, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.

Psyclops, trance music from Philosonik, Gardel, Upavas, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Cafe Bliss. 528-4911.

The Project, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

DJ Gabstop, dance, house, hip-hop, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21 and older. 622-5009.

HNL Thursdays, with Paula Fuga, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older. www.whoisnextdoor.com.

Hawaii on the Come Up, local hip-hop showcase, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 18 and older. 941-0424, ext. 12.

Karaoke With the Ladies, 9:30 p.m., Kainoa's Sports Bar; 21 and older. 637-7787.

Dixie Jams, with Full Steppers Band, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Dixie Grill, Ward Avenue. 596-8359.

DANCE VENUES

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

Salsa After Hours, with salsa lessons and DJs Papi and Don Armando, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Rumours; 21 and older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

Thirty Plus Thursdays, music from the '60s and '70s, 6-9 p.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 30 and older. 924-3939.

Piranha Brothers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ D-Box, 1:30-4 a.m. 926-7066.

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

Hot 93.9, with DJ K-Smooth and MC Pablo Santo, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. fashion45hawaii.com.

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

College Night, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill. 261-4600.

Karaoke, with Dee Girl, 10 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

Swampa ZZ, dance muzik and film, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older. 521-2900.

Romance, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The O Lounge; 21 and older. 944-8436.

Salsa 7, salsa, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Marc Suite Resorts; 21 and older. 931-6274.

Salt, with DJs Xntrik, Wuan and Winnie, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 18 and older. 637-9898.

Bitchen Kitchen Thursdays, hip-hop, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sam Choy's Diamond Head; 23 and older. 732-8645.

Tattoo Thursdays, 11 p.m.-1 am., Cellar Nightclub; 18 and older. 923-9952.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bobby Cortezan, piano, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

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

Kimo Opiana, 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.

Sean Na'auao, 5-7 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

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

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

Hawai'i Loa, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, John Valentine and Hal Mita, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Rene Paulo, Kathy Paulo-Hirai and Keoki Hirai, Hawaiian contemporary, 6-8 p.m., Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Kolohe. 679-4700.

Wu Clan Band, with Mike Lee, 6-8 p.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe, 1661 Kapi'olani Blvd. 945-0800.

3 Scoops of 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 Resort & Spa, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

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

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.

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

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

Al and Bill, 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.

Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Leilei's Bar and Grill. 293-2662.

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.

20 Degrees North, 7-9 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Christian and Sani, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

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

Azure McCall, jazz, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Deep Blue. 922-4992.

eightOeight, R&B, 7-10 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.