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.

STAGE

"The Foreigner," comedy about a stranger who pretends not to know any English, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131.

FAMILY TIES

√ "Tales of Old Hawai'i," interactive play that uses storytelling and activities, 5 p.m., Waipahu Public Library; ages 2-5; free. 675-0358.

ETC.

√ Movie Day, with the After School Club, 1:30 p.m., Kahuku Public & School Library; free. 293-8935.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Kimo Opiana, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Rock Steady, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 947-2900.

Jazz Wednesday, with Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Ginai and Robert Shinoda, 6:30 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Kapena, contemporary Hawaiian, 9 p.m.-midnight, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

Linus, The Malcognitas and The Miltons, rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki. 941-0424.

DANCE VENUES

Biku, acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m., thirtyninehotel; 21 and older. 599-2552.

Johnny Helm, contemporary, 9 p.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Salsa Dance Party, with Son Caribe, 9 p.m.-midnight, Panama Hattie's; 18 and older. 485-8226.

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

Acid Wash, '80s night with DJs Keoki and Nocturna, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older. 548-6398.

The Ionz, roots reggae, 9 p.m.2 a.m., Bliss; 18 and older. 528-4911.

DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. 926-7911.

Mini Skirts and Martinis, 9 p.m.4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club. 924-3939.

Runway Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. www.fashion45hawaii.com.

Red Stripe Reggae Night, with Maka and the I-Sight Band, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

Summer Camp, with Vertical Junkies, 10 p.m., The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Wipeout Wednesdaze, DJ and dancehall, 10 p.m., Eastside Grill; 21 and older. 952-6555.

The Compound, with DJs 45 Revolver and Direct Descendants, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den. 521-2900.

Smooth, with DJs Anit and Sonik, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Dave and Buster's, Sunset Bar; 21 and older. 589-5007.

Wild Wednesdays, hip-hop and house, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub. 951-8671.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

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

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

Herb Ohta Jr. and David Kamakahi, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics Bar. 949-4321.

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

Roland Chang, 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.

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

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

Sam Kapu Trio, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, Kristina Acidera and Brian Robertshaw, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Guy Cruz, contemporary, 5:309 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Cory Oliveros, 6-8 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Kanilau, with Halau Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 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.

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

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

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

Jazz Wednesday, with Coconut Joe, 6-10 p.m., The O Lounge; 21 and older. 944-8436.

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.

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

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

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

The Brothers Cazimero, 7-8:15 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

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

Kelly Boy, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Nahoa, traditional Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Karaoke, with Ryan and Cindy, 7-10 p.m., Ige's Restaurant. 486-3500.

Kit Samson, piano, 7-10 p.m., Mahina Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

3 Scoops of Aloha, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

The Geezers, classic country, 7-11 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

Betty Loo Taylor, piano, 7:30-11 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

Za Za, jazz guitar, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

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

Kani, 8 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Karaoke Nite, 8 p.m., OnStage Drinks & Grinds. 306-7799.

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

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

Zanuck Lindsey, with John Valentine, 8-11 p.m., Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel. 922-3734.

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

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

Weldon Kekauoha, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

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

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

Ginai, with Keith Scott, 9 p.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Doolin Rakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

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

Tangi Tully, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

Stewart Cunningham, piano, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Ho'onu'a, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki, Coral Reef Hotel. 923-0033.