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.

SPECIAL EVENT

√ Aloha Festivals Opening Ceremony, with traditional chant, hula and the O'ahu Royal Court, 5:30 p.m., 'Iolani Palace; free. 589-1771.

CONCERT

Salvador, Christian rock band, presented by New Hope Christian Fellowship, doors open at 6:15 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Farrington High School auditorium; repeats Sept. 8; $20*. 842-4242 ext. 104.

STAGE

"Sweeney Todd," dark comedy of murderous barbarism and culinary crime, premieres, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $20*. 438-4480.

"Urinetown," musical satire about pay toilets in a drought, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*. 988-6131.

FILMS

√ "Gone With the Wind" (1939), 12:30 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"Masai: The Rain Warriors (Masai: Les guerriers de la Pluie)" (2005, Maa with English subtitles) and "Suite for 2" (2006), 1 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

√ "Always — Sunset on Third Street" (aka "Always San-Chome No Yuhi") (2005), 5 and 7:30 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

ETC.

Digging for Your Roots, genealogy research workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 'Iolani Palace; $75*. 203-7245,522-0822.

The Sustainable Mind, An Evening with Edgy Lee, presented by Halekulani Living, with interactive discussions, excerpts of Lee's films, live music and designer wines, 6:30-9 p.m., Halekulani hotel; $45. 931-5005.

√ Hawaii Slam First Thursdays, hosted by Kealoha featuring artists from Girl Fest Hawaii, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Bridget Gray, Rachel Kann, Ali Wong and Jocelyn de Leon, doors open at 7:45 p.m., Hawaiian Hut; $5*. 387-9664.

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.

Weldon Kekauoha, contemporary Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Kona Brewing Co. 394-5662.

Loco Spice, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Ige's Restaurant. 486-3500.

DANCE VENUES

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

Salsa After Hours, salsa lessons and DJ Papi, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Rumours; 21 and older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

Mike White and the Saltines, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

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.

HNL Presents, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older. 548-6398.

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

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

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

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

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., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.

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.

Lawrence Kidder, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; also Ellsworth Simeona, 10 p.m.-midnight. 922-2268.

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

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

John Feary, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Reggie Totor, guitar soloist, 5-7 p.m., Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion. 955-9045.

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

Larry Spalding, 5-8:30 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

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

Ka'ala Boys, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues, 6-8 p.m., Los Garcia's, 14 Oneawa St., 261-0306.

Sean Na'auao, 6-8 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

3 Scoops 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, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

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.

Tennyson Stevens, piano, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Kaimana, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

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

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.

Sonny Silva and Lou Benanto, jazz, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:3010 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.

Maunalua, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Anjj, acoustic rock/pop, 7 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

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

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

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

eightOeight, with Miller Lite and Justin Cruz, 7-10 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.

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

Stephen Inglis, contemporary, 7-10 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Ola Restaurant. 293-0801.

The Krush, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, John Valentine and Hal Mita, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

David Swanson, 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.

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

Big Trouble Rising, rock blues, 8-10 p.m., Tsunami's. 923-8848.

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

Jeannette and John, contemporary, R&B and jazz, 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.

Ginny Tiu, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

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

Mark Yim Duo, with hula, 8:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Hawaiian Nites, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Chez Monique. 488-2439.

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

Barry and Steve, jazz and piano, 9 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs, (above Hanks Cafe) 1038 Nu'uanu Ave. 526-1411.

Bobby Cortezan, followed by The Geezers, 9 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

DeShannon Higa, with gr00ve.im ProV.arTiSts, 9 p.m.-midnight, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Soul Food 2 Go, with Zanuck Lindsey and Bobo Butires, 9 p.m.midnight, Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu. 922-3734.

Booze Brothers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Downtown Charlie & the Humbones, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Rod Tanu and Adney Atabey, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

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

Tennyson Stevens Trio, jazz, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Full Circle, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki, Coral Reef Hotel. 923-0033.