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.

SPECIAL EVENT

√ Return to Romance Music Festival, opening ceremony with concert, wedding-vows renewal ceremony and more, 5:30 p.m., 'Iolani Palace; free. 545-7664, www.mattcatinguborchestra.com.

CONCERT

Plum Crazy, 9 p.m., Anna Bannana's; repeats 9 p.m. tomorrow at Boardrider's Bar & Grill, Kailua; and 9 p.m. Saturday at Kainoa's; $12. www.alohagroove.com.

STAGE

"High School Musical," presented by 'Iolani School Performing Arts Department, based on the Disney Channel movie, premieres 7 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $12. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

"She Loves Me," two feuding clerks find themselves romantically linked by being secret pen pals, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*. 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

"Jitney," set in 1970s Pittsburgh Hill District about a cab company's struggles, presented in honor of Black History Month (February), 7:30 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; repeats ; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

FILMS

√ "Stranger Than Fiction" (2006), 12:30, 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"Opal Dreams" (2006), 1 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

√ "Volcanoes of the Deep Sea" (2005), 7 p.m., UH-Manoa Spalding Auditorium; part of the Ocean Planet film series; $5*. 223-0130.

"Antarctica" (1983, Japanese with English subtitles), 7:30 p.m., part of the Fujisankei Communications International 20th Anniversary Film Festival, Doris Duke Theatre; free. 532-8768.

ETC.

Digging For Your Roots, hands-on genealogy research two-day workshops, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 'Iolani Palace, Kana'ina Building; $75. 203-7245, 522-0822.

√ Experts at the Palace: Blair Collis, "The Hawaii Maritime Center and the Falls of Clyde," noon-1 p.m., Old Archives Building, 'Iolani Palace; free. 956-5531.

√ HawaiiSlam First Thursdays, featuring Shihan, painters, massages and guest DJ Lady J, doors open at 7:45 p.m., show at 8:30, Hawaiian Hut; $3 before 8:30 p.m., $5 after. 387-9664.

ONE-TIME GIGS

The 86 List, 10 p.m., Kainoa's Sports Bar. 637-7787.

A Latin Revolution, with DJs Jose, Chavo and Aloha Latinos Krew, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Osake Sushi Bar and Lounge; 21 and older. 956-1600.

DANCE VENUES

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

Salsa After Hours, with lessons and DJs Papi and Ever, 5 p.m., Rumours. 955-4811.

Live at 35, acoustic rock with Jason Allan, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Pulse!, with DJs KSM and Al-x, 808 Boyz and more, 9 p.m.-closing, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

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.

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

Analog, rock, 9:15 p.m.-1 a.m., Richters Sports Saloon, Discovery Bay. 947-3776.

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.

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

Redda Fire, reggae and dance hall with Jahson the 45 Revelover, 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 Sara Noyle, 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.

Steve Lucas, noon-2:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar. 922-2887.

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.

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

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

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

Bobby from Kauai, piano, 5 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Russell Yuen, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

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

Kristie Ching, Stan Albrecht (upper deck) and Julie Okumura, Rockwell Fukino (lower deck), 5:15 p.m., Navatak I, Pier 6. 973-1311.

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

Ho'omalie Quartet, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

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.

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.

Open Mike Night, hosted by Art Olinger, 6 p.m.-midnight, Just One, 1372 S. King St. 955-3000.

Kaimana, with Halau, 6:15-9:30 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Kainalu, Hawaiian contemporary and classic soft rock, 7-9 p.m., Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion. 955-9045.

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

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.

Beau Evans, jazz guitar, 7-11 p.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

James Kraft Trio, 7-11 p.m., Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel. 922-3734.

Ginai, with the Mike Times Experience, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Pearl, Ala Moana Center. 944-8000.

'Ike Pono Trio, 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.

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

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

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

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

Satomi Yarimizo, jazz, 8 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs. 526-1411.

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

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

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

Pulsations, with Johnny Valentine, 8-11 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

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

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

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.

Soul Cafe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 21 and older. 921-4600.

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

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

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

Lawrence Kidder, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar. 922-2268.

Randy Wheeler NuJazz Quartet, groove jazz, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.