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.

STAGE

"Over My Dead Body," three elderly surviving founders of a British mystery writers club get a dose of reality when a real-life killer appears in their midst, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*; 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

FILM

"Shakespeare Behind Bars" (2005), 1 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre; $7*; www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

ETC.

Distinguished Alumni Awards; 5-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel; $110-$160; 956-5105, www.uhalumni.hawaii.edu.

√ "Let's Get Comfortable," with Wade Oppliger of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, informal talk about living and lifestyle tips; 5:30-7 p.m.; Pacific Home, 420 Ward Ave.; free; 596-5338, www.pacific-home.com.

Lauhala weaving class, weave and take home a bookmark, bracelet or coaster; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; minimal fee for materials; 596-8885.

ONE-TIME GIGS

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

Jazz Wednesday, featuring USC professor of jazz Rick Schmunk, with Dean Taba and Abe Lagrimas; 6:30 p.m.; Honolulu Club; 543-3916.

Kahakea, contemporary; 7:30-11 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

Kapena; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Ryan's Grill; 591-9132.

Piranha Brothers; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

Gay Pride Idol, singing competition preliminaries; 10 p.m.; Fusion Waikiki; 924-2422.

Tavana and friends, 21 and older; 10 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

DANCE VENUES

Hip-Hop Hump, with "American Idol" shown on the big screen, The 808 Boyz, DJs KSM, AL-X; 7 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

The Rising Melody, with Biku, open mike night; 7-11 p.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

Salsa Dance Party, with Son Caribe, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

Acid Wash, with DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, GSpot, Quiksilva and guests, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; 548-6398.

Escape, hip-hop, R&B and soul; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

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; 924-3939.

Wild 'n' Out Wednesdays, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; http://fashion45hawaii.com.

Kaulana Pakele Band; 10 p.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.

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

The Endless Summer Camp, with Vertical Junkies, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.

Happy Endings, with DJs Delve1der and XL, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.

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

LOUNGE ACTS

Cory Oliveros and Sara Noyle; 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.

Pumehana Davis Wadsworth, harpist; 12 p.m.; The Wedding Cafe; 988-1005.

Joe Kingston; 12-2:30 p.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

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

Ellsworth Simeona; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; also Haumea Warrington; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; 922-2268.

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

Service Industry Night, with Tempo Valley; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Hard Rock Cafe; 955-7383.

Joe Kingston and Jaden Jumawan; 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Ray Sowders; 5-7 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

Kristie Ching, Stan Albrecht (upper deck) and Vanessa Dacoscos, Bobby Kini (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatak I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

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

The Listening Party, with DeShannon Higa and grOOve.imProV.arTiSts; 5:30-9 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

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

Paniolo Night, The Country Kickers; 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.

Sam Kapu Trio, with hula; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

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.

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

Ho'okani, with ENH Dancers; 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.

Kaukahi; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; BluWater Grill, Hawaii Kai Shopping Center; 395-6224.

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

Fire-knife show; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

Jeff AuHoy and friends, easy listening with piano, vocals and guitar; 7 p.m.; Duc's Bistro; 531-6325.

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

Boogie and friends, Hawaiian, blues and jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

Kamuela Kahoano; 7-9 p.m.; Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion; 955-9045.

Sheila Waiwaiole and Mara Sagapolu; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

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

2 Point 5; 7-11 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

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

Jazz Crimes, featuring Cheryl Bartlett, Ernie Provincher and David Yamasaki; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.

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

David Swanson, piano; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

Michael Fahey, contemporary; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

"Lost" viewing party, with trivia contests and prizes; 8-10 p.m.; Jackie's Kitchen, Ala Moana Center; 943-2426.

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

Juke Joint; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

Vernon Sakata, vocals, guitar; 8-11 p.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

Wasabi Wednesdays, with Wasabi; 8-11 p.m.; Chez Monique; 488-2439.

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

Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

Planet Jane, featuring Starla Marie; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 921-4600.

Weldon Kekauoha; 9-11 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

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

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

Satomi Jazz Trio, with Jeremy Ward and Shinya Yarimizo; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

Sefa Tuai and Shawn Ishimoto; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Christian and Sani; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

Stephen Inglis; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den; 521-2900.

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