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CONCERT

√ "JAZZ BEFORE DINNER," a celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month; 4-4:45 p.m.; Ruth Orcutt Bacon Auditorium, Pohai Nani; free; 236-7805.

DANCE

√ "SYNTHESIS," spring dance concert presented by Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Dance Company; 7 p.m.; Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Ruth Ke'elikolani Auditorium; repeats 7 p.m. April 25; $5; 842-8973.

ETC.

√ BEGINNERS MAGIC CLASS, low-budget magic with Yona Chock, put on by the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring No. 185; 6 p.m.; Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free; 234-5262, www.hawaiimagicclub.com.

√ "TRADITIONS OF THE PACIFIC LECTURE: MELE HULA," an interpretation of the historical significance, pattern structure and poetic form of the mele written for King Kalakaua and more, with John Charlot; 6-8 p.m.; Bishop Museum; $3*; 848-4187.

√ LOMILOMI FOR THE SPIRIT, massage workshop; 6:30-8 p.m.; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free; 728-5244.

ONE-TIME GIGS

DON BADURIA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Nexmovement; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

20 DEGREES NORTH; 5 p.m.; On Stage Drinks & Grinds; also Kealoha; 9 p.m.; 738-0004.

KAHIAU TRIO, with hula; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

GUY CRUZ BAND, funk; 7-10:30 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

DANCE VENUES

CAN'T GET ENOUGH THURSDAYS, with Pressure Down Systems, Selectahs, Nomad and Easy Al; 5-9 p.m.; Next Door; 543-6398.

SALSA AFTER HOURS, lessons and dance performances with Alberto of "Son D'Hawaii," DJs Don Armando, Mano Lopez, Chavo & Ever, Mano Lopez, Chavo; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Visions, 1372 S. King. St.; 955-0720.