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.

28 | THURSDAY

SPECIAL

WAR in concert, with opener Willie K; 9 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $35-$60; www.ticketmaster.com.

CONCERT

UH CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE; 7:30 p.m.; Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa; $10*; 956-8742.

STAGE OPENINGS

"AIDA," Elton John and Tim Rice's Broadway hit, presented by Army Community Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through March 15; $15-28; 438-4480.

"THE WIZ," presented by 'Iolani School, a modern version of "Wizard of Oz"; 7 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $16; through March 1; 528-0506.

ETC.

√ MINI MAGIC LESSONS, with IBM Ring 185; 6-6:45 p.m.; Kalihi-Palama Library; free; 234-5262, www.hawaiimagicclub.com.

ONE TIME GIGS

PIRANHA BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

CORY OLIVEROS; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Hot Rain; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

SIDEROAD RECORDINGS, with Factor & Joe Dub; 6-9 p.m.; Prototype, Pearlridge Uptown; 484-8973.

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

MILLICENT CUMMINGS, folk rock; 7-9 p.m.; Tapas Restaurant and Lanai Bar, Waikiki; 651-1090.

EIGHT0EIGHT, contemporary Hawaiian; 7:15-10:15 p.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION, jam band; 9 p.m; Anna Bannana's; $15; 18 and older; 946-5190.

DJ PLATE LUNCH, with guests; 9 p.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

THE EASY, Hawaiian, surf; 10 p.m.; Kainoa's Sports Bar & Restaurant, Hale'iwa; free; www.myspace.com/theeasymaui.

DANCE VENUES

SALSA AFTER HOURS, lessons and dance performances with Jerome Ramos, DJs Don Armando, Mano Lopez, Chavo; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Illusions, 1372 S. King. St.; 955-4811.

RIOT, hosted by Aleeciya Ashton, Keoki Inc. and Lucy Galore with DJs KSM, Skeeter and The 808 Boys, in conjunction with Cosmo Night; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

RHYTHM ROOM; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor, 21 and older; 548-6398.

THIRSTY THURSDAYS, hip-hop, house and trance; 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

CASUAL THURSDAYS, with Artist Groove Network, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; www.fashion45hawaii.com.

DJ BIG ALBERT, hip-hop; 10 p.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

EXODUS, reggae and hip-hop followed by DJ; 10 p.m.; Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach; 926-5222.

SWAMPA ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party; 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, Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel; 931-6286.

REMINISCE, hip-hop showcase with live performances, B-boy battle, open mike and host Kutmaster Spaz; 11 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; 951-8671.

REDDA FIRE, reggae and dancehall with DJs Liloa, 45Revolver and Mr. Bone; 11 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.

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.

RAY SOWDERS, slack-key, easy listening, traditional, contemporary; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

KAILUA BAY BUDDIES; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, 949-4321.

RUSSELL YUEN; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

CHRISTIAN AND SANI; 5-7 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

KRISTIE CHING, STAN ALBRECHT (upper deck) and Julie Okumura, Bobby Kini (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

HEMAPA'A, with Chris Kamaka and Bubba; 5:30-7 p.m.; Outrigger Reef on the Beach lobby; 923-3111.

JAMES KRAFT; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Longhi's; 947-9899.

PA'AHANA TRIO with hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

STEPHEN INGLIS; 5:30-10 p.m.; Ola, Turtle Bay Resort; 293-0801.

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

HAWAIIAN OHANA, with Kahiau Trio and hula show; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

MILES JACKSON TRIO; 6-9 p.m.; Mariposa; 951-3420.

MIKE CHUNG, guitar, light jazz and contemporary; 6-9 p.m.; New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel; 921-7066.

MANGO JAM, jazz, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

KA'ALA BOYS, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

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

BAREFOOT BOB; 6:30 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

GINNY WALDEN, flamenco; 6:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

JEFF PETERSON, guitar; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

PI'I MIGUEL, acoustic jazz, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Roy's Restaurant at Ko Olina Resort; 676-7697.

FIRE-KNIFE SHOW; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

MIHANA; 7 p.m.; Duc's Bistro; 531-6325.

MELVEEN LEED; 7-8:15 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

ELLSWORTH SIMEONA AND LAWRENCE KIDDER; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

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

2 POINT 5; 7-11:30 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

EKOLU KANE, Island contemporary; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.

DAVID SWANSON; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

CHICAGO BOB, rock, folk; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

KARAOKE AND DJ; 8 p.m.; Chez Sports Bar & Grill; 488-2439.

BIG TROUBLE RISING, rock blues; 8-10 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

CHRIS REGO AND VERNON SAKATA, guitar, vocals; 8-11 p.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

KANOE GIBSON AND BEN; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

MILLICENT CUMMINGS; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

OPEN MIKE, hosted by Tom Patrick; 8-11 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

ROCKY BROWN AND KELLY VILLAVERDE, contemporary, jazz; 8-11 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.

KARAOKE WITH WALTER; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Thai Sweet Basil, Manoa Marketplace; 988-8811.

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

MIKE FAHEY TRIO, contemporary jazz; 8:30 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

ERIC LEE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

CHAD PULE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

DAVID ASING DUO; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

JOHN VALENTINE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Breakers, North Shore Marketplace; 637-9898.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues guitar, vocals; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.

TENNYSON STEPHENS, piano, vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

ANALOG, rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

JOHNNY HELM; 9 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

BOOZE BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

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

MIKI'S MAYHEM, with DJ Miki Mixtup, Randy Wheeler, Glen Collen; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.