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

"WAIKIKI NEI," sneak preview week, multimedia production; 6 p.m.; Level 4, Royal Hawaiian Center; previews 6 p.m. daily through July 13; $49*-$99*; 2-and-under babies in arms free (kama'aina $39*-$80*); 931-6100.

CONCERTS

√ HAWAII EDUCATION OF THE ARTS, performing "Seussical the Musical," part of the Twilight Summer Concert Series; 5:15-5:35 p.m.; Foster Botanical Garden; also Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii Band; 5:45-6:30 p.m.; free; 522-7066.

JAY LARRIN AND JERRY SANTOS, part of the "Ke Kani O Ke Kai" summer concert series, with food and exhibits; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Waikiki Aquarium, Great Lawn; $25*; 440-9015, www.waquarium.org.

√ THE LANGLEY UKULELE ENSEMBLE, from British Columbia, Canada; 8:30-9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, lobby; free; 922-4422.

ETC.

√ STARRY SUMMER NIGHT: TANABATA MATSURI IN HAWAI'I, a Japanese star-wishing festival, with food by Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Superb Sushi, entertainment by A Touch of Gold and storytelling by Lopaka Kapanui; 6-9 p.m.; Japanese Cultural Center; 21 and older; $3*; 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

ONE-TIME GIGS

DON BADURIA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also EPIC SESSION; 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.

'80S NIGHT; with DJ; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 21 and older; 946-5190.

DORIAN WRIGHT AND DOMINGO; 6-8 p.m.; Pearl Ultralounge, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

GUY & ROGER, oldies; 7-9 p.m.; Muddy Waters Espresso; 254-2004.

TINY PAVE; 8:30-9:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

PIMPBOT; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Maddog Saloon; 21 and older; 924-3400.

DANCE VENUES

INDULGE, pau hana professional mingling for ladies, with Beauty Bar and music from DJ Miss Kitty Lee; 4-8 p.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

SALSA AFTER DARK!, lessons and dance performances with the Salsa Angel, DJs Ray Cruz & Rod Moreno; 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; LaSalle Ballroom, Pagoda Hotel; 948-8371.

"SALSA," with DJs Da Lion of Juda, LT and more, latic and salsa music; 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

G.N.O. BACK IN FASHION, Girls Night Out gossip, cocktails and dancing with DJ; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Pearl Ultralounge; 944-8000.

COSMO, with DJs KSM, AI-X and HONU, in conjunction with Cosmo Night; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

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; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center, 21 and older; 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.

RAW BAR, with DJs Delve1der and XL; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Doraku Sushi; 21 and older; www.architechshawaii.com.

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.

DJ KUTMASTER SPAZ; 12-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 921-9000.

LOUNGE ACTS

CORY OLIVEROS AND SARAH NOYLE; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

IMAI AND FRIENDS; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.

HAUMEA WARRINGTON; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.

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

KAILUA BAY BUDDIES; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

RUSSELL YUEN; 5-7:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

MAKANA; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.

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.

ROCKY AND FRIENDS; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

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

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

BARON BENTO TRIO, with hula; 6-8 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

GINNY TIU; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 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.

STARR KALAHIKI; 6-9 p.m.; Uncle's Fish Market & Grill; 275-0063.

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.

3 SCOOPS OF ALOHA, with hula show; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

LIVE HAWAIIAN MUSIC; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

BUTCH NIAUHOE KEKAULIKE O'SULLIVAN; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; The Ground Floor Restaurant; 538-6012.

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.

JERRY SANTOS, HOKU ZUTTERMEISTER, BARRY SANTOS, with hula dancer; 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

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.

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.

ART KALAHIKI DUO; 7-10 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.

ROLAND & CO.; 7-11 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.

DAYTON WATANABE; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hau Tree Bar; 949-4321.

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

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.

CROSSOVER; 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.

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

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 International Market Place; 923-9454.

DYNASTY!; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's Beach Walk; 921-9000.

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

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

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.

SATOMI YARIMIZO JAZZ QUARTET; 9 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

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.

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

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.

LAWRENCE KIDDER; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.