SPECIAL EVENT

Chi — A New Era in Circus, fusion of acrobatics and martial arts from China, 8 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall, $18-$38*; repeats 8 p.m. Thursday-Oct. 8 and 2 p.m. Oct. 9; $18-$48*. (877) 750-4400.

STAGE

"Tiramisu on the Beach," dinner theater with The Actors' Group, 6:30 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $45 includes dinner and show. Reservations: 521-2900.

FILM

√ "Ring of the Buddha" (2002), 3:30 and 7 p.m., UH-Manoa Hawai'i Institute of Geology auditorium; part of the Earth Magic film series; $5*. 223-0130.

FAMILY TIES

√ Halloween Crafts, make-n-take, 3-6 p.m., Kamokila Community Park; free. 682-4161.

ETC.

√ University of Hawai'i and East-West Center walking tour, with highlights of the Manoa campus, by the Program to Preserve Hawaiian Place Names, 1-4 p.m., meet at flagpole at University Avenue and Dole Street; free. 948-3299.

√ Greg Evans, cartoonist creator of "Luann," which appears in The Honolulu Advertiser, 2:30 p.m., Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; also, 6:30 p.m., Mililani Public Library; free. 973-1099.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Jazz Wednesday, with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Jazz with Noda and Nett, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 3660 on the Rise. 737-1177.

Steve McLellan, acoustic rock, 7-9 p.m., Volcano Joe's. 941-8449.

Planet Jane, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.

Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser, with Analog, Big Dawg, Resistor, Second Hand Sin, Vertical Charles, The Crud, proceeds go to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina fund, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424, ext. 12.

DANCE VENUES

Pump Day, with DJs Mike D and G-Man, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.

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

The Midnight Talkers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bobby G's, International Marketplace; also DJ Chronkite, 1-4 a.m. 926-7066.

Hookah Lounge, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Anna Bannana's; 21 and older. 224-8813, 946-5190.

Lipstick and Skirt Night, with DJs Rude Dogg and Master Mind, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.

Country DJ Brett, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. 926-7911.

Latin Fever, with DJs Rod el Moreno, Ray Cruz and Armando, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older. 589-1999.

Red Stripe Reggae Night, with Maka and the I Sight Band, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

The Compound, with DJs 45 Revolver and Direct Descendants, and Mike Times Trio, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den. 521-2900.

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

Soul Steady, hip-hop and soul, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 538-3808.

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

LOUNGE ACTS

Cory Oliveros and Shauna Sanborn, 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.

Ells Simeona and Dwight Kanae, 3-6 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Kevin Mau, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Jonah Cummings, 4-6 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.

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

Roland Chang, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.

Barry Choy, 5-8 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Aloha Serenaders, with Kanoe Miller, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

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

Kanoe Gibson and Ben Mejia, contemporary, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina, poolside. 679-0079.

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

Sean Na'auao and Robi Kahakalau, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Guy Cruz, contemporary, 5:30-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Kanilau, with Halau Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Josiah Mataele, 6-9 p.m., Ocean Resort Hotel, Ocean Seafood & Steak House. 922-3861.

Henry Kapono, contemporary Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

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.

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

Tennyson Stephens, piano, 610 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

ReVive Wednesdays, martini and wine party with entertainment, 6-11 p.m., W Honolulu, Diamond Head Grill. 922-3734.

Tropical Hawaiians, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Soul Bucket, Hawaiian, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:3010 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.

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

Ho'onu'a, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Nahoa, traditional Hawaiian falsetto, 7-9 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Noly Paa, with Sherry Shaoling and friends, 7-10 p.m., The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Kit Samson, piano, 7-10 p.m., Mahina Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

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

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

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, Yvette Nii and Brian Robertshaw, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Betty Loo Taylor, piano, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Veranda. 739-8760.

Za Za, jazz guitar, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Formaggio. 737-7719.

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

Kani, 8 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

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

Tino and Anela, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight, Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Adam Cruz, rock pop, 8:30 p.m., Tsunami’s. 923-8848.

Zanuck and Johnny Valentine, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

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

Karaoke Nite, 9 p.m., OnStage Drinks & Grinds. 306-7799.

Justin Murata, 9-11 p.m., Hale Noa. 735-4292.

Doolin’ Rakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O’Neil’s. 926-1777.

Mike Piranha and Andrew D, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O’Toole’s Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Rod Tanu and Vince Mendoza, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

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

Backyard Pa'ina, Island contemporary, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kapono’s. 536-2161.

Stuart Cunningham, piano, 10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Jonah Cummings, 10 p.m.-midnight, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke’s Waikiki. 922-2268.