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. See a comprehensive listing at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.

ETC.

√ International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 185, monthly meeting and magic class with Yona Chock; 6 p.m.; Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free; 836-1800.

Himene Patitifa Contest International Final, artists, songwriters, composers perform original songs from different countries; 8 p.m.; Polynesian Cultural Center; $8; 293-3333, www.polynesia.com.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Cory Oliveros; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Backyard Pa'ina; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

John Valentine, Hawaiian and Spanish guitar; 7-9 p.m.; Cassis by Chef Mavro; 545-8100.

'80s music; 9 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

Stone Jones Trio, acoustic rock; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

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

Live, with Black Square and Golfcart Rebellion; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lava Rock Lounge, International Market Place; 351-5956.

DANCE VENUES

Salsa, with DJ Rod; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; ArtZone, 3245 Pali Highway; 255-8768.

Miss Riot The Show, famous movie lines dramatized by The Riot crew, 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.

Live at 35, acoustic rock with Jason Allan; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

Addiction, reggae and hip-hop with DJ Pat; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

Rhythm Room, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; 548-6398.

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

Dita Holifield With Red Handed and DJ Dancin' Adam, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

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

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

Swampa ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party, 21 and older; 10 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

Newjass Quartet, "All Funked Up!"; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar; 931-6286.

Redda Fire, reggae and dancehall with Jahson the 45 Revolver, DJ Zacharijah and Pacific Sounds Outernational, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.

Salsa After Hours, with DJs Papi, Ever, Don Armando, Mano Lopez, salsa dancing, dance performances, "Cirque Hawai'i" performances and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 922-0055.

Mike Dorton's Waikiki Beach Karaoke Show, country, disco, motown, hip-hop, rock, oldies and more; 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.

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

LOUNGE ACTS

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

Jeannette Trevias, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

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 stage; 922-3111.

Stephen Inglis, Hawaiian and slack-key; 5:30-10 p.m.; Ola restaurant, Turtle Bay Resort; 293-0801.

Tavana; 6-8 p.m.; also Johnny Helm; 9-11 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Hawaiian Ohana, with 3 Scoops Aloha and hula show; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

Auntie Genoa Keawe's Hawaiians, Hawaiian falsetto; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

Ginny Tiu; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

Mike Chung, light jazz and contemporary; 6-9 p.m.; New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel; 921-7066.

Miles Jackson Trio; 6-9 p.m.; Mariposa; 951-3420.

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.

Ka'ala Boys, with ENH Dancers; 6:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

Ginny Walden, flamenco; 6:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

Jeff Peterson and Erika Kauffman, contemporary, jazz; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

Sonny Silva and Lou Benanto, jazz; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Brew Moon; 593-0088.

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

Melveen Leed; 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.

Noda and Nett Duo, jazz mix and bossa nova featuring Howard Nett on guitar and Zig Noda on flute; 7-10 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; 545-1115.

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

Sunway, R&B, contemporary with Stacey Tangonan, Carl Fidel, Aron Nelson, Gianni Tsukano, Timmy Talo, Miller Lite Thursdays with Devon Nekoba; 7:15-10:15 p.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

Don Tiki; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

The Mike Times Experience, featuring Ginai; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

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

Anjj and friends, contemporary; 8 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

Chicago Bob, rock, folk; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Guy Cruz, rock, blues, Island rhythms and country tunes with Marc Pearlman, Seann Carroll; 8 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

Na Kama; 8 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.

Big Trouble Rising, rock blues; 8-10 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

Steinlager Thursdays, with live entertainment; 8-10 p.m.; Compadres Bar & Grill; 591-8307.

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.

Rocky Brown and Kelly Villaverde, contemporary, jazz; 8-11 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.

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.

'Ike Pono Trio, with hula; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

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

Booze Brothers; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

Rod Tanu and Adney Atabay; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

J.P. Smoketrain and Dennis McClees, blues, funk, soul; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

Randy Wheeler Quartet, groove underground New York jazz; 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.

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