The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.

SPECIAL EVENT

All New Shanghai Circus, acrobats from China, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $20-$30*. 528-0506.

CONCERT

Chamber Music by the Sea, with the Maia Quartet, Matisse Trio, Volkan Orhon, Scott Conklin and Sasha Margolis, 7 p.m., Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church; $20*. 947-5551.

DANCE

Funkanometry Dance Workshop, hip-hop, jazz, funk, tap, house and booty, 5-8 p.m., W Performing Arts Center; $15* per workshop plus $5 registration fee. (818) 749-7990, 479-7237.

STAGE

"Joe Turner's Come and Gone," drama presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m., The Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457.

"M. Butterfly," drama about a French diplomat in Beijing who falls for a Chinese opera star, premieres 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; 16 and older; $25*. 988-6131.

"Ulua: The Musical," comedy about life, love and fishing on Maui, premieres 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.

FILMS

√ "The Constant Gardener" (2005), 12:30, 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

√ "The Knowledge of Healing" (2000), 7 p.m., UH-Manoa's Spalding Auditorium, part of the Healing World film series; $5*. 223-0130.

"From the Masses to the Masses" (2005), 7:30 p.m., followed by discussion of the documentary's themes by director Dodge Billingsley, producer Eric Hyer and Konrad Ng, Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; free, sponsored by the Hawaii Chinese Association. www.honoluluacademy.org/theater, 532-8768.

FAMILY TIES

Exploring the Reef at Night, coral reef natural history, conservation and safety, 6:30-9 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium; 5 and older; $12*. 923-9741.

ONE-TIME GIGS

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

Blues Thursdays, with Larry Spalding, 5-8:30 p.m., and Notorious Northsiders, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Jook Joint, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Rizon, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.

The Project, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Purebreed, with Inoa'ole, Ooklah the Moc and Natural Vibrations, 9 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Grave Robbers, Los Gatos Locos and Hell Caminos, 9:30 p.m., Kainoa's Sports Bar; 21 and older. 637-7787.

DANCE VENUES

Paddlers' Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 21 and older. 531-8444.

Salsa After Hours, with salsa lessons and DJs Papi and Don Armando, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Rumours; 21 and older. 285-0072, 955-4811.

Thirty Plus Thursdays, music from the '60s and '70s, 6-9 p.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 30 and older. 924-3939.

Riot, with DJs KSM and Maxxx, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

The Midnight Talkers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ D-Box, 1:30-4 a.m. 926-7066.

Liquid Nation, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The O Lounge; 21 and older. 944-8436.

DJ Dancin' Adam, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911.

Hot 93.9, with DJ K-Smooth and MC Pablo Santo, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. fashion45hawaii.com.

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

College Night, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill. 261-4600.

Swampa ZZ, dance muzik and film, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older. 521-2900.

Salsa 7, salsa, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Marc Suite Resorts; 21 and older. 931-6274.

Salt, with DJs Xntrik, Wuan and Winnie, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 18 and older. 637-9898.

Bitchen Kitchen Thursdays, hip-hop, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sam Choy's Diamond Head; 23 and older. 732-8645.

Tattoo Thursdays, 11 p.m.-1 am., Cellar Nightclub; 18 and older. 923-9952.

LOUNGE ACTS

Cory Oliveros and Shanelle Sanborn, 7:30-9 a.m., ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.

Pu'uhonua Duo, 8-10 a.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 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.

Darrell Aquino, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Sam Kapu Trio, with hula, 4:15-7:15 p.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Bobby Cortezan, piano, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Fred and Joe Yuen, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Kimo Opiana, 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.

Sean Na'auao, 5-7 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Alika Souza, 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.

Starr Lutu, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

Hawai'i Loa, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, John Valentine and Hal Mita, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Rene Paulo, Kathy Paulo-Hirai and Keoki Hirai, Hawaiian contemporary, 6-8 p.m., Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Kolohe. 679-4700.

3 Scoops of Aloha, with hula, 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 Resort & Spa, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

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

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.

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

Ka'ala Boys, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Al and Bill, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

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

Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Leilei's Bar and Grill. 293-2662.

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.

Maunalua, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Mihana, 7 p.m., Duc's Bistro. 531-6325.

20 Degrees North, 7-9 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Christian and Sani, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Weldon Kekauoha and Friends, contemporary Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Azure McCall, jazz, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Deep Blue. 922-4992.

eightOeight, R&B, 7-10 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.

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

Live at the Marketplace, with Manoa DNA, 7-10 p.m., E&O Trading Co. 591-9555.

Mark Yim Duo, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Betty Loo Taylor Trio, with Rachel Gonzales, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Veranda. 739-8760.

Za Za, jazz guitar, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

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

Stan Mahoe, 8 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

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

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

Jeannette and John, contemporary, R&B and jazz, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Na Kama, 8-11 p.m., The Cheesecake Factory. 924-5001.

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

Ginny Tiu, 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.

Johnny Helm, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

DeShannon Higa, with gr00ve.imProV.arTiSts, 9 p.m.-midnight, Jazz Minds Art & Cafe, 1661 Kapi'olani Blvd. 945-0800.

Soul Food 2 Go, with Zanuck Lindsey and Bobo Butires, 9 p.m.-midnight, Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu. 922-3734.

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

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

Cruz Nite with Guy Cruz, reggae, 9:30 p.m., OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Sam Kapu, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

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

Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.

Full Circle, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki, Coral Reef Hotel. 923-0033.