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.

CONCERT

Mos Def, with Krystilez and DJs XL and Jimmy Taco; doors open at 9 p.m., show at 10; Pipeline Cafe; repeats 6 p.m. April 13; $40-$70; www.ticketmaster.com.

STAGE OPENING

"Romance," take-no-prisoners courtroom comedy written by David Mamet, 7:30 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through May 14; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

ETC.

√ Clothing sale, benefitting Dress for Success Honolulu, clothing at bargain prices; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Laniakea YWCA; contines April 13; free; www.ywcaoahu.org.

√ "Traditions of the Pacific: Navigating into Polynesia's Past," two-day program with Ben Finney; 6-8 p.m.; Bishop Museum, Atherton Halau; $5*; 848-4172.

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.

The Sierra Club Beer Night, meet people interested in helping Hawai'i's environment; 5-8 p.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

Larry Spalding; 5-8:30 p.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

Sean Tiwanak and Friends, "Home To Me" CD release party, with performances by Kamuela Kahoano, Lei Medeiros, Roland Cazimero, Na'io and more, portion of the proceeds benefit the American Heart Association of Hawai'i; 6-10 p.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436, 561-3749, www.hometome.com.

Skinned and 8mm Overdose Hawai'i Tour, with Trepidation, House of Tragic and Pit Crew, 18 and older; 8 p.m.; Sound/House; 526-0200.

Mike White and The Saltines, R&B; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Thursdays Rock, with Karma, alternative rock; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

82Fifty, alternative; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Cheerleaders Sports Bar and Grill; 421-1000.

Piranha Brothers; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon, 478 'Ena Road; 947-3414.

Busekrus, ska, punk rock, 21 and older; 10 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

The Hell Caminos; 10 p.m.; Kainoa's Sports Bar; 637-7787.

DANCE VENUES

SIN; 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m.; Ocean Club; 21 and older; 531-8444.

Salsa After Hours, with lessons and DJs Don Armando and Mano Lopez, entertainment by Son Caribe Band; 5 p.m., Rumours nightclub; 955-4811.

Pulse!, with DJs KSM and Al-x, 808 Boyz and more; 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.

Groove Improv Artists, featuring DeShannon Higa, live electronic jazz and an 8-piece orchestra; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

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

Riot!, house, rock, '80s and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tapa's Restaurant and Lanai Bar; 921-2288.

Casual Thursdays, with Artist Groove Network, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; http://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.

Analog, rock; 9:15 p.m.-1 a.m.; Richters Sports Saloon, Discovery Bay; 947-3776.

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 dance hall with Jahson the 45 Revelover, DJ Zacharijah and Pacific Sounds Outernational, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

Cory Oliveros and Sara Noyle; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

Pu'uhonua Duo; 8-10 a.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room; 923-7311.

Brandon Kealoha; 12-2:30 p.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Imai and Friends; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

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

Johnny Kamai; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

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

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

Bobby From Kauai, piano; 5 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Russell Yuen; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

Kristie Ching, Stan Albrecht (upper deck) and Julie Okumura, Rockwell Fukino (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

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

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

Conch shell and torch-lighting ceremony; 5:50 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

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.

Ka Moana Trio, with hula; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

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.

Open Mike Night, hosted by Art Olinger; 6 p.m.-12 a.m.; Just One, 1372 S. King St.; 955-3000.

Kaimana and halau; 6:15-9:30 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.

Kela; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

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.

Sista Robi and friends; 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

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

Ellsworth Simeona and Lawrence Kidder; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

Kainalu, Hawaiian contemporary and classic soft rock; 7-9 p.m.; Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion; 955-9045.

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

eightOeight, with Miller Lite and Justin Cruz; 7-10 p.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

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

Beau Evans, jazz guitar; 7-11 p.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

James Kraft Trio; 7-11 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.

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

'Ike Pono Trio, with hula; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

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

2 Point 5; 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

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

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

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

Satomi Yarimizo, jazz; 8 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

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

Johnny and Dennis; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

One Voice; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

Pulsations, sensual funk jazz rhythm with Johnny Valentine; 8-11 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

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

Sonny Kapu Duo; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

Hawaiian Nites; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Chez Monique; 488-2439.

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

Planet Jane, featuring Starla, 21 and older; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 921-4600.

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

Northside Art and The Northsiders; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

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

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.

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