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

SPECIAL EVENTS

Honolulu Centennial Gala Celebration, honoring 100 citizens with entertainment and four-course dinner, 5-10 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki ballroom; $300. 275-3030.

CONCERTS

√ An Evening at the Tropics, with 'Ale'a, Kawika Kahiapo and Henry Kapono, 5:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. 949-4321.

√ Graduate Composers' Symposium, performances and discussions of new works, 7:30 p.m., UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium; free. 956-8742.

DANCE

Dance Workshops with Wendy Calio, beginning/intermediate technique, 5-6:30 p.m., intermediate/advance technique, 6:30-8 p.m., W Performing Arts Center; continues various days/times until Nov. 26; $12.50* per class plus $5 registration fee. (818) 749-7990.

STAGE OPENING

"Kismet," a day in the life of Hajj the poet, presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats Fridays-Saturdays through Dec. 3; $15, $20*. 438-4480.

COMEDY

On the Spot, improv group performs a family-friendly set of scenes and games, 8 p.m., Filipino Community Center, Waipahu; $10. 630-4392.

FAMILY TIES

√ Tammy Yee, illustrator, 10 a.m., Waialua Public Library; 3 and older; free. 637-8286.

√ Magic Show, with OB-1, 2:30 p.m., 'Ewa Beach Public Library; free. 689-1204.

√ Bee Readers, children's storytime, 3 p.m., Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free. 832-3466.

√ "The Mask Messenger," with Robert Faust, 3 p.m., Kaimuki Public Library; also, 6:30 p.m., Liliha Public Library; 7 and older; free. www.libra rieshawaii.org.

√ "Have I Got a Story To Tell," with storyteller Diane Ferlatte, 7 p.m., 'Aiea Public Library; 3 and older; free. www.librarieshawaii.org.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ Festival of Angels, arts and crafts sale with jewelry, clothing, ceramic, art, holiday decorations, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., YWCA, Richards St.; repeats Nov. 18; free admission. 538-7061.

√ Holiday Craft Sale, pottery, ceramics, woodcrafts, jewelry, stained glass, quilts, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fort Shafter Arts and Crafts Center; repeats 11 a.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; free. 438-1315.

√ 27th Annual Holiday Boutique, jewelry, clothes, stained glass, dolls, 4-8 p.m., 755 Nunu St., Kailua; repeats 9 a.m.-5 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; free. 254-3344.

ETC.

√ King Kalakaua's Birthday Celebration, presentation, oli or hula workshop and displays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach; continues tomorrow; free. 921-9731.

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 Northside Art, 5-8:30 p.m., and Chris Vandercook Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Zanuck Lindsey, with the Magic Brownies, 5:30-7 p.m., E&O Trading Co. 591-9555.

An Evening with Noda and Nett, guitar and flute jazz, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Paul Nash, folk rock, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.

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

Fearless Vampire Killers, with Shoko Kono, The Hell Caminos, The Insurgents, Crack Skull and the Enhancements, 8 p.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

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

DJ The Everlasting Gobstopper, dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemo'o Farm, Lakeside Lanai; 21 and older. 622-5009.

HPU SSA Golf Pros and Tennis Hoes, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 18 and older. 941-0424, ext. 12.

Project Planet, with Natural Vibrations, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older. 589-1999.

College Night, with Fish Out of Water, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

DANCE VENUES

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

Salsa After Dark, with Son Caribe, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Rumours; also, free salsa lessons by Son D'Hawaii, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 21 and older. 941-5216, 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.

$1 Drinks, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Zen Nightclub, 1217 Hopaka St.; 21 and older.

Liquid Nation, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The O Lounge. 944-8436.

Salt, with DJs Xntrik, Wuan and Winnie, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 18 and older. 637-9898.

Dita Holifield and Red Handed, country, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911.

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

Swampa ZZ Artist Collective, 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.

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.

Classy, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Kai, 1427 Makaloa St. 944-1555.

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 Mel Amina and 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.

Kela, 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, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.