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.

SPECIAL EVENT

Return to Romance Music Festival, concert themed "The Most Romantic Songs Ever Written ... Part I," with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lucie Arnaz, Rocky Brown, Robert Cazimero, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Jordan Segundo and The Diamond Head Shooting Stars, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $45-$75. 528-0506, 545-7664, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

STAGE

"She Loves Me," two feuding clerks find themselves romantically linked by being secret pen pals, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*. 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

FILM

"Opal Dream" (2006), and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

ETC.

√ "University of Hawai'i and East West Center" tour, 1-3:30 p.m., meet on the corner of University Avenue and Dole Street; free. 948-3299.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Kimo Opiana, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Ka'ala Boys, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 947-2900.

JT Harker, R&B, funk, 7:30-11 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

4D, alternative, modern, classic rock, reggae, funk and '80s dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, Moose McGillycuddy's. 923-0751.

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

Kapena, 9 p.m.-midnight, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

Freesound, Red Stripe reggae night, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar & Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

DANCE VENUES

House It!, house music with weekly guest DJs and "American Idol" shown on the big screen , 9 p.m.-closing, Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

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

Acid Wash, with DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, GSpot, Quiksilva and special guests, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older. 548-6398.

Escape, hosted by Deep Entertainment with hip-hop, R&B and soul, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Lotus Soundbar, 2301 Kuhio Ave. 924-1688.

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

Mini Skirts and Martinis, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar. 924-3939.

Wild 'n' Out Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. fashion45hawaii .com.

Kaulana Pakele Band, 10 p.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki. 923-0033.

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

The Endless Summer Camp, with Vertical Junkies, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The O Lounge; 18 and older. 944-8436.

Happy Endings, with DJs Delve1der and XL, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 395-2100.

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

LOUNGE ACTS

Cory Oliveros and Sara Noyle, 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.

Pumehana Davis Wadsworth, harpist, noon, The Wedding Cafe. 988-1005.

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

Ray Sowders, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Holokai Grill. 924-7245.

Ellsworth Simeona, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; also Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight. 922-2268.

Lawrence Kidder and Dwight Kanae, with hula, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Service Industry Night, with Tempo Valley, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe. 955-7383.

Henry Makua and Jaden Jumawan, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Kristie Ching, Stan Albrecht (upper deck) and Vanessa Dacoscos, Bobby Kini (lower deck), 5:15 p.m., Navatek I, Pier 6. 973-1311.

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

Sam Kapu Trio, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Cory Oliveros, 6-8 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Pacific Blu, with hula, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

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.

Soul Bucket, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

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.

Ho'okani, with ENH Dancers, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

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

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

Jeff AuHoy and friends, easy listening with piano, vocals and guitar, 7 p.m., Duc's Bistro. 531-6325.

Promise Me Again, 7 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

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

Boogie and friends, Hawaiian, blues and jazz, 7-9 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.

Kamuela Kahoano, 7-9 p.m., Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion. 955-9045.

Sheila Waiwaiole and Mara Sagapolu, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Karaoke, with Ryan and Cindy, 7-10 p.m., Ige's Restaurant. 486-3500.

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

James Kraft and Ernie Provencher, 7-11 p.m., Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel. 922-3734.

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

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

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

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

Michael Fahey, contemporary, 8 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

"Lost" viewing party, with trivia contests and prizes, 8-10 p.m., Jackie's Kitchen, Ala Moana Center. 943-2426.

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

Sunway, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Wasabi Wednesdays, with Wasabi, 8-11 p.m., Chez Monique. 488-2439.

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

Art Kalahiki and Mike Saffery, 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.

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

Dave Yamasaki Trio, 9 p.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Weldon Kekauoha, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Makana, slack-key rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den. 521-2900.

Bongo Tribe, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

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

Sefa Tuai and Mike Lundy, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar. 922-2887.

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

Stewart Cunningham, piano, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., at Century Center. 943-6500.