TGI Tuesday

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full price is listed; the * denotes lower price for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

FAMILY TIES

Incredible Insects, Bugs and Spiders, learn about these creatures of Makiki Valley, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hawai'i Nature Center; for 5 and older; $14* per parent/child team. 955-0100.

Hawaii Opera Theatre Opera Reading Program, 6:30 p.m., Hawai'i State Library; free. 596-7372.

Starlight Tour, observe animals at night, 7-8:30 p.m., Sea Life Park; bring a flashlight; for 4 and older; $10*. Register: 259-2512.

MIXED BAG

Honolulu's Most Wanted, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Hawaii's annual executive lock-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort Street Mall, Plaza Club; free. 548-0588.

Hawaiian Blessing and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, for the Laniakea health and fitness center, 9:30-10:30 a.m., YWCA; part of the YWCA 75th Anniversary Celebration; free. 538-7061, ext. 216.

Bina Sharif, readings from her new play "Democracy in Islam," noon, East-West Center, Burns Hall 2111; 944-7177; also, excerpts from "Afghan Woman," 5 p.m., Leeward Community College, GT-105; free. 455-0358.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Barry Flanagan and Ernie Cruz, 7 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

The Rich Crandall Trio with special guest Rocky Holmes, 8-10 p.m., Studio 6. 596-2905.

CLUBS

Son Caribe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Lanai. 922-4422.

Vertical Junkies, 10 p.m., Bedroq Bar & Grill. 942-8822.

Gay Night, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; also, drag show, 11 p.m.; for 18 and older. 951-8671.

Steel Toe, alternative rock, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Red Lion. 922-1027.