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.

STAGE: SPECIAL

Living History Performance, Ian Ruskin personifies labor leader Harry Bridges, 6:30 p.m., State Library, Hawai'i and Pacific Section; free. 586-3535.

"Art Off the Wall: Expanding the Little Theater," performer James McCarthy brings the works in the exhibit "On Wanting to Grow Horns: The Little Theater of Tom Knechtel," doors open 6:40 p.m., show begins 7 p.m., The Contemporary Museum; $7*. Reservations: 526-1322.

COMEDY

James Stephens III, 8 p.m., Laugh Factory, Queen Kapi'olani Hotel; $15*. 931-4490.

FAMILY TIES

Wally Amos, author, entrepreneur and family-literacy advocate speaking about "Literacy and Life," 6 p.m., Wahiawa Public Library; free. 622-3877.

ONE-TIME GIGS

"Sweet and Lowdown," jazz guitar with the Jimmy Funai Trio, 7-10 p.m., Brew Moon Restaurant and Microbrewery. 593-0088.

"Homecoming" for Abe Lagrimas with The Rich Crandall Trio and Noel Okimoto, 8-10 p.m., Studio 6. 596-2905.

Pussycat Lounge, featuring DJ Diamond vs. DJ LisaV, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and up. 941-0424.

LOUNGE ACTS

Hanohou Trio, contemporary Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Mike Chung, light jazz and contemporary, 6-9 p.m., The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 921-7066.

Soulbucket, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Kawika, contemporary Hawaiian, 6-10 p.m., Lewers St. Loft & Lanai; for 21 and older. 922-5714.

Ledward Ka'apana, 6-10 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

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

Jake Shimabukuro, 'ukulele, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. 952-9200.

Robert Cazimero, 7-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Chris Murphy, 7-11 p.m., Waikiki Gateway Hotel, Nick's Fishmarket Lounge. 955-6333.

Kelly Boy DeLima, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Mahealani Jazz Quartet, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room. 521-2900.

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

The BBC, 8 p.m., Hanks Café Honolulu. 526-1410.

Barry Flanagan and Ernie Cruz Jr., 8:30-10:30 p.m., Hale Noa. 735-4292.

Christian Yrizzary and Sani Apuakehau, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill and Bar. 923-8454.