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

HALLOWEEN: HAUNTED HOUSES

House of Madness, presented by Master Mind Entertainment and Keep It Reel Productions, 6 p.m.-midnight, Ultrazone; repeats 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 31; $15*. 479-0335.

Shockhouse, haunted house with 10 rooms, 6 p.m.-midnight, Blaisdell Center, HawaiUi Suites; repeats 6 p.m.-midnight Nov. 1, and 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 31; $7.50*. 591-2211.

Halloween Costume Contest and Haunted House, 6:30 p.m., Kalihi Uka Community Park; free. 832-7807.

Frightmare Reloaded, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Waikiki Shell; repeats 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 31; $11*. 591-2211.

HALLOWEEN: FOR THE KIDS

Halloween Costume Contest, registration 5 p.m., contest 5:30 p.m., Ala Wai Community Park; ages 2-12; free. 973-7269.

Halloween Costume Contest and Treat Street, with make-n-take crafts, games and treats, 5:30-8:15 p.m., Waim?nalo District Park; free. 259-7436, 259-8926.

HALLOWEEN: SHOWS

"The Vampire Show: A Tribute to Bela Lugosi's Dracula," a vintage film clip collection of Dracula movies, 3:30 p.m., McCully-MøUiliUili Public Library; free, includes popcorn and refreshments. 973-1099.

"Honeymoon at Graveside Manor," presented by the Sacred Hearts Thespian Troupe, 4 p.m., Sacred Hearts auditorium; repeats 8 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; $3. 373-2586.

HALLOWEEN: STORYTELLING

The Day Before Halloween ƒ Stories, stories read by librarian Cynthia Frazer, 2:30 p.m., Waim?nalo Public and School Library; free. 259-2610.

Halloween Party, true ghost stories and mini-readings, 4-9 p.m., Morning Brew in Kailua; free admission, $20 for a mini-reading by request. 261-7866.

The Night Before Halloween ... Stories, stories read by librarians Patti Meerians and Cynthia Frazer, 6:30 p.m., Kailua Public Library; free. 266-9911.

Alton Chung, Oregon storyteller will share ghost stories, 7 p.m., The Haunt; $6. Reservations: 943-0371.

HALLOWEEN: ETC.

Diamond Head Theatre Costume Shop, costume selection, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; continues through Nov. 1; free admission. 733-0277, ext. 2.

OA Frightfully Fun Craft Sale and Demonstration," Linda Kai shares ideas for using felt in the creation of holiday items, table runners and penny rugs, 5-9 p.m., 47-394 Hui Iwa St., K?neUohe; free admission. 239-7679.

Halloween Hoop-La, with trick-or-treating, games, performances and the HawaiUi Pacific University men's basketball team, 5:30 p.m., Queen Emma Square; free. 544-0221.

HALLOWEEN: ADULTS ONLY

Pre-Halloween Salsa Party, with Son Caribe salsa band and costume contest, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Rumours; 21 and older; $8. 941-5216, 955-4811.

SPECIAL EVENTS

23rd Hawaii International Film Festival opening night, 6:30 p.m., HawaiUi Theatre; festival continues with various times and locations through Nov. 9; $8*. 528-0506, www.hiff.org.

Ashanti, hip-hop and R&B, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; $39.50. (877) 750-4400.

Mystikal, rapper, doors open 9 p.m., Volcanoes Nightclub; 18 and older; $20*. 528-7071.

STAGE OPENING

"Obake," traditional Japanese ghost story set in plantation-day HawaiUi, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.

COMEDY

Comedy at Ray's, open-mike showcase, doors open 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Ray's Pizzeria, Waikiki; $5. 922-9221.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

M. Jo's Clothespin Dolls and More, clothespin ornaments, Hawaiian ornaments and Santas, 4-8 p.m., 1320 Kainui Drive, Kailua; free admission. 261-2908.

ONE-TIME GIGS

HoUolu Duo, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab. 545-7979.

Rocket Science, blues, 8-11 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

Solid, with J. Verstrat and Kause, 9 p.m., Kapahulu Bar-B-Q Hut Sports Bar; 21 and older. www.quadmag.com.

Pimpbot, ska, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424.

Pohaku, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tropics in Kailua. 262-3343.

Ashanti Post Concert, 10 p.m., Pipeline Caf?. 589-1999.