Ongoing Events

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; and advance purchases. Call the venue for details.

STAGE

"Big River," musical based on "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 7, Paliku Theatre; $26*. 235-7433.

"Manoa Valley," a nostalgic glimpse at local life before statehood, premiering 8 p.m. today, Kennedy Theatre mainstage; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday, Thursday and Nov. 5-6 and 2 p.m. Nov. 7; $15*. 956-7655, 944-2697.

"The Crucible," about the witch trials in 17th-century Salem, Mass., premiering 8 p.m. Saturday, Castle High School, Ronald E. Bright Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 7; $10*. 233-5626.

"This is My House," a look at the complex structures and definitions of family in today's society, premiering 11 p.m. Saturday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Sunday and 11 p.m. Nov. 5-6; $8*. 956-7655.

"All in the Timing," seven one-act comedies by David Ives, premiering 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Iolani School, Seto Hall, $3; repeats 7 p.m. Thursday-Nov. 6, $5. 943-2244.

"Bullshot Crummond," satire of Sherlock Holmes-style movie serials presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 7, Yellow Brick Studio; $10. 722-6941.

"Half Dozen Long Stem," local humor in a Honolulu flower and lei shop, premiering 8 p.m. Thursday, Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 5; $5-$16. 536-4441.

"Nothing is the Same," drama about Dec. 7, 1941, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 13, Tenney Theater; 7 and older; $16*. 839-9885.

MUSIC & DANCE

Torch-lighting ceremony and mini show by Polynesian Cultural Center, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: Greg and Junko, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Ku'uipo Kumukahi, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Pu'uhonua, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Soundettes of Hawaii, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; free. 922-2299.

Royal Hawaiian Band, 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Uptown — Ka Hula O Ululani, 7-8 p.m. today; Downtown — Pumehana Davis, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Pali, 7-9 p.m. today; Ka Ulu Lehua I Ka 'Iu, 7-9 p.m. Saturday; Islands of Aloha, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; food-court stage; free. 971-2080.

Hawaii Kai Towne Center entertainment, Shirley Sypert's Li'l Stars and Wai'alae Elementary Show Kids, 10 a.m. Saturday; free. 396-0766.

Ala Moana Center entertainment: Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.

Kuhio Beach torch-lighting and hula show, 6:30-7:30 nightly, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

NATURE

Foster Botanical Garden guided tours, 1 p.m. weekdays. Reservations: 522-7060.

Tropical Plant Walk, 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear; free. Reservations: 233-7323.

Weekend Fishing, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, non-live bait, insect repellent, walking shoes, rain gear, water and picnic lunch; free. 233-7323.

Petroglyphs, Waterfalls and Rainforest Trek, walking tour in Nu'uanu Valley to Kapena Falls and other sites, Saturdays-Sundays; presented by Hawai'i Geographic Society; $15. Reservations: 538-3952.

Garden Tour by Trolley, a 45-minute narrated tour through a 700-acre tropical garden, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily, Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, 47-285 Pulama Road, Kahalu'u; $14.50*. Reservations: 239-6775.