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

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FAMILY TIES

√ "Signing Time," cast from the PBS show will sing songs and entertain, doors open at 4:35 p.m., show at 5:30 p.m., enter through Monsaratt gate, diamondhead side of Honolulu Zoo; $1 donation. 926-3191.

√ Preschool Activity Night: Harvest Hoedown, conducted by Oogles 'n' Googles presenting an interactive and imaginative program, 6 p.m., Kane'ohe Public Library; free. 233-5676.

ETC.

Ala Wai K-9 Playground Association fundraiser, in support of the Ala Wai Dog Park construction fund, with buffet, silent auction, raffle, music and entertainment, 6-9 p.m., The Willows; $25. 947-2726, 944-3090, 944-6520.

√ 36th Annual Oktoberfest, with food, dancing and entertainment, 6-11 p.m., Ala Moana hotel; repeats tomorrow, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, and 5-11 p.m. Sunday; $5, $10 Friday-Saturday. 955-4811.

ONE-TIME GIGS

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

Jazz Wednesday, with Abe Lagrimas, Dan Del Negro and Byron Yasui, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

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

DANCE VENUES

Song Writers Showcase, original music, 9 p.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

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

Acid Wash, '80s night, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older. 548-6398.

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. fashion45 hawaii.com.

Red Stripe Reggae Night, with Rebel Youth, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

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 Shauna Sanborn, 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.

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

Herb Ohta Jr. and David Kamakahi, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics Bar. 949-4321.

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

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

Roland Chang, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Aloha Serenaders, with Kanoe Miller, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

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.

Guy Cruz, contemporary, 5:30-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Kanilau with Noelani Chang, 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.

Tennyson Stevens, piano, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Ka'ala Boys Trio, 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, 6:3010 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.

Christian and Sani, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

James Kraft, jazz, 7-9 p.m., Bistro Sun. 946-8580.

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.

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

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, Jimmy Funai and Brian Robertshaw, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

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

Za Za, jazz guitar, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

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

Push Down & Turn, country and folk, 8 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

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

Jeannette and John, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

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

Zanuck Lindsey, with John Valentine, 8-11 p.m., Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel. 922-3734.

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

Jonny Kamai Duo, 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.

Ginai, with Dan Del Negro and Aries Knight, 9 p.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

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

Soul Cafe, 9 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 21 and older. 921-4600.

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

Eric Petersen and Bongo Bob, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Rod Tanu and Mike Lundy, 9 p.m.1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and 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.