The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children . Call venue for details. For a complete listing of today's events, see www.honolulu advertiser.com/islandlife.

SPECIAL EVENTS

√ Aloha Festivals 2005 Floral Parade, with floats, bands, hula halau and pa'u riders, 9 a.m., from Ala Moana Beach Park, along Kalakaua Avenue, to Kapi'olani Park; free. 589-1771.

Mae, with Pennylane and Warsaw Poland Bros., doors open 5:30 p.m., show at 6:30, Pipeline Cafe; $25. (877) 750-4400.

BET All Star Comedy Jam, with Bruce Bruce, Deon Cole, Jay Lamont and Redbone, doors open 7 p.m., show at 8, Blaisdell Concert Hall; $35*. 591-2211.

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, with Son Caribe, 7 p.m., UH-Manoa, Andrews Amphitheatre; $25*. 944-2697.

CONCERT

Stefan George, blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $17.50*. Reservations: 955-8821.

STAGE

"Nothing is the Same," World War II drama presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., Tenney Theatre; $16*. 839-9885.

√ Stage Reading, from "Rachel Marker, Franz Kafka and Alice Sommer" by Moira Roth, 2 p.m., UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; free. www.hawaii.edu/art/inter sections.

"Death Plays the Market," Murder Mystery Players comedy dinner theater, at 7 p.m., Dave & Buster's; $34.95. Reservations: 589-2215.

"Guys and Dolls," romantic musical comedy set in a mythical New York City, presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $15, $20*. 438-4480.

"Directing Under the Influence," local directors each direct an original 10-minute play, final performance 7:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $8*. 521-2903.

"Vinegar Tom," exploration of the restricted roles of women in two eras, final performance 8 p.m., Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; recommended for mature audiences; $10*. 956-7655.

"Footloose," musical about a teen from Chicago who moves to a small town, 8 p.m.,, Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*. 988-6131.

"Tea," drama about five Japanese World War II brides, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.

DANCE

Teaching Latin Dance Techniques, with Salomon Rivera and Wakana Kobayashi, 1-4:45 p.m., Honolulu Club, Studio 1; continues 12:15 p.m. Sunday; $100. www.latinhips.com.

√ Autumn Okinawan Dance Matsuri, 5:30 p.m., Hawaii Okinawa Center; free. 676-5400.

√ Community Square Dance, with the Square Wheelers, 7-9 p.m., Manana Community Park, Pearl City; repeats Sept. 24; free. 456-8465.

√ Salsa Dance, smoke-free event with DJ Rod el Moreno, 9 p.m.-midnight, Dream to Dance; $5. 734-0264, 372-5574.

NATURE

√ Waimano Tunnels, a 5-mile intermediate contour hike in Pearl City, 8 a.m., meet at 'Iolani Palace; presented by Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club; $2*. 778-8629.

√ The Art of Lauhala Weaving, part of the Aloha Festivals, hands-on demonstration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Na Mea Hawai'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village; repeats Sunday; free. 949-3989.

√ Weaving a Haku Lei, part of the Aloha Festivals, demonstrations by Sandy Furoyama, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free. 783-2612.

FAMILY TIES

√ 9th Annual Kahala Mall Keiki Fair, proceeds benefit Read To Me International, with costumed characters, games, art activities, storytelling and magician Carlos da Silva II, 10 a.m.2 p.m., Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ Ho'ike 'Ike O Wai'anae, craft fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Makaha Resort and Golf Club's lu'au grounds; free admission. Also, songwriting contest, 4-6 p.m., Makaha Terrace; $5. 696-1217.

√ Mission Bazaar, crafts, books, games, household items, plants, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Korean Christian Church, Liliha; free. 536-3538.

√ Craft Fair, fundraiser for Hokulani Elementary Cultural Exchange, 9 a.m.3 p.m., 2940 Kamakini St., St. Louis Heights; free. 836-1998.

√ Made in Hawai'i Festival, specialty gift show, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Ward Centre; repeats 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; free. 735-4510, ext. 2.

√ Families and Friends of Castle Renaissance Faire 2005, fundraiser for Castle High School, with crafts, silent auction, games, plant sale, dress-up booth and medieval encampment re-enactment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., school grounds; free. 233-5686, ext. 279.

√ "Puerto Ricans of Hawai'i: Past and Present," grand opening celebration of the Hawai'i Heritage Center, with music, dance, exhibit and guest speakers, 10 a.m.-noon at the center, 1040 Smith St.; $1*. 521-2749.

√ Chinese Full-Moon Festival, dragon and lion dances, fireworks, entertainment, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Chinatown Cultural Plaza; free. 779-8822.

√ Celebrating the Products of Hawaii, part of Aloha Festivals celebration, with entertainment and fashion show, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Ala Moana Center; continues 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday; free. 955-9517.