A Japanese tradition says that if you blow out one of 100 candles after each ghost story, when all is dark you will see ghosts. From 7:30 to 11:30 tonight in the Kapi'olani Community College Cafeteria, Lopaka Kapanui (storyteller for Ghost Tours) and Jeff Gere (left, Talk Story Festival organizer, and born on Halloween), put this belief to a test, in an event that is not for kids: "100 Candles." Come to listen and to share scary tales. Sponsored by KCC Student Body; free. Information: 734-9576, http://osa.kcc.hawaii.edu.

CONCERT

Cecilio & Kapono, Kalapana and more performing live to fight autism

Fight autism and enjoy the music of two legendary Island groups by attending a Kanikapila Benefit for Autism featuring Cecilio & Kapono and Kalapana, from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Pipeline Cafe.

The concert, presented by the Hawaii Autism Resource Team, also features Kapakahi and the Jimmy Hubbard Band.

Pre-sale tickets are $25, which includes pupu, and are available at Karen's Kitchen at 614 Cooke St. and the Pacific Autism Center at 670 Auahi St., Suite A-6. Reservations: 548-4321 and www.harthawaii.org. Tickets at the door will be $30.

— Wayne Harada

FINAL WORD

"A tour bus driver told me the heavier a woman is the more attractive she is. ... I'm becoming more attractive while I'm here."

Joan Chen | the "Home Song Stories" star, joking about all the "roast pig" she's been eating while on O'ahu, at the screening of her film at the Hawai'i Theatre