The 4 indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details. See a comprehensive listing at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.

STAGE

"HAPPY DAYS," by Samuel Beckett, directed by Liz Kane; 2 p.m.; The Actors' Group; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through May 9; $20*; 722-6941, www.taghawaii.net.

"ARMS AND THE MAN," comic critique of romantic ideas about love and war by George Bernard Shaw; 4 p.m.; Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, through May 2; $5-$25; 375-1282.

STAGE CLOSINGS

4 "METAMORPHOSES," play by Mary Zimmerman, a contemporary version of the 2,000-year-old tale by Roman poet Ovid; 1:30 p.m.; La Pietra, Great Lawn; $5 general, $3 for students; 922-2744.

"ALICE IN WONDERLAND," dance adaptation of Lewis Carroll's tale about a young girl who chases a white rabbit through a fantasy world, directed by Charlys Ing; 2 p.m.; Punahou School, Dillingham Hall; $10*; 944-5829.

ETC.

4 INAUGURAL RECYCLE-A-SHOE, campaign for Earth Month, encouraging the public to donate their used athletic shoes (no cleats) to be recycled into play and sports surfaces, presented by Mayor Mufi Hannemann and the Hawaii Nature Center; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Honolulu Hale; 768-3454.

4TH ANNUAL HONOLULU FILM FESTIVAL, showcasing independent films from around the globe; 10 a.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; $7-$99; for movie listings and schedule: www.honolulufilmfestival.com.

4 18TH ANNUAL "I LOVE KAILUA" TOWN PARTY, with entertainment, art in the park, handmade crafts, keiki rides and activities, informational booths, free health screenings from Castle Medical Center and the Taste of Kailua; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Kailua Road; free; 234-0404, www.LaniKailuaOutdoorCircle.org.

4 PATRICIA WOOD discusses her novel "Lottery"; 2 p.m.; Kaimukī Public Library; free; 733-8422.

LIVE MUSIC

JULIAN & FRIENDS, old island style jazz; 1-5 p.m.; Kainoa's Sports Bar, Hale'iwa; 637-7787.

DAVID ASING; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also DJ QUIKSILVA; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; 947-2900.

VAIHI; 5-8 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; also, ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 9-11 p.m.; 923-8454.

STARR LUTU, LENNY KEYS AND TOMMY ARSISTO, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; 983-7827.

AL WATERSON AND YOU, karaoke and singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 947-5736.

DARIN LEONG; 6-9 p.m.; Kani Ka Pila Grille, Outrigger Reef on the Beach; 924-4990.

JIVE NENE WITH SIMONE COLE, soul and funk; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co., Koko Marina Center; 394-5662.