The √ 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.

STAGE

"A LESSON BEFORE DYING," a story set in backwoods Louisiana in 1948 about an innocent young black man, awaiting execution for the death of a white man, by Romulus Linney, based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines, presented by The Actors' Group; 7:30 p.m. today; Mendonca Building, 1116 Smith St.; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays through April 26; $16*; 722-6941, www.taghawaii.net.

"SINGIN' IN THE RAIN," musical; 7:30 p.m. today; Bright Theatre, Castle High School; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturday and April 25, 2 p.m. Sundays and April 18 through April 26; $15*; 233-5626, www.showtix4u.com.

"THE GLASS MENAGERIE," the Tennessee Williams drama about a single mother who tries to live vicariously through her children; 8 p.m. today; 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 3; $20; 375-1282.

COMEDY

HAWAII COMEDY THEATER, Comedy Polynesia, featuring Bo Irvine, Kento-San, Michael Staats and Chief Sielu, 8 p.m., $25*; Sharkey's Comedy Club, featuring Michael Vasquez, Shawn Felipe, Arthur Wayne and Kenny Johnson, 9:30 p.m., $15*; Wednesdays and Saturdays; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel; 531-4242.

IMPROV COMEDY, presented by Laughtrack Theater Company; 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; Laughtrack Theater, 1123 Bethel St.; 21 and older; $5*; 384-3362.

FAMILY

"ANIMATION," an exhibit of cartoon characters from Cartoon Network; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; Bishop Museum; continues through May 25; $15.95*; 847-3511.

√ KEIKI STORYTIME; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

√ TODDLER STORYTIME; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 13; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; ages 3-5, with parent; free; 689-1204.

√ PRESCHOOL STORYTIME; 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays through May 6; 'Aiea Public Library; ages 2 1/2 and older, with parent; free; 483-7333.

√ PLAY MORNINGS, independent play times; 10 a.m. Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; ages 2-5, with parent; free; 693-7050.

ETC.

BOX CAR RACING, FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN; 2-6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and most holidays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, plus major school holidays; American Box Car Racing International, Kunia; 94-640 Kupuohi St., Waipahu; $7*; 947-3393, www.boxcarracing.org.

NA HANA NO'EAU arts and crafts demonstration; 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; Bishop Museum, Hawaiian Hall, Atrium Lobby; $15.95* general, $7.50* kama'aina; 847-3511.

√ YOUTH SPEAKS HAWAII, slam poetry workshops for ages 13-19; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; The ARTS at Marks Garage, Chinatown; free; 387-9664.

√ CRIBBAGE LESSONS, with Fred White; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Honolulu Design Center, Ice Bar; free; 956-1250.

"THE SKY TONIGHT," lecture presented by the Bishop Museum, exploring the seasonal Hawaiian skies and viewing session on the planetarium's rooftop deck through the observatory's telescope; 8 p.m. every first and third Friday of the month; Bishop Museum, J. Watumull Planetarium; $6*; reservations: 848-4168.

√ LAUHALA WEAVING DEMONSTRATION; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every first Saturday of the month; Mission Houses Museum; free; 531-0481, ext. 714.

DJ LESSONS, learn how to scratch, produce audio and video, and more; 4-6 p.m. Mondays; Kalihi YMCA; free for teens 13-17, $450 18 and older for the month; 479-3008, www.myspace.com/uniteddjs.

"WAIKIKI LU'AU ON THE LAGOON," with live music, interactive games and activities, dancing, traditional lu'au menu favorites, in conjunction with Tihati Productions; 5:15 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays; Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Great Lawn; $95* (kama'aina and military rates: $80.75*); 949-4321, ext. 29.

STAR OF HONOLULU'S PREMIER WHALE WATCH CRUISE, 2 1/2-hour cruise, with educational and fun whale activities; 12-2:30 p.m. daily through April 30; Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; $39* adult, $23.50* child; 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com.

√ GO/BADUK/WEIQI, casual games, free lessons, all levels, Hikaruno Go fans welcome; 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays; Satura Cakes Ward Center; free; 833-2540.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ SUNSET COUNTRY MARKET, sponsored by North Shore Country Market; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Sunset Beach Elementary School; free; 237-8248.

√ WAIMANALO COUNTRY MARKET AND CRAFTS FAIR, plus clothes, jewelry and plants; 9 a.m.-4 p.m Sundays; Waimanalo Homestead Community Center; free; 259-5349.