Admission to Sunset on the Beach events is free. Tickets for other films in the festival, primarily at the Dole Cannery theaters on O'ahu, go on sale Tuesday to the general public. More info at hiff.org.

— Advertiser staff

STAGE: OCT. 13-14

The innovative dance troupe Momix returns to the Islands with its new production, "Lunar Sea," a multimedia extravaganza that includes music by Hans Zimmer and angel-like puppets that seemingly float through the air. Momix was last here in April 2003.

7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14 / Hawai'i Theatre / $18, $28, $38, $48; discounts for students, seniors, military and theater members / 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

Also: Momix brings "Lunar Sea" to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 7:30 p.m. Thursday; $10, $28 and $40; half price for kids 12 and younger. (808) 242-7469, mauiarts.org.

ETC.: OCT. 14

"Laughs for Lions" is a night of comedy, heavy pupu, prizes and giveaways (you might even win show biz memorabilia from Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Catherine Zeta-Jones and others) in a benefit for Lions Clubs of Hawaii District 50. Andy Bumatai leads the comic talent that includes Rufus DeMarco and Jordan "The Friendly Samoan" Savusa. Get your tickets early, because they won't be sold at the door.

Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 14 / Mamiya Theater, Saint Louis School / $30 ticket donation, advance only / 528-1073

CONCERT: OCT. 14

Afatia Thompson, and Fiji in one room, belting out soulful,

velvety smooth jams? Think D'Angelo type beats mixed with a subtle Polynesian vibe as Afatia launches his debut solo CD of urban and R&B sounds. Fiji opens the show at Pipeline Cafe.

Doors open at 8 p.m., concert at 9 p.m. Oct. 14 / Pipeline Cafe /$15 advance, $20 at the door / 18 and older/ 545-3642

COMEDY: OCT. 14

He'll take real-life stories and poke holes in our lifestyles. His phrasing is manic and he doesn't just write his material, he relives it as he remembers it. He is Sinbad, not the sailor man, and he's coming to town. You may have seen him on the big screen in "Necessary Roughness," "Houseguest," "Coneheads," "First Kid" and "Jingle All The Way." He even wrote a book, "Sinbad's Guide to Life (Because I Know Everything)."

7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 / Blaisdell Concert Hall /$40, $50 / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

FESTIVAL: OCT. 14

Think fashion, art, cuisine and entertainment, and they'll all come together in the first "The F.A.C.E. of Nu'uanu" festival. In the works: an outdoor version of Bravo's "Project Runway" with models parading down a catwalk and showcasing the works of more than 30 designers; entertainment that includes a Chinese lion dance, Polynesian dance, the Momix contemporary dance group, Jordan Segundo and Cathy Foy; an international food court on Hotel Street; an arts fair and the neighborhood galleries providing the arts quotient. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 14 / Downtown and Chinatown, Nu'uanu Avenue and King, Hotel, Smith and Bethel streets / Free / 521-1812

HALLOWEEN: OCT. 31

Ghoulish ghosts and ghastly goblins — but of the less-threatening kind! — will gather on Halloween night at Bishop Museum's 19th annual Treat Street. Keiki of all ages are invited to participate in an evening of safe trick-or-treating along the colorful Treat Street, to be built by UH-Manoa architecture students (for keiki 11 and younger), contests, storytelling, games and food.

5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31 / Bishop Museum's Great Lawn / Free, donations welcome/ 847-3511

HALLOWEEN: OCT. 31

You might want to dress like Carrie for Prom Through the Decades. Expect a New Year's Eve-like countdown and celebration every hour on the hour as the party time travels from one decade to the next. Dust off that powder-blue tuxedo, and bring back the hair dos (and don'ts) for this Skyline2 event. The night kicks off with the '60s and progresses through to now, baby, now! Who knows, you may just be nominated for prom court.

9 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 31 / Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room / www.skylinetwo.com

SURF: NOV. 11-12

Kick off the surf season at OP Pro Hawaii and the North Shore Makahiki Festival. Cheer on top surfers such as Pancho Sullivan, as they compete for the jewel in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, then join the community for entertainment, food, keiki area and vendor village of local artists and businesses.

Noon-10 p.m. Nov. 11-12 / Hale'iwa Beach Park / Free / www.makahikifestival.com