STAGED ON THE DARK SIDE

"Ultio Venia," a dark-night production at The Actors' Group, is a Halloween-season offering that's truly a walk on the dark side.

It's based on a story by Mark Ganialongo and Jeff Katts titled "The Demonic Revenge," about a soon-to-be married couple, an exorcism and battles between good and evil. It's an offshoot of Katts' series of films "Soul Saviour Chronicles." "Ultio" is written and directed by Eric Nemoto; it's for mature audiences.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-Nov. 1 at the Mendonca Building, 1116 Smith St., second floor. Tickets are $10. 722-6941.

In Latin, "ultio" means revenge; "venia" means grace.

DEMETRI MARTIN COMING

Comic Demetri Martin, who has gained more acclaim as the trendspotter on "The Daily Show With John Stewart," brings his funnystuff for a show at 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Pipeline Cafe.

Tickets — $35 general, $50 VIP — are available at 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

GIRL FEST IN NOVEMBER

GiRL FeST is coming, Girl Fest is coming! Nov. 7-15. Details now available at www.girlfesthawaii.org.

HOT DATES

OCT. 23-NOV. 1

Shockhouse, a Halloween haunted house, Blaisdell Center.

OCT. 27-NOV. 2

"Hedwig and The Angry Inch," the rock musical comedy, Doris Duke Theatre.

OCT. 30-NOV. 16

Cirque du Soleil's "Saltimbanco," Blaisdell Arena.

OCT. 31

Treat Street, Halloween event, Bishop Museum.

NOV. 12

Jefferson Starship, Pipeline Cafe.

NOV. 21

Jefferson Starship, Pipeline Cafe.

DEC. 11

Neil Sedaka in concert, Blaisdell Concert Hall.

DEC. 26

Howie Mandel, Blaisdell Concert Hall.

DEC. 31

The Bangles in concert, Hilton Hawaiian Village.

MAY 12-24

"Mamma Mia!" Blaisdell Concert Hall.