Judaism and Sexual Ethics--a panel discussion at the Harvard-Radcliffe Hillel at 74 Mt. Auburn St. at 7 p.m.

The Center for the Study of World Religions: Vision and Future--In the Center for the study of World Religions common room at 42 Francis Ave. at 7.30 p.m.

How to Restore the Public's Trust in Politics--a panel discussion with institute of Politics director Charles Royer, E.J. Dionne, Rep.Barney Frank (D-Mass) and Robert Reich. An ARCO forum at the Kennedy School of Government at 79 JFK St. at 8 p.m.

Repatriating the War Gods--with Joe Dishta, head councilperson of the pueblo of Zuni. In the Peabody Museum room 14A at 11 Divinity Ave. at 8p.m. A reception will follow in the Hall of the North American Indian.

Friday, Oct. 25

THEATER

Lysistrata--On the Loeb Mainstage at the American Repertory Theater at 64 Brattle St. at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7, $5 for students and elders and are available by calling 547-8300.

Monster in a Box--In the Poets' Theater at the Hasty Pudding, 12 Holyoke St. at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 to $24 and are available at the box office.

The Merchant of Venice--In the Leverett House Old Library at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5,$4 for students.

The Devil's Disciple--In the Loeb Experimental Theater at 7:30 and 10.30 p.m.

The sweating Door Alarm--At 8 p.m. in the Agassiz. Admission is $8, $5 for students.

Women and Wallace--by Jonathan Marc Sherman. Directed by Emily Drugge, produced by Dave Duncan. The gripping exploration of how Wallace deals with the pain of his mother's suicide through anger and humor. Laughter and tears will abound. In the Winthrop House Junior common room at 8 p.m.

FILM

The Importance of Being Ernest--by Kurt Baker. At the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at 24 Quincy St. at 8 p.m. call 495-4700. A $25 gala ticket includes celebrity reception and benefits "Blacks in Black and White and Color" and the Harvard Film Archive.

MUSIC