Wednesday, August 27

Music

• Tahiti Rey Duo performs at Rum Fire from 5 to 7 pm. 922-4422.

• The Sam Kapu Trio entertains from 6 to 8 pm at the Moana Surfrider's Banyan Courtyard.  Lawrence Kidder plays at the Beach Bar from 8 to 10 pm.  921-4600.

• Sheraton Waikiki's Hanohano Room presents Sunway and Friends from 6 to 9 pm.

• Brasserie Du Vin (1115 Bethel) hosts James McCarthy playing folk-rock music on acoustic guitar from 7 pm. 545-1115.

• The Brothers Cazimero entertain at Chai's Island Bistro from 7 to 8:15 pm. 585-0011.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe hosts The Deadbeat Revival from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

• St. Andrew’s Cathedral offers an organ recital by Music Director John Renke at 12:30 pm. 524-2822, ext. 217.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change" at 1 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. Caroline Yacoe, producer and director, and Judy Athens, co-producer, will introduce the film and be available afterwards for a Q&A. 532-8700.

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Five Summer Stories" tonight at 7:30 pm, and tomorrow and Friday at 1 and 7:30 in the Doris Duke Theatre. Legendary surfer Randy Rarick will introduce the film and speak with audience members after the screening. 532-8700.

• Film historian Steven Fredrick hosts the “Hawaii Wartime Film Series,” about the World War Two years in Hawai`i. Tonight’s film is “Abbott & Costello During World War II.” Showtime is 7 pm in a VIP Screening Room in Hawai`i Kai. Call for location. Reservations are required. Email filmguy54@hotmail.com or call 395-0674.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• The Bead Society meets at 7 pm in the Academy Art Center at Linekona. 422-0612.

Book Readings and Discussions

• The Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society is hosting a book signing and discussion with Robert “Kim” Bingham Sr., author of COURAGEOUS DISSENT: How Harry Bingham Defied His Government to Save Lives from 6 to 8 pm, at the Mission Houses Museum Library Reading Room. Reservations requested. Call 531-0481 ext 711.

• The Hawaii Healing Garden Festival concludes today. For a complete schedule visit www.HawaiiHealingGarden.com 

Thursday, August 28

Music

• Makana performs at Rum Fire from 5 to 7 pm. 922-4422.

• The Paahana Trio entertains from 6 to 8 pm at the Moana Surfrider's Banyan Courtyard.  Eric Lee plays at the Beach Bar from 8 to 10 pm.  921-4600.

• Jazz vocalist Rachel Gonzalez performs from 6 to 8:30 pm in Soul de Cuba Café (1121 Bethel). 545-2822.

• Sheraton Waikiki's Hanohano Room presents Ginny Tiu from 6 to 9 pm.

• HAPA plays at Chai's Island Bistro from 6:45 to 8:45 pm. 585-0011.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe features Miki's Mayhem from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• The Actors' Group stages "Clean House" tonight through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 and 5:30. It's new theater is at 1116 Smith St. 722-6941 or www.taghawaii.net.

• The 7th Annual Hawaii Shakespeare Festival concludes with “Merchant of Venice.”  Guest-directed by Linda Johnson, this production stars Stephen Mead as Shylock, Robert St. John as Antonio and Danielle Vivarttas-Ahrnsbrak as Portia.  Showtime nightly through Saturday is at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:30 pm at The ARTS at Marks Garage. HawaiiShakes.org.

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org .

Films

• The Movie Museum shows the Japanese film "Love Letter" at 12:30, 3, 5:30 and 8 pm. 735-8771.

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Five Summer Stories" today and tomorrow at 1 and 7:30 in the Doris Duke Theatre. Legendary surfer Randy Rarick will introduce the film and be available for a Q&A after the screening. 532-8700.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, call 395-0674 or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

• "Uncle Jack" Christensen presents a free lecture entitled "Let's Go To Tokyo" at 6 pm in the Liliha Library. 587-7577.

Friday, August 29

Music

• Sunway and Friends perform at Rum Fire from 5 to 7 pm. 922-4422.

• Sheraton Waikiki's Hanohano Room presents Ginny Tiu from 5:30 to 8:30 pm and the John Valentine Trio from 9 to 11 pm. 

• The Baron Bento Trio entertains from 6 to 8 pm at the Moana Surfrider's Banyan Courtyard.  Kelly Villaverde plays at the Beach Bar from 8 to 10 pm.  921-4600.

• Raiatea Helm performs at Chai's Island Bistro from 6:45 to 8:45 pm. 585-0011.

• Manoa Voices perform from and autograph their CD "Manoa Voices" at 8 pm in Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe features Pocket City from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• The Actors' Group stages "Clean House" tonight through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 and 5:30. It's new theater is at 1116 Smith St. 722-6941 or www.taghawaii.net.

• Hawaii Repertory Theatre stages “Inventing Van Gogh,” a haunting and hallucinatory drama about the making of art.  Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:30 at the Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre located near the corner of Pauoa Road and Funchal Street in the Nuuanu area.  545-7170.

• The 7th Annual Hawaii Shakespeare Festival concludes with “Merchant of Venice.”  Guest-directed by Linda Johnson, this production stars Stephen Mead as Shylock, Robert St. John as Antonio and Danielle Vivarttas-Ahrnsbrak as Portia.  Showtime tonight and Saturday is at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:30 pm at The ARTS at Marks Garage. HawaiiShakes.org.

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The Movie Museum shows "Expiration Date" at 2, 4, 6 and 8 pm. 735-8771.

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Five Summer Stories" at 1 and 7:30 in the Doris Duke Theatre. Legendary surfer Randy Rarick will introduce the film and be available for a Q&A after the screening. 532-8700.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries hosts a show of new works by Hawai`i artist Sanit Khewhok. "Attestation" features miniature oil paintings. The exhibit runs through September 28. Gallery hours are 10 am to 5:30 pm Monday, Thursday and Friday and 2 to 5 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The opening reception is tonight from 5:30 to 8 pm. 589-1580.

Event

• ARTafterDARK at the Honolulu Academy of Arts presents "Hawaii Ink," featuring faux tattoos by Hart & Huntington Hawaii, extreme sea creature art by the Waikiki Aquarium and entertainment by Makana from 8:15 to 9 pm. Plus food and drinks. It's from 6 to 9 pm. 532-6099 or www.artafterdark.org .

Saturday, August 30

Music

• Ells and Lawrence perform at Rum Fire from 5 to 7 pm. 922-4422.

• Sheraton Waikiki's Hanohano Room presents Ginny Tiu from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. 

• The Nohelani Cypriano Trio entertains from 6 to 8 pm at the Moana Surfrider's Banyan Courtyard.  Albert Maligmat plays at the Beach Bar from 8 to 10 pm.  921-4600.

• HAPA plays at Chai's Island Bistro from 6:45 to 8:45 pm. 585-0011.

• The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame presents Ka Himeni Ana, a song contest of unamplified Hawaiian music performances. Ka Himeni Ana  perpetuates Hawaiian Music and offers opportunity to undiscovered talent. Singer Marlene Sai emcees and Haunani Apoliona, Nina Keali`iwahamana and Bill Kaiwa are judges. Pre-show entertainment starts at 7 pm and the contest begins at 7:30 in the Hawaii Theatre. 528-0506 or www.hawaiitheatre.com.

• The Hot Club of Hulaville, Hawaii’s premiere gypsy jazz ensemble, performs in the Doris Duke Theatre at 7:30 pm 532-8700.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe features Maacho Cool Connection from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents the musical "Aladdin's Luck" at 4:30 pm in Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral. 457-4254 or www.htyweb.org.

• The Actors' Group stages "Clean House" tonight at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 and 5:30. It's new theater is at 1116 Smith St. 722-6941 or www.taghawaii.net.

• Hawaii Repertory Theatre stages “Inventing Van Gogh,” a haunting and hallucinatory drama about the making of art.  Showtime tonight is 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3:30 at the Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre located near the corner of Pauoa Road and Funchal Street in the Nuuanu area.  545-7170.

• The 7th Annual Hawaii Shakespeare Festival concludes with “Merchant of Venice.”  Guest-directed by Linda Johnson, this production stars Stephen Mead as Shylock, Robert St. John as Antonio and Danielle Vivarttas-Ahrnsbrak as Portia.  Showtime is at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:30 pm at The ARTS at Marks Garage. HawaiiShakes.org.

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The Movie Museum shows "Watching The Detectives" at 2, 4, 6 and 8 pm. 735-8771.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Puakea Nogelmeier is the featured speaker for Traditions of the Pacific: The Year of the Hula series at Bishop Museum.  “Haku Mele: The Art of Composing Mele and Oli” examines how Hawaiian text is the foundation of chant, dance and song.  It starts at 9 am at the Atherton Halau.  Seating is limited call 848-4187 for reservations.

Event

• Kaimuki's monstrously large book sale, Bookzilla, takes place from 9 am to 2 pm in the Kaimuki Library's downstairs parking lot. Admission is free.
  There will also be CDs, LPs, DVDs, Videos, and Audiobooks available. 733-8425.

• The Lions Club presents "Cavalcade of Stars" hosted by Tiny Tadani and featuring entertainment by the Skylarks Barbershop Quartet, Stevo The Clown, Halau Na Leo Nahenahe O Na Kupuna and more. It starts at 10 am at McKinley High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE. 381-3621.

Sunday, August 31

Music

• Tennesen Stephen and Friends are at Chai's Island Bistro from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 585-0011.

• Chamber Music Hawaii’s Galliard String Quartet will be on hand to help Hawaii Public Radio's Joan Canfield explore and explain the many joys of chamber music at an informal wine and pupu event open to the public, "Chamber Music 101," at 4 pm. It's in the brand new Studio 909 at the Musicians’ Association of Hawaii, 949 Kapiolani Blvd. (enter parking through 909 Kapiolani). 372-8236.

Theatre

• The Actors' Group stages "Clean House" at 2 and 5:30. It's new theater is at 1116 Smith St. 722-6941 or www.taghawaii.net . Today is the final performance.

• Hawaii Repertory Theatre stages “Inventing Van Gogh,” a haunting and hallucinatory drama about the making of art.  Showtime is 3:30 pm at the Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre located near the corner of Pauoa Road and Funchal Street in the Nuuanu area.  545-7170.

• The 7th Annual Hawaii Shakespeare Festival concludes with “Merchant of Venice.”  Guest-directed by Linda Johnson, this production stars Stephen Mead as Shylock, Robert St. John as Antonio and Danielle Vivarttas-Ahrnsbrak as Portia.  Showtime is at 3:30 pm at The ARTS at Marks Garage. www.HawaiiShakes.org

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• In celebration of The International Year of the Reef, Malama Hawai`i hosts Sunset on the Beach. Visit the interactive learning booths of community organizations like Waikiki Aquarium, Kai Makana, Kokua Hawaii, The Nature Conservancy and more.  Hana, Maui’s Leokane Pryor and Friends entertain. Tonight’s film is “Horton Hears A Who.”  The event begins at 5:30 pm at Queen’s Surf Beach. www.malamahawaii.org.
   

• The Movie Museum shows "Expiration Date" at 2, 4, 6 and 8 pm. 735-8771.

• The UH Cinema Series screens "Try it on Everything! (Practical EFT)."   Showtime is 3 pm in the UH Manoa Spalding Auditorium. 223-0130.

• The UH Cinema Series screens "The Moses Code" at 5 pm in the UH Manoa Spalding Auditorium. 223-0130.

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "One California Day" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8700.

Monday, September 1

Music

• Jerry Santos & Friends are at Chai's Island Bistro from 6:45 to 8:45 pm. 585-0011

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe offers an Open Session with improve jazz and poetry from 9 pm to 1 am. 945-0800.

Films

• The Movie Museum shows "Samsara" at 12:30, 3, 5:30 and 8 pm. 735-8771.

Tuesday, September 2

Music

• Robert Cazimero sings at Chai's Island Bistro from 7 to 8:15 pm. 585-0011.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe presents the Gilbert Batangan Quartet from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

• The Windward Choral Society is a new ensemble of singers performing ethnic, traditional, and master choral works. Rehearsals take place at Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kane‘ohe Bay Drive (across from ‘Aikahi Park Shopping Center) Tuesday nights, 7:30-9:30pm. Interested singers are invited to an informational meeting tonight at 7:30 pm. Call 254-5717or email sduprey@hawaii.rr.com

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "One California Day" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8700.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• The Kapolei Public Library hosts “Key Ingredients: America by Food,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit. It continues through October 18th. This special exhibit explores the connections between Americans and the foods they produce, prepare, preserve and present at the table. Recommended for ages 12 to adults, this exhibit will be available for viewing during Kapolei Pubic Library’s regular hours of operation. 693-7050.

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today and Thursday in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

Book Readings and Discussions

• Author/Illustrator J. Lovins presents a special storytime and signing of his new book `Opihi Baby at 2 pm in Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

• The Honolulu Chapter of the National Writers Association meets at 7 pm at Borders Ward Centre. There will be a manuscript critique. Call 845-9585.

Wednesday, September 3

Music

• The Brothers Cazimero perform at Chai's Island Bistro from 7 to 8:15 pm. 585-0011.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe hosts The Deadbeat Revival from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

• St. Andrew’s Cathedral offers John Renke playing the pipe organ at 12:30 pm. 524-2822.  

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "One California Day" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8700.

Thursday, September 4

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe features Miki's Mayhem from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight is 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Ultimate Session: The Greatest Moments in Surf Movie History" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8700.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Author Paul Roberts (The End of Food) presents a lecture entitled “All You Can Eat: The Uncertain Future of the Modern Food System.” It’s at 7 pm in the Hawaii Convention Center’s Lili`u Theatre. A Q&A session and a book signing follows. www.hawaiiagconference.org.

• Nu`uanu Gallery at Marks Garage presents the exhibit "Dirty Laundry: The Art of the Stain in Modern T-Shirt Design." Over 25 local and national graphic designers, illustrators and artists are display their custom designed t-shirts today through Sept. 20. Opening reception is tomorrow from 5 to 9 pm at the Gallery. 536-9828.

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

Friday, September 5

HPR EVENT

• Hawaii Public Radio and the Lotte Lehmann Foundation present the Winners’ Recital of the 11^th Annual Art Song Festival Contest. Showtime is at 7:30 pm in HPR’s Atherton Performing Arts Studio. The finalists performing are Bambi Brock, Margit Messner, Mark Sheffield, Heidi Thomas and Angela Vitro. A recording of the recital will be broadcast in December on “Great Songs” with Gary Hickling. Call 955-8821 for reservations.

Music

• Tempo Valley performs in a cancer benefit at Coffee Talk from 6 to 10 pm. www.friendsofjokapolulu.com.

• Raiatea Helm performs at Chai's Island Bistro from 6:45 to 8:45 pm. 585-0011.

• As part of the First Friday Gallery Walk downtown, guitarist Michael Tanenbaum and saxophonist Randy Wheeler perform from 7 to 9 pm at the Contemporary Museum in the First Hawaiian Bank Building. 

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe showcases Friends of Adam from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Hawaii Repertory Theatre stages “Inventing Van Gogh,” a haunting and hallucinatory drama about the making of art.  Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3:30 at the Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre located near the corner of Pauoa Road and Funchal Street in the Nuuanu area.  545-7170.

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Ultimate Session: The Greatest Moments in Surf Movie History" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8700.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• The Hawai`i State Art Museum showcases new acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection in this exhibit entitled "Accession." Opening reception is from 5 to 9 pm. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. www.hawaii.gov/sfca

Event

• As part of First Friday, Tea at 1024's "Dessert After Dark" hosts a Champagne & Dessert Tasting fundraiser for Stand Up to Cancer.  Please call 521-9596 or email TeaAt1024@mac.com for more information.

Saturday, September 6

HPR EVENT

• The collective assembled by leader Satomi Yarimizo (piano), Bop Tribal, showcases the improvisational prowess of its members. DeShannon Higa (trumpet) and Reggie Padilla (tenor saxophone) provide the dual melodic elements while Yarimizo, von Baron (drums), and Jon Hawes (bass) lay down the groove “like a well-oiled, high octane machine.” Bop Tribal’s home base is in 50s hard bop, but it adeptly weaves its way through modal jazz, bebop, post bop, and even hip hop. Satomi says “This is quintessential New York jazz, transported to the Honolulu stage!”  Their first album will be released this fall. Showtime is 7:30 pm in the Atherton Performing Arts Studio. Reservations at 955-8821 during office hours.

Music

• HAPA's Nathan Aweau plays at Chai's Island Bistro from 6:45 to 8:45 pm. 585-0011.

• The Honolulu Symphony season begins with a journey into the passionate world of Brahms as Maestro Andreas Delfs opens the concert series with world-renowned pianist André Watts at 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm in the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Tickets are for sale at all Ticketmaster outlets (1-877-750-4400) and Times Supermarkets. Call the Box Office at (808) 792-2000 or visit www.honolulusymphony.com for more information.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe presents Maacho from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents the musical "Aladdin's Luck" at 4:30 pm in Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral. 457-4254 or www.htyweb.org.

• Hawaii Repertory Theatre stages “Inventing Van Gogh,” a haunting and hallucinatory drama about the making of art.  Showtime tonight is 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3:30 at the Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre located near the corner of Pauoa Road and Funchal Street in the Nuuanu area.  545-7170.

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight is 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Ultimate Session: The Greatest Moments in Surf Movie History" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8700.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• The Contemporary Museum in Makiki presents the traveling exhibit, “The Puppet Show.” It brings together works by 27 contemporary artists who explore the imagery of puppets in sculpture, film, video, time-based media, animation, and photography. NOTE: THIS EXHIBIT CONTAINS ADULT SUBJECT MATTER. It runs through November 23.  Museum Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. 526-1322 or  www.tcmhi.org .

• Liliha Public Library hosts “The Magic of Liliha” featuring Magic Mark of Abracadabra at 1 pm in the Children’s Room.  Admission is free. 587-7577

Event

• The Friends of Ewa Beach Library conducts its Fall Book Sale at Ewa Beach Public & School Library. The sale will be held in the meeting room from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Friends of Ewa Beach Library members may shop prior to the sale on Friday, September 5th from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and will be admitted at 10 am on the day of the sale. 689-1204.

Sunday, September 7

Music

• The Honolulu Symphony season begins with a journey into the passionate world of Brahms as Maestro Andreas Delfs opens the concert series with world-renowned pianist André Watts at 4 p.m. in the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Tickets are for sale at all Ticketmaster outlets (1-877-750-4400) and Times Supermarkets. Call the Box Office at (808) 792-2000 or visit www.honolulusymphony.com for more information.

• Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner John Cruz headlines a concert to benefit Operation Homefront of Hawaii. Other musicians include Christian Yrizarry from Beach 5 and country music from Anthony Ryan & The Ridgecrest Wranglers. Comedian Mel Cabang also appears. Showtime is 5 pm at the Hale Koa Hotel. Visit www.islandtix.com for tickets.

• The U.S. Navy Contemporary Music Ensemble performs at 4 pm at the Waialua Bandstand. Admission is free. 638-5695.

Theatre

• Hawaii Repertory Theatre stages “Inventing Van Gogh,” a haunting and hallucinatory drama about the making of art.  Showtime is 3:30 pm at the Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre located near the corner of Pauoa Road and Funchal Street in the Nu`uanu area.  545-7170.

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime is 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Singlefin: Yellow" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. Longboard surfer Bonga Perkins introduces the film and will be available for Q&A after the screening. 532-8700.

Event

• The `Aiea Country Fair features entertainment by Roy Sakuma’s `Ukulele Studio, Drill Team Hawaii, Studio 808, martial arts demonstrations and Taiko drums, food, a plant sale, craft fair and a keiki play area. The fair is from 9 am to 3 pm at Soto Mission of `Aiea. There is free parking at `Aiea High School with a free trolley ride to and from the fair site. 224-2584.

Monday, September 8

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe offers an Open Session with improv jazz and poetry from 9 pm to 1 am. 945-0800.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Singlefin: Yellow" at 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. Longboard surfer Bonga Perkins introduces the film and will be available for Q&A after the screening. 532-8700.

Tuesday, September 9

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe presents the Gilbert Batangan Quartet from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Singlefin: Yellow" at 1 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. Longboard surfer Bonga Perkins introduces the film and will be available for Q&A after the screening. 532-8700.

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Surfing for Life" at 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. Legendary big wave surfer Fred Van Dyke introduces the film and will be available for Q&A following the screening. 532-8700.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today, Thursday and Saturday in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

• The Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library’s “Seeing Stars” series offers a workshop for high school students on how to create award-winning films. It’s from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 831-6831.

Wednesday, September 10

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe hosts The Deadbeat Revival from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Surfing for Life" at  1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. Legendary big wave surfer Fred Van Dyke introduces the film and will be available for Q&A following the screening. 532-8700.

Thursday, September 11

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe hosts the Blue Light Funk Band from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight is 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today and Saturday in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

Friday, September 12

Music

• John Keawe performs from and autographs his CD, "Hawaii Island...Is My Home" at 8 pm in Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Super Session" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. Shortboard designer Ben Aipa introduces the film and will be available for Q&A following the screening. 532-8700

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Gallery ‘Iolani presents “Confluence,” an exhibition highlighting outstanding work from the fine art studio classes at Windward Community College. The show runs until October 8. Opening reception is 4 to 7 pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from 1 to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Closed Monday and Saturday. Admission is FREE. 236-9155.

Saturday, September 13

Music

• In celebration of Classical and Jazz Music Month, the Hawaii State Library hosts a free concert by the Ko`olau Winds Jazz Trio at noon.  This one-hour performance is recommended for all ages, and will be held in the Lobby. 586-3520.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe features Tempo Valley from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

• Duke's Waikiki 3rd Annual Duke's Ukes Contest holds auditions for the 16 to 18 year old category from 9 to 11 am in the Diamond Head Room. The Duke's Ukes Contest is on September 27, 2008. Participation is free.

Theatre

• Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents the musical "Aladdin's Luck" at 4:30 pm in Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral. 457-4254 or www.htyweb.org.

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight is 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Book Readings and Discussions

• Stu Glauberman and Jerry Burris autograph The Dream Begins: How Hawaii Shaped Barack Obama, a coming-of-age tale of the Senator's life in Hawaii's melting pot. It's at 2 pm in Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

Event

• The next Caledonian Society event, “Scotland, Land of Castles,” will be Saturday, September 13 from 2 to 4 pm in Presidents’ Hall at the headquarters of The Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts of America at 42 Puiwa Road, behind Queen Emma Summer Palace. This meeting is free and will include tea and scones. Space in the hall is limited, so reservations are required no later than Sept 10. To reserve a space, phone Lillian Cunningham (538-7707) or e-mail lillianc@hawaii.edu with your name and the names of your guests.

Sunday, September 14

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime is 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The Summer Cinema Surf Safari Series screens "Super Session" at 1 and 7:30 pm in the Doris Duke Theatre. Shortboard designer Ben Aipa introduces the film and will be available for Q&A following the screening. 532-8700.

Monday, September 15

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe offers an Open Session with improv jazz and poetry from 9 pm to 1 am. 945-0800.

Tuesday, September 16

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe presents the Gilbert Batangan Quartet from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today, Thursday and Saturday in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

• The Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library’s “Seeing Stars” series offers a lecture with actor Dann Seki. It’s from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 831-6831.

Wednesday, September 17

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe hosts The Deadbeat Revival from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

Thursday, September 18

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe features Miki's Mayhem from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight is 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today and Saturday in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

Friday, September 19

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe offers Rolando Sanchez with the Brown Sound Orchestra from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight and tomorrow is 8 pm and Sunday at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Saturday, September 20

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe offers music from IonZ from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents the musical "Aladdin's Luck" at 4:30 pm in Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral. 457-4254 or www.htyweb.org.

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime tonight is 8 pm and tomorrow at 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com .

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• In conjunction with the exhibit "Whales: Wonders of the Ocean," UH Manoa's Dr. Paul Nachtigall offers a lecture entitled "Testing the Hearing of Dolphins, Whales and Polar Bears." It's from 11 am to noon in the Bishop Museum Castle Memorial Building, 2nd Floor. 847-3511.

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

Sunday, September 21

Theatre

• Manoa Valley Theatre stages the musical "Always, Patsy Cline," featuring 28 of Cline's best known songs. Showtime is 4 pm. 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com . Today is the final performance.

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• Film historian Steven Fredrick hosts the “Hawaii Wartime Film Series,” about the World War Two years in Hawai`i. Tonight’s film is “The Big-Band Music of Hawaii” featuring steel-guitar legends Hal Aloma and Sam Koki, plus comic hula performer Jennie “Napua” Woodd. Showtime is 7 pm in a VIP Screening Room in Hawai`i Kai. Call for location. Reservations are required. Email filmguy54@hotmail.com or call 395-0674.

Monday, September 22

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe offers an Open Session with improv jazz and poetry from 9 pm to 1 am. 945-0800.

Tuesday, September 23

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe presents the Gilbert Batangan Quartet from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today and Thursday in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

• The Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library’s “Seeing Stars” series offers a lecture with Donnie Dawson from The Hawaii Film Office. It’s from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 831-6831.

Wednesday, September 24

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe hosts The Deadbeat Revival from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Thursday, September 25

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe hosts the Blue Light Funk Band from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

Friday, September 26

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe features Mo`o Soul from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Films

• The UH Cinema Series screens "Soul Masters: Dr. Guo & Dr. Sha" at 7 pm in the UH Manoa Spalding Auditorium. 223-0130.

Saturday, September 27

Music

• The Manoa Jazz Festival offers an evening of hot jazz with the Noel Okimoto `Ohana, The Honolulu Jazz Quartet, and headliner Devin Phillips and New Orleans Straight Ahead. Showtime is 6 pm in the Andrews Amphitheatre.  www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community and 956-8246.

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe offers music from Rootikal Riddim and A`a Mele from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

Theatre

• Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents the musical "Aladdin's Luck" at 4:30 pm in Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral. 457-4254 or www.htyweb.org.

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” tonight at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org.

Sunday, September 28

Theatre

• Kumu Kahua Theatre stages Lee Cataluna’s comedy “Da Mayah” at 2 pm. 536-4441 or www.KumuKahua.org . American Sign Language interpretation available. Today is the final performance.

Monday, September 29

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe offers an Open Session with improv jazz and poetry from 9 pm to 1 am. 945-0800.

Tuesday, September 30

Music

• Jazz Minds Art & Cafe features the Amber Ricci Quartet from 9 pm to 2 am. 945-0800.

• The Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library’s “Seeing Stars” series offers a lecture with film producer Margaret South on “The Art of Story.” It’s from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 831-6831.

Art Exhibits and Lectures

• Historian Steven Fredrick leads Hawai'i Wartime History Tours, a four-hour walk through Downtown and Chinatown. Participants are encouraged to carry sun protection items, and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. The tour starts at 1 pm today in front of Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall). Reservations are required.  For more information, visit the website: www.stevestoursandfilms.vpweb.com, or call 395-0674, or email filmguy54@hotmail.com.

Saturday, October 4

Music

• Orvis Auditorium hosts a night with the Korean Zither Musicians Association in a concert of traditional and new compositions for the soulful kayagum. Showtime is 7:30 pm.  www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community and 956-8246.

Wednesday, October 29

Films

• Film historian Steven Fredrick hosts the “Hawaii Wartime Film Series,” about the World War Two years in Hawai`i. Tonight’s film is “A Wartime Comedy” featuring the East Side Kids.  By today’s standards, this film is considered to be politically-incorrect. Showtime is 7 pm in a VIP Screening Room in Hawai`i Kai. Call for location. Reservations are required. Email filmguy54@hotmail.com or call 395-0674.

Friday, November 14

Music

• The Salaam Ensemble performs Middle and Near Eastern vocal and instrumental music accompanied by stories and personal narratives.  www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community and 956-8246.

Wednesday, December 3

Films

• Film historian Steven Fredrick hosts the “Hawaii Wartime Film Series,” about the World War Two years in Hawai`i. Tonight’s film is “Hawai`i During World War II: The Movies and the Music of the 1940s,” Fredrick’s personally-edited compilation.  The film features vintage newsreels, a rare Looney  Tunes cartoon and musical short subjects. Showtime is 7 pm in a VIP Screening Room in Hawai`i Kai. Call for location. Reservations are required. Email filmguy54@hotmail.com or call 395-0674.