The annual exposition for our animal companions will feature dog and cat shows, demonstrations, pet products and bird and fish clubs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Free; Hawaii Foodbank donations welcome. Pets welcome, too (dogs must be leashed).
WEEKEND
Hawaii Pet Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Free; Hawaii Foodbank donations welcome.
21st annual World Fireknife Championships, four-day event concludes with the senior division finals 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday (during intermission of “Ha: Breath of Life” show) and a Samoan Cultural High School Arts Festival 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Polynesian Cultural Center. $6-$10 admission for arts festival; “Ha: Breath of Life” tickets ($45 and up) required to see finals. 293-3333, polynesia.com
Ballet Hawaii spring showcase, student recitals 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Leeward Community College Theatre. $16. honoluluboxoffice.com
TODAY
Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., Iolani Palace. Free. 922-5331
Mystery Dinner Theatre: “An ‘Act’ of Murder!” three-act comedic crime thriller about old-Hollywood actors with three-course dinner and participation with your table to solve whodunit, 6:30 p.m., Dave & Buster’s. $48.13 (includes tax, tip); $43.32 for military and with groups of 15 or more. Reservations: 589-2215
“Two Small Pieces of Glass,” full-dome film about the telescope, its history and use in discoveries, 7 p.m., Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. $5-$7; free for kids under 4. aerospace.wcc.hawaii.edu, 235-7433
Castle High School Band Aloha Concert, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble perform Broadway, classic band, contemporary and other selections, with tribute to graduating seniors, 7 p.m., Ronald E. Bright Theatre, Castle High School. Free; donations accepted. castleband.org
Henry Kapono: “I’m Coming Home, A Salute to Our Troops,” Grammy- and Na Hoku-nominated singer-songwriter and friends (Kenny Endo, Kealoha, Au’s Shaolin Arts, others) in concert, part of the monthlong Mele Mei festivities, 7:30 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $30-$45. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com
Think Fast, Mr. Aaron Presents improv comedy, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Loading Zone, 47 N. Hotel St. Free. mraaronpresents.com, loadingzonearts.com
SATURDAY
Rummage Sale, benefit for ministries, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Harris United Methodist Church, corner of Nuuanu Avenue and Vineyard Boulevard. 536-9602
Japanese Buddhist temples bus tour, a look at some of Honolulu’s most prominent temples (including Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Jodo Mission of Hawaii and Liliha Shingonji Shingon Mission) and embedded symbolic meanings with guides George and Willa Tanabe, 8:45-11:15 a.m. (check-in 8:30 a.m.), Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. $20-$25. 945-7633, jcch.com
Friends of Mililani Public Library book sale, large selection of used books, CDs and DVDs, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mililani Public Library. Free. To volunteer: 626-7292.
Open Cockpit Day, a chance to sit in the cockpit of a World War II fighter or modern jet fighter, see vintage aircraft and meet aviation heroes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Free with museum admission ($7-$20). pacificaviationmuseum.org, 441-1007
Hawaii Macintosh & Apple Users’ Society SpringFest, activities, workshops, expert talks and prize giveaways, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Capital One 360 Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave. Free. Lunch pre-orders $9. hmaus.org
21st Annual Filipino Fiesta and Parade, a part of monthlong Flores de Mayo celebrations, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., along Kalakaua Avenue (from Fort DeRussy Park) and at Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Free. filcom.org, 680-0451
Creations of Hawaii craft fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Downtown, lower level. 735-4510, ext. 2; bymela.vpweb.com
Second Saturday: “The Dimensions of Nature — 2D & 3D,” art activities with teaching artists Liz Train and Marcia Pasqua, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawai’i State Art Museum. Free. www.hawaii.gov/sfca, 586-9958
Youth on Stage: Haley Kagimoto & Nick Laa, noon, Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu. Eleven-year-old guitar rocker Michael Norfleet at 1:30 p.m. Free. All ages. 955-7383, fb.com/hardrockcafehonolulu
Goodwill/Hawaii Fashion Incubator call for talent, tryouts for models, stylists, hair and makeup artists and production assistants for the Sept. 19 Goodwill Goes GLAM! fashion show, 1-5 p.m., HiFi Co-op, Ward Warehouse, second floor above T&C. Register: higoodwill.org
2nd Saturdays Poetry Slam and Open Mic, Youth Speaks Hawaii presents Team Katsu, soon to be Hawaii’s first representatives to the Southern Fried Poetry Slam in New Orleans, 3-5:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. $1-$10 suggested donation. 782-7868, fb.com/youthspeakshawaii
Punahou Spring Chamber Music Recital, student chamber music groups perform music of Haydn, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Borodin and Schumann, 4 p.m., Dillingham Hall, Punahou School. Free. 944-5829
Three Walls Music Festival: urban arts celebration with two stages and musicians including Taimane, Sing the Body, Tavana, Mano Kane, Discord & Rye, Erika Elona, 2do Bem, Candy Diaz, Sewa Fare, DJ Mr. Nick, DJ Ohtoro, DJ Zilla, hosts Kealoha and Lauren Makk; dance and visual projections; food alley including Taste Table and Whole Ox; open-air bar; live art, gallery and art activities; photo booth; massage tables; indoor speakeasy bar; 4 p.m., 331 Keawe St. and Auahi Street, Kakaako. Tickets: $10-$25, free for ages 12 and under. All ages for outdoor stage until midnight; 21+ indoor “Speakeasy” stage until 2 a.m. threewallsmusicfestival.com
Discover Kakaako: Ward Centers monthly food/fashion/music fair celebrates mothers with swag bags; Half-y Hour discounts and cocktail samples; music by Hoku Zuttermeister, the Mike Tulba Duo, David Asing and others; firemen fashion show at 7:50 p.m.; and food trucks and tents, beer garden, free photo booth and kids’ zone with bouncers and video game truck; 5-9 p.m., Ward Centers. Free. discoverkakaako.com
Saturday Night Mele: Chad Pule and Friends, new live-music series features contemporary Hawaiian act, 5-7 p.m., Waianae Mall. Free. 696-2690, fb.com/waianaemall
McDonald’s of Kapolei grand reopening, Ronald McDonald show and classic car display by Kapolei Lunch Bunch Cruisers 5:30-8 p.m. and food specials and prize giveaways with Big Koa and 93.1 FM Da Paina 11 p.m.-3:30 a.m., McDonald’s of Kapolei, 91-590 Farrington Highway. Free. On Twitter: @McDonaldsHawaii.
Concert on the Lawn, Mele Mei event featuring Duncan Kamakana (“The Voice”), John Cruz, Raiatea Helm, Maunalua, Taimane, fireworks, food and more, benefiting the Oahu Visitor Industry Charity Walk, 6-9 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village. $25-$50. hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/mele, 947-7955
“For the Joy of Singing,” Windward Choral Society spring concert featuring special guests Kaanohiwaianuenue Hula Studio and songs from around the world, 7 p.m., Windward United Church of Christ. Free. thewindwardchoralsociety.org, 261-9879
Concordia University Portland’s Christi Crux Vocal Ensemble, concert of sacred choir music, 7 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 98-1098 Moanalua Road, Aiea. Free. 488-3654
Hong Kong Night, encore HK-pop music concert featuring Hong Kong recording artists Lo Hoi Pang, Jenny Keung, Suzan Guterres and Hon Yeung, 7 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $30-$120. hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506; hkbah.org
Lehigh University Choral Arts concert, touring ensembles from Pennsylvania school perform a new commissioned choral work honoring President Barack Obama with the Punahou High School Chorale and Lutheran Church of Honolulu Choir, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral. thecathedralofstandrew.org
Jungle Rocket, Celtic-infused North Shore ensemble plays blues, New Orleans funk and bit of country in Summer 2013 Atherton Concert series, 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio. $15-$30. 955-8821
“Legion of Boom,” featuring hip-hop artist Big Sean and local openers Tassho Pearce and Prie, 8 p.m., The Waterfront at Aloha Tower. $45 general admission, $80 VIP. flavorus.com
SUNDAY
Honolulu Ekiden 2013, team relay and individual marathon modeled after ancient Japanese method of communication, benefiting Hawaii charities, 5:30 a.m., Kapiolani Park (start and end). Entry: $40-$80 individual and $90-$210 teams. (Runners’ expo, packet pickup 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel.) hnlekiden.com
Augie T Mother’s Day Show, brunch with entertainment by local funnyman, Sean Naauao and Ben & Maila, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel. $58; kids ages 4-11 $32. 944-4333
Lehigh University Choral Arts Glee Club, men’s ensemble from Pennsylvania school performs at worship service, 10:30 a.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu. 595-0233
Mele Apana’s Seventh Annual Mother’s Day Spectacular: “Legacy,” prime rib buffet lunch with entertainment by Kalai Stern, Kainani Kahaunaele, Kapena, Eric Lee, Kamakakehau Fernandez, Na Hoa and Ka Pa Hula o Kauanoe o Waahila, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom. $70-$90. 292-5522
Hawaii Youth Symphony Aloha Concert Luncheon, lunch service followed by a summery mix of classical and popular music with special guests Kupaoa, 11:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (HYS country store from 10:30 a.m.), Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. $50. Reservations: 941-9706
Moana Surfrider Mele Mei Mother’s Day Concert, featuring Na Hoku-winning artists Weldon Kekauoha and Mark Yamanaka, 12:15-1:55 p.m., Banyan Courtyard, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. Free for patrons of the Beach Bar or Veranda at the Beachhouse guests (Beachhouse brunch $40-$88). 921-4600, melemei.com
Manawa Kupono: Mailani Makainai’s Special Mother’s Day CD Release Concert, featuring the Na Hoku-winning songstress, hula by the Dalire ohana, Jerry Santos, Teresa Bright, Manu Boyd and other special guests, 1 and 6 p.m., Paliku Theatre. $25-$30; keiki under 5 free. 627-2942
Hawaii Polo Club game: China vs. Hawaii, with halftime entertainment, 2 p.m. (gates open 11 a.m. for picnicking, beach use), Hawaii Polo Club, Waialua. $10, $25 clubhouse. 226-0061, hawaii-polo.org
Honolulu Ekiden & Music Festival 2013 Sunset on the Beach Concert, featuring Japanese performers Kimaguren (pop/reggae duo from Kanagawa), Rip Slyme (hip hop group) and Aqua Timez (pop rock/alternative rock band), food booths and awards ceremony, 4 p.m., Kapiolani Beach site of Sunset on the Beach. Free. hnlekiden.com
Swing Dance Club Hawaii dance, free lesson followed by open dancing with music by Bert Burgess and snacks, 6:30-9:15 p.m., Palladium Ballroom, Ala Wai Golf Club. $8, $5 for members. swingdanceclubhawaii.org, 255-6095
Michael W. Smith, Grammy-winning Christian singer-songwriter in acoustic concert, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $35-$70. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
MONDAY
Keiki clown show, with Bungie the Clown, 10:30-11 a.m., Town Center of Mililani. Free. 625-0108, towncenterofmililani.com
Tresemble concert, Chamber Music Hawaii performs works by Johan Backofen, Albert Roussel, Jean Francaix, Ottorino Respighi and Maurice Ravel, 7:30 p.m., Paliku Theatre. $20-$25. 489-5038, chambermusichawaii.com
TUESDAY
Connect!Kids Tuesday: Candy Art Hawaii, Japanese candy-sculpting activity, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court. Free. 488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com
“In Celebration of Music,” Windward Choral Society concert also featuring Lehigh University Choral Arts of Bethlehem, Pa., 7 p.m., Kailua United Methodist Church. Free. thewindwardchoralsociety.org
Halekulani Presents the New Generation: Natalie Ai Kamauu, Na Hoku-winning artist sings in free Mele Mei performance, 7-9 p.m., House Without a Key, Halekulani Hotel. 593-9424, melemei.com
WEDNESDAY
Highlands Intermediate School chorus and jazz band, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Uptown. Free. 488-0981
THURSDAY
John Mayall, British blues legend in concert with Kim Simmonds, 7:30 p.m., Maui Arts & Cultural Center. $35-$55. 242-7469. (Also May 17 at Aloha Tower, May 18 at Honokaa People’s Theater and May 19 at Kauai Community College. See lazarbear.com or call 896-4845.)
Pandit Nayan Ghosh and Ishaan Ghosh, Indian sitar and tabla virtuoso and his tabla prodigy son in concert, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. $25-$30. honolulumuseum.org, 532-6097
Lanai & Augie’s Comedy Laugh Shack, local comic duo live, 8 p.m., Imua Lounge. $12. augiet.com, 479-0576
Ongoing Shows
“Aloha Live,” new outdoor Polynesian “cirque” luau show featuring aerialists, haka by Vili the Warrior and Polynesian song and dance; with pre-show magic, comedy and dance; 5 p.m. seating, 6 p.m. dinner, 6:45 p.m. show Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesdays, Queen Kapiolani Hotel pool deck. $49-$89. 931-3328, alohaliveshow.com
“Benise’s Nights of Fire — Hawaii,” Spanish guitar artist and his international dance troupe debut Hawaii version of Emmy Award-winning show, 9:30 p.m. daily, Magic of Polynesia Showroom, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $41.25-$97. gioboxoffice.com, 971-4321, 702-650-7677
“Creation: A Polynesian Journey,” dinner and cocktail show about the birth of the islands, including the first woman, with Polynesian song, dance and fireknives, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. cocktails, 7:15 p.m. show, daily except Mondays and Wednesdays. $39-$65 cocktail package; $66-$160 dinner packages. 931-4660, creationshow.com
“‘Aha’aina: A Royal Hawaiian Lu’au,” oceanfront vignette dinner show paying homage to the site’s royal and sacred heritage with a dramatic performance, hula, song and Hawaiian artisanry, 5:30-9 p.m. every Monday, Royal Hawaiian Hotel. $89-$185. 921-4600, royal-hawaiian.com
Comedy Polynesia, with “Hawaiian King of Comedy” Bo Irvine and Michael “Mr. Diamond Head” Staats, 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, $25-$35; and Sharkey’s Comedy Club, with Hawaii and national comics, 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Hawaii Comedy Theater, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. $15-$25. 531-4242, hawaiicomedytheater.com
“Ha: Breath of Life,” a Pacific isle tale of birth and death, love and family, triumph and tragedy, with Polynesian dance, music and fireknives, 7:30-9 p.m. daily, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $25-$50. Reservations: 293-3333, polynesia.com
Legends in Concert Waikiki: “Rock-A-Hula,” live concert experience featuring Elvis Presley tribute, hula and rotating cast of 80 superstar personas including Michael Jackson, Steven Tyler and Madonna impersonators, 8 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $59-$180. 629-7469, legendswaikiki.com
“The Legends of Kualoa,” dinner show depicting Hawaiian legends of the area with music, chanting and hula kahiko, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kualoa. $29-$49. 237-7321, kualoa.com/tours
“Magic in Paradise,” buffet dinner show featuring mystery, fantasy, comedy and illusions with magician Mark Allen Mauricio, 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Banyan Tree Showroom, Hale Koa Hotel. $6.95-$35.95. 955-0555, halekoa.com
“Magic of Polynesia,” illusionist John Hirokawa with dance and fire dance, 7 p.m. dinner show, 8 p.m. show, daily, Magic of Polynesia Showroom, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $30-$139. 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com
Society of Seven Latest Version: “HOT! HOT! HOT!” 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Outrigger Waikiki. $35-$45. Reservations: 923-7469