Friday: Coffee Talk’s Film Friday: ‘Breakdown,’ screenings of Kailua-born filmmaker Brayden Yoder’s sophomore release, a 24-minute film noir about an American’s descent into India’s seedy underworld, plus a question-and-answer session afterward with Yoder, 7 and 8:30 p.m., Coffee Talk, Kaimuki. Free. breakdownthefilm.com, 255-8989. –Courtesy photo
WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, JUNE 14
50th State Fair, E.K. Fernandez midway of rides, games and food with three new rides, the Amazing Anastasini family circus with Luciano’s Pound Puppies, Hedrick’s Racing Pigs, Crazy World 5D Adventure multimedia walk-through, Backyard Circus & Puppet Parade, and live entertainment; 6 p.m. today, 4 p.m. Saturday, noon Sunday (closing usually 11 p.m.-midnight); Aloha Stadium. Repeats through June 30. $3-$5; kids shorter than 40 inches free. 682-5767, ekfernandez.com
“Flutter: A Green Experience,” annual free summer exhibit for families features a Butterfly Pavilion housing hundreds of live butterflies, a hands-on Exploration Station, weekend educational workshops and scavenger safari for prizes; mall hours, Saturday-July 14, Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court (workshops Downtown). Butterfly Pavilion tours 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; $3 (free for kids 7 and younger with paying adult). Activities free. 488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com
Plant sale, by O’ahu Nursery Growers Association, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Thomas Square. Free admission. 395-9811, ongahawaii.com
“Zero Gravity,” Pas De Deux Hawaii recital featuring Balance Forward Contemporary Ballet Theatre, Dance Couture and Pas De Deux vocal and dance students, 8 p.m. today and 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Leeward Community College Theatre. $15-$20. 671-0350, pasdedeuxhawaii.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Royal Hawaiian Band, weekly free concert, noon-1 p.m., ‘Iolani Palace. 922-5331
Runway Plant Show, showcase of 60 new native and non-native plants for urban landscaping by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawai’i with clothing by University of Hawaii fashion design students, IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre dancers and locally grown food by Kapiolani Community College culinary arts students, 5:30-8:30 p.m., KCC, ‘Ohi’a Building cafeteria. $10 (sold out), $25. 799-3101, hawaiiscape.com
Republik Music Festival Day 1: Electric Palms Edition, featuring Excision (Canadian dubstep DJ and producer) and Infected Mushroom (psy-trance duo) with special guests Brillz and DJ Muggs (of Cypress Hill), 6 p.m., The Republik.$42.50; two-day pass $75 (ages 18+). 855-235-2867, flavorus.com
Coffee Talk’s Film Friday: “Breakdown,” screenings of Kailua-born filmmaker Brayden Yoder’s sophomore release, 7 and 8:30 p.m., Coffee Talk, Kaimuki. Free. 255-8989, breakdownthefilm.com
Shar Carillo, “One of These Days” single release party, island reggae/contemporary/acoustic recording artist celebrates with Leahi, Smooth Remedy, Melanie Kaneaiakala and Drew Henmi, 7 p.m., Pau Hana Lounge, 746 Kohou St. No cover. 841-1002, pauhanalounge.com. 21+
“Tales of the Maya Skies,” full-dome show immersing audience into the ancient Mayan civilization, its architecture and astronomy, with 3-D graphics, 7 p.m., Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. $5-$7; free for kids under 4. All ages OK. 235-7433, aerospace.wcc.hawaii.edu
Jose Dynamite & Friends comedy night, standup by Jose Dynamite, Eddie Cavett, Erika Swartzkopf and Aimee-Jane Baxa, 7:30 p.m., O’Toole’s Irish Pub, Celtic Room. Cover: $10. Ages 21+. 391-5673
“Plugged and Unplugged: Bruce Brubaker Plays New American Piano Music,” renowned pianist makes his Atherton debut with works including Philip Glass’s “Mad Rush” and Etudes No. 4 and 5, Nico Muhly’s “Drones & Piano” and Missy Mazzoli’s “Orizzonte,” 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, Hawaii Public Radio. $15-$30. 955-8821, hawaiipublicradio.org
“Come Out Improvising!”, Mr. Aaron Presents improv comedy show featuring Think Fast members and local improv group Dicks & Jane, 8 p.m., Loading Zone Arts. No cover. fb.com/mraaronpresents
Mika Ninagawa, Japanese celebrity photographer makes an appearance at her exhibit “Hawaii Paradise by Mika Ninagawa” (on display through July 31), 8 p.m., DFS Galleria Waikiki, first-floor gallery. Free.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Aloha International Piano Competition: solo division, young pianists age 5 to 20 compete for festival honors, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hawai’i Convention Center. Free. alohapianofestival.com
Creations of Hawai’i — Pacifica Festival, featuring a food distribution “store” for the needy by the Feeding Hawaii Together project, live entertainment and food and craft vendors, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Free. 735-4510, www.bymela.vpweb.com
O Ke Kai Series: “Navigating the Way,” hands-on canoe-building exhibits and educational session about the restoration of the Hawai’iloa canoe with the Friends of Hokule’a, 9 a.m.-noon, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, front lobby. Free. 923-3111
Diamond Head Beach cleanup, hosted by Sustainable Coastlines, the Surfrider Foundation and BAMP Project in celebration of International Surfing Day (which falls on Thursday) with Instagram contest and Damian Marley concert ticket prizes, yoga and lunch, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Diamond Head Beach Park. Free. oahu.surfrider.org, sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org
Royal Hawaiian Band, 10-11 a.m., Windward Mall. Free. 922-5331
Bento Rakugo, local troupe shares the Japanese art of comic storytelling for summer “Dig into Reading” program, 10:30 a.m., Aiea Public Library. Free. 483-7333, librarieshawaii.org
Shoji Ledward, guitarist performs jazz, rock and ukulele music and shares basic guitar tips for aspiring teen musicians; 12-12:45 p.m., Hawaii State Library. Free. 586-3500, librarieshawaii.org
15th annual Celebrate Father’s Day, the state Commission on Fatherhood and Hawai’i Coalition for Dads host a father-child look-alike contest with Wii and gift card prizes, resource fair and entertainment by Island Storm and Tioni Tam Sing, noon-3 p.m., Windward Mall, center court. Free. 927-0555
AccesSurf fundraiser and Ocean of Possibilities Awards, honoring watermen Buttons Kaluhiokalani, China Uemura and others, with entertainment by Ekolu Kalama and Matty McIntire, heavy pupu and silent auction, 3-6 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu. $60. All ages. 597-0252, accessurf.org
Ikaika Bodybuilding Championship, featuring local and mainland bodybuilders in women’s and men’s contests, 5 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $20-$45. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com, theikaika.com
Ige’s UH football fundraiser, chance to meet head coach Norm Chow and staff, with live music by Noah Juan and Shining Star, pupu buffet and no-host bar, 5 p.m., Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka. $30-$40; $20 for former UH players. 956-4513
Saturday Night Mele: Mike Tulba Duo, R&B and acoustic soul, 5-7 p.m., Waianae Mall. Free. 696-2690, fb.com/waianaemall
Aotearoa New Zealand Film Festival opening-night reception, featuring food from Da Spot, wine for purchase, Maori dance and screening of “Maori Boy Genius,” 6 p.m. (film at 7:30 p.m.), Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $15; $12 members. 532-3033, honolulumuseum.org
Honolulu Night Market: Red Bull X-Fighters Jams, monthly block party features the high-flying freestyle motocross act, meet-and-greet with the athletes (Ronnie Renner, Wes Agee and Keith Sayers), food trucks, live music, local vendors and more, 6-11 p.m., 683 Auahi St., Kakaako. Free. All ages. 772-3020, fb.com/honolulunightmarket
Aloha International Piano Competition: young artists division, pianists age 21 to 25 from Hawaii and the mainland compete for festival honors, 6:30-10 p.m., Hawai’i Convention Center. Free. alohapianofestival.com
Music at Sunset: Ke Kani Nahe, Hawaiian music, 7-8 p.m., Town Center of Mililani. Free. 625-0108, towncenterofmililani.com
Justin Young CD release party, singer-songwriter celebrates new LP “Makai” with special guests, 7 p.m.-midnight, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. No cover. Restaurant reservations: 599-4877
Republik Music Festival Day 2: Jamrock Edition, featuring Damian Marley, Santigold, Citizen Cope, Ghetto Youths Crew and Jah Maoli, 7 p.m., Kakaako Waterfront Park amphitheater. $42.50, $90 VIP; two-day pass $75 (ages 18+). 855-235-2867, flavorus.com
“Voice of the Beloved” concert featuring Vima Lamura, global sacred music with international recording and performance artist/vocalist, 7 p.m., Still & Moving Center. $20-$25. 397-7678, stillandmovingcenter.com
Contradance, with live music by Whiskey Starship and instruction, beginners and all ages welcome, no partner necessary, 7:30-10 p.m., Atherton YMCA, 1820 University Ave. Free. 392-8774, contradancehi.weebly.com
“Sky This Month” planetarium show, in newly renovated, state-of-the art J. Watumull Planetarium, 8 p.m., Bishop Museum. $4-$6. Reservations recommended: 848-4168. bishopmuseum.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
Augie’s Father’s Day Brunch Show, featuring funnymen Augie T and Mel Cabang, music by Mike Tulba, host Lil Guy, prime rib buffet, prizes, and free gifts for dads, 10 a.m., Dot’s Wahiawa. $42; $25 ages 3-10. 479-0576, augiet.com
Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: “Samurai Heaven,” free admission day at Honolulu Museum of Art with art activities surrounding the “Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor” exhibit including children’s dress-up, taiko drum performances, kendo swordsmanship demonstration and Okinawan dance, plus screenings of “Short and Sweet,” a trio of animated kids’ films, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (activities end at 3 p.m.; films at 11:10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Free; films $1-$3. 532-8701, honolulumuseum.org
Father’s Day Bento Lunch & Comedy Show, featuring Jose Dynamite, Fernando “The Love Machine” Pacheco, Jhonny Rox Hollywood and Peter Austin, noon, Podium Raceway. $15-$20. All ages. 682-RACE (7223)
Hawaii Polo Club match: Wealth Strategy Partners vs. Bacardi, followed by live music, 2 p.m. (gates open 11 a.m. for picnicking, beach use), Hawaii Polo Club, Waialua. $10; $25 clubhouse. 226-0061, hawaii-polo.org
Aloha International Piano Competition Father’s Day Celebration, winning young pianists from the solo division entertain, 2 p.m., Hawai’i Convention Center, Lili’u Theater. $10. alohapianofestival.com
“My Peranakan Family in Singapore,” illustrated lecture by UH assistant professor Michael Cheang in conjunction with exhibition “Peranakan Chinese Heritage of Southeast Asia,” 2-3 p.m., East-West Center Gallery. Free. 944-7177, eastwestcenter.org
Royal Hawaiian Band, 2-3 p.m., Kapiolani Park bandstand. Free. 922-5331, rhb-music.com
Bento Rakugo, local troupe shares the Japanese art of comic storytelling for summer “Dig into Reading” program, 3 p.m., Kaneohe Public Library. Free. 233-5676, librarieshawaii.org
MONDAY, JUNE 17
Bungie the Clown show, 10:30-11 a.m., Town Center of Mililani. Free. 625-0108, towncenterofmililani.com
“Mad Science: Up, Up and Away,” science enrichment provider teaches kids ages 5+ about the powers of air and pressure with hot air balloons, vortex generators and a hovercraft, 1 p.m., Pearl City Public Library. Free. 453-6566, librarieshawaii.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
Aloha International Piano Competition: master class with Haewon Song, featuring the Oberlin Conservatory professor and Oberlin Trio member and performances by Aloha International Piano Academy students, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hawai’i Convention Center. Free. alohapianofestival.com
Keiki Time with Bungie the Clown, 10:30-11 a.m., Waianae Mall. Free. 696-2690, fb.com/waianaemall
Uncle Wayne & the Howling Dog Band, Wayne Watkins and friends perform in summer “Dig into Reading” kids’ program, 10:30 a.m., Mililani Public Library. Free. Ages 3+ with adult. 627-7470
“Chamber Music with Nakamatsu, Sauer and Jang,” Van Cliburn-winning pianist Jon Nakamatsu and violinist Iggy Jang perform Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E flat major and recording artist Thomas Sauer performs Schubert’s Piano Trio in B flat major as part of the Aloha International Piano Festival, 7:30 p.m., Hawai’i Convention Center. $10-$25. alohapianofestival.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
KIDS FIRST! Film Festival at the aquarium, screening “Dive into Diversity,” “Once Upon a Tide” and “Plastic Perils of the Pacific” throughout the day in celebration of National Oceans Month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium, SeaVisions Theatre. General admission $2-$9 (free-child-with-paying-adult coupon at www.summer.hawaii.edu/kidsfirst). waquarium.org
“Holes” movie screening, teen summer reading event for youths 12+ featuring PG film based on Louis Sachar book, 2 p.m., Mililani Public Library. Free. 627-7470, librarieshawaii.org
Wildest Show in Town: Roy Sakuma and His Super Keiki, summer concert series features host and ukulele teacher Roy Sakuma with pre-concert family activities and prizes, mini guided tour, picnic food for purchase and ukulele drawings for ages 6-12, 6-7 p.m. (gates 4:35 p.m.), Honolulu Zoo, main lawn. $3; free for children younger than 2. 926-3191, honoluluzoo.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Movie Night @ the Library: “Despicable Me,” screening of animated PG film for ages 5 and up, 5:30 p.m., Aiea Public Library. Free. 483-7333
Twilight Concert, featuring the Pacific Fleet Brass Band, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Foster Botanical Garden. Free; BYO picnic, mat, umbrella. 522-7066
Barter Bar, Fresh Cafe’s monthly goods and services exchange meet-up relaunches with a design theme, sponsored by KTUH and supported by Nonstop Honolulu, 8-10 p.m. (doors open at 7), Fresh Cafe. Cover: $2. All ages. 688-8055, barterbarhi.com
Comedy Hospital, open mic welcomes everyday folks to share standup, improv and even poetry or a song, 8:15-11 p.m. (sign-ups at 7), Station Bar and Lounge. No cover. Ages 21+. 728-7146, fb.com/mraaronpresents
Lanai & Augie’s Comedy Laugh Shack, with host Lil’ Guy, 8 p.m., Imua Lounge. $12. 479-0576, augiet.com