Hot Club at the Royal, a Mahealani Event, The Children's Alliance of Hawaii hosts its annual fundraiser with food, auctions and a musical performance and travelogue by Sonny Silva and the Hot Club of Hulaville, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. --Courtesy photo
WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, SEPT. 14
Aloha Festivals at Pearlridge Center, handmade craft and food fair, 10-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Pearlridge Center, Downtown, mall level. 735-4510, ext. 2
FRIDAY, SEPT. 14
Royal Hawaiian Band, noon Fridays, Iolani Palace. Free. 922-5331
Get “In the Mood,” ’30s and ’40s theme gala celebrating 30th anniversary of Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, with live big-band music, food and drink stations, raffles, casino games and silent auction, 5:30-9 p.m., The Willows Restaurant. $85. Era attire. 951-0200, preventchildabusehawaii.org
Hot Club at the Royal, a Mahealani Event, The Children’s Alliance of Hawaii fundraiser, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. $175. 599-2955, cahawaii.org
“The Island President,” screening of environment-focused documentary with food truck, popcorn, prize giveaways and no-host cocktails, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.), Fresh Cafe. $8-$10. minthawaii.com
Mystery Dinner Theatre: “Murder is No Secret,” dine on three courses while watching a comedic crime thriller and working with your table to solve “who done it,” 6:30 p.m., Dave & Buster’s. $38.95-$48.13 plus tax, tip. 589-2215
“Rakugo in English,” rakugo storyteller Kimie Oshima of Bunkyo Gakuin University shares the Japanese art of comic storytelling — what she calls “sit-down” comedy, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. Free. 956-2665
Oil In The Alley, improv comedy band continues its ’80s revival tour and celebrates the release of its acoustic “Reunion Tour” album on iTunes with a 90-minute show, along with “Stuck in the 80s” tunes with Pete ‘n’ Kelly, 10:15 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave. $5 cover. facebook.com/oilinthealley
SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
Honolulu CureSearch Walk, fundraiser for children’s cancer research, 7:30 a.m., Kakaako Waterfront Park. Registration $10. Register: curesearchwalk.org/honolulu
Community swap meet and craft fair, with live music and food, benefiting Oahu Council Hawaiian Civic Clubs, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawaii Maoli parking lot, 91-1270 Kinoiki St., Kapolei (next to new Department of Hawaiian Home Lands building). jhakana@gmail.com, 389-9097, 256-8448
6th Annual Distinctive Women in Hawaiian History Program, a celebration of women’s history with storytelling, music, poetry and hula, including morning sessions on 19th-century Hawaiian leaders and afternoon sessions on Queen Liliuokalani’s music, prison writings, “hula ladies” at the NYC Lexington Hotel’s Hawaiian Room and female impersonators at the Glades Show Club (from a film in progress); 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Mission Memorial Auditorium. $17-$50; free for sessions only. Preregistration required: distinctivewomenhawaii.org
Bowl For Kids’ Sake, annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu fundraiser featuring team bowling, entertainment, prize drawings, free food and drink with ’80s “Wake Me Up Before You Go Bowl” theme, 9 a.m.-midnight, Aiea Bowl. $100 fundraising pledge per person. www.bbbshonolulubowl.kintera.org
Awareness Day Under The Big Top, featuring local community agencies offering services, crafts, entertainment, Honolulu Zoo presentation, petting zoo, facility tours, plant sale, kids games, dunking booth and food, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., U.S. Vets-Waianae Civic Center, 85-638 Farrington Highway. Admission: one canned food donation. 696-6707, 696-6779, usvetsinc.org
“Third Annual Fish Tales: Chronicles, Critters and Crafts,” literacy day with ocean-themed family activities including face painting and puppetry, and celebrity storytellers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium. $2-$9; free for kids 4 and younger and members. 923-9741, waquarium.org
Waialua Public Library 85th anniversary celebration, featuring entertainment by Paula Fuga, Elyssa Joy, Honolulu Brass Quintet, Bungie the Clown, Gee Yung School martial arts, Waialua cheerleaders and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Waialua Public Library. Free. 637-8286
Soto Mission of Hawaii Rummage Sale, of household items, golf clubs, clothes, purses, futon and zabuton, crafts and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Soto Mission of Hawaii, 1708 Nuuanu Ave. 537-9409
Sustainable Coastlines Kailuawide cleanup and fair, public invited to help clean Kailua and Lanikai beaches to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day; report at 9:30 a.m. to closest beach access point or to Kailua Beach Park for supplies. Volunteer party with live music, guest speakers, keiki games and limited food by Whole Foods at noon, Lanikai Park. Free. sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org
International Coastal Cleanup Day, hosted by Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties Agents for Change and Surfrider Foundation, 10 a.m.-noon, Sand Island Beach Park. Free. cbpacific.com
Hawaii Civil Air Patrol Showcase, featuring special guests and aviation experts, remote-control aircraft display, classic cars, live music, food vendors, Birds of Paradise Airshow Team and more, 10 a.m., John Rodgers Airport at Kalaeloa. hawaiicapshowcase.com
Eat The Street: Mililani, Aloha Festivals food truck rally with live entertainment, hosted by Mililani Town Association and Street Grindz, 2-7 p.m., Mililani Ike Elementary School. Free admission. streetgrindz.com
Autumn Okinawa Dance Matsuri, bon dance with live music and food, 5-10 p.m., Hawaii Okinawa Center. Free admission. 676-5400, www.huoa.org/nuuzi/index.html
Aloha Festivals Waikiki Hoolaulea, 60th anniversary of the annual block party, with five stages of live music including Willie K, Mailani Makainai, Kapena, New Hope Oahu and Kupaoa, a Royal Court appearance, food, lei and craft vendors, beer and wine garden, 6-10 p.m., Kalakaua Avenue (at the Royal Hawaiian Center, Moana Surfrider, Hyatt Regency and vicinity). Free. Schedule, lineup: www.alohafestivals.com
Masquerade Casino Night Challenge, gala benefit for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America featuring casino-style games, pupu and drinks, Mr. Aaron Presents comedy show and DJ Spotify, 7-11 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. $50; VIP tables $300. heluhelu.com
Augie’s Comedy Crusade, Augie T., Andy Bumatai and music by One Night Stand in a fundraiser for Pearl City High School Band, 7-9 p.m., Pearl City Cultural Center. $10. pearlcityband.com, 927-0660
Slam poetry, alcohol-free event, 8 p.m., 3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, Royal Kunia. Free. 888-6087, 3rdcupcafe.com
Showdown in Chinatown, screenings from a short-film challenge and film-industry mixer with visiting guest DJ Nicky Savage, local bands and happy hour, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Nextdoor. $10. showdowninchinatown.com
Chevelle, alternative metal band in concert, 8 p.m., The Republik. $29-$65. All ages. groovetickets.com
Melveen Leed in concert, presenting jazz standards and songs from her latest album, 'I Wish You Love,' with musical guest appearances by Betty Lou Taylor & Friends, a full-course dinner and no-host cocktails, 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom No. 1. --Courtesy photo
SUNDAY, SEPT. 16
Hot Club at the Royal, a Mahealani Event, The Children’s Alliance of Hawaii hosts its annual fundraiser with food, auctions and a musical performance and travelogue by Sonny Silva and the Hot Club of Hulaville, creating a musical journey through the travels of Django Reinhardt with a stop in Hawaii, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. $175. 599-2955, cahawaii.org
Dr. Jiang Xiaoyan concert, internationally renowned niko (Chinese violin) performer makes her Hawaii debut, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Wahiawa Hongwanji Temple. Free. 532-2649
Na Mele Koolaupoko, performances in original song competition with Windward-side theme, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Windward Mall, center court. Free. koolaupokohcc.org
Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: “In the Swim,” free admission day at Honolulu Museum of Art with exhibit “Boardshorts: A Perfect Fit” and boardshorts art activities, entertainment by Liana Mason, Missing Dave, David Asing and storytelling, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (activities end at 3 p.m.). honolulumuseum.org
Hawaii Polo Club match, with a halftime Skydive Hawaii parachute show and live music, 2 p.m. (gates open at 11 a.m.), Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Highway, Waialua. $7-$10; free for kids 12 and younger. 944-1058, hawaii-polo.org
Celebrating Shirokiya’s 350th anniversary, autographs and picture-taking with Kikaida, Kamen Rider V3 and special guests Ban Daisuke and Miyauchi Hiroshi, plus karaoke, free balloons and prize drawings, 2-3:30 p.m., Shirokiya, Ala Moana Center. Free. shirokiya.com, 973-9111
Hawaii Bachatahisian Festival & Concert, first event of its kind, with Latin Grammy nominee Voz a Voz, Rolando Sanchez, Eddie Ortiz and Son Caribe, dance classes, cultural arts and crafts display, a fashion show, dance performances and dinner options, 2-10 p.m., Camp H.M. Smith, Sunset Lanai Ballroom. $20-$60. charitorivera.com, 428-3521
Royal Hawaiian Band, 2 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove. Free. 922-5331
Choral Evensong, featuring St. Andrew’s Cathedral and St. Mark’s Church choirs, 5:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Free; calabash offering taken. 524-2822, ext. 217
Melveen Leed Jazz Concert, with Betty Lou Taylor & Friends, full-course dinner and no-host cocktails, 6-10 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom No. 1. $65. Tickets: 542-7299
Swing Dance Club Hawaii dance, free lesson followed by open dancing and snacks, 6-9:15 p.m., Palladium Ballroom, Ala Wai Golf Club. $8. swingdanceclubhawaii.org, 255-6095
MONDAY, SEPT. 17
Tresemble, Chamber Music Hawaii concert featuring works by Carlos Chavez, Takeo Kudo and Anthony Plog, 7:30 p.m., Paliku Theatre. $20-$40; free for students. 489-5038, chambermusichawaii.com
TUESDAY, SEPT. 18
“The Art of Samoan Tattoo,” program on the meaning of images used in Samoan tattoos with Elisapeta Alaimaleata, 5:30 p.m., Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library. 831-6831
Comedy Night at The Showroom, stand-up and improv with Mr. Aaron and friends, with Anthony Silano, Bob Jones, Harold Wong, Keith Moore and David K. Jones, 7:30 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s. $5-$8. 728-7146, mraaronpresents.com, brownpapertickets.com.. Ages 18+
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19
Royal Hawaiian Band, 2 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Center, Coconut Grove. Free. 922-5331
Teen Lounge Movies, free movie screening series for students in grades 7-12, this week featuring “Sherlock Holmes and the Game of Shadows,” 2:15 p.m., Liliha Public Library. 587-7577
THURSDAY, SEPT. 20
Aloha Week at Hyatt Regency, special presentation featuring Hawaii craft fair, hula halau and food samplings from Japengo, SHOR and SWIM, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Free. 923-1234
Royal Hawaiian Band, 2 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove. Free. 922-5331
“Behind the Wall,” celebration of the work of urban artist John Hina; fundraiser for PRIME’s 808 Urban, an organization seeking to keep at-risk youth off the streets, with art silent auction, stand-up improv comedy, music, pupu and food trucks, 6-10 p.m., along Auahi Street (687 Auahi St. block), Kakaako. Tax-deductible donations accepted. 808urban.com
Dr. Jiang Xiaoyan concert, internationally renowned niko (Chinese violin) performer makes her Hawaii debut, 6:30 p.m., Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Free. 532-2649
WEEKLY SHOWS
“The Legends of Kualoa,” dinner show depicting Hawaiian legends of Oahu with music, chanting and hula kahiko, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kualoa. $29-$49. 237-7321, kualoa.com/tours
“Honu By The Sea,” new Broadway-inspired musical by Ron Bright and Johnson Enos about a Waikiki beach boy who discovers an undersea world and environmental crisis confronting his new ocean friends, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, through Sept. 30, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. $35-$49; $65-$125 with dinner. 921-4600, honubythesea.com
“High & Right Comedy Night With Bo Irvine and Friends,” stand-up comedy, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Warriors Lounge, Hale Koa Hotel. $15. 955-0555, halekoa.com
Comedy Polynesia, local humor that visitors can relate to, 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, featuring Hawaii and national comics, 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, $15-$25; Hawaii Comedy Theater, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. 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 fire knives, 7:30-9 p.m. daily, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie. $25-$50. Reservations: 293-3333, polynesia.com
Legends in Concert Waikiki: “Rock-A-Hula,” featuring Elvis Presley tribute, hula and rotating cast of tribute artists including Michael Jackson, Elton John and Lady Gaga personas, 8:15 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $41-$180. 629-7469, legendsinconcert.com
Society of Seven Latest Version: “HOT! HOT! HOT!”, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Outrigger Waikiki. $35-$45. Reservations: 923-7469
“Magic of Polynesia,” featuring illusionist John Hirokawa, dancers and fire dancer, 5:30 p.m. dinner show, 6:30 p.m. show, daily, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $30-$139. Reservations: 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com