Pa'i'ai pa'ina, a pop-up luau, celebrates local flavors and the ancient Hawaiian staple of hand-pounded poi. —Courtesy photo
WEEKEND & BEYOND, AS OF FRI., JUNE 29
Friends of the Library of Hawai’i 65th Annual Booksale, with thousands of used books, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday (all books 50 percent off) and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (all books 50 cents), McKinley High School. Free entry. 536-4174, friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org
O-Bon Festival, annual Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin celebration of departed loved ones features live Japanese and Okinawan music, traditional dance, taiko drumming, food, children’s kimono dressing and picture taking, and thrift store, 6:30-10:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway. 536-7044, hhhb.org
“A Night of Broadway & Hollywood Music,” annual summer pops concert by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honolulu Hawaii Stake, featuring guest artists Kristian Lei, Briana Pratt, Marlise Ahuna, Chris Lowe, violinist Laura Jean Keller and Drill Team Hawaii, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St. Free. 358-6935
“Ulu Tree”: World premiere of youth opera by composer Herb Mahelona based on plantation life in Hawaii, the culminating production of Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus’ summer OPERAtunities program, 7 p.m. today and 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. $5-$10. 521-2982, hyoc.org
FRIDAY, JULY 29
Keiki Storytime, for ages 3+ with Aunty Tina and simple craft, 10 a.m., Wahiawa Public Library. Free. 622-6345
“The Amazing Magical Bubble Show,” Aloha Clowns interact with and educate children of all ages, 10:30 a.m., Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library. Free. 831-6831
“It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald!” music, magic and games for children of all ages, 10:30 a.m., Ewa Beach Public and School Library. Free. 689-1204
Royal Hawaiian Band, noon, Iolani Palace. Free. 922-5331
Eat the Street: Garlic Fest, food truck festival with Shogunai’s DJ crew and Lightsleepers live art battle, this month featuring garlic theme and garlicky adobo fried rice eating contest, 4-9 p.m., 555 South St. Free admission. 780-9288, streetgrindz.com
ARTafterDARK: “Tokyo Story,” monthly art party goes Japanese with “Hiroshige: An Artist’s Journey” exhibit, Somei Taiko performance, DJs spinning J-pop, Harajuku dress-up photo booth, anime artists, art demonstrations and food by Town, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Museum of Art. $10 admission. 532-8700, honoluluacademy.org
Jimmy Borges, jazz singer returns to the Hyatt, his old haunt, to perform with Blue Note Band from Citrus College in Glendora, Calif., 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, SWIM Poolside Bar and Lounge. Free; reserved seats for SHOR diners only. Dinner reservations: 237-6145
Rock & Roll Night Fundraiser with LS 34, live music by ’60s and ’70s rock band, with heavy pupu and drawing for prizes including Apple iPad, to benefit scholarships and community projects, 7-10 p.m., Dot’s In Wahiawa, 130 Mango St. $25-$35. 590-1811
Special Olympics Summer Concert 2012, benefit for Special Olympics of Hawaii featuring Rolando Sanchez, Christian and Friends, Kalaeloa, A Touch of Gold, Maila Gibson and Ben Vegas, and Natural Vibrations, 7-11 p.m., Waterfront at Aloha Tower. $20-$30. 550-8457, honoluluboxoffice.com
Mike Epps, standup comic and actor, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $45-$65. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Life’s Simple 7 Health Expo, promoting heart health with Zumba demos, CPR awareness class, screenings and speakers, by American Heart Association and Queen’s Medical Center, 8 a.m.-noon, Queen’s Conference Center, 1301 Punchbowl St. $10; includes continental breakfast and lunch. RSVP: 457-4965
ESPN 1420 Sports Festival, with sports clinics, demos, kids activities, athlete autograph sessions (Kealoha Pilares, Max Holloway, Derrick Low, Ed O’Bannon, Sid Fernandez, more), Kaiser Permanente Thrive Zone, Keiki Combine, live music, prize giveaways, rock-climbing wall, exhibition matches featuring Action Zone Wrestling stars, and Sports Marketplace of products and services, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Free-$4.
Art & Flea: Art in the Park, featuring 50+ vendors (arts, crafts, vintage, food and other), T-shirt screening and other art activities, DJs, bands (Black Square, Kings of Spade and Slapp Symphony), Where’s Waldo? scavenger hunt and look-alike contest, JJ Dolan’s pizza eating contest and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Smith-Beretania Urban Park. Free. Waldo costumes welcome. artandflea.com, findartfestival.com
Sole Searching II: A Buy/Sell/Trade Sneaker Event, featuring exclusive footwear and island vendors, three-on-three basketball tournament, performances by Blood Brothers, Audible Lab Rats, DJs Kavet the Catalyst, Jon C., Enjay and Logoe, school supply drive and prize giveaways, noon-7 p.m., Palama Settlement, 810 Vineyard Blvd. Free. streetsociety.com
“Mezzo-Soprano Laurie Rubin: Recital of Opera and Show Tunes,” opera singer who has performed in White House and Carnegie Hall, accompanied by pianist Jenny Taira, with Austin Yoshida performance, noon, Hawaii State Library, main lobby. Free. 586-3520
Jazz Peace Concert, with Rob Scheps, Dan Del Negro, Dean Taba, Darryl Pellegrini and Mihoko M., 12:30-3:30 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, Byodo-In Temple, Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. $2-$3 temple admission. Donations accepted. Picnicking OK; BYO food, drinks. 239-9844
“The Slack-Key Artistry of Jeff Peterson,” Hawaiian musician performs in teen summer reading program event, 2 p.m., Kailua Public Library. 266-9911
“Kunia Live,” karaoke competition with Island 98.5 open to ages 6 and older, in three age categories, with prizes from Kunia Shopping Center, 3-5 p.m. (walk-in registration from 2 p.m.), Kunia Shopping Center, Bank of Hawaii parking lot area. shopkunia.com
Da Paina Summer Massive Featuring House of Shem, reggae group from New Zealand, with Maoli, Father Psalms, Paula Fuga and more, 7-11 p.m., Waterfront at Aloha Tower. $25-$75. Ages 21+. honoluluboxoffice.com, facebook.com/massivehimusic, 550-8457
Peter Apo Band, Na Hoku Hanohano winner performs contemporary folk, Hawaiian, pop standards and blues, 6:30-9 p.m., Nico’s Pier 38. 540-1377, nicospier38.com
Chris Vandercook Band: “Guitar Heroes,” blues group plays tribute to Chicago blues greats including Luther Allison, Magic Sam and Otis Rush, 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, Hawaii Public Radio. $15-$30. Reservations: 955-8821
Contra dance, with live music by Whiskey Starship, beginners and all ages welcome, no partner necessary, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Damon Hall, Academy of the Pacific, 913 Alewa Drive. Free. 392-8772, www.sls.hawaii.edu/contra/
“Honolulu Dances,” Movement Center Performing Arts School summer benefit concert featuring contemporary dance with Encore Dance Project and Samadhi Hawaii with Brian Murphy of Verb Ballets, 7:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre. $12-$15. Tickets: 735-8641, movementcenter.org
Augie T Live, comedy, 8 p.m., Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. $10. 293-6000, surferthebar.com
DMX, rapper live in concert, 8 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $35-$150. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
D.O.A.: A Tribute to Early Van Halen, band performs David Lee Roth and Van Halen hits with special guests Taja, Notsammy of Redfoot, Chaotic Fire and Sentor, 8 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s. $10 cover. 479-6004, brownpapertickets.com
Andy Rourke, 80s Pop Muzik presents bass player of The Smiths, with DJs Nocturna, Gary O and Christ, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bar 35. $10. Ages 21+. djnocturna.com
SUNDAY, JULY 1
Craft, Rubberstamp & Gift Show + Crafters Clearance Sale, featuring local vendors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Free. nanstar@hawaii.rr.com
Hawaii Polo Club match, Mexico versus Hawaii, with halftime Skydive Hawaii parachute show and music by Country Stone, 2 p.m. (doors open at 11 a.m.), Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Highway, Waialua. Free-$10. 944-1058, hawaii-polo.org
“A Summer Concert,” Sandra Wong String Studio students perform songs inspired by literature and movies, including “The Sound of Music,” Harry Potter and “Twilight,” 2 p.m., Kaimuki Public Library. 733-8422
Royal Hawaiian Band, 2 p.m. Sundays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Free. 922-5331
“Night at the Ballet,” Movement Center Performing Arts School summer benefit concert featuring a trip through the history of ballet, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre. $12-$15. Tickets: 735-8641, movementcenter.org
“Jungle Tales,” internationally acclaimed Brazilian storyteller Antonio Rocha leads a literary trip into the jungles of Africa and Brazil, 3 p.m., Kaneohe Public Library. Free. For ages 5+. 233-5676
Sean Kennard, solo piano recital by former Ellen Masaki student, paying tribute to the late teacher, 4 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. $10-$20. 593-9395
Brahms’ “Requiem,” Chaminade University and Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble present a 60-voice choir and 20 Hawaii Symphony musicians in a new chamber orchestration by Joachim Linckelmann, featuring soprano Chiho Villasenor, baritone Leslie “Buz” Tennent and conductor Timothy Carney, 4 p.m., Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University. $5-$35. 550-8457, honoluluboxoffice.com
Pa’i'ai Pa’ina, pop-up luau celebrating local flavors and the ancient Hawaiian staple of hand-pounded poi, a benefit for kalo culture advocacy nonprofit Hui Aloha ‘Aina Momona, 4-7 p.m., The Whole Ox Deli. $45-$50. eatpoi.eventbrite.com
Waikiki Surf Club 2012 Ho’onanea, sunset fundraiser featuring Ekolu Makou, Simplicity and other entertainers, pupu, silent auction and more, 5-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. $15-$20. waikikisurfclub.org, 295-2349
Cathedral of Saint Andrew Choral Concert, featuring Arioso of the Seattle Children’s Chorus, 5:30 p.m., Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Free; calabash offering. 524-2822, ext. 217
Mayor’s 2nd Annual Celebration Parade, a salute to the military and veterans, 6 p.m., from Saratoga Road, down Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park; and Sunset on the Beach, featuring the Royal Hawaiian Band and Glee Club and the movie “Mission: Impossible 4-Ghost Protocol,” 7 p.m., Kuhio Beach. Free. 768-6622
Jason Mraz, live in concert on “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” world tour, 6:30 p.m., Waikiki Shell. $44.50-$64.50. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Recreational international folk dancing, beginners welcome, no partners needed, 7-9 p.m. Sundays, Moiliili Community Center. $4. 941-6453, ifdhawaii@gmail.com
TUESDAY, JULY 3
“Breakfast with Elmo,” celebration of healthy lifestyles with keepsake photo, song and dance program and special access to “Sesame Street Presents: The Body” exhibit, 9-11 a.m., Bishop Museum, Muriel Flanders Lawn. $35-$45. Reservations: 847-3511. bishopmuseum.org
“Jungle Tales,” internationally acclaimed Brazilian storyteller Antonio Rocha leads a literary trip into the jungles of Africa and Brazil, 1 p.m., Aiea Public Library. Free. For ages 5+. 483-7333
“Rainbow Pigeons with Doug Beter,” “Uncle Doug” educates about his pastel-colored birds and then releases them into the sky, 1 p.m., Pearl City Public Library. Free. For ages 5+. 453-6566
Weekly Movie Night: “John Carter,” screening of PG13-rated movie about a Civil War officer who is transported to Mars, 5:30 p.m., Wahiawa Public Library. Free. 622-6345
“Jungle Tales,” with Brazilian storyteller Antonio Rocha, 6 p.m., Kailua Public Library. Free. For ages 5+. 266-9911
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 // FOURTH OF JULY
Halawa Xeriscape Garden brown bag tour, bring lunch and learn about Oahu’s water cycle and un-thirsty plants, noon-12:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Halawa Xeriscape Garden. Free. Reservations: 748-5315
Frank Sinatra Night, swing music with DJ David and guest DJs, 7-11 p.m. every Wednesday, Honolulu Club lounge. Free. Ages 18+. 256-7556
THURSDAY, JULY 5
“The Amazing Magical Bubble Show,” Aloha Clowns interact with and educate children of all ages, 6:30 p.m., Wahiawa Public Library. Free. 622-6345
ONGOING SHOWS
“Sesame Street Presents: The Body,” interactive multimedia exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, through July 30, Bishop Museum. Free-$17.95. 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org
Improv Comedy at Dragon Upstairs, showcase of Hawaii improv comics with Mr. Aaron, 8 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave. $5. 728-7146, mraaronpresents.com
“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
“High & Right Comedy Night With Bo Irvine and Friends,” standup comedy, 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Warriors Lounge, Hale Koa Hotel. $15. 955-0555, halekoa.com
Sharkey’s Comedy Club, featuring Hawaii and national comics, 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Hawaii Comedy Theater, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. $15-$25. 531-4242, hawaiicomedytheater.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, Hawaii Comedy Theater, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. $25-$35. 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,” 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. 923-7469
“Return to Paradise with Lani Misalucha Show,” 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Magic of Polynesia Showroom, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $25.50-$55.50. laniinwaikiki.com
“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
Comedy Hospital, everyday folks try their hand at standup for a chance to perform in showcase, 8 p.m. (7:30 signups) first and third Thursdays, Station Bar & Lounge. Free. Ages 21+. 728-7146, mraaronpresents.com
Comedy Night at The Showroom, standup and improv with Mr. Aaron and guests, 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Hawaiian Brian’s. $5-$8. Ages 18+. 728-7146, mraaronpresents.com, brownpapertickets.com