WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, OCT. 25
Canstruction display: Giant canned-good structures with a “Wonders of the World” theme, a benefit for the Hawaii Foodbank, on display for public voting until Sunday at Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court. aiahonolulu.org
Hawaii Social Media Summit & Expo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today-Saturday, Blaisdell Center. Free for expo (10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days); $200 for summit. hawaiitechevents.com
50th Annual Coin Show, coins, stamps, Hawaiiana currency, collectibles, hosted by the Hawaii State Numismatic Association; noon-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hawai’i Convention Center, room 316. Free. 488-4766
Season’s Best Craft & Gift Fair Extravaganza, 225+ booths, 5-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. $3. 683-6064
“Mai Poina: The Trial of The Queen”: Living-history presentation on the trial of Queen Liliuokalani including a chant, performance and panel discussion; 7 p.m. today-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aliiolani Hale. Free. Reservations: 534-8880, hawaiiponoi.info
“Niihau Shell Lei: Ocean Origins, Living Traditions,” exhibit examining the craft and the science behind the shells opens Saturday at Bishop Museum. Runs through Jan. 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. $8.95-$19.95; ages 3 and younger free. 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org
Trunk show, Tutuvi Sitoa: Fabric of the Tropics, clothing, vintage Japanese kimono, textiles from the collection of Joan Okino, 3-7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Moiliili Community Center, room 105. 949-4355, 780-2422
FRIDAY, OCT. 25
Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., ‘Iolani Palace. Free. 922-5331
Noontime concert: Mishkhah, instrumental and vocal worship ensemble from Denver, 12:15-1 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Free. 524-2822, ext. 217; thecathedralofstandrew.org
Eat the Street: Dia De Los Muertos, food-truck festival, 4-9 p.m., 555 South St. 780-9288, streetgrindz.com
Pink Paina, with Shar Carillo & The Crew, Leahi and others, and raffle prizes, a benefit for breast cancer awareness; 5 p.m.-midnight, Pau Hana Lounge. $10-$15. 841-1002, pauhanalounge.com
Wings for Shriners benefit concert: Na Leo Pilimehana, Mango Season and Ashley Lilinoe, 5-9 p.m., Willows Restaurant; $20 (all proceeds go to Shriners patient transportation fund). 733-7060, ext. 110 or 103. hawaiicrs.com
Disney’s Dave Pruiksma, supervising Disney animator gives a free lecture, 6-8 p.m., Art Auditorium, UH-Manoa. 956-7736, acm.hawaii.edu
ARTafterDARK: “Ghost Story,” monthly art party celebrates Halloween with costumes, haunting tales by storyteller Lopaka Kapanui related to artwork in the “Artists of Hawaii 2013″ and “Ponoiwi: An Installation by Kapulani Landgraf” exhibits, music by electropop group Alt/Air and DJ Davey Shindig and live art on Lucky Brand jackets by Andrea Charuk, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Museum of Art. $10 admission; free for members. 532-8700, artafterdark.org
Electric Soul: John Cruz, Hallowbaloo Music & Arts Festival kickoff concert featuring the Grammy-winning island artist backed by an electric all-star band (drummer Ricky Fataar and bassist Hutch Hutchinson of Bonnie Raitt’s rhythm section, Hawaii’s Imua Garza), with Erika Elona and Delayed Resistance; 8:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $25-$40. eventbrite.com
The Gregg Hammer Band: A Comedy & Variety Show, with celebrity impressions and a buffet dinner, 6:45 p.m., Dave & Buster’s Showroom. $45 (includes tax, tip). All ages. Reservations required: 589-2215
Augie T, comedy show , 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Pagoda Hotel, La Salle Room. $22 (includes two drinks); $42.50 (includes prime rib dinner buffet); kids 5 and younger free. 479-0576
SATURDAY, OCT. 26
Poses emPOWER, daylong yoga event by Power Yoga Hawaii, The Modern Honolulu and Lululemon benefiting Mental Health America Hawaii’s Youth Suicide and Bullying Prevention Program and featuring seven classes by top yoga teachers with live music by John Cruz, Makana, DJ G-Spot, Ashley Lilinoe and others, and raffles; 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sunset Pool, The Modern Honolulu. $30-$185. ($20 for the after party in lobby lounge with G-Spot; includes a drink.) poweryogahawaii.com
25th Auto Parts Swap Meet, Ohana Cruz Nights car show and parts market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Aiea High School. Free admission. 423-1198
Waikiki Farmers’ Market & Specialty Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Jefferson Elementary School. 735-4510, ext. 1, bymela.vpweb.com
The Children’s Center, Inc. Holiday Faire, “Celebrating Families: Then and Now,” with Halloween costume parade (10 a.m.), crafts, keiki games and bouncers; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nuuanu Congregational Church. 595-6341, fb.com/childrenscenterhawaii
Pohai Nani’s 13th annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Pohai Nani Retirement Community, Kaneohe. 236-7805
18th annual Santa Doll Collection by Ione Adams, handcrafted 26-inch Santa dolls representing various themes and cultures, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ward Warehouse, second floor conference room. 236-1200, otksanta.com
Hispanic Heritage Festival & Health Fair, with entertainment (Ballet Folkloric Costa de Oro, Son Caribe, Sewa Fare, Boricuas de Hawaii Folkloric and more), food booths, cultural displays, children’s activities, low-rider car and bike display, Zumba world record attempt, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Kapiolani Park bandstand. Free admission. 285-0072, hispaniceventshawaii.com
SOEST Open House, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology festival of hands-on science activities, science presentations, lab tours, for all ages; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., UH-Manoa campus — Pacific Ocean Science & Technology, Marine Science and Hawaii Institute of Geophysics buildings. www.soest.hawaii.edu, 956-3151
Trinity Christian School Makahiki 2013, food, music, hula, crafts, games, keiki activities and book sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1110 Kailua Road. www.tcskailua.net, 262-8501
Waldorfaire, annual school-community celebration themed “The Tale of the Hidden Diamond,” with games, crafts, treasure hunt, food, entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua St., Niu Valley. Free admission. Costumes encouraged. honoluluwaldorf.org, 377-5471
Anne Glover’s string stories: Canadian storyteller presents folk tales and childhood stories using string figures, elements of sign language and sound effects; 10:30 a.m., Hawaii Kai Public Library. Free. 397-5833, librarieshawaii.org
Jazz Peace Concert, Jazz Clique Quartet, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Byodo-In Temple, Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. $2-$3 temple admission. BYO food. 239-9844
“Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle,” film and discussion series features “The Abolitionists,” about a small group of moral reformers in the 1830s, and talk led by historian Mark Yamasaki of Chaminade University; 1-2:30 p.m., Kapolei Public Library. Free. 693-7050
Cruz Night: Classic Car Show and Hot Rods with Bleizin’ FX, 5-9 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Downtown, fourth-level parking lot above the Pearlridge West 16 movie theaters. Free. pearlridgeonline.com, 488-0981
Hula kahiko, 6 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Center’s Royal Grove. Live contemporary music by Johnna Padeken to follow at 7:30. royalhawaiiancenter.com
Spookilau, exploration of the science behind paranormal investigation with stories by Spooky Kine Investigations and Hawaiian Island Paranormal Research Society members, walking tours of nearby downtown sites with spooky tales, guided investigations of paranormal activity, face painting, caricatures and ghostly films, 6-9 p.m., Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archive. $6-$10. 447-3926, missionhouses.org
The Scratch Paper Sketch Comedy Show, original sketch comedy, videos and music presented by ImprovHi, 7:30-9 p.m., Mahoa Art Gallery, 679 Auahi St. $8-$10. improvhi.com
Last Saturday Roots in Jazz: Tuck & Patti, acclaimed American jazz duo makes rare Hawaii appearance, with opener Stephen Inglis; 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. $40-$45. honolulumuseum.org, 532-8700
Manoa Jazz & Heritage Festival: Nnenna Freelon, featuring the six-time Grammy-nominated vocalist, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. $10-$30. 944-2697, etickethawaii.com
“Sky This Month” planetarium show, full-dome exploration of the current night sky and into the depths of space in the J. Watumull Planetarium, with music, 8-9 p.m. (seating 7:45 p.m.) Bishop Museum. $6-$8. Reservations: 848-4168. bishopmuseum.org
SUNDAY, OCT. 27
Jodo Mission of Hawaii Bazaar, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 1429 Makiki St. 949-3995
Hawaii Pacific Health’s Kids Fest, health and wellness activities for families, meet-and-greet with Bryan Clay and Olympic water polo gold medalist Tumua Anae, free snacks, entertainment including “Are You Fitter Than a Fifth-Grader?” challenge; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bishop Museum. Free for kamaaina and military. 522-3469, hawaiipacifichealth.org
Koolau Clinic Family Fun Day, music, games, snacks, prizes, fitness tests, tours of new clinic and talks with doctors, 1-4 p.m., Kaiser Permanente Koolau Clinic, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe. Free. fb.com/kphawaii
Hawaii Polo Club game: USPA Ambassador’s Cup and Great Gatsby party, with Halloween festivities, entertainment and food, 2 p.m. (gates open 11:30 a.m. for picnics), Hawaii Polo Club, Waialua. $8-$25; free for ages 14 and younger. 226-0061, hawaii-polo.org
Hallowbaloo Kanikapila, acoustic jam featuring Mike Love and others, 3-6 p.m., Kapiolani Park bandstand. Free. fb.com/hallowbaloo
FilAm History Fest 2013: Filipino Martial Arts in Hawaii, featuring demonstrations by six schools of Filipino martial arts and a discussion on the history and influence of eskrima, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Filipino Community Center. Free admission. 256-4380, fahsoh.org
Halau Hula Olana’s Sunset Paina, featuring live entertainment by Natalie Ai Kamau’u, Waipuna, Na Hoa, Ka’eo and Simple Souls, drinks, pupu, raffles and silent auction; 4-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. $25; ages 5 and younger free. 285-2897
Hapa Haole Hula Competition & Music Festival, celebrating the music and dance of the 1920s-’30s with host Harry B. Soria, Marlene Sai, Robert Cazimero, Paul Shimomoto, Mahela Ichinose and others, 4 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $20-$25. 792-0890, hapahaolefest.org
Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble Fall Concert, choral music by 30 voices, 4 p.m., Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University. $5-$35. 550-8457, honoluluboxoffice.com
Honolulu Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, with sax soloist Eihara from Japan’s Omiya Band, guest conductor Brian Mizuguchi; 4 p.m., McKinley High School auditorium. Free. sites.google.com/site/honoluluwindensemble
Choral Evensong, sung by the Episcopal Diocesan Choir, 5:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Free; calabash offering taken. 524-2822, ext. 217, thecathedralofstandrew.org
Makana at the Kahala, slack-key master plays Hawaiian-inspired music from the ’60s and ’70s and songs from his upcoming album in celebration of the hotel’s 50th anniversary, 6-9 p.m., Plumeria Beach House, Kahala Hotel and Resort. No cover. 739-8888, kahalaresort.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
MONDAY, OCT. 28
Anne Glover’s string stories: Canadian storyteller presents hilarious and captivating folk tales and childhood stories using string figures, elements of sign language and sound effects; 10:30 a.m. at Kailua Public Library. Free. 266-9911, librarieshawaii.org
Cafe Laufer holiday craft fair, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Cafe Laufer. 735-7717
“How to Reinvent Yourself as an Artist in Hollywood,” lecture about new ways of storyboarding in the film business showing original artwork by film industry concept artist Darek Gogol, whose credits include “Prince of Egypt,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Memoirs of a Geisha”; 7-9 p.m., Kapiolani Community College, Kopiko 202. Free. RSVP: 734-9382
Monday Movie Cafe: “Age of Champions,” award-winning 2011 American documentary about five senior athletes preparing for the 2009 National Senior Games, 7 p.m., Honolulu Design Center. $10; $5 for students. 436-4326
Galliard String Quartet, performing music of Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Shostakovich, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. $20-$30; free for students with valid ID. 489-5038, chambermusichawaii.org
TUESDAY, OCT. 29
Bungie the Clown, free keiki show, 10:30-11 a.m., Waianae Mall. 696-2690, fb.com/waianaemall
Art Lunch: “Ohe Kapala” with Philip Markwart, artist discusses Hawaiian kapa stamps and stamping and shows examples from his collection of hand-carved stamps, noon-1 p.m., Hawaii State Art Museum. Free; bring own lunch. 586-9958, hawaii.gov/sfca
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30
YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale, new and used women’s wear, a benefit for disadvantaged women re-entering the workforce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laniakea YWCA lobby, 1040 Richards St. 538-7061
Governor’s Fashion Awards, finale to the inaugural Hawaii Fashion Month, featuring Gov. Neil Abercrombie, live music by Aiden James and Mahi Crabbe and a runway show of the evolution of Hawaii fashion and honoring Hilo Hattie, Iolani Sportswear, Jams World founder David “Pua” Rochlen and others; 5:30 p.m., The Modern Honolulu. $125. hawaiifashionmonth.com
Kamakakehau Fernandez at “Pakele Live!”, Tony Solis’ live-streaming Hawaiian music show features the Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest winner, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. No cover; cocktail seating. Restaurant reservations: 952-9200. pakelelive.com
THURSDAY, OCT. 31
YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale, new and used women’s wear, a benefit for women re-entering the workforce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laniakea YWCA. 538-7061
ONGOING
“‘Aha ‘Aina: A Royal Hawaiian Lu’au,” 5:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Royal Hawaiian hotel. $89-$185. 921-4600, royal-hawaiian.com
“Aloha Live,” 7 p.m. (dinner seating at 6 p.m.) Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Queen Kapiolani Hotel pool deck. $41.65-$99. All ages. 931-3328, alohaliveshow.com
“Creation: A Polynesian Journey,” dinner and cocktail show with Polynesian song, dance and fire knives, 7:15 p.m. daily except Mondays and Wednesdays, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. $48.75-$160. 931-4660, creationshow.com
“Fourever Fab,” Beatles tribute show, 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Queen Kapiolani Hotel pool deck. $33.15-$69. 931-3328, fb.com/foureverfabshow, foureverfabshow.com
“The Legends of Kualoa,” dinner show, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kualoa. $29-$59. 237-7321, kualoa.com/tours
Legends in Concert Waikiki: “Rock-A-Hula,” live tribute show, 8 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Royal Hawaiian Center, fourth floor. $47.79-$180. 629-7469, legendswaikiki.com
“Magic of Polynesia,” illusionist John Hirokawa, 7:30 p.m. daily (6 p.m. dinner seating), Magic of Polynesia Theater, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort. $30-$144. 971-4321, magicofpolynesia.com
“Na Kane — Men of Paradise,” 10-man Las Vegas-style male revue, 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Pacific Beach Hotel, Paradise Theater. $39-$59; VIP package $79-$119. 550-4444, menofparadise.us
Society of Seven, musical revue, 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, SOS Showroom, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. $27-$47. 923-7469, societyofsevenwaikiki.com
Waikiki Starlight Luau, 5:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, Hilton Hawaiian Village. $51-$125. 941-5828, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com