Saturday September 21
Acting For Kids
Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency, 619 Kapahulu Ave., Sept. 14-Oct. 25, 9-11 a.m., contact for cost. Kids learn more modeling and acting for TV and film through facial expressions, body movement, photo posing and script reading. (733-5806)
FreedomRail Mini Workshop
Simply Organized Kahala Mall, 1-1:30 p.m. or 4-4:30 p.m., free. Create the closet of your dreams easily with FreedomRail. (739-7007)
FreedomRail Workshop
Simply Organized Kapolei, 1-2 p.m., free. Create the closet of your dreams easily with FreedomRail. (693-8888)
Learning Disabilities of Hawaii Traveling Mini-Conference
Hawaii Tokai International College, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Focus on early intervention for infants, toddlers and their families, how to get your keiki school ready and parent to parent networking. Resources for parents and activities for children. Reservations are recommended. (536-9684)
Sumi-e for Beginners
Honolulu Myohoji MIssion (2003 Nuunau Ave.), Saturdays through Sept. 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $35/session. Learn the concepts and techniques of Japanese brush painting using simple color and limited details on rice paper. Participants must bring supplies. (382-0236)
Teen Self Improvement Classes
Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency, 619 Kapahulu Ave., Sept. 14-Oct. 26, noon-2 p.m. or 3-5 p.m., $contact for cost. A class for pre-teens and teens to learn to build self esteem, model and act. (733-5806)
US Citizenship Classes
FilCom Tech Center, Saturdays through Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, $25. Learn everything you need about the naturalization process and tips to pass the test. Call or email to register. (680-0451, filcom@filcom.org)
Augie T Live
Mamiya Theatre, 6 p.m., $10. (699-8972)
Children’s Peace Fair
Friends Meetinghouse – Quaker Center (2426 Oahu Ave.), 9-11 a.m., contact for cost. The Children’s Peace Fair and March for Peace is a celebration of the United Nations International Peace Day. The event features peace-themed activities including cloth haku lei, peace pinwheels and peace cranes, prayer flags and more. Wear purple for peace. (988-2714)
Craft, Gift and Rubberstamp Expo
Neal S. Blasidell Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Featuring local vendors selling a variety of wonderful crafts, gift items and rubberstamp/scrapbooking/craft supplies. A large Crafter’s Clearance Sale also is part of this event. (nanstar@hawaii.rr.com)
Free Child Car Seat Inspection
Waipio Shopping Center Parking Lot, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. In honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week and National Seat Check Saturday, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children partners with Keiki Injury PRevention Coalition and Waipio Shopping Center to offer free car seat inspections and adjustments. No appointment is needed. Free bike helmet and cell phone bag giveaways also offered, while supplies last. (983-6800)
Hawaii Walk to Defeat ALS
Kapiolani Regional Park, 9:30 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. walk begins, contact for cost. All funds raise support the mission-critical priorities of The ALS Association Golden West Chapter in care services, public policy and research. (walktodefeatals.org)
Leilehua High School Band 5th Annual Fall Craft Fair
Leilehua High School cafeteria, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free admission and parking. Featuring live entertainment, food to purchase and great shopping opportunities. (224-4080)
Lunasin Discussion
FilCom Center, 9:30 a.m.-noon, contact for cost. Dr. Alfredo Galvez is credited with discovering a unique plant peptide, Lunasin, that is proven to dramatically affect cancer as well as body inflammation and cholesterol. Dr. Galvez presents this science in a visual presentation and discusses how and why it works, and how it is available and affordable to all. (drfredgalvez.com, 800-933-3817)
Multi-Family Garage/Yard Sale
1662 Kuahaka St., Pearl City, Sept. 21 and 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Five garages feature kitchenware, china cabinet, toys, books, linens, clothes, jewelry and more. (455-8590)
Norman H. Osumi Book Signing
Ewa Community Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., contact for cost. Norman H. Osumi signs copies of his book, “Today’s Thought – Rev. Paul Osumi: The Man & His Message.” (681-3471)
Ori Ann Li’s Vegan Cuisines
Mililani Public Library, 2-3:30 p.m., free. Chef Ori ann Li prepares Long Rice and Vegetable Salad, with an opportunity for registered attendees totsample. An autograph session of her vegan cookbook, “Ori Ann Li’s Vegan Paradise: 65 Unforgettable Recipes.” Contact the library ASAP for registration and if special accommodations are needed. The session is limited to 25 people. (627-7470)
Rummage Sale
Soto Mission of Hawaii (1708 Nuuanu Ave.), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Soto Mission of Hawaii holds a rummage sale featuring household items such as dishes, linen, blankets, bed coverings and decoration, walker and portable commodes, clothing, purses, bags, suitcases, collectibles, futons and more. (537-9409)
The Good Table
Visit website for location, reservations accepted through Sept. 21, visit website for day, time and cost. Lanakila Pacific invites the public to purchase a table offering a memorable dining experience. The Good Table benefits Lanakila Meals on Wheels. Participants who purchase tickets during the first two weeks of sales may be entered to wine a Maui vacation. (thegoodtable.org)
Vegan Cuisine Cooking Demonstration
Mililani Public Library quiet zone, 2 p.m., free, suitable for ages 12 and older. Chef Ori Ann Li demonstrates how to prepare several recipes featured in her cookbook, “Ori Ann Li’s Vegan Paradise: 65 Unforgettable Recipes,” and offer free taste samples. A Q&A and autograph session follows. Contact the library ASAP ifs special accommodations are needed. (627-7470)
Visitations
Hawaii State Library, 11:45 a.m., free. Honolulu-born author Lorenzo DeStefano reads selections from his forthcoming memoir about finding and bonding with Olivia Robello Breitha, a family secret who was a leprosy patient on Molokai. Copies of the book are averrable and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Friends. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (586-3500)
A Korean Cinderella
Tenney Theatre, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, opens Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sept. 28 at 4:30 p.m., ASL performance Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m., season tickets/$60-$125, single tickets/$15-$20. The world premiere of a new telling of the Cinderella story mixed with modern K-pop and traditional Korean drumming, dance and costumes. (htyweb.org)
Bishop Museum’s Pacific Hall Re-opens
Bishop Museum, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., free admission. Pacific Hall re-opens after a three-year renovation. (bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511)
Dinner Safari
Honolulu Zoo, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19 from 6 to 10 p.m., $45-$60, ages 3 and older. Start with an after-hou tour of the Honolulu Zoo to see what animals do when the sun is setting and the gates are closed. Then enjoy a buffet dinner before embarking on a night-tour of the zoo. The night ends with s’mores around a campfire. (honoluluzoo.org, 1-800-979-3370)
I Wish… Wishing Tales From Around The World
Hawaii Theatre, 2 p.m., $5-$10, children under 4 are free. Ohia Productions presents a public OHANA performance of “I Wish… Wishing tales From Around The World.” Colorful characters, catchy music and inventive puppetry bring to life takes from China, Hungary and India. (hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506)
Kids World: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Windward Mall Center Court, 11 a.m-1 p.m., contact for cost. The fun-filled event includes a photo booth and kids craft. (235-1143, windwardmall.com)
Lisa Matsumoto’s “I Wish…”
Hawaii Theatre, 2 p.m., $5-$10, children under 4 free. HTC Ohana! Series and ‘Ohi‘a Productions present Lisa Matsumoto’s “I Wish… Wishing Tales from Around the World” featuring original music and lyrics by Roslyn Catracchia, colorful characters and inventive puppetry bringing to life tales from China, Hungary and India. Learn the life lesson: Be careful what you wish for! (528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com)
Charlie Chan Mystery Tour
Contact for meeting location, Sept. 21-22, 28-29, 3 p.m., $40, recommended for ages 21 and older, reservations are required 48 priors to tour date. The Charlie Chan Mystery Tour takes guests on a journey to the real-life crime scenes of Honolulu Detective Chang Apana. (695-0674, filmguy54@hotmail.com)
Guided Family Hike
Contact for location, 10 a.m. check-in, donations welcome. SoulTrex offers a full day of guided hiking for families to connect with nature and one another. Contact to reserve a spot. (soultrxinc.com, 247-TREK)
Indian Music Fusion
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Imin Center-Jefferson Hall, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 22 at 4 p.m., $5-$15. The East-West Center Arts Program presents An Indian Music Fusion featuring Pandit Shubhendra Rao playing the sitar, and Saskia Rao-de Hass playing cello with Harshad Kanetkar, tabla. (838-3006, brownpapertickets.com/event/456953)
Island Storm
Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.-midnight, contact for cost. Island Storm performs. (234-6656)
Kanikapila in Kailua
Kailua Parking Garage (behind Longs), 4-5:30 p.m., free. John Cruz performs. (263-7073, castlefoundation.org)
Soul Patrol Acoustic
Morning Brew Cafe, 6-8 p.m., no cover, free parking. Soul Patrol Acoustic performs a mix of rock, blues and soul music. (262-7770)
U-Knighted Live
Five O Bar and Lounge at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover charge, validated parking. Featuring live reggae music by U-Knighted. (922-0550)
Burly-Q Bingo: A Burlesque Extravaganza
The ARTS at Marks Garage, 8 p.m. doors open, 8:45 p.m. first game starts, $10-$15, ages 21 and older. Featuring Cherry Blossom Cabaret. (burlyqbingoseptember.eventbrite.com)
Aloha Festivals Waikiki Ho‘olaule‘a
Kalakaua Ave. between Lewers St. and Kapahulu Ave., 7 p.m., free. The 62 annual Waikiki Ho‘olaule‘a is Hawaii’s largest block party featuring food and entertainment. Popular entertainers perform along with hula halau. Hawaiian crafts and lei also on display and available for purchase. (alohafestivals.com)
Blue Moon Over Kailua Fundraiser
Mid Pacific Country Club, 6-9 p.m., $45, ages 21 and older. Blue Moon Over Kailua 2013 is a fundraiser to support the Kailua High School endowment, featuring a wine tasting, heavy pupus, a silent auction and entertainment. (293-7935, 233-2094)
Equality Gala
Sheraton Waikiki, 7-10 p.m., $100 suggested donation. Glee star Matthew Morrison headlines an evening of gourmet pupus, hosted libations and a silent auction. (equalityhawaii.org/gala)
‘Ike Loloa: A Long Insightful Journey
Bishop Museum’s J.M. Long Gallery, on display through Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays,$8.95-$19.75. Featuring artwork by Hali‘imaile Andrade, also known as Maile. (bishopmuseum.org)
West Side Coastal Cleanup and Concert
Contact for check-in location at Nanakuli, Ma‘ili, Pokai or Makaha, 9 a.m., free. All ages are invited to a coastal cleanup with a concert that follows, featuring Awa and BET. All supplies are provided. The day also includes games, prizes and food trucks. (221-7678, schawaii.org)