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THURSDAY-AUG. 10
Splendors of Ikebana: Exhibit featuring the art of Japanese flower arranging. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 8, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Aug. 9-10, Hawaii State Library. Also, free make-and-take workshop noon Saturday at the library. ikebana-hawaii.org
THURSDAY
Governor Ariyoshi Foundation Gala Event: Celebration honors Wally Tsuha, founder of Saturn Electronics and Engineering, and Dr. Lawrence Tseu, nationally recognized dentist and community leader, for their contributions to Hawaii. Event is sold out; donations to support the foundation can be accepted. 5 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village. 599-7000, governorariyoshifoundation.com
Kenney Polson: The jazz saxophonist’s seasoned musical style incorporates Latin, classical, New Age, R&B, funk and gospel influences. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
7 Pairs of Iron Shoes: Howling folk-rock/alt-country band from Honolulu. 21+. 9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St. 533-2328
FRIDAY
Asia Pacific Dance Festival — Welcoming Ceremony: Dance, music and ceremony welcoming the festival’s guest artists and visiting companies. 6 p.m. East-West Center Friendship Circle. Details: outreach.hawaii.edu/APDF
Irish Music Concert and Celtic Party: Featuring the Black Donnellys and the Stout Pounders. A benefit concert for the Friends of St. Patrick and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon, 478 Ena Road. $10. eventbrite.com, irishpubshawaii.com
Cheat Codes: Los Angeles-based group — comprised of Trevor Dahl, Matthew Russell and Kevin Ford — who blend pop and electronic music. 18+. 9 p.m., The Republik. $25-$40. jointherepublik.com
SATURDAY
Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale: The 31st annual event features a large variety of drought-tolerant, less-thirsty and native plants at reasonable prices. Activities for all ages include xeriscape workshops, keiki activities and plant crafts. Food will be available. Presented by the Board of Water Supply and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden; proceeds support educational programs and classes at the garden. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St. 748-5041, boardofwatersupply.com
Talk Story Session — The Early Life of Our Mo‘ili‘ili: Listen, learn and share the history of the community while honoring those who had a hand in creating it and passing on its unique culture and values. 10-11:30 a.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. jcch.eventbrite.com
Wet Beats Pool Party — Watermelon Edition: Music and dancing presented by Tantriq Entertainment, Hawaiian Aroma and Summit Media. 21+. 2-7 p.m., Ohana Waikiki East Hotel. $20. tantriq.net
Eat The Street Food Truck Festival: Celebrate the end of summer with a food truck rally with more than 20 Eat the Street vendors, beer garden, two stages of live entertainment, pop-up shops and keiki activities. 3-8 p.m., Kahala Mall. kahalamallcenter.com
Central Oahu Pet Walk: Night walk for pets and people, with food, games, exhibits, LED lights and more. The event benefits Poi Dogs & Popoki, a nonprofit committed to providing affordable spay-and-neuter as well as health and wellness services for animals on Oahu. 5-8 p.m., Mililani Mauka Dog Park, 95-1069 Ukuwai St. $60 for a family of four; $10 for additional participants. poidogsandpopoki.org
Asia Pacific Dance Festival — ‘Ike Hana I + Culinary Celebration: The first of two finale concerts with ASK Dance Company (Malaysia), Dancers of Damelahamid (British Columbia) and Halau Hula Ka No‘eau (Honolulu). 7:30 p.m., University of Hawaii-Manoa Kennedy Theatre. $12-$34. outreach.hawaii.edu/APDF
SUNDAY
Obama Birthday Walk and Festival: A 3-mile walk to celebrate the nation’s 44th president, Barack Obama, on his 58th birthday. The walk will be followed by entertainment, food, crafts, face painting and more. Funds raised support the Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum’s Hawaiian Youth Enrichment Program in schools. 7:30 a.m. walk (6:45 a.m. check-in), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. festival, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. $4-$44 registration for walk teams. 597-1341, obamamuseum@aadcch.org
79th annual Na Hula Festival: Hawaii’s longest-running, annual, free, non-competitive hula event, presented by the city Department of Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Honolulu Parks and Recreation. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kapiolani Park Bandstand. honoluluparks.com
Asia Pacific Dance Festival — ‘Ike Hana II: Second finale concert featuring ASK Dance Company (Malaysia), Dancers of Damelahamid (British Columbia) and Halau Hula Ka No‘eau (Honolulu). 2 p.m., University of Hawaii-Manoa Kennedy Theatre. Post-show conversation with festival directors to follow. $12-$34. outreach.hawaii.edu/APDF
Honolulu Surf Film Festival Closing Night: The 12th annual festival closes with a tribute to big wave pioneer Kimo Hollinger and a screening of Bud Browne’s “Gun Ho!” After the film, Hawai‘i surf luminaries such as Joey Cabell and Darrick Doerner take the stage for a talk story led by Anna Trent Moore of the Bud Browne Film Archives. 6-7 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $15, $12 museum members. 532-8700, honolulumuseum.org
TUESDAY
Honolulu Jazz Quartet: The quartet performs its popular “New Directions” show, featuring innovative arrangements of Gershwin, ‘60s tunes and original tunes. 7:30 p.m. Manoa Valley Theatre. $40. 988-6131, manoavalleytheatre.com
Willie K: Hawaiian phenomenon who can play anything from indigenous acoustic Hawaiian music to jazz, reggae, rock, country and even opera. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $30-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
WEDNESDAY
He Mele Lahui Hawaii: Twice monthly pop-up performances by acclaimed Hawaiian entertainer Kuuipo Kumukahi. 9-11 a.m., ‘Iolani Palace Imprisonment Room. Entry into the palace is required for these performances; admission is $6-$27. 522-0822, iolanipalace.org
AUG. 8
Ke Kani O Ke Kai Summer Concert Series — Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Jerry Santos and Kamuela Kimokeo, and Streetlight Cadence: Local entertainment under the stars on the Waikiki Aquarium lawn. Bring low chairs or beach mats. 7-9:30 p.m. at the aquarium. $15-$50; free for ages 4 and younger. waikikiaquarium.org/kkokk
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