THURSDAY-FRIDAY
“Climate Warrior” Anote Tong: Events featuring the former president of Kiribati and world-renowned climate change activist:
>> “My country will be underwater soon.”: Conversation around local climate change-related impacts. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Ka Waiwai, 1110 University Ave. RSVP: eventbrite.com
>> Anote Tong in Conversation + “Anote’s Ark”: Speech and screening of “Anote’s Ark,” which tells the story of the Kiribati people’s fight to save their 4,000-year-old culture. 6 p.m. Friday, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $15-$20. honolulu museum .org, 532-6097
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
We Are Samoa Festival: Featuring the 27th annual World Fireknife Championships and the High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival:
>> Fireknife competition: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, women’s finals and senior (age 18+) preliminaries; 6:30 p.m. Friday, junior/intermediate finals and senior semi-finals; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, senior finals and crowning, with competition during the intermission of evening show “Ha: Breath of Life,” and champion’s announcement at the conclusion of the show. The High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. All events at Polynesian Cultural Center. $6-$10. Tickets for the senior division finals, at the “Ha: Breath of Life” show, start at $64.95. polynesia.com, 293-3333
THURSDAY
Henry Kapono’s Artist 2 Artist presents The Next Generation with The Songs of C&K: Joining Kapono are Kalani Pe‘a, Blayne Asing, Alx Kawakami, Kimie Miner, Paula Fuga, Tavana, Mike Love, Josh Tatofi and Starr Kalahiki. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $35-$55. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Holo — Live in Hawaii: Indie-punk band from L.A. plays two shows in Honolulu:
>> With Common Dandies, Summer Street, Grapefruit and Jikininki. 9 p.m. Friday, Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 S. Beretania St. 21+. $5-$10. 946-5190
>> With Feeble, Goon Lei Goon and Sasstronaughts. 9 p.m. Saturday, Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St. 18+. $5-$10. 533-2328
FRIDAY
“Paradisco” with DJ Garth: DJ/producer and pioneer of soundsystem culture in San Francisco, DJ Garth melds acid house, psychedelic disco and rock. 6-10 p.m., Ocean Suite (PH1), Imperial Hawaii Resort, 205 Lewers St. $25, paradiscos.com
Melemai Kapu‘uwaimai Annual Spring Benefit Concert: Guest performers Na Leo O Manu O‘o and director Clara Goto. Event supports veterans. 6:30 p.m., Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St. $10-$15. 294-1184, mlkmusic808.com
Kaleidoscope with Castle Park, Leelu Express and DNA: DJ Jet Boy presents Kaleidoscope with music from hip-hop and heavy vibe group Castle Park, jazz-rock-hip-hop collective Leelu Express and reggae-rock group DNA. 21+. 9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St. $5. 533-2328
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Hawaii Pet Expo: Educational displays, animal demos and vendors, plus a Parade of Dogs (1:30 p.m. Saturday) and Parade of Cats (11 a.m. Sunday). Presented by the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association. Pets welcome; dogs must be leashed. Donate nonperishable food items to benefit Hawaii Foodbank. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. 845-1762
SATURDAY
Squeeze Play 10-Year Anniversary Jam: Celebration highlighting local businesses, artists and musicians. With DJ Bo Seph, Maryanne Ito + Cedric Clinton, BBoy showcase by Jack Rabanal aka Hijck (from The 808 Breakers ) + Keiki Breaks, vendor booths, food and more. Noon-4 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s. hawaiianbrians.com
Sunset on the Beach: The popular Waikiki beach party returns with entertainment, games and food, with an outdoor screening of “Moana” at sundown. 4:30 p.m., Queen’s Surf Beach.
Side by Side Again — Folk Music Reunion Concert: Washington DC folk music duo Side by Side reunite. Brought together by the music of John Denver and radio host Dick Cerri, the duo Doris and Sean have performed together for more than 30 years with a “who’s who” of folk music. 7-9 p.m., First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Hwy. $20. 200-5984
Hawaiian Supercross: Riders from around the globe race and FreeStyle MX riders perform tricks. 7:30 p.m. (pit party 4-7 p.m.), Aloha Stadium. $30-$45. ticketmaster.com, hawaiiansupercross.com
SUNDAY
Mele Mei — Ku‘uipo Kumukahi: Na Hoku Hanohano award- winning female vocalist. Part of the annual Mele Mei celebration. 6-9 p.m. Sunday and May 26, Kani Ka Pila Grille at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. melemei.com
Bayview’s Dinner & A Show: Comedy by local boy Shawn Felipe and music by The Tonga Sisters, with host Lanai Tabura. Dinner menu includes Hawaiian food. 6 p.m., Bayview Bar & Grill, Bayview Golf Course 45-285 Kaneohe Bay Drive. $45-$65. islandtix.com, 732-6037
MONDAY
Hawaii Filmmakers Showcase — “Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX:” Screening of the historical sports documentary chronicling the birth of the first Rainbow Wahine volleyball team at University of Hawaii with the passage of Title IX. 6-8:30 p.m., Impact Hub HNL. $5-$10. eventbrite.com
Davell Crawford & Charmaine Neville — Two New Orleans R&B Dynasties: Crawford is a specialist in the New Orleans piano tradition. Neville, daughter of Charles Neville of the acclaimed Neville Brothers, dishes out a spicy mix of the best of New Orleans music. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
WEDNESDAY
Ginai Tribute to Etta James: With Kevin Coleman and The Flat Five. 7:30-10 p.m., OnStage Drinks & Grinds, 802 Kapahulu Ave. 738-0004
MAY 16
Aloha From Hawaii Pre-Party — Collie Buddz: Reggae artist and guest Aisaiah Jacobs perform at the official pre-party to the Aloha From Hawaii Festival. 21+. 7 p.m. (doors open), Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. $30. alohafromhawaiifestival.com
Bespoke at Amuse: Monthly event features a session on spirits — this time around, gin — three craft cocktails and specially prepared, complementary small plates prepared by Chef Ron de Guzman. 6 p.m., Bamboo Garden, Amuse. $35. RSVP: 237-5429
For additional events, visit staradvertiser.com/calendar.
