THURSDAY-SATURDAY
Aloha from Hawaii Festival: Reggae music festival. alohafromhawaiifestival.com
>> Aloha From Hawaii Pre-Party — Collie Buddz: With reggae artist Aisaiah Jacobs. 21+. 7 p.m. (doors open) Thursday, Surfer, The Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. $30.
>> Aloha From Hawaii: The Green with Collie Buddz, Fia, Josh Tatofi and guests. 21+. 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 339 Coral St., Kakaako. single day $42, $69 VIP; two-day pass available.
THURSDAY
Hanauma Talks: Climate Action seminar with a screening of the documentary “Chasing Coral” (1:33). 6 p.m., Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Visitor Center. (Free parking after 4 p.m.) 397-5840
Bespoke at Amuse: Monthly event features a session on spirits — this time around, gin — three craft cocktails and complementary small plates by Chef Ron de Guzman. 6 p.m., Bamboo Garden, Amuse. $35. RSVP: 237-5429
FRIDAY-MAY 24
Hawaii Quilt Guild — Victorian Nostalgia: Annual quilt show with featured artist Joan Masaki. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Hawaii Suites. hawaiiquiltguild.com
FRIDAY
Raising the Bar at AZURE: Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo joins sommeliers Micah Suderman and Ariana Tsuchiya at Azure’s monthly lounge experience for a tasting tour of Napa Valley’s wineries paired with small bites by Azure’s Chef de Cuisine Shingo Katsura. 8-9:30 p.m., Azure Restaurant, The Royal Hawaiian. $50; $45 per person for parties of five or more. 931-7440
DEPTH presents Sinistarr: Jeremy Howard aka Sinistarr, a Detroit native, is an adventurous, soulful DJ and dance music artist. With support from Krucial, Mainland Poke, DJ Toki, THD and KTUH’s Sejika. 18+. 8:45 p.m., Hawaiian Brian’s, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd. $15. fb.com/hawaiinbrians
SATURDAY
Hawai‘i’s 1K Slippah Walk/Charity Walk: This kick-off benefit for the Wounded Warrior Ohana will attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for most “slippah” walkers. Signup at 7 a.m., Magic Island, Charity Walk follows at 8 a.m. $15 (Slippah Walk only), $25-$40 (Charity Walk only), $30-$45 (both Slippah and Charity walks). More info: charitywalkhawaii.org, 923-0407
Voices of Aloha Spring Concert — “For the Beauty of the Earth”: Music from the mainland, Japan, China, India, the Middle East and Hawaii. Conducted by Sangeet Gellhorn, with accompanist Leilani Motet and guest musicians Yazhi Nie on guzheng (Chinese zither), David Davis on cello, and Creig Lam on guitar. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hawaii State Library, 478 S King St. voicesofaloha.com, 256-1414
Services & Celebration of Life for Jacqueline “Skylark” Rossetti: The legendary Hawai‘i broadcaster, who died March 20, pushed the envelope in the promotion of Hawaiian music, especially music in the Hawaiian language, or ‘olelo Hawai‘i. 5-8 p.m., Waikiki Shell. 722-8215, 371-2910
Kanikapila O Mahina: Moonlight concert features Hawaiian mele with Kawika Kahiapo, Weldon Kekauoha, Kailua Moon, Danny Carvalho and Nani Edgar, plus fishpond tours. 5-9 p.m., Waikalua Loko I‘a. $25-$30. thepaf.org/moonlight
34th Joint Military Concert: U.S. Pacific Fleet Band hosts this annual event with members of U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, 111th Army Band HIANG, 25th Infantry Division Band, Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band and Air Force Band of the Pacific. 6-8:30 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. 528-0506
Jai Ho! Bollywood Dance Night: Featuring high energy dancers from Desi Boys and Sumoha Min, Dhol drum beats by Dave Gupta and dance music by DJ Rhombus. Includes a traditional Indian dinner. Indian attire welcome. 6:30-10 p.m., Impact Hub Honolulu, 1050 Queen St. $15-$25. impacthub.com, 310-699-3169
Brazilian Night: With DJ Caju and local Brazilian band, Soul Brasil. 21+. 8 p.m. Study Hall Sports Bar and Grill, 1019 University Ave. $10. 479-6004
HappySlip: Filipino-American comedian Christine Gambito, a Youtube star, performs. 8 p.m. Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaii-Manoa. $25. happyslip.ticketspice.com/hawaii
SUNDAY
Windward Choral Society’s 11th annual Spring Concert — “A Musical Journey”: The 100-voice Windward Choral Society with founder/artistic director Susan McCreary Duprey and accompanist Tommy Yee. 4 p.m., St. John Vianney Church, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua. thewindwardchoralsociety.org
Chaz’s 5th annual Concert Under The Stars Fundraiser: Celebration with entertainers including Josh Tatofi, Weldon Kekauoha and Kamahao; fashion show by Nahe Wahine; food/arts/crafts/apparel vendors; and silent auction. A portion of proceeds benefits scholarships for two Nanakuli High seniors; event also benefits the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. 4-10 p.m., Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute, 92-11011 Aliinui Drive in Ko Olina. $30-$35. eventbrite.com, 953-9241
MONDAY
Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project: Chamber Music Hawaii presents the Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project featuring J. Scott Janusch, principal oboist of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Spring Wind Quintet. Created to honor Hawaii, the instrument is the world’s only oboe made of Hawaiian kauila wood. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $35; free student tickets also available at the door with a valid ID. chambermusichawaii.org, 489-5038
TUESDAY
“Will Pidgin Survive the 21st Century?”: Panel discussion featuring former Hawaii Gov. John D. Waihee III, comedian Andy Bumatai and others examining pidgin’s past and present. Followed by a hosted reception. A Zócalo/Daniel K. Inouye Institute “Talk Story” Event. 6:30 p.m., Artistry Honolulu, 461 Cooke St. eventbrite.com
Senri Oe Trio Featuring Henry Cole & Matt Clohesy: With his fifth jazz album, “Boys & Girls,” Senri connects the distinct eras in his career as a former Japanese superstar artist in the J-Pop arena and his current career as a jazz artist. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $35-$55. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
MAY 23
Beat-Lele: An ukulele-band tribute to The Beatles. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii. $25-$45. bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
“Thursday Nite Live” — Nostalgic Oldies Dance Party: With Back Den playing popular old-school songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. BYO food, but no outside beverages. 7-10 p.m., St. Louis Alumni Association Clubhouse, 916 Coolidge St. $10. backdenband@gmail.com, 949-6633
For additional events, visit staradvertiser.com/calendar.
