THURSDAY- SATURDAY
>> “Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache”: Screening of a documentary narrated by Jodie Foster about the first female filmmaker, Alice Guy-Blache, followed by a special presentation of three short films directed by Guy-Blache. 6 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $10-$12. honolulumuseum.org
FRIDAY
>> SunSets LIVE — Keauhou: Traditional Hawaiian music at a poolside bar, sunset views and pau hana drinks. 6-8 p.m., Prince Waikiki, Hinana Bar, 100 Holomoana St. 944-4494, princewaikiki.com/events
>> Deorro: Los Angeles producer, born Erick Orrosquieta, is also a worldwide-touring DJ and a reputable songwriter. 18+. 9 p.m., The Republik. $35-$40. jointherepublik.com
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
>> Celebrate The Queen’s Birthday at Alohilani: A celebration of Queen Lili‘uokalani’s birthday with Hawaiian entertainment by Kamaehu and hula. 6-9 p.m., Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, Swell. 922-1233
SATURDAY
>> Duke’s Uke’s Contest — Live Auditions: Duke’s Waikiki invites amateur ukulele performers of all ages to audition for the 14th annual competition, which will be Sept. 28. 10 a.m.-noon, Outrigger Waikiki Resort Lobby, second floor. 922-2268, dukeswaikiki.com/dukes-ukes
>> “Eleven”: Hawaii premiere of an original film by director George Retelas that tells Retelas’ story of finding his grandfather’s World War II Navy journals and capturing the memories of the airmen that served with his namesake. Screening will be accompanied by a talk story with the director, two World War II veterans and members of Maui’s Von Tempsky family, mentioned in the film as playing a pivotal role in the training of pilots based in Hawaii. Features rare Navy footage and wartime photos. 12:30-4 p.m., Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. $5 suggested donation at the door, free with museum admission. eventbrite.com
>> Waimea Valley’s Summer Concert Series: Classic and contemporary Hawaiian entertainment by Kalani Pe‘a, Natalie Ai Kamau‘u, Brother Noland, Kapena and Halau Hula Olana. 3-6:30 p.m. on the valley’s main lawn. $13-$20. waimeavalley.net
>> Saltwater People: Monthly pool party celebrating the global flow of Black cultures, with live music from Illnomadic, Freddy Leone, Sewa Fare, dance from Capoeira Angola and DJs David Nala, FLX and Kufi LaRock. 4-10 p.m., Hyatt Centric Waikiki. $15-$20. eventbrite.com.
>> “Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles”: The Honolulu Jewish Film Festival is one of four North American cities selected to premiere a special one-night-only showing of the documentary about the Broadway and film sensation, “Fiddler on the Roof.” The screening includes complimentary champagne and an opening performance by Shari Lynn, Buz Tennant and Don Conover. 7 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $35. 595-7521, honolulujewishfilmfest.org
>> Christopher Yohmei Blasdel & Sasha Bogdanowitsch: Shakuhachi (Japanese end-blown flute) played in an avant-garde style featuring Blasdel, master of the shakuhachi, and Bogdanowitsch on pan drums. 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio. $15-$25. 955-8821, hprtickets.org
>> The Female Comics of Hawaii: Jasmine Bautista hosts Honolulu-based comics including Rachael M., Erika S., Alyssa Poteet, Olivia Hill and Clarrise Lee. Presented by Erika Swartzkopf. 21+. 7:30-9 p.m., Downbeat Lounge. $12. 533-2328
>> Hawaiian Style Band: Contemporary Hawaiian music group with Bryan Kessler, Wade Cambern and Robi Kahakalau will be joined by bassist Alex Morrison. 7:30-10 p.m., Medici’s, Manoa Marketplace. $25-$30. 351-0901, honolulumusicatmedicis.com
SUNDAY
>> Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival —“Westside Style”: The seventh annual festival features music and performances by more than a dozen artists, including Ka‘eo, Brother Noland, Bobby Moderow, Patrick Landeza, Kamuela Kahoano, Tavana, George Kuo and Kawika Kahiapo. Presented by Ewa by Gentry Community Association. Noon-6 p.m., Hoalauna Park, 91-1330 Keaunui Drive, Ewa Beach. ewabygentry.net
>> Michael Scalera’s Black & White Party: Hip-hop event hosted by Ray J, who will also perform. Music by Sage and DJs RudeDogg, Mastermind, Matt and more, plus a strolling magician and private Entrepreneurs Lounge. 9 p.m., Artistry, 461 Cooke St. $40-$75. eventbrite.com
MONDAY
>> Battleship Missouri Memorial Commemorates the End of World War II: Ceremony commemorates the end of the war Sept. 2, 1945, on the decks of the USS Missouri, and 74 years of peace between the United States and Japan. Speakers include U.S. Congressman Ed Case and Maj. Gen. Ronald P. Clark of the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division. 9:02 a.m. (guests to be seated by 8:45 a.m.), Battleship Missouri Memorial, fantail. ussmissouri.org
SEPT. 5-8
>> PhotoCon Hawaii: The state’s largest photography convention and tradeshow, with dozens of photography education workshops, speakers, representatives from top photo and camera companies, and more. 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8, Blaisdell Center. $100 (discount available for students, teachers and school administrators). Also, free photo walk workshop and lecture on night photography 5-8 p.m. Sept. 5 at McKinley High School. photoconhawaii.com
SEPT. 5
>> Pau Hana Block Party: The 11th annual benefit for literacy includes food, local beers, music, handmade desserts and confections, and prizes. Proceeds support free year-round literacy programs for local keiki and adults. 6-9 p.m., Murphy’s Bar & Grill. $45. 537-6706, hawaiiliteracy.org/pauhana
