THURSDAY-SATURDAY
>> Moanikeala Hula Festival: The 29th annual festival celebrates all forms of hula, traditional storytelling and culture, in honor of Sally Moanikeala Wood Naluai, Polynesian Cultural Center’s first kumu hula. With a free Kanikapila, 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Moanikeala Concert ($10), 6-8 p.m. Friday and Hula Festival and closing ceremony ($10), noon-7 p.m. Saturday, along with ukulele and hula workshops, Niihau shell lei making, imu presentation and more. Polynesian Cultural Center and Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore. Festival package admission $18; some workshops extra. polynesia.com/ moanikeala-2019
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
>> PhotoCon Hawaii: The state’s largest photography convention and tradeshow, with dozens of photography workshops, speakers, representatives from photo and camera companies,and more. 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Center. $100 (discount available for students, teachers and school administrators). Free photo walk workshop and lecture on night photography 5-8 p.m. Thursday at McKinley High School. photoconhawaii.com
THURSDAY-SEPT. 12
>> Freddie for a Week: Celebration of the life and music of the legendary Freddie Mercury with Freddie-themed events all week, including Queen Bingo Night (7-9 p.m. Saturday), Rock ‘n’ Roll Through the Decades Fashion Show (5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday) and “Bohemian Rhapsody” Movie Night (8:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday). Hard Rock Cafe. Details: hardrockcafe.com
THURSDAY
>> 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
FRIDAY
>> Kuakini Auxiliary Food, Plant & Gift Faire: Items for sale include crafts, potted plants and fresh produce, snacks, baked goods, sushi, waffle dogs and andagi. Special Gift Shop items on sale. Proceeds support Kuakini Foundation and Kuakini Health System capital improvement projects. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kuakini Health System’s Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium. 547-9184
>> First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum — “Tropical Modernism”: Fashion show by UNIQLO Hawaii and Midcentury Attic; music by Tiki Taboo, Dana Land and Hungry Ear Records; artist pop-ups and workshops with Mark Chai, Mark Cunningham and Hannah Shun; food by Artizen by MW, Friends of HiSAM and Skull and Crown Trading Co. 6-9 p.m. at the museum. 586-0900
>> Anna Lunoe: DJ and producer in Australia’s dance scene. 18+. 9 p.m., The Republik. $20-$25. jointherepublik.com
SATURDAY
>> Hawaii 8K Hero & Remembrance Run, Walk or Roll 2019: Honors over 8,000 fallen service members from all branches who have given their lives since 9/11. Military and political leaders of the community will participate in the opening ceremonies and the run. Open to the public and military. 6:30 a.m., Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Ford Island. eventbrite.com
>> Windward Orchids Floral Display & Sale: Windward Orchids’ monthly floral display and sale of locally grown orchids and native plants. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Windward Mall, near the food court. windwardmall.com
>> Young Legends of the Fall — Starring DaBaby: Hip-hop artist and rapper DaBaby (“Suge” and “Baby” with Lil Baby) is blowing up the charts and music streams, exciting fans in concert with his charisma and killer mic skills. 5 p.m., Aloha Tower. $40-$110. eventbrite.com
>> “September Song” — The Hot Club of Hulaville: Featuring Duane Padilla on violin, Josh Kaye on keyboards and Sonny Silva on guitar, plus several special guest artists. 7:30-10 p.m., Medici’s, Manoa Marketplace. $20-$25. 351-0901, honolulumusicatmedicis.com
SUNDAY
>> Empower Shop: Four female-owned Hawai‘i businesses — Mohala Eyewear, Yireh, Allison Izu and Love Me Knots — present a sales event focused on encouraging socially conscious shopping and empowering change worldwide. Each local business has a social impact mission, from literacy programs for girls to fighting human trafficking. Each founder will kick off the event talking about their vision for how social-impact consumer power can help change the world. Sip rosé and learn about creating change through consumer impact. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Allison Izu’s Boutique, Ala Moana Center. Register: eventbrite.com
>> “Dearest Lenny: Letters from Japan and the Making of the World Maestro”: Launch party for new book by author Mari Yoshihara, professor at American Studies at University of Hawaii-Manoa, based on letters of maestro Leonard Bernstein and Japanese individuals, reflecting his role in the internationalization of Western classical music in Asia. 2 p.m., Medici’s at Manoa School of Music and the Arts at the Manoa Marketplace. Free. honolulumusicatmedicis.com
>> Honolulu Jazz Quartet — Hits From the ’60s & ’70s: For the past six months the HJQ has stepped up its game with the addition of super drummer Noel Okimoto, who joins original members Tim Tsukiyama on sax, Dan Del Negro on piano and John Kolivas on bass. Zanuck Kapala Lindsey will be a guest vocalist/guitarist. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
MONDAY
>> No, No, Nonet!: Chamber Music Hawaii’s Galliard String Quartet and Spring Wind Quintet present a program of nonet and sextet pieces, including J.S. Bach’s Prelude & Fugue in E minor, “The Wedge”; Knudage Riisager’s Divertimento, Op. 9; and Franz Lachner’s Nonet in F major. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. $30. chambermusichawaii.org
TUESDAY
>> Windward Choral Society “Sit in and Sing” Open House: Open house rehearsal featuring repertoire for the fall season. Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses welcome. No audition required. Scholarships available. 6:30-9 p.m., Holman Hall at Kailua United Methodist Church. windwardchoralsociety@gmail.com, thewindwardchoralsociety.org
SEPT. 12
>> The University of Hawaii- Manoa’s Better Tomorrow Speaker Series — Andy Fisher: The series’ first talk will be with Fisher, “Big Hunger” author and food security and justice advocate. The series brings experts to the islands and aims to showcase innovative solutions to the critical challenges of today. Speakers will address topics in a range of disciplines, from astronomy to economic opportunity to technology policy. 6:30 p.m., William S. Richardson School of Law Moot Courtroom. manoa.hawaii.edu/speakers/andy-fisher/
>> Doug Stone: Country music singer Stone exhibits a range of styles including baritone ballads and uptempo country. With guest Jesse Savio, lead guitarist of local rock band Kings of Spade. 7:30 p.m., Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s. $15. eventbrite.com
