THURSDAY-SATURDAY
>> J.P. Smoketrain: Classic blues and R&B vocalist and guitarist. 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dixie Grill Aiea, 99-016 Kamehameha Highway, 485-2722. Performance will feature guest and Texas blues guitarist Joe Pell. Also, 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Los Garcia’s, 14 Oneawa St., Kailua, 261-0306.
THURSDAY
>> Traveling Plate Pau Hana: The Surfrider Oahu Chapter hosts a pau hana to celebrate the success of Traveling Plate, a statewide culinary tour to benefit Surfrider Hawaii chapters. The fundraiser includes food from Town Hospitality Group, Encore Saloon, Chef Lee Anne Wong’s Kokohead Cafe, The Nook, M.A.C. 24/7 and more. 6-8 p.m., Waiwai Collective. $35-$45. travelingplatehi.com
>> Doug Stone: Country music singer Stone exhibits a range of styles including baritone ballads and uptempo country developed from an early age. 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
>> Freddie for a Week: Weeklong celebration of the life and music of the legendary Freddie Mercury ends with a ’70s and ’80s dance party. Platform shoes, bell bottoms and groovy moves encouraged. 8-11:30 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe. hardrockcafe.com
FRIDAY
>> Pub Sessions with Hook+Line: An Americana night with the musical project of Midwestern transplants Jacob Staron on guitar, vocals and foot drum, and his partner Mari Maffioli on vocals, harmonica and washboard. 9 p.m., Sin Lounge, 1111 Nuuanu Ave. 538-8746
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
>> Filipino Film Festival: Explore the Philippines’ rich culture and history through films by the country’s next generation of cinematic voices. See award-winning films that capture everyday life with compassion, conviction and courage. Opening reception with dinner 6 p.m. followed by 7:30 p.m. “Liway” film screening Saturday, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, $30-$35. Film screenings 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, $10-$12. Also, free workshops 10:30 a.m. and noon Sunday. Details: honolulumuseum.org
SATURDAY
>> Oral Cancer Foundation Walk/Fun Run for Awareness — Honolulu: The third annual event includes free oral cancer screenings. 8 a.m.-noon, University of Hawaii Cancer Center’s Sullivan Conference Center. $35 registration day of event, $30 preregistration, free for oral cancer survivors. donate.oralcancer.org/event/hawaii
>> Summer Craft and Collectibles Fair: Meet and greet vendors from around the island as they show their collection of Japanese ceramics, textiles, jewelry and artwork at this intimate fair. Also, all gift shop dishware — plates, bowls and cups — is 20% off. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Teruya Courtyard and Gift Shop. 945-7633, ext. 32, jcch.com
>> Punahou Music Faculty Recital: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Punahou Music School, the music faculty will perform in an afternoon recital. More than 30 music artists will perform a wide variety of selections including classical, folk and jazz music. 4 p.m., Dillingham Hall at Punahou School. 944-5829
>> Huaka‘i: The 12th annual celebration features a special presentation of choral music from Aunty Nola Nahulu in honor of Queen Lili‘uokalani’s compositions, classical period piano pieces, cocktails and pupu, silent auction, and more. Event supports Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives’ education program. 5:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian Monarch Room. $350. 447-3926, missionhouses.org
>> 10th annual Signature Chefs Food Festival: A benefit presented by the Honolulu Firefighters Foundation, with culinary creations from premier chefs from Sheraton Waikiki – Kai Market, Stripsteak, Chef Chai, MW Restaurants and more. Honolulu’s own firefighters will feature some of their favorite dishes at the event, including freshly pounded pa‘i‘ai, luau topped with braised beef, and firehouse kulolo. Entertainment by Ku Kia‘i, a group comprised of Honolulu firefighters, plus a silent auction. 5:30- 9 p.m., Honolulu Fire Department Headquarters in Kakaako. $175. 657-7098, foodfestival2019.com
SUNDAY
>> Music of Queen Lili‘uokalani: Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra with Moon Kauakahi, Robert Cazimero, Ra‘iatea Helm, Ho‘okena, Kimie Miner, Marlene Sai and more. 2-3:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall. $15. ticketmaster.com
>> Tiago at Paradisco: Tiago, a Portuguese DJ, producer and musician, appears at the monthly Paradisco party, poolside at the Hyatt Centric’s eighth-floor rooftop deck. All ages. 3-10 p.m., Hyatt Centric Waikiki. $10 at the door; $5 presale at residentadvisor.net/events/1308892. Info: residentadvisor.net
>> ARTS Aid: Barry Flanagan of HAPA and Eric Gilliom, formerly of Mick Fleetwood’s Island Rumours Band, give a fundraising performance for The ARTS at Mark’s Garage. 7 p.m. Sunday, The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Cost: $25-$30. artsatmarks.com, 521-2903
MONDAY
>> “The Exchange”: East-West Center graduate students launch this weekly seminar-performance program. The opening event on the theme of “Learning Through Storytelling” features well-known author and Honolulu Star-Advertiser columnist Lee Cataluna along with poets Noa Helela and David Keali‘i. 6:30-8:30 p.m., East-West Center’s Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall, 1777 East-West Road. 944-7111, ewctheexchange.com
>> Oahu Civic Orchestra’s Fall Concert: The 65-member orchestra plays music by Kalinnikov, Mendelssohn, Anderson, Stravinsky and Hisaishi. Led by conductors Derrick Yamane and Hannah Watanabe. 7-8:15 p.m., Chaminade University. 734-2925
TUESDAY
>> Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Gala: Benefit for the orchestra with dinner, concert, silent auction and more. 5:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian. $200-$500. RSVP required: 946-8742
WEDNESDAY
>> He Mele Lahui Hawaii: Twice monthly pop-up performances by acclaimed Hawaiian entertainer Ku‘uipo 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
>> The Abe Lagrimas Quintet: Lagrimas performs with an all-star jazz band including Tommy James, Reggie Padilla, Dean Taba and Jason Gay. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877
