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Out ‘N’ About: Heiva I Honolulu, ‘Manoa’s Got Talent,’ more

WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, MARCH 22

Heiva I Honolulu, international Tahitian dance competition hosted by Tahiti Nui International with Polynesian handicrafts, food, music, exhibitions and fashion show, 10 a.m. (9 p.m. or till contests finish) today-Saturday, Waikiki Shell. $10-$15 per day. 732-7342, tahitinuiinternational.com

First Hawaiian International Auto Show, featuring multimillion-dollar, antique, classic, lowrider, race, 2014 and other cars, test drives, $100,000 giveaway and more, noon-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Hawai’i Convention Center. $6-$8; kids 12 and younger free; $1 discount online. hiautoshow.com

Magic Island Carnival, E.K. Fernandez Shows midway of rides, games, food booths and entertainment, a benefit for the Konishiki Kids Foundation, with the sumo legend performing music, posing for photos and signing autographs tonight, 6-11 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. Free admission. ekfernandez.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

Zumba, free class, 9-10 a.m., Town Center of Mililani. towncenterofmililani.com, 625-0108

“Be Who You Are,” LGBTQ youth showcase with videos, art, spoken-word performances and more, hosted by GSA Hawaii, 5:30-8 p.m., McCoy Pavilion. Free. gsahawaii.org

CrimeStoppers Honolulu Inc. seventh annual fundraiser, “E Ola I Ka Maluhia,” featuring music by Na Leo, silent auction, door prizes, buffet and no-host bar, 5:30-10 p.m., Honolulu Country Club. $65. 955-8300, honolulucrimestoppers.org

Christafari concert, Christian reggae band from California live on its “He Is Greater than I” tour, with Avion Blackman and Solomon Jabby, 6:30 p.m., Kroc Center Hawaii. Free. All ages. 682-5505, reverbnation.com

Youth Speaks Hawaii Grand Slam Finals, two-round poetry slam crowns top teen poets in Hawaii, 6:30-9 p.m., The Creative, 1120 Smith St. $10 pre-sale. 782-7868, pacifictongues.org

Manoa’s Got Talent, University of Hawaii at Manoa student talent show, 7-10 p.m., Campus Center Ballroom, UH-Manoa. Free. 956-4491, www2.hawaii.edu/~ccbac

“Perfect Little Planet,” animated family adventure through the solar system for kids, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. $5-$7; free for kids under 4. aerospace.wcc.hawaii.edu, 235-7433

Johnny Kai Live, local music, oldies and easy listening with ballroom dancing and open mic for professional musicians and dancers, 7-10 p.m., Banana Patch Lounge, Miramar Hotel Waikiki. No cover. 922-2077

Leahi Diamond Dolls vs. South Shore Sirens, game two of Pacific Roller Derby’s 2013 season, 8 p.m., Palama Settlement gymnasium. $7; $5 online; kids 12 and younger free. brownpapertickets.com, pacificrollerderby.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Chinese-language book sale, includes used books, videos and CDs, benefiting the library’s Chinese-language collection, 9 a.m.-noon, Liliha Public Library. 587-7577

“Discover Your Future in Aviation,” special day for youths and families with hands-on workshops, career fair, flight lab, interactive science exhibits, aviation prizes and photos with costumed characters such as Amelia Earhart, Rosie the Riveter and a Zero pilot, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Free with museum admission ($7-$20). pacificaviationmuseum.org, 441-1005

Prince Kuhio Commemorative Parade, celebration of the “Citizen Prince” with rare Hawaiian kingdom flags, royal societies, hula halau, marching units, 10 a.m.-noon, Kalakaua Avenue, from Saratoga Road to Kapiolani Park. hawaiimaoli.org, 394-0050

Prince Kuhio Ho’olaulea/Ho’ike’ike, Native Hawaiian arts and crafts, exhibits, food and live music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Free admission. hawaiimaoli.org, 394-0050

Sonny’s Throwdown Powerlifting Competition, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Town Center of Mililani. Free. 625-0108, towncenterofmililani.com

“Loyalty, Patriotism, Perseverance: The 100th Infantry Battalion Story” and “‘Go for Broke’ Soldiers Serving After WWII,” panel discussions with 100th Infantry Battalion members and “Go for Broke” veterans in conjunction with “American Heroes: WWII Nisei Soldiers and the Congressional Gold Medal” exhibit, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m., respectively, Bishop Museum, Atherton Halau. Free, with free access to “American Heroes” exhibit only. bishopmuseum.org, 847-3511

Jazz Peace Concert, with Cathy Foy Mahi, Scott Villiger, Joshua Kaye, Stephen Jones, Peter Factora and Mihoko M., 12:30-3:30 p.m., Byodo-In Temple, Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. $2-$3 temple admission. May bring own food, drinks. 239-9844

Mailani, Na Hoku Hanohano-winning vocalist live in spring concert series, 1 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court. Free. 488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com

Hard Rock Rising: Global Battle of the Bands finale, local bands M.O.J.O., Tavana and HiRiZ duke it out in finale, 2-4 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu. Free admission. 955-7383, fb.com/hardrockcafehonolulu

Kanikapila in Kailua: Natalie Ai Kamau’u, Na Hoku Hanohano-winning singe, 4-5:30 p.m., second floor of Kailua Longs garage. 263-7073, www.castlefoundation.org

“Crescendo!,” Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble annual dinner fundraiser, with entertainment by the ensemble and friends, 5:30-9 p.m., Oahu Country Club. $95. 372-0274, hawaiivocalarts.org

“Call of the Mermaids” lagoon show, new interactive family show featuring Mermaid Kariel, sunset greeting, water performance and photo opportunity, 6-7 p.m., Naia Lagoon 3, Ko Olina Resort. Free. Limited, free public beach parking closes at sunset. koolina.com

Music at Sunset: Beauty & the Beard, local R&B/pop/soul act, 7-9 p.m., Town Center of Mililani. Free. 625-0108, towncenterofmililani.com

Prince Kuhio Choral Concert, featuring groups including Kawaiolaonapukanileo, Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, UH-Manoa Hawaiian Chorus and Kawaiaha’o Church Choir and celebrating the music of Queen Liliuokalani and Dorothy K. Gillett, 7-8:30 p.m., Kawaiaha’o Church. Free. hawaiimaoli.org, 394-0050

Dawn Upshaw, Metropolitan Opera soprano in concert with Grammy-nominated pianist Gilbert Kalish, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. Pre-concert meet-the-artists talk led by Hawaii Public Radio’s Joan Canfield at 6:30 p.m. $50. honolulumuseum.org, honoluluchambermusicseries.org, 532-8700

“A Night in Bali with Gamelan Segara Madu,” cultural performance simulating a temple celebration with musicians, dance, shadow puppetry and audience interaction, featuring the UH-Manoa Balinese Gamelan Ensemble and guest artist I Made Moja, 8 p.m. Leeward Community College Theatre. $15-$30. 455-0385, lcctheatre.hawaii.edu

“IYFI — Taunting Patrick!”, In Yo Face Improv comedy players poke fun at St. Patty in short form, long form and with audience help, 8-10:30 p.m., Ong King Arts Center. $5-$7. fb.com/IYFIFYI

The Original Jams Improv Show, featuring Mike Brown from New York, Think Fast, The Way and an open improv jam with host Kimee Balmilero, 8:30-10:30 p.m., HNL HQ, 685 Auahi St. $8-$10. improvhi.com, 944-8488

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Iolani Palace’s Kamaaina Sunday, free admittance and tours, with Royal Egg Hunt and activities, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Iolani Palace. Free for residents; $3-$21.75 for nonresidents. 538-1471, iolanipalace.org

Sonny’s Throwdown Powerlifting Competition, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Town Center of Mililani. Free. 625-0108, towncenterofmililani.com

Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show, featuring 92 tables of Hawaii and mainland vendors, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. $4.50; early entry (9 a.m.) $15. ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html

Kupaoa, Na Hoku Hanohano-winning Hawaiian music duo live in spring concert series, noon, Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court. Paula Fuga at 2 p.m. Free. 488-0981, pearlridgeonline.com

Holy Week Choral Concert, Saint Andrew’s Cathedral Choir performs sacred-week music going back five centuries, including spirituals and the Francois Couperin setting of The Lamentations of Jeremiah the Prophet, 5:30 p.m., The Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Free; calabash offering. 524-2822, extension 217, thecathedralofstandrew.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

Prince Kuhio statue lei draping, by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, 7:30 a.m., Kuhio Beach, Waikiki. Free. hawaiimaoli.org, 394-0050

Prince Kuhio Celebration, Waimanalo Hawaiian Homes Association celebrates the prince’s birthday and its 75th anniversary with a formal program, arts and crafts, entertainment and historical and community displays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ka Ho’oilina Na Kuhio Community Center, 41-253 Ilauhole St., Waimanalo. Free; Hawaiian box lunches $15 (order at 259-7571). waimanalo.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale, benefiting economically disadvantaged women re-entering workforce, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laniakea YWCA lobby, 1040 Richards St. Free entry. 538-7061

Movie Night @ the Library: “Rise of the Guardians,” screening of PG-rated animated film for ages 5+ (must be with parent or caregiver) with popcorn, 6 p.m., Kaneohe Public Library. Free. 233-5676

Salute to Youth Parade, by the Hawaii Invitational International Music Festival, with floats, bands and hundreds of marchers, 6:30 p.m., Kalakaua Avenue, from Fort DeRussy to Kapiolani Park. hawaiiinvitational.com

Kanikapila with the Waimanalo Seniors, sing along to oldies, Hawaiian songs, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Waimanalo Public & School Library. Free. 259-2610

29th Annual Pacific Basin Music Festival’s Command Performance, culmination of international musical exchange featuring young musicians from the U.S. and Pacific Rim countries, 7 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. Free. hawaiitheatre.com, 528-0506

Robin and Linda Williams, bluegrass/country folk/gospel duo (heard on “A Prairie Home Companion”) in concert, 7:30 p.m., theVenue. $30-$45. 896-4845, lazarbear.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laniakea YWCA lobby. 538-7061

“Spring Into Action” Fun Fair, children’s games, rides, face painting, color hair spraying and other activities, food, bake sale, DJ and more benefiting school, 1-5 p.m., Kailua Elementary School. Free admission; ride wristbands $20. kailuaonline.net, 266-7878

Art & Flea: “Yellow Submarine,” psychedelic ’60s underwater theme at monthly urban market with more than 60 vintage, handmade, art, music and other vendors, host Ashtin Party, live music by Streetlight Cadence, The Bougies and Applecore Band, DJ sets by KTUH and Jetboy, live art, games, prizes, a photo booth and food by Fresh Cafe and Kakaako Kool, 5-10 p.m., Fresh Cafe. $3. All ages. artandflea.com

“An Evening with Kapala and Good Friends,” Hawaiian music group celebrates release of Na Hoku-nominated CD “Legacy” in concert with John Cruz, Ernie Cruz Jr., Raiatea Helm, Nathan Aweau, Michael Ruff and the Kailua Bay Buddies, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. No cover. kapalamusic.com