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Out ‘N’ About: Things Japanese Sale, 3-2-1 Book Sale, Kaneohe Elementary Fun Fair, more

WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, NOV. 9

Things Japanese Sale, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Gift Shop annual sale featuring one-of-a-kind donated items including ceramic ware, dolls and books, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today-Saturday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 945-7633, jcch.com

21st Annual World Invitational Hula Festival, honoring Japan and featuring award-winners from sister event, World Invitational Hula Festival in Kanagawa, Japan, with chanters, musicians, kahiko and auana performances, food booths, lei makers and made-in-Hawaii craft vendors, 6 p.m. today-Saturday, Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Grand Ballroom. $25-$35 per day, $45-$60 for two-day pass. 550-8457, worldhula.com

3-2-1 Book Sale, all items $3 on Saturday, $2 on Sunday and $1 on Monday, a benefit for Hawaii’s public libraries by Friends of the Library of Hawaii, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Harbor Warehouse, makai end of Keawe Street. 536-4174, friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org

FRIDAY, NOV. 9

Friends of Waipahu Library annual book sale, books, CDs, DVDs and videos at bargain prices, and Friends’ “Flavors from a Plantation Town” cookbook for sale, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Waipahu Public Library. 675-0358

Kaneohe Elementary School Fun Fair, Xtreme Fun rides, games, food and drink booths, country store and silent auction, 1-5 p.m., Kaneohe Elementary School. 233-5633

Salsa Lounge Fridays, dancing with free parking, prizes and food, 5-11:30 p.m. Fridays, Honolulu Club Lounge, 932 Ward Ave., seventh floor. 18+. $5, $1 for UH students, free for bar patrons. 256-7556

Friday Night Family Feast and Movie, king crab dinner buffet and new family flick, 6:30 p.m., Kroc Center Hawaii, Kapolei. $29.95-$43.95; free for kids under 3. RSVP: 682-5505, kroccenterhawaii.org

Mystery Dinner Theatre: “Murder Is No Secret,”

dine on three courses while watching a comedic crime thriller and working with your table to solve “who done it,” 6:30 p.m., Dave & Buster’s. $38.95-$48.13 plus tax, tip. 589-2215

Waipahu’s Got Talent, West Pearl Harbor Rotary Club presents the second annual talent show for Waipahu High School students, supporting students and scholarships, 6:30-8:30 p.m., New Hope Leeward. $8-$10. waipahudeca@yahoo.com

Quadraphonix Art & Music Festival, a CD release party for Honolulu world-beat band Quadraphonix, with host Kealoha, Tempo Valley, Taimane Gardner, Hawaiian Ryan and art vendors, 7 p.m.-midnight, Fresh Cafe. $10 or donation. All ages. 306-7823, quadraphonix.com

Joyce Yang, classical pianist performs works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Bartok, Rachmaninoff and Schumann as part of the 45th Annual Convention of the Hawaii Music Teachers Association, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. $15-$35. 780-3194, hmta.org

Oil in the Alley, improv comedy rock ‘n’ roll band hams it up theatrically for its last show of 2012, with 90-minute set complete with “classic hits,” fog machine and big hair, 10:20 p.m., The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave. $5 cover. facebook.com/oilinthealley

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

Kimono Dressing, shichi-go-san season rite for females of any age and males ages 5+, hosted by University Laboratory School Kimono Project U.S.A., at University Laboratory School, Multi-Purpose Building. By donation. Appointments: 956-8288, 947-8889

Community Yard Sale, more than 20 vendors, benefiting Kuhio School Community Association, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Kuhio Elementary School field. 888-0005

Eighth Annual North Shore Cleanup & Kanikapila, Da Hui and Sustainable Coastlines welcomes volunteers to help restore coastline from Haleiwa to Kahuku, with after-concert and paina featuring Paula Fuga and Mike Love, pro surfer autographs, free barbecue, local vendors, keiki games, prize giveaways and Hawaiian lava sledding, 8 a.m. check-in and shuttle service at Turtle Bay Resort; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. party. sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org

Season’s Best Jefferson Elementary School Craft & Gift Fair, with 150 booths, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Jefferson Elementary School, Waikiki. Free admission. 683-6064

Waipio Swap Meet & Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Waipio Shopping Center. 722-6467

Bay View Golf Park Craft Fair and Car Wash, sponsored by Windward Church of the Nazarene, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bay View Golf Park. 888-9386

Noelani Elementary School Craft and Children’s Fair, with 125 booths, food, keiki rides and bouncers, games and fishpond, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Noelani Elementary School. noelanicraftfair@gmail.com

Second Saturday Courtyard Bazaar, featuring one-of-a-kind items from vendors and reading by author Frances Kakugawa, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 945-7633, jcch.com

“The Untold Story: Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii,” encore screening of Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii film that premiered at 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival, 9 a.m., Consolidated Ward 16 Theaters. $10-$15. Tickets: 945-7633, info@jcch.com

A Taste of Kalihi, sixth annual festival featuring a dozen ethnic cuisines, Hawaii’s largest electric slide dance, live entertainment including Zumba and hip-hop, local exhibitors, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Colburn Street, on the corner of Dillingham Boulevard and McNeil Street. Free admission. 783-3327, filipinochamber.org

Bella Project Winter Ball Dress Giveaway, free dress, shoes, accessories and beauty products to high school girls in need, by the Junior League of Honolulu, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ING Direct Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave. Sign-ups: Email name and first, second and third time-slot preferences (10:40 a.m. and every 20 minutes thereafter) to thebellaproject@juniorleagueofhonolulu.org

Hanahauoli School Children’s Fair, farmers market, pony rides, climbing wall, face and nail painting, glitter tattoos, crafts, games, food, entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hanahauoli School, 1922 Makiki St. Free admission. 949-6461, hanahauoli.org

Hawaiian Humane Society Animal Summit, addressing Oahu’s animal issues with national and local experts, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Manoa Grand Ballroom. $40 (includes buffet lunch). hawaiianhumane.org

Daughters of the Nile Fashion Show Luncheon, a Shriners Hospitals for Children benefit featuring Iolani Sportswear, silent auction, Tirzah’s Closet, bake sale and more, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Scottish Rite Cathedral. $16. 455-7433, daughtersofthenile.com

Second Saturday: “Responding to Art,” a hands-on taste of HiSAM’s Art Bento museum program with drama, dance, music and visual art, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawaii State Art Museum. Free. 586-9958, hawaii.gov/sfca

Ho’ike 2012, Na Maka o Puuwai Aloha hula and performing arts studio recital featuring Tahitian, Maori, hula kahiko and auana dance and comedy of Shannon Scott, noon and 6 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $20-$23; matinee $17-$20. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis, awareness event for patients, caretakers, family and friends with entertainment, games, refreshments, ask-a-doctor booths and optional 2-mile stroll, 2-5 p.m., Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. Free. cctakesteps.org/hawaii

Discover Kakaako, Ward Centers monthly food, fashion and music event kicks off with Nesian NINE concert 6-7 p.m. at Ward Warehouse; Bishop Museum vintage and store fashion shows from 5 p.m. on Ward Warehouse stage; food and art open house 3-7 p.m. at Ward Centre; and food tents, trucks and samples 3-7 p.m. at Ward Warehouse. Free. discoverkakaako.com

2ndSATurdays Poetry Slam and Open Mic, presented by Youth Speaks Hawaii, 3-5:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. $3. 782-7868, youthspeakshawaii.org

The Zombie Renaissance: Hidden Meanings of Pop-Culture Texts, panel discussion with zombie scholars including Kyle William Bishop (author of “American Zombie Gothic”) and undead trivia contest and zombie play (“Uncle Vanya & Zombies”)/swag prizes, 5 p.m., UH-Manoa Art Auditorium. Free.

Dancing to D.C., fundraiser with Zumba, hot hula and street jams workout, $1 raffles and food for sale to help eighth-graders go to Washington, D.C., and New York, 5-7 p.m., King Intermediate School. $10.

Chocolate Extravaganza, annual fundraiser featuring all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet with fountain and silent auction, 6:30-9 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Kailua. $25-$30. 262-4548, emmanuelkailua.com

Honolulu Wind Ensemble fall pops concert, 60-member community band salutes Broadway (and “Wicked”) with classic and modern show tunes, 7 p.m., Kaimuki High School auditorium. Free; donations welcome. honoluluwindensemble.org

SUNDAY, NOV. 11

Diamond Head Arts and Craft Fair, with 225 vendors and seven food booths, benefiting KCC arts scholarships, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kapiolani Community College. Free admission.

Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Annual Holiday Gift & Craft Fair, featuring Hanukkah gifts, handmade crafts, latkes and other holiday specialty foods, and live entertainment by Israeli opera star Irit Stark and others, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Temple Emanu-El, social hall. 595-7521, ext. 211

Natatorium Veterans Day commemoration, 16th annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8616 event marking date and time of World War I armistice with other veterans groups, wreath laying, featured speaker Norbert K. Enos, retired Army sergeant major, and silent motorcycle roll-in by American Legion Post 17 Riders, Chapter 17, 11 a.m., Kapiolani Park at the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium. natatorium.org

“Parts of the Same Circle,” HIFF-selected, made in Hawaii film on the passages of life and death, screening benefits Moiliili Japanese Cemetery Beautification Project, 2-4:30 p.m., Art Auditorium, UH-Manoa. $20; donations welcome. moiliili.net, 955-5945

‘Iolani School Fall Orchestra Concert, school’s top two orchestras perform Verdi, Bartok, Schubert and more, 4 p.m., Hawaii Theatre. $4. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com

Honolulu Chinese Christian Chorus Thanksgiving Concert, 16th annual concert, featuring more than 100 voices and dancing, 5 p.m., 2313 Nuuanu Ave. Free. 924-9988

2012 Veterans Day Concert, Oahu Civic Orchestra and First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Koolau Choir perform Elgar, Bizet and patriotic music, 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Koolau. Free; donations welcome. fpchawaii.org

HMTA Competition Honors Concert, finale of the 45th Annual Convention of the Hawaii Music Teachers Association featuring world premiere of “Overheated,” by Thomas Osborne, 7 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa. $7-$10. 780-3194, hmta.org

All-American Academic Athletes Fundraiser, featuring entertainment by Hi Kreations, Kapena and Nesian NINE, pupu and drinks, 6-10 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. Tickets: 388-6388

MONDAY, NOV. 12

Mountain Dew Veterans Day bash at Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii, featuring autograph session with UFC fighter Chris Leben at 97.5 FM Hawaii’s Hot Country booth (noon-1 p.m.), mechanical bull riding competition, Mountain Dew limited-edition flavors, “Halo” team battles with “Halo 4″ prizes and other contests, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii. General admission $23.99-$44.99, free for kids 2 and younger; half off with Mountain Dew can (one per person); free for all military, veterans and first responders with ID; $19.99 for their guests (limit four). 674-9283

Joyce Yang, classical pianist performs with the Galliard String Quartet and Spring Wind Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. $30-$35. 489-5038, chambermusichawaii.org

TUESDAY, NOV. 13

Keiki Tuesday: Chris da Clown, family entertainment with balloons, silly stories, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center, Downtown, second level. Free. 488-0981

Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert, with Lopaka Brown, Alika Kalauli III, Ernie Cruz Jr. and more, 4-7 p.m. Ala Moana Farmer’s Market, Ala Moana Center, second level. Free, Red Cross donations accepted.

Surfline’s Wave of the Winter kickoff party, presented by Nike, 8 p.m., Surfer, the Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. 293-6000, surferthebar.com

WEDNESDAY , NOV. 14

“A Tribute to Slack Key,” award-winning songwriter and slack-key guitarist John Keawe performs, 4 p.m., Waianae Public Library. Free. 697-7868

“The Art of Taiko,” Kenny Endo demonstration and talk on Japanese drumming, 6:30 p.m., Waimanalo Public & School Library. Free. 259-2610

“The Middle Ages: Eastern Asia,” program with medieval armorer C.R. Greywolf offering a glimpse into Middle Ages life with authentic weapons and antiques, demonstrations and audience participation, 6:30 p.m., Kapolei Public Library. Free. 693-7050

Talk Story Series: John John Florence and Gudauskas Brothers, hosted by Jodi Wilmott, with surf film “Gettin’ Classic,” 8 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.), Surfer, the Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. $5 donation. surferthebar.com, 293-6000

THURSDAY, NOV. 15

34th Annual Holiday Boutique, jewelry, clothing, stained glass, jellies, clothespin dolls, 4-8 p.m., 735 Nunu St. (private home). Free admission. Continues Nov. 16-17. 254-2767

ATTRACTIONS

“Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice,” traveling interactive exhibit takes keiki back to the Cretaceous Period to meet dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays through Dec. 16, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center. $8-$1; free for children younger than 12 months. 524-KIDS, discoverycenterhawaii.org