July 12

Foster Botanical Garden, July 12, 19 and 26, 9:30-10:30 a.m., free. Call for reservations. The activities include reading stories, singing, nature crafts and more. (522-7066)

Wahiawa Public Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays until July 31, 5:30 p.m., free. Visit website for schedule. (librarieshawaii.org)

Jazz Minds, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., cover. Riya Davis on vocals, Joshua Kaye on keys, Mark Tanouye on bass, Rod Esteban on drums. Featuring many special guests. (945-0800)

Waikiki Aquarium, until Aug. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., visit website for tickets and cost. July 12 Jake Shimabukuro (food by HASR Wine Company & Chef Rodney Uyehara). July 26 HAPA/ Led Kaapana (food by Big City Diner). Aug. 9 Makana/ Dennis Kamakahi (food by Hula Grill Waikiki). (waquarium.org/KKOKK)

The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, 8-11 p.m., $10/cover. New York Jazz Night! “Tribute to Miles Davis/Gil Evans.” (526-1411)

Foster Botanical Garden, 4:30-7 p.m., concert at 5:45 p.m., free. Listen to the evening songs of the birds and observe the shadows of the setting sun on the leaves in the greenest place downtown – Teddy Bear Picnic and the Harp Ensemble Concert. (522-7064)

DFS Galleria Waikiki, 7-9 p.m., free. The Marie-Chantal boutique is celebrating its first year in Hawaii with a free 1st birthday party. (juniorleagueofhonolulu.org)

Thirtyninehotel, 39 Hotel St., Honolulu, 5:30-9 p.m., $20/door, $15/advance. It will be a wonderful evening of music, pupus, and fun-draising with a silent auction full of great items, along with an update of the Freeman Seabird Preserve and the Adopt-a-Shearwater campaign. (hawaiiudubon.com)

Andrew Rose Gallery, 1003 Bishop St. #120, Honolulu, July 6 to Aug. 12, reception July 12 from 6-8 p.m., free. Artwork by Charles Cohan, Frank Gehry, Philip Guston, Jasper Jones, Linda Kane and more. (andrewrosegallery.com)

Pearl City Cultural Center auditorium, July 13-14 and 27-28, 7 p.m., $10/admission, $10/donation. Hearts for the Arts: Summer 2012. Heart for the Arts, a fundraising variety revue show was originally put together by Wainani Paikai (c/o 2010) and Christina Uyeno (c/o 2010), is a vehicle or showcase created in efforts to keep the Pearl City High School Dramatic Arts program alive. (christina_uyeno356@hotmail.com)

Olelo TV station, 1122 Mapunapuna, noon, free. (285-8582)

American Savings Bank, Pearlridge branch, 98-200 Kamehameha Hwy., Aiea, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. These special community-based events offer 30-minute free, confidential consultations with small business specialists from the federal agency and address critical issues like access to capital and credit. (541-2990 ext. 211)

Kaiser Permanente, 5th floor waiting area, 1010 Pensacola St., Honolulu, Fridays until Aug. 10, 5:30-7 p.m., $60/members, $75/nonmembers. Call to register. (432-2260)

Kroc Center Hawaii, Fridays until Aug. 24, 3:45-4:45 beginners and intermediate, 4:45-6:15 p.m. advanced, $100-$150. Participants will learn and/or build on basic basketball skills and competitive play. Will be placed into teams for scrimmages. Ages 6–17. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Kroc Center Hawaii, Fridays until Aug. 21, 3:45-5 p.m. beginners and intermediate, 5-6:45 p.m. advanced, $150. Participants will learn and/or build on basic soccer skills and competitive play. Will be placed into teams for scrimmages. Ages 6–17. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu Ballroom, 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Richardson School of Law, mall area, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Hawaii Kai Public Library, first floor meeting room, 2:30-7 p.m., free. (bbh.org)

Atrium, Akoakoa Bldg., Windward Community College, 5:30-8 p.m., free. Sen. Pohai Ryan (Incumbent), Sen. Fred Hemmings, Levani Lipton, Laura Thielen. District 51 Representative: Chris Lee, Henry Vincent III/ District 24 State Senator: Jill Tokuda. District 50 Representative: Cynthia Thielen. (kcoc@kailuachamber.com)