August 17

Verizon Wireless, Pearlridge Mall, Aug. 17, 24 and 31, 9-10 a.m., free. Advanced registration is required. (vzwworkshops.verizonwireless.com/vzwworkshops/)

Art Explorium, 1-2:30 p.m., $15/student, ages 5 and older. Discover the works of Vincent van Gogh and how he created his masterpieces. Learn about painting with tempera paint, how to mix and blend colors, and also learn about tints and shades, textures and other elements of art. Advanced registration is required. (artexplorium.org)

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties Kapolei Commons, 5:30 p.m., free. Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties hosts a seminar for participants to learn how to leverage low rates into a stress-free move, new home and new lifestyle. Advanced registration is required. (847-8101)

Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Featuring guest speaker Masago Asai, a member of Hawaii Conference of Religions for Peace, and a coordinator of its future project, “A-Bombs Exhibit for Peace.” The talk’s topic is “Human Inner Maturity is the Core of Global Peace.” Light refreshments follow. (247-2661)

Palladium at Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse, 6:30-9:15 p.m., $5-$8. The night includes music by Bert Burgess and swing, cha cha, waltz and more. (457-9818)

Fun Factory, Kahala Mall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., various costs. Fun Factory’s Family Fun Days feature prize giveaways every 30 minutes, 50 percent off most games, face-painting, balloon twisting and more. (funfactorygames.com)

Halulu Fishpond, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $10/adults, $1/keiki ages 3-18. Support Waipa Foundation and enjoy home-grown live music all day, hands-on activities, mango tastings, local artisans and crafts, and food inspired by the summer mango harvest. (waipafoundation.org)

Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, 2 p.m. matches start, 11 a.m. gates open, $10/field seating, $25/clubhouse area. USPA Constitutional Cup. (Hawaii-polo.org, hpsocialclub@gmail.com)

Kapiolani Park, noon-6 p.m., free. The 32nd annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival features musicians such as Makana, Keale, LT Smooth, Stephen Inglis, Paul Togioka and more. (slackkeyfestival.com)

Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu, noon-11 p.m., no cover charge. Youth on Stage performer (at noon) to be determined. Brotherz Rise perform from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by EMK. (hardrock.com/honolulu)

East-West Center Gallery, 2-4 p.m., free. Presented by students from Iolani, Punahou and Hongwanji Mission Schools affiliated with Urasenke School of Tea. Enjoy a bowl of smooth green tea and a seasonal sweet (okashi). (944-7177, arts.eastwestcenter.org)

Ginny Walden Art Gallery (41-829 Kakaina St., studio A-4), Aug. 10-Oct. 4, contact for days, times and cost. Featuring paintings by Tashina, Ginny Walden, with same ancient alien images. A reception takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10. (389-0579, ginnywalden.com)