August 27

Honolulu Country Club, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., 9-11 a.m., free. Learn where to begin when it comes to building a home from Graham Builders. Pre-registration required. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)

UH-Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre, noon-2 p.m., free. Libby Appel discusses her experience as artistic director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival and her life in theatre. Pre-registration recommended. (stacyray@hawaii.edu)

Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., 2:30 p.m., $40. This workshop focuses on your moving self, shining light on the movement of the entire spine and how to make the spine mobile, supple, resilient and healthy. Pre-registration required. (397-7678)

Aiea Hongwanji Mission, 99-186 Puakala St., 7-10 p.m., free. Enjoy dancing, food, crafts, keiki games and more. Bon service starts at 6; food booths open at 5:30. (487-2626)

Kapahulu Center, 4 p.m. activities, 6 p.m. dancing, free. Enjoy bon dancing, food, games,and a craft/bake sale. (kapcenter@yahoo.com)

Nichiren Mission of Hawaii, 33 Pulelehua Way, 5-9 p.m., free. Enjoy dancing, food, games, a rummage sale, free yukata rental and taiko performances. (595-3517, nichiren@hawaiiantel.net)

Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 9-11 a.m., free. Get your morning coffee, see the cars and talk with their owners. (shopaikahi.com)

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 1-6 p.m., free, age 21 and up. Enjoy the last days of summer with puppies, BBQ-style specials and poolside relaxation. (923-8882)

Windward Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Sign up for Girl Scouts. (ehanawahine@gshawaii.org, 675-5534)

Queen Emma Summer Palace, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Kupuna over age 62 get free tours of the palace. Guest lectures include Hawaiian culture and language, and the Norfolk pine on Lanai. (595-3167, daughtersofhawaii.org)

Waipahu Intermediate School, 95-455 Farrington Hwy., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Meet others from your community and get free healthcare screenings, educational information, career and job opportunities, entertainment, hair cuts, groceries and more. (783-5190)

Kailua Intermediate School, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Enjoy crafts, games, prizes, live music from Pastor Michael Wong and SHYNE, and more. (newhopeeastshore.org)

Washington Middle School cafeteria, Aug. 27: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 28: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. A plant sale from a co-op of local growers. (637-9995)

St. Andrews Cathedral, Von Holt Room, 9 a.m.-noon, free. HPD chief Louis Kealoha, civil rights commissioner Bill Hoshijo, legislators and other community leaders discuss local and national issues of concern. RSVP requested. (597-1341, deloris.guttman@yahoo.com)

Makeke Waianae at Waianae Mall, Saturdays through Sept. 10, 8 a.m.-noon, free. Support local farmers and take the challenge to eat more healthy Hawaii-grown foods. Stop by the Makeke Info Booth to pick up your free gift bag and Challenge Stamp Card to complete to win prizes at Challenge Finale on Sept. 10 featuring cooking demo by Chef Sam Choy. (697-3236)

Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. This week’s theme is “Three Little Pigs.” (697-7868)

Island Scoops, 4:30 p.m., $25/aquarium. Learn more about these amazing Hawaiian shrimp and make your own customized pet shrimp aquarium. Get a free Bubbies mochi ice cream and Pokemon figurine with each aquarium purchase. (841-8080, livingartmarinecenter.com/family.htm)

Mililani Shopping Center, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Enjoy live music, art contests, pony rides, balloons, Jamba Juice samples, keiki games and much more. (mililanishoppingcenter.com)

Call for meeting place and times for Likeke Trail hike, free. Hawaiian Humane Society leads a pet-friendly hike. (356-2222, hawaiianhumane.org)

Hawaii Public Radio, 7 p.m., $30-$25. Celebrate Latin-American music with Daniel Dickey and Sandy Tsukiyama. (hprtickets.org, 955-8821)

Royal Hawaiian Center, Helumoa, 2 p.m., free. Ka Hale I O Kahala Halau Hula, Ryan Tang Trio, Sean Tiwanek & Friends, and Nicholas Kaleikini & Danny Kaleikini perform. (922-2299)

Aloha Tower Marketplace, 4-10 p.m., $30-$50. This celebration of Filipino culture includes Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, Joey Guila, Shar Carillo, Everyday Aloha, Shyne, Kalei Gamiao, Mikey Bustos, Canvas Disciples Dance Crew and more. (islandtix.com)

Byodo-in Valley of the Temples, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $3-$2. Shari Lynn, Reggie Padilla, Alika Lyman, Ethan Capone and Mihoko M perform. (239-9844)

Lola’s Grill and Pupu Bar, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. (lolashawaii.com)

Waimea Valley, 3-7 p.m., $30-$8. Enjoy music from Del Beazley, Mark Yamanaka, Kupaoa, Kawika Kahiapo, Lim Ohana and Halau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine. (waimeavalley.net)

Muddy Waters Espresso, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive #510, 6-8 p.m., free. (778-0182)

Atherton YMCA, 1810 University Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Br. Chaitanya Dayamrita shares a spiritual talk, followed by a concert and meditation. (757-8331, oahuammasatsang@icloud.com)

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, 6-10 p.m., $100-$69.50. Enjoy samples from over 100 beers from around the world, plus food, a performance from Kenny Loggins and more. (greatwaikikibeerfestival.com, 947-7955)

Ala Moana Park, McCoy Pavilion, Aug. 27-28, noon-9 p.m., $3. Enjoy Greek culture, dancing, a bazaar and plenty of Greek food, presented by Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific. (greekfestivalhawaii.com)

Tenney Theatre, Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10 and 17 at 4:30 p.m., Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. (sensory friendly), Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. (Japanese), $20-$10. Honolulu Theatre for Youth present “Anime Momotaro,” a modern adaptation of the Japanese children’s classic. (htyweb.org, 839-9885)

UH-Manoa, Music Department, 2411 Dole St., 8:30 a.m. grades 3-12, 9:30 a.m. grades K-1, 10:30 a.m. grade 2, free. Those interested in singing in a community choral program are invited to enroll. (521-2982, hyoc.org)

Ala Moana Center, Centerstage, 7 p.m., free. (955-9517)

Kuhio Beach Hula Mound near Duke Kahanamoku Statue in Waikiki, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Kapi‘olani Ha‘o and Halau Ke Kia‘i A O Hula perform. (843-8002)

Ala Moana Center, Centerstage, 5 p.m., free. (955-9517)

Honolulu Museum of Art School, 4-9 p.m., $3. Featuring more than 50 local vendors of fashion, art, music, food and more. (artandflea.com)

The ARTS at Marks Garage, 7:45 p.m., $10.50. Watch a screening of “The Bridge,” about a young Hawaiian boy who learns more about his cultural roots, at the Hawaii International Short Film Festival. (hisff.com)

Barnes & Noble Ala Moana, 2:30-3:30 p.m., free. Frances H. Kakugawa signs her book. Proceeds benefit Read to Me International. (bookshawaii.net)

Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii at Ward Warehouse, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Frances H. Kakugawa reads, discusses and signs her book. (bookshawaii.net)

Register for meeting place, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Help Hui o Ko‘olaupoko remove invasive species and reforest the area with native plants. Pre-registration required. (nalani@huihawai.org)