February 15

Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Feb. 15 to March 9, visit website for schedule, $10, $15, $20. This world premiere professional production set in ancient Polynesia is one of the first and greatest stories of a child finding the hero within. (htyweb.org)

United Church of Christ, 7 p.m., free. Hakuoh University Handbell Choir from Oyama City, Tochigi prefecture, Japan, featuring 20 student handbell ringers led by director Hirokata Arai perform. (235-7433)

O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. Live mixture of party and dance music by The Mixers. (909-255-1009)

3rd Cup Cafe & Venue, 7:30 p.m., free. Traditional jazz music. (888-6087)

Sunset Room, 9 p.m., $10, ages 21 and over. Tomas Estaben “Tato,” performs. Djs Marasc and Loic Tambay open. (sunsetroom.net)

Mindful Matters Wellness Centers, 7-8:30 p.m., $15-20. Use oil pastels, movement, poetry and collage to give expression to feelings, thoughts and the unexpected. This practice is helpful when facing life transitions and defining identity. Beginners are welcome. (mindfulmatterskailua.com)

Kennedy Theatre’s Earle Ernst Lab Space, Feb. 15 and 16, 11 p.m., $5-$10. “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” explores the lives of Roberta and Danny, and explores what happens when someone completely broken, violent or scarred is given the ability to speak. Recommended for mature audiences. Tickets go on sale at the box office one our before show time each night. (hawaii.edu/kennedy, 956-7655)

Kahala Nui, Diamond Head Room, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free. A presentation on the Honolulu Museum of Art. This talk will be about the future of the museum and possible new directors. Stephen Jost, director of the Honolulu Museum of Arts presents. Call to RSVP. (218-7091)

Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College, runs until Feb. 28, Mon. and Tues. 1-8 p.m., Wed.-Sun. 1-5 p.m., closed Saturdays, free. Gallery Iolani presents Old Dogs New Tricks, an exhibition of paintings, prints and sculptures by a group of artists who met at the University of Hawaii art building in the late 70s and early 80s. An artist reception will take place from 4-7 p.m. (gallery.wcc.hawaii.edu)

Kennedy Theatre Mainstage, Feb. 15 and 16, 8 p.m., $5 for UH Manoa students, $13-24. Taiko and dance collaborations, live sound and multi-cultural influences converge in this exciting program. (etickethawaii.com, 944-2697)

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina Rm. 115, 1-4 p.m., $25/person, includes a one-year membership in Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponic Association. Gain basic understanding of the nitrogen cycle in an aquatic setting, and how and why nitrate-nitrogen, pH are measured. (windwardccee.org/aquaculture-aquaponics.htm)

Saint Louis School, Tseu Presidential Suite, 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m., $12, includes lunch. Learn how to foster student achievement and leadership using Hawaiian values for grades 6-12. Participate in three interactive breakout sessions facilitated by HAwaiian cultural experts. Contact for registration. (739-4887, tlosbanos@saintlouishawaii.org)

Diverse ART Center, 604 Ala Moana Blvd., Saturdays thru March 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., free. Learn how to freestyle and write thoughts to beats with MC Kwalified. Bring a notebook and pencil. (275-7776)

Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, Conference Rm. 1A, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $106-$162. This class will cover the major psychological attributes that people naturally develop, then compare your psychological characteristics with those of your children. Learn effective strategies for raising your child at any age. Pre-registration required. (432-2260)

Kuhio School, 2759 South King St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free admission. The only sale featuring Hawaii Potters’ Guild pieces until Christmas. (941-8108)

Cutter Ford Aiea, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., $7/sedans, $10/large trucks, SUVs and vans, $4/waffle dogs. All proceeds go toward the cost of Project Graduation 2013, a safe, drug and alcohol-free event held for seniors immediately following graduation. Purchase tickets via email. Walk-ins welcome. (pchsprojectgrad@gmail.com)

Waialua Library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Friends of the Waialua Library sponsor its monthly book sale. (637-8286)

Maluhia Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $49. Spend a fun morning exploring a serious topic: why so many Christian women find it hard to love ourselves and how we can change that. Event includes worship, an easy craft project, learning and in-depth conversations. (280-3446, weni@betruetoyourself.com)

Market City Shopping Center, 10 a.m., free. Market City Shopping Center holds its annual Chinese New Year festivities featuring a taiko drum performance, colorful lion dances and popping firecrackers. (734-0282)

Mindful Matters Wellness Center, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $25. A healing class for physical symptoms from strain, illness andi injury. Connect to the body through movement, imagery and words to help process thoughts, emotions, sensations and promote healing. (mindfulmatterskailua.com)

Pearlridge Center Upton, Centerstage, 12 p.m., free. Featuring cultural performances, keiki activities and Q&A sessions that allow each constestant to develop public speaking, poise and leadership skills. (cbfhawaii.com/events)

Consolidated Ward 16 Theaters, 9 a.m., $10-$15. “The Untold Story: Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii” is the first full-length documentary that chronicles the internment experience of Japanese Americans in Hawaii. (945-7633, info@jcch.com)