July 18

Kailua Public Library, Wednesdays until Aug. 29, 10:30-11 a.m., free. Keiki Storytime is recommended for children ages 3 to 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The storytime will include stories and fingerplays. (librarieshawaii.org)

Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu, until July 30, call for cost. An interactive exhibit for children. (847-3511, bishopmuseum.org)

Ala Moana Hotel’s Hibuscus Ballroom, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, 6-10 p.m., $65. Melveen and fellow musicians (Dean Taba, Noel Okimoto, Jim Howard) will perform all of the 15 standard Jazz songs on her new album “I WISH YOU LOVE. (542-7299)

East-West Center Gallery, Honolulu, until Sept. 9, free. Songs of Memory: Music & Ceremony of Highland Southeast Asia. (arts.eastwestcenter.org, 944-7177)

Indigo, 1121 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, June 29 to Aug. 3. Indigo welcomes RIMPAC 2012. (indigohawaiieventscalendar@facebook.com)

A Little Bit of Everything Botique, 725 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 6-9 p.m., visit website for more information. Complimentary pupus and champagne, giveaways, prizes and more. (socialwahines.com)

Pearlridge Center Uptown, mall hours until Aug. 4, free. Hall of Heroes showcases classiccomic-book favorites and trivia as Pearlridge Center’s 15th annual free summer exhibit, a long-standing tradition for Hawaii’s families. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Linekona Art Center upstairs gallery, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu, exhibit runs from June 10 to July 24, email for cost and submission details. Any meeting in May for 2D pieces 11×14 or smaller. (Devin_Oishi/KAIMUKH/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us)

The Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, July 18-21, visit website for schedule and cost. Soroptimist, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls. (soroptimist.org)

Honolulu Zoo, gates open at 4:35 p.m., music from 6-7 p.m., $3/admission. July 18 Ohta San and Nando Suan, July 25 Daniel and Nelly Baduria, Aug. 1 Jimmy Borges, Aug. 8 Sean Naauao. Closing show Aug. 11, $10 presale, $15/door. (honzoo@honzoosoc.org, honoluluzoo.org)

Honolulu Academy of Arts Spalding House, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, runs until July 22, call for cost. Conceived to be a complement and an alternative to the juried exhibitions that take place annually throughout the state. (532-8700)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, until July 30, call for more information. Art and photo images in the lecture room gallery. (233-7323)

Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Honolulu, until July 22, free. A group of very talented artists from Hawaii and French-Salon members from Taiwan are to promote the long history of two cultures through their art works. (373-4889)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, until July 30, free. Featuring work by Warren Stenberg, Char Hughes, Mary Flynn and Dan Van Zyle. (warsten.art@hawaiiantel.net)

Gallery on the Pali, until July 26, visit website for times and cost. Each has her own signature “quilting” style creating textured works of beauty. (unitariansofhi.org/gallery)

Dillingham Hall on the Punahou School campus, 7 p.m., free. Performed by middle-school students under the helm of Bill Ogilvie (director), Marlene Patton (musical director) and Tony Young (choreographer). (943-3295)

Kennedy Theatre, until July 22, visit website for schedule and tickets. The final segment of the Once Upon One Time trilogy, Happily Eva Afta once again transforms traditional fairy tales into a comedic local fantasy full of memorable songs and colorful characters. (etickethawaii.com/orc.html)

The Royal Hawaiian’s Monarch Room, Wednesdays and Sundays until Sept. 30, 5:30-7 p.m., $125/adults, $85/children. Guests are invited to journey under the ocean with the show’s lead character “Kainoa,” a Waikiki Beach Boy who loves the ocean and dreams of living under the sea. (921-4600)

Hawaii State Library, until Aug. 15, free. Original artwork and preparatory sketches by James Rumford, an award-winning children’s book author-illustrator, are currently on display. (librarieshawaii.org)

Andrew Rose Gallery, 1003 Bishop St. #120, Honolulu, until Aug. 12, free. Artwork by Charles Cohan, Frank Gehry, Philip Guston, Jasper Jones, Linda Kane and more. (andrewrosegallery.com)

ING DIRECT Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave,. Honolulu, until July 31, free. New works by local painter Bill Braden to benefit Protect Our Surf Sites& Environment (POSSE) Japan. (429-4215)

Kapolei Hale Art Gallery, July 2-25, free. OAC is committed to developing a first-class performing arts auditorium and arts education center centrally located on Oahu. (corinnegallardo@hotmail.com)

The Gallery at Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, June 29 to July 26, free. Jackie Mild-Lau presents her new sculptures. (597-8034)

UHM Krauss 12, 6-9 p.m., $55, register for L12116. With instructors John LeBlanc and Rob Bertholf. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)

Lisa Rose Doll House & Tea Room, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $40. For ages 4-6. (528-4552)

Kaiser Permanente, 1010 Pensacola St., Honolulu, 6-7 p.m., Thursdays from July 26 to Aug. 16, free demo July 19 from 6-7 p.m., $24/members, $28/nonmembers. Learn self-defense while getting a good cardio workout. (432-2260)

SoulTrex, Windward Mall, Second Level, Theater Wing, 6-7 p.m., free. Alex Dobrinsky is back hosting his popular series of survival classes, and will discuss everything from hints and tips for assembling an emergency kit to gear and supplies to keep on hand. Class: “Before You Leave Home, Plan It.” (247-8735, SoulTrexInc.com)

Kroc Center Hawaii, Thursdays until Aug. 23, 3:45-5 p.m. beginners and intermediate, 5-6:45 p.m. advanced, $100-$150. Participants will learn and/or build on basic flag football skills and competitive play. Will be placed into teams for scrimmages. Ages 6–17. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Kaiser Permanente, 3rd floor waiting area, Tuesdays and Thursdays until Aug. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $5/members, $6.50/nonmembers. Call to register. (432-2260)

Mari’s Gardens, Mililani, 9 a.m. to noon, visit website for cost. With Fred Lau. (oahurcd.org/master-farmer-workshops/)

1300-A Halona St., Honolulu, 6-8 p.m., July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15., visit website for cost. For families who have suffered the loss of a child (newborn to 24-years-old) to join their monthly bereavement support group. (nevesfoundation.org)

Windward Community College, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Halekulani Hotel, ballroom 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; BYU Hawaii, 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., free. (bbh.org)

Makiki Recreation Center, Arts and Crafts Building, 1527 Keeaumoku St., Honolulu, 7:30-9 p.m., free. The public will have a chance to meet, listen to, and ask questions of candidates from state representative districts 25, 26, and 28, city council districts 5 and 6, state senate districts 11 and 12, and candidates for honolulu mayor. (944-9780)

Honolulu Dahn Center, July 19 and 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m., free. Open House for Benefits of Brain Education for Keikis. (596-9642)

Pearlridge Center, Uptown fronting Satellite City Hall, 9 a.m. to noon, free. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Kroc Center Hawaii, 6:30-8 p.m., free for ages 13-18. Tips and activities to building a strong team. (kroccenterhawaii.org)