July 19

Foster Botanical Garden, July 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)

The Royal Grove, July 19, Aug. 2 and 16, 1-1:45 p.m., free. Enjoy the musical talents of the historic Royal Hawaiian Band in The Royal Grove. Bandmaster Michael Nakasone and the 40-member band perform in concert, sometimes with guest artists. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)

Foster Botanical Garden, 4:30-7 p.m., concert from 5:45-6:30 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 – Irish Music Band. (522-7064)

The Queen’s Conference Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5/parking in the POBI parking garage with validation. Email for more info and to RSVP. With guest speaker Dr. Miki Garcia, dermatologist. (melacacannella@yahoo.com)

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)

HMSA, multipurpose room, first floor, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Ohana Waikiki East, lobby conference room, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., free. (bbh.org)

Prince Kuhio Community center, 91-1270 Kinoiki St., Kapolei, 3-7 p.m., free admission. Community open market featuring food, health services and community organizations. (info@hawaiimaoli.org)

Prince Kuhio Community center, 91-1270 Kinoiki St., Kapolei, 3-7 p.m., free. Community open market featuring food, health services and community organizations. Come and support your small businesses and local organizations. (394-0050)

Windward YMCA, 1200 Kailua Road, Kailua, noon to 1 p.m., free. Call to register. This session helps you understand how exercise and a heart-healthy diet can improve your cholesterol and blood pressure and more. Call to register. (261-0808)