July 26

Foster Botanical Garden, 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)

Waikiki Aquarium, 7-8:30 p.m., visit website for tickets and cost. July 26 HAPA/ Led Kaapana (food by Big City Diner). Aug. 9 Makana/ Dennis Kamakahi (food by Hula Grill Waikiki). (waquarium.org/KKOKK)

The Dragon Upstairs, 8-11 p.m., $10/cover. Featuring NY trumpet player Mike Lewis. (526-1411)

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 – Celtic Pipes and Drum of Hawaii. (522-7064)

Pearl Country Club, 10 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start, $750/team, $250/individual. The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association will host its 13th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. (923-0407, info@hawaiilodging.org)

The Plaza Club, 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Floor, Honolulu, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., email for more informaiton. Building the Film Industry in Hawaii. (fidell@lava.net)

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club, Mauna Kea Ballroom, 5 p.m., visit website to register and for ticket info. Gala to Honor Outstanding Public Relations “Made in Hawaii.” (prsahawaii.com/awards)

UHM Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012, 7-9 p.m., free. Working as a Photographer in Today`s Market with Hugh Gentry. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm, 956-8244)

Waikiki Community Center Auditorium, 325 Paoakalani Ave., Honolulu, 7-9 p.m., free. Public information meeting regarding seawater air conditioning in Waikiki. (587-0321)

Paliku Theatre, July 26-28, visit website for times and tickets, $10-$20. Hawaii Education for the Arts (HEARTS) has announced its production of “Annie” the musical.(showtix4u.com)

Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen St., Honolulu, 5-10 p.m., $3/entry. Otto Cake eating contest, fortunte telling, YELP goodies, live DJ sets. (artandflea.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)

State of Hawaii, Keelikolani Bldg., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Federal Express, 129 Pohakulana St., 3-6:45 p.m., free. (bbh.org)

555 South St., Kakaako, 4-9 p.m., free admission. Brought to you by StreetGrindz.com, in partnership with Kamehameha Schools and Nonstop Honolulu, this month’s culinary adventure features everything spicy. (streetgrindz.com)

Synergy Home Care, 1144 Elm St., Honolulu, 10-11 a.m., reservations recommended, free. (synergyhomecare.com)

International Baptist Church, 6 p.m., free. There will be Hot Wheels and Hot Food to enjoy. We will have the original “Love Bug” movie to view as we race die-cast cars and enjoy delicious food with our guests. (office@internationalchurch.us)

Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 1640 Lanakila Ave., Honolulu, 8-11 a.m., free. The public is invited to meet candidates running for various federal, state and county offices. Call to register. (847-1322)

Windward Unity Church, 7 p.m., love offering. (262-6731)

Ola Nui! (In Kaka’ako, next door to Logos Bookstore), 760 Halekauwila St., Honolulu, July 27-28, call or email for schedule, free. Discover how to pray through Scripture. Presented by Alec and Belle Waterhouse Lecture Series. Featuring Don Whitney and musical guest Zac Hicks. (732-5561 ext. 204, info@waterhouselecture.org)