July 4

From the Ewa Plains to Kahe Point and back, trains leave at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., a 4:30 p.m. train may be added, $12/adults, $8/children 2-12. This is a classic July 4th holiday event riding in vintage WW-II Era Army flatcars that have been converted to passenger cars by the Hawaiian Railway Society.Visit website for tickets. (4ewa.org)

Maunalua Bay Beach Park, visit website for schedule, 1-9 p.m., free. Offers keiki activities at the fireworks celebration. (idmbf.org)

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

The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s Plumeria Beach House, 5-9 p.m., $49/adults, $22/children ages 5-12. Beach activities such as horse shoes, croquet, bocce ball, and sack races will take place on the ocean front lawn throughout the dinner for the kids. Bring the kids in their play clothes and enjoy. (739-8760, restaurants@kahalaresort.com)

Ward Field, Pearl Harbor, July 4, 6, and 8, 8-11 p.m., free, need DoD access card or be a guest. Solid modern, alternative, classic and blues original and cover music. (347-1323)

Waikiki Aquarium, June 14 to Aug. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., visit website for tickets and cost. June 28 Raiatea Helm/ Weldon Kekauoha (food by Yama’s Fish Market). July 12 Jake Shimabukuro (food by HASR Wine Company & Chef Rodney Uyehara). July 26 HAPA/ Led Kaapana (food by Big City Diner). Aug. 9 Makana/ Dennis Kamakahi (food by Hula Grill Waikiki). (waquarium.org/KKOKK)

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)

Weyand Field, Schofield Barracks, visit website for schedule, free. The free, daylong celebration includes games, 5K Fun Run, Children’s 1-Mile Fun Run, crafts, new products bazaar, entertainment, 20 food locations, and evening fireworks. (himwr.com)

Navatek I leaves Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace and cruises along the East Oahu and Waikiki shoreline, 6:15-9:15 p.m., call for reservations and cost. Fireworks Spectacular Cruise aboard Navatek I. (973-1311)

Hoku Nai’a will depart from Kewalo Basin, 7:45-9:15 p.m., $36.80/person. Enjoy a variety of premium dry snacks, “champagne” toast, live Hawaiian entertainment and spectacular views of the fireworks and Honolulu city lights along the coastline. Call for reservations. (983-7827)

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)

Star of Honolulu departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8, 6:15-9:15 p.m., $103.64 and up. Celebrate Independence Day in a special way this year, aboard the Star of Honolulu’s Fireworks Cruises. Call for reservations. (983-7827)

Honolulu Zoo, gates open at 4:35 p.m., music from 6-7 p.m., $3/admission. July 4 Frank Delima, July 11 Manoa DNA, 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)

Honolulu Country Club Gallery, until July 15, call for more information. Captured Visions: Exhibition of Photography and Digital Art. (551-1956)

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)

Visit website for information, Monday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m., June 12 to July 13. For those entering grades 1-8. Join us for a summer of theatre games, hip-hop, tap dancing, puppetry, music and more. (heartshawaii.org)

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)

HPU Art Gallery, until July 13, call for hours, free. An exhibition of recent works entitled My Process: Looking & Printing by Satoshi Takahira. (544-0228)

Honolulu County Club Gallery, until July 15. Any subject matter is allowed, but please be aware that this venue is open to the public, including children. Artwork must be tasteful, properly framed for an elegant venue and suitable for all ages. Email for more information. (eyork@yorkdesigns.com)

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)

Doris Duke Theatre, June 23 to July 6, $15/general, $12/museum members. In conjunction with the exhibition Tattoo Honolulu we explore the history of the art form through film. (honoluluacademy.org/events/films/12897-skin_stories)

Kroc Center Hawaii, 6:30-8 p.m., free for ages 16 and up. Meeting our needs in a positive manner. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

Lisa Rose Doll House & Tea Room, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $50. For ages 4-6. (528-4552)

Mililani High School, June 25 to July 6, Monday to Friday except June 29 and July 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $240. Tuition includes textbooks and all class materials, and is open to all students, including home schoolers. (registration@sattest-prephawaii.com)

Hale Pulelehua Studio, 46-020 Alaloa St., Kaneohe, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Bring a pareo (sarong) and a water bottle. (facebook.com/orifetia, 636-3004)

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)

Indigo’s Opium Den, Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 5-29, 8-10 p.m., $250. Learn the art of stand up comedy and develop your own comedic voice w/ touring comedians Shawn Felipe and David Lee. Comes with headshots, demo video and hilarious jokes from you. (636-1858)

Kailua Farmer’s Market, bloodmobile, 1:30-7 p.m., free. (bbh.org)

Hirata Hall, Mckinley High School, 5:30 p.m., follow-up meeting July 9 at 6:30 p.m., $30. The OIA Independent Football Officials provide field officials for all Varsity, JV and Intermediate games in both the OIA and ILH Leagues on Oahu. (748-1518)

Nalo Farms, Waimanalo, 9 a.m. to noon, visit website for cost. With Dean Okimoto. (oahurcd.org/master-farmer-workshops/)