October 16

Kaiser Permanente Mapunapuna Medical Office, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Learn about the latest products and speak with a licensed clinical aesthetician. Special discounted rate for most products in stock and various special events scheduled throughout the year. (432-5670)

Irish Rose Saloon, 8 p.m., $20-$15. Celtica mixes a blazing rock sound with bagpipes. (irishpubshawaii.com/irishmusic)

Nico’s Pier 38, 1129 N. Nimitz Hwy., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Na Hoku Hanohano winner Jeff Rasmussen performs Hawaiian island contemporary and old-school mainstream favorites. (540-1377)

Nico’s Pier 38, 1129 N. Nimitz Hwy., 5:30-8 p.m., free. Classic and new country, funk, pop and more. (540-1377)

Iolani Palace, noon, free. (922-5331)

Big City Diner Kailua, 108 Hekili St., 8-10:30 p.m., free. (263-8880)

Leeward Community College, ED 301, 96-045 Ala Ike, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free. HBEA’s annual conference features Carol Ono, senior vice president and talent acquisition manager at First Hawaiian Bank, a McDonald’s site visit and tour, a working articulation lunch and more. Pre-registration required. (hbea.org, 455-0344)

Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Oct. 16 from 5-9 p.m., Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5/admission, $20/tasting passport. The fifth annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival is the ultimate experience for chocolate connoisseurs who can savor an array of chocolate delights. (234-0404, hawaiichocolatefestival.com)

Dole Plantation, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy., Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, 7-11 p.m., $13/haunted house, $10/train. Brave the House of Nightmares haunted house or the Nightmare Express with ghost stories by Lopaka Kapanui. (dole-plantation.com)

A Cup of Tea, 6 p.m., call for cost. A Cup of Tea kicks off the holiday season with a special night of savings. (230-8832, acupoftea.com)

Various locations in Kaimuki, 5-8 p.m., free. Celebrate the food, music, art and fun of Kaimuki with special deals and activities. Highlights include activities and specials at Art Explorium, Bead It Kaimuki, SEED Restaurant, Verde Kaimuki, Sugarcane, Lily Lotus Boutique and more. (tinyurl.com/nq65jqx)

Kapiolani Community College, Ohia Cafeteria, 4303 Diamond Head Road, 6-9:30 p.m., $100. Rotary Club of Waikiki hosts the 10th annual Waikiki International Food Festival with epicurean delicacies from around the world. Plus, live music by Michael Tanenbaum, a silent auction and raffle. (927-9021, rotarywaikiki@outlook.com)

Honolulu Museum of Art, 6 p.m., free. Aloha Harvest celebrates the fourth annual Compassion in Arts competition with an opening exhibit, featuring a winners ceremony, pupu and entertainment from Coyne Street. (alohaharvest.org)

Tenney Theatre at The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., Oct. 17, 24, 31 and Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m., $20-$10. Learn more about the life of Hawaii’s greatest athlete, Duke Kahanamoku, in this one-man show starring Moses Goods. (htyweb.org, 839-9885)