September 11

Visit website for submission information, accepted through Sept. 11, creative lab takes place Oct. 16-20, visit website for cost. HIFF seeks writers and storytellers to submit material to participate in its creative lab workshop. A final 12 writers selected by a panel of industry professionals participate. Writers in film, television, mobile and new media, who have a treatment are encouraged to apply. (hiff.org/education/creative-lab/writer-accelerator)

Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library, 5:30 p.m., free. Sensei Frank Fujishige, an instructor for the Lanakila Ki Aikido Club, discusses and demonstrates how to harness and use the Ki (Japanese word meaning “life force”) of the universe. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (831-6831)

Moot Court Room at the William S. Richardson Law School, 5:30-7 p.m., free. The UH Manoa Pre-Law Advising Center offers a series of workshops about applying to law school. RSVPs are appreciated. (surveymonkey.com/s/pacSep11)

Honolulu Myohoji Mission (2003 Nuuanu Ave.), Wednesdays through Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m., $35/session. Learn the concepts of techniques of Japanese brush painting using simple color and limited details on rice paper. Participants must bring supplies. (382-0236)

Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina, Sept. 4-30, Mondays and Wednesdays, beginners class takes place 6:30-7:30 p.m., advanced class takes place 7:30-8:30 p.m., $25 plus $15 lab fee payable to instructor. An excellent prescription for stress relief and is noted for increasing the mind’s ability to focus. (235-7433)

The Ward Warehouse Conference Room above The Wedding Cafe, Wednesdays through Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., most workshops free. Topics include wedding venues, photography and decor, and more. Visit website for full schedule and to RSVP. (theweddngcafe.net/singup)

Contact for location in Ward Warehouse, 6-7:30 p.m., contact for cost. This month’s topic discusses “How do I feel, how do you feel?” Those who have epilepsy and their caregivers discuss separately, the feelings they experience and share with each other in a group setting. (528-3058)

Hilo Hattie, through the month of September. Hilo Hattie partners with the Hawaii Foodbank in helping to feed Hawaii’s hungry by donating a portion of the proceeds from selected orange-colored aloha shirts sold to the Hawaii Foodbank. (535-6500, hilohattie.com)

Fresh Cafe, 6-9 p.m., contact for cost. The international Slow Food movement’s Slow Fish campaign comes to Honolulu. The night features a film screening, education and discussing with experts about the sustainability of local seafood resources, presented by Slow Food Oahu, part of Fresh Cafe’s Foodiology series. (slowfoodoahu.org)

Visit website for more information, submissions close Sept. 30, free to enter. The Living Art Marine Center holds an art contest for children grades pre-school to 6th grade. Create your own art work or use a coloring page found on the website, to express your vision of a healthy, thriving coral reef. Prizes include a birthday party, field trip and more. (livingartmarinecenter.com)

Round Table Pizza at Enchanted Lakes Shopping Center, 6 p.m., pizza and soft drinks provided. An informational meeting for parents to learn about international tour opportunities for youth. RSVP. (375-1806)

Contact for location, auditions through Oct. 1, appointment and cost. The Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble seeks experienced singers to sing with them. Clear voices with good intonation and music-reading skills required. High sopranos, altos, tenors and basses needed. (hawaiivocalarts.com, maestrotim1@gmail.com

Jazz Mind’s Art & Cafe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, contact for cost. Jazz Clique is a band of talented local musicians that share a passion for jazz and perform together. Featuring Joshua Kaye on piano, Louis Bennanto on bass, Peter Factor on drums and Mihoko M on vocals. (945-0800)

Lulu’s Surf Club, 6-9 p.m., free. Mango Season Trio performs. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

Capital One 360 Gallery, on exhibit through Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., contact for cost. “The Color of Now” features paintings by David Friedman. An artists reception takes place 5-7 p.m. Sept. 13. (davidfriedmanart.com)