September 20

Hawaii State Capitol room 309, free with RSVP by Sept. 20, event takes place Sept, 25, 5:30-8 p.m. Learn how to target your media pitch to increase your chances of getting your news covered. Hear from an expert media panel on how to work with journalists, bloggers and more. (aajahawaii.eventbrite.com)

1041 Maunakea St., July 29 to Sept. 20, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $1800 plus $150 for materials. Instructors William Zwick and Tanvi Pathare, graduates of the Florence Academy of Arts, teach this course. Students have the opportunity to work with live models on extended poses, as well as classical sculptures. (bdbzwick@yahoo.com)

Jikoen Hongwanji Temple (1731 N. School St.), 6:30-9:30 p.m., free, donations accepted at the door. Ukwanshin Kabudan joins in the Moon Festival celebrations for the first time. The night features traditional Ryukyuan/Okinawan dances and music celebrating the lunar August Moon. Okinawan-style food available for purchase, as well as moon cakes, tea and other beverages. (292-8862)

Kapolei Golf Club, registration deadline is Sept. 20, event takes place Sept. 30, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, $500/team, $125/individual. Life Foundation holds its first annual Part-Tee Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds to support much needed services and programs for youth and adults affected, infected or at risk for HIV. (lifefoundation.org, 521-2437 ext. 252)

Honolulu Zoo, Fridays through December, 9-10 a.m., $5 donations, ages 50 and older. Get some exercise while enjoying the beautiful sites and sounds of the Honolulu Zoo. Staff make the time fly with fun wildlife facts and animal stories. (honoluluzoo.org, 971-7195)

Kailua District Park, 5-9 p.m., donations welcome. The Kailua Full Moon Concert Series, in partnership with Hui o Ko‘olaupoko presents a night with Taimane, plus an opening musical treat featuring local band Dread Ashanti. (kailuafullmoonconcerts.com)

bambuTwo Cafe + Martini Lounge, 7 p.m., free, ages 21 and older. Visiting San Francisco-based musician Ron Quesada marries an ancient Filipino gong instrument called the “kulintang” with modern electronic dance music. (528-1144)

The Republik, show starts at 8 p.m., $26 plus applicable fees (increases the day of the show), all ages accompanied by an adult. (bampproject.com, groovetickets.com)

Cha Cha Cha Salsaria, Hawaii Kai, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Mango Season Duo performs. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

USCG Hideaway Club, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. The Mixers perform a mixture of classic rock, blues and party/dance music. (255-1009)

Hulas Bar & Lei Stand, 9 p.m. doors open, 10 p.m. show beings, $15-$20, VIP tables available. Featuring the Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Shakti Dance Movement, Pamela Poles and the Pole Kats; hosted by Hunter Down. (lafemmefollies.eventbrite.com)

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa – Pualeilani Atrium Shops, 10 .m.-6 p.m., free. The event includes entertainment as well as Hawaiian-made crafts. An employee halau performs shortly before the regularly scheduled Aloha Friday performance from 4:30 to 6 p.m. (923-1234)

Ko Olina Golf Club, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., $200/person. This unique forum includes Hawaii female business professionals sharing how they balance the demands of work and personal life, while educating and inspiring future professional women at the same time having fun. Featured speakers include Sherry Menor McNamara, Kim Gennaula and Meredith Ching. Proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership. (koolina.com/events/women)

Gallery ‘Iolani at Windward Community College, through Oct. 2, 1-8 p.m. Mon. and Tues., 1-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri. and Sun., visit website for cost. The exhibition brings together Hawaii-based artists and writers who use manga to explore their cross-cultural experiences. (gallery.wcc.hawaii.edu)

University of Hawaii Art Gallery (Art Building at UH Manoa), through Sept. 20. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m., donations accepted.Twenty-nine faculty members from the Department of Art and Art History at UH Manoa explore diverse aesthetic, methodological and conceptual issues in this biennial exhibition of recent work. (hawaii.edu)

Kapolei High School Cafeteria, Sept. 13-21, Thurs. at 6 p.m., Fri. and Sat. at 7 p.m., $5-$6. Pinkalicious The Musical makes its Hawaii premier at PACK featuring performers ranging in age from 13 to 16. The musical is based off the best-selling children’s book and tells the story of a young girl who loves the color pink and can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. (m.bpt.me/event/442682, 683-8015)