September 26

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Wednesday September 26
Craft Demonstration: Knit and Sew Dress
Waianae Public Library, 85-652 Farrington Hwy., 6:30 p.m., free. Join a demonstration of how to create a fun summer dress using a classic knit washcloth pattern and simple fabric skirt. This class is for teens and adults. Basic knowledge of knitting and sewing is required. (697-7868)

The ALPHA Course
Hawaii Voice KTV & Lounge, 808 Sheridan St., Wednesdays through Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., contact for cost. Take a practical introduction to the Christian faith that allows attendees to explore questions about God and faith in a relaxed and nonjudgmental setting. (532-1111, jenny@fpchawaii.org)

Comedy U Showcase
Anna O’Brien’s, 2440 S. Beretania St., 8:30 p.m., $7-$10. See a comedy showcase hosted by Shane Lucas Price and featuring Tumua Tuinei, Cory Walter, Pepper and Powell C. (facebook.com/ComedyU.HI)

Kupuna Independent Life Series
Iwilei Senior Residence, 888 Iwilei Road, Wednesdays through Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., contact for cost. Seniors age 55 and older can receive health and wellness workshops, exercise, support groups, free and nutritious breakfast and lunch, and more. (732-7755)

Lea Lea Little Planet
Waikiki Aquarium, daily through Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $8-$15. Keiki and their parents are invited to enjoy fun and educational activities, including a mysterious coloring that draws fish in a digital museum, a futuristic augmented reality sand castle and much more. (waikikiaquarium.org)

Blue Hawaii Cocktail Competition
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Tapa Bar, 2-5 p.m., contact for cost. Local bartenders will compete to reinvent Harry Yee’s iconic Blue Hawaii cocktail. The winner will be selected by Yee himself. This competition is open to the public. (hiltonhawaiianvillage.com)

Curtis Kamiya
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, 6-9 p.m., free. Attend a live solo performance by acoustic singer/songwriter Curtis Kamiya. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

Kumuhau
Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$45. Keith Omizo and his trademark velvety voice will leave audiences reminiscing of the ’70s and ’80s. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Carol D’Angelo & Dexter Doi Art Exhibition
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, Gallery on the Pali, 2500 Pali Hwy., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, free. View a number of works inspired by the natural beauty and cultural richness of the islands. (595-4047, gallery@unitariansofhi.org)

Digital Prism
Honolulu Country Club Gallery, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., gallery hours through Oct. 21, free. See conceptual art, portraiture, the natural world, abstract work and graphic design by artists Veronica Carmona, Derrick Elfalan, Carren Han, Deborah Lee and Christine Ohtani-Chang. Membership forms will be available for interested artists. (349-7584, digitalarthawaii.org)

Hawaii Watercolor Society 2018 Open Show
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens, 45-680 Luluku Road, daily through Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. View the works of talented artists such as Barbara Littenberg and Kris Preslan. (hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org/2018-open-show)

Pageant
Manoa Valley Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $22-$35. Manoa Valley Theatre kicks off its 50th anniversary with an off-Broadway musical comedy consisting of a female beauty pageant performed by an all-male cast. (manoavalleytheatre.com)

Little Picture Show
The ARTS at Marks Garage, Tuesdays-Fridays through Sept. 29, noon-5 p.m., fee. View a number of miniature water-based paintings. (hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org/little-picture-show)

Men
Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., gallery hours through January, free. See an exhibition that focuses solely on artistic depictions of men. (586-9959)

Pau Hana Artist Talk
Hawaii Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., 6-8 p.m., free. Meet artists Kaili Chun and Lori Uyehara at an informal after-work talk story. Complimentary drinks and pupu will be provided. (566-6615)

Portfolio 2018 Exhibit
HiSAM Gallery Shop X MORI by Art+Flea, 250 S. Hotel St., gallery hours through Oct. 27, free. View an exhibition of 30 works by globally acclaimed local artists Ashley Bickerton, Kaili Chun, Yvonne Cheng, Paul Pfeiffer, Garnett Puett and Lawrence Seward. (friendsofhisam.org)

The Momentary Wave: Hawaiian Tintype Portraits
Halekulani Hotel, gallery hours through Nov. 5, contact for cost. See an exhibit of photographs by New York artist Joni Sternbach, whose large-format photos center on humanity’s relationship with water. (halekulani.com)