August 6

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Saturday August 6
Moving Beyond Pain Workshop Series with Dancin’ Nanc
Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2-4 p.m., $25. The Moving Beyond Pain Series invites you to discover how to engage in the self-healing aspects of movement and discover how to ease the struggle with pain. During each session participants will be invited to consider how their thoughts and habits of movement impact their overall well-being. Pre-registration required. (397-7678)

Natural Living: Old to New Indigo Blue
The Green House Hawaii, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25-$40/class fee, $3/supply fee. Create a new wardrobe with indigo dye. Bring something with a stain or imperfection to recycle, reuse and renew. Bring two cotton, linen, rayon or silk garments. No jeans, towels or sheets. Pre-registration required. (thegreenhousehawaii.com, 524-8427)

Sketch Writing Workshop with Kevin McDonald
Paliku Theatre, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $300. Learn to write sketch comedy under the guidance of Kevin McDonald. (224-7585, eventbrite.com/e/sketch-writing-workshop-with-kevin-mcdonald-tickets-26237083824)

Pauly Shore
Hawaiian Brians, 8 p.m., $25. Comedian Pauly Shore performs. (flavorus.com, 323-908-0607)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale
Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Check out the gardens, take classes, browse plants from a dozen nurseries, play keiki games, see cactus displays and more at the 28th annual open house and sale. (748-5041, boardofwatersupply.com)

HCRA State Canoe Championship 2016
Keehi Lagoon Beach Park, 8 a.m.-sunset, free. Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association hosts its state championship regatta, a full day of racing in traditional koa canoes. Plus, enjoy a craft fair and food booths. (hcrapaddler.com)

Launch Your Dreams into Reality
Honolulu Community College, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. The Summer 2016 Hawaii Small Business Fair features seminars, exhibitors and workshops on topics including government contracts, business plans, websites and more. (smallbizfair2016-2.eventbrite.com, 945-1430)

Niu Estates Community Garage Sale
Enter Niu Estates via E. Halemaumau St., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Participating homes will display flags and have a map of other participating homes in Niu Estates. (373-4322)

Pokemon Go Fest
SALT at Our Kakaako, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Enjoy Pokemon-themed activities, giveaways and food, with plenty of lures being dropped every half-hour for “Pokemon Go.” (saltatkakaako.com)

Keiki Day
Kahala Mall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Keiki are invited to learn more about protecting our ocean environment through a performance of “Honu by the Sea,” activities, crafts, giveaways and more. (kahalamallcenter.com)

Akihiko Ohashi
Ala Moana Center, Center Stage, 3 p.m., free. (955-9517)

Harmonica Recital & Concert
Mission Memorial Hall Auditorium, 550 S. King St., 10 a.m.-noon, free. Hawaii Harmonica Society presents its 19th annual concert featuring Hawaii Reed 21 Harmonica Band and the Small World Harmonica Band. (833-4336, 228-1740)

Mari and her Ohana Featuring Elvis
Ala Moana Center, Center Stage, 5 p.m., free. (955-9517)

Mihoko & Friends
The Dragon Upstairs, 7-10 p.m., free. (526-1411)

Royal Hawaiian Band
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Coconut Grove, 2 p.m., free. (922-5331)

The Sax Pack
Hawaii Convention Center, Liliu Theater, 8 p.m., $65-$60. The Sax Pack — Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole and Jackiem Joyner — performs smooth jazz. (michaelpaulo.com)

Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarship Benefit Luau
Windward Community College, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., call for cost. The club hosts its annual benefit luncheon honoring Yamashiro Building Supply and Koolau Farmers, with entertainment by Jerry Santos, Teresa Bright, Dwight Kanae and more. (348-5957, jonesjen@hawaii.rr.com)

Artist Signing Event with Hallmark Master Artist Ken Crow
Amy’s Hallmark at Ala Moana Center, 9:30 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., free. Master Artist Ken Crow will sign Keepsake Ornaments, plus event- and Hawaii-exclusive ornaments and itty-bittys will be for sale. (949-2413)

‘Brighter Still’: A Musical Tribute to Ron Bright
Hawaii Theatre, 7 p.m., $35-$150. Celebrate the life of famed Castle drama teacher Ron Bright with this special musical tribute to the maven starring his former students. Proceeds go to I’m A Bright Kid Foundation. (info@imabrightkid.org, hawaiitheatre.com)

Dance Central at the Leeward YMCA
Ala Moana Center, Center Stage, 7 p.m., free. (955-9517)

‘Island Toes’ Reading
Barnes & Noble at Ala Moana Center, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Christin Lozano reads from her book “Island Toes,” followed by a signing by Lozano and illustrator Mariko Meritt. Plus, make a slipper magnet for keiki. (949-7307)

‘Letters from the Ali‘i’
Punahou School, Luke Auditorium, 2-3:30 p.m., free. Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives gathers a panel of experts to discuss more than 225 recently reassembled letters from 35 chiefs. (missionhouses.org)

Sunset Mele on the Rooftop
Hawaii Convention Center, 4:30-9 p.m., free. Enjoy food, live entertainment from Kaeha and Waipuna, a screening of the film “Home” and more. (943-3025, facebook.com/hawaiiconventioncenter)

Liliuokalani Botanical Garden Stream Cleanup
Liliuokalani Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Supplies provided. Wear covered shoes. Pre-registration required. (628-1190)