July 27

Mulkern Nursery, 41-639 Kaulukanu St., 10 a.m., $15-$20. Learn about the care, feeding and propagation of water lilies. Discover how easy it is to set up a balanced water garden naturally. Wear old shoes. Call to register. (537-1708)

University of Phoenix Honolulu Campus, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Learn how to take your business dreams into business reality and master business pitches. Also get practical suggestions for building business teams from finance to marketing and more. (upoxhawaii.eventbrite.com)

Open Space Yoga Diamond Head Makai Studio, 8-10 a.m., $18 or use class pass. Learn about the moon in an astrological chart and in the cosmos, how it affects us on a variety of levels and how we can have an affect on it in our yoga practice. (232-8851)

Kapolei Public Library, 1 p.m., free samples to be shared. Chef Ori Ann Li demonstrates some of the vegan recipes from her new cookbook “Ori Ann Li’s Vegan Paradise.” Chef Li also available at the end of the demonstration for questions and to autograph copes of her book. (693-7058)

871 Kainui Dr., 8 a.m.-noon. All proceeds go to Community Helping Schools, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing needed school supplies and resources to Oahu’s public schools. Donated items such as new and used clothing, shoes, books, household goos and more are being accepted. (commhelpingschools@hawaii.rr.com)

Parking lot at Kailua Intermediate School, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Materials accepted include computers, monitors, laptops, printers and more. Unable to accept TVs, appliances and alkaline batteries. (488-8872)

Wahiawa Shopping Center near Longs and at Tamura’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Wahiawa Lions collect donations of school supplies or money to benefit children attending Wahiawa-area schools. (522-5149)

Hawaii State Library, Edna Allyn Room for Children, 10:30 a.m., free. Canadian storyteller Anne Glover presents wacky string stories, which combines elements of sign language, mind-bending string figures, sound effects and charming characters. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (586-3500)

Filipino Community Center, Saturdays through July 27, 8:30 a.m.-noon, $50 for six weeks. Filipino for Kids is a summer program designed to provide elementary children of all ethnic backgrounds an opportunity to learn about the Filipino culture and heritage. Registration is limited to the first 25 students. (fil4kidsHI@gmail.com)

All Jamba Hawaii locations (excluding Jamba UH and Financial Plaza), 2-5 p.m., free.Jamba Hawaii gives away free kids (9.5 ounce) smoothies to those ages 8 and younger. Flavors available include Strawberries Gone Wild, Blueberry Strawberry Blast Off, Berry Beat It, Poppin’ Peach Mango and Goddie Guava (Hawaii-only flavor). Four free smoothies per transaction. (jambahawaii.com)

Chez Sports Bar and Grill, 98-150 Kaonohi St. C226, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free, ages 21 and older. 11th Hour performs. (347-1323)

Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Saturdays through July 27, 2:30-5:30 p.m., contact for cost. Aloha Danny performs rock, pop and Americana music. (780-7266)

Byodo-In Valley of the Temples, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $2-$3. Featuring Aron Nelson on keyboard and guitar, Arex Ikehara on bass, Esteban on drums, and Joy Waikoloa and Mihiko M on vocals. The time of the concert is subject to change depending on weather conditions. (239-9844)

The Pub, 1718 Wilikina Dr., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5, ages 21 and older. Nitrofiche perform alternative rock music. (621-1835)

Waimea Valley’s Pikake Pavilion Lawn, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $10-$20. Brother Noland Conjugacion, Olomana, John Cruz and Ho‘okena perform at “The Innovators” concert series. Tickets also available at Na Mea Hawaii at Ward Warehouse. (wameavalley.net)

thirtyninehotel, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10, ages 21 and older. Featuring Tiki Taboo and Men in Grey Suits, accompanied by DJ Mr. Nick and special burlesque performances. Bring your favorite tiki much and receive $1 off exotic elixirs. (islandgreaser.com)

The Art Zone, 5 p.m., sponsorships available from $100-$1000 and more. The Leikemia and Lymphoma Society Circle of Life Jazz Cabaret features live jazz music, cocktails and appetizers, an auction and live performers. Proceeds from the event benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society donated to the LLS Man and Woman of the year campaign within the Hawaii chapter. (llscabaret.eventbrite.com)

Gateway to Manoa, 4-7 p.m., $25-$50. The Historic Hawaii Foundation (HHF) hosts an open house of the historic home at Gateway to Manoa. The event includes pupu, champagne punch, and wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Unique gift baskets specially prepared by the host also available for purchase. (hhfjuly2013openhouse.eventbrite.com)q

Ward Centers, 2-6:30 p.m., $60. REAL a gastropub hosts its first beer festival, mixed with tapas-style food, live entertainment and nearly 70 local, domestic and imported craft beers. Proceeds from the event benefit Blue Planet Foundation. (realbeerfestival.eventbrite.com)

DFS Galleria Waikiki first floor gallery, June 15-July 31, open daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., free. World renowned Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa has produced a series of photographs themed “Paradise” for the DFS Galleria Waikiki. (ninamika.com)

Bishop Museum’s J.M. Long Gallery, on display through Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays,$8.95-$19.75. Featuring artwork by Hali‘imaile Andrdade, also known as Maile. (bishopmuseum.org)

Bishop Museum, runs until Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. “Life Through Time: Dinosaurs and Ice-Age Mammals” includes ten exhibits total and includes a robotic skeleton you can control, crayon rubbing tables and a dinosaur dig. (bishopmuseum.org)

Contact for meeting location, 8 a.m.-noon. Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plant species, fence the project site, spread mulch and plant native species. Bring a water bottle, snack and work gloves. Close-toe shoes are required; long pants, long sleeve shirt and bug spray are recommended. Call to RSVP. (381-7202)