June 27

Kailua Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Keiki ages 3 – 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories read by Children’s Librarian Miss Annie and other guest readers. (266-9911)

Wahiawa Public Library, 10 a.m., free. Amos, founder of the Chip & Cookie Read Aloud Foundation, will be a special guest reader and share stories that inspire children to “Dream Big, Read!” This event is suitable for ages 3 and older. (librarieshawaii.org)

Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu, until July 30, call for cost. An interactive exhibit for children. (847-3511, bishopmuseum.org)

Living Art Marine Center, June 27-29, 1 p.m., $6.50-$15/workshop. Three workshops this week include Wednesday’s Opae Ula Hawaiian Super Shrimp workshop, Thursday’s Summer Splash Tour (touching hermit crabs included), and Professor Tako’s Squid Dissection workshop on Friday (dissect your own squid and write your name in squid ink). Register online. (livingartmarinecenter.com)

Waimanalo Public & School Library, 6:30 p.m., free. (259-2610)

Nico’s At Pier 38, 1133 North Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu, free. (540-1377)

Pinky’s Pupu Bar and Grill, 970 Kalaheo Ave., Kailua, 6-8 p.m., free. (254-6255)

Indigo, 6-9 p.m., cover. A new instrumental band playing around Honolulu playing classic surf rock. (521-2900)

Ala Moana Centerstage, 11 a.m., free. (922-5331)

Hawaii State Library, 2 p.m., free. (586-3490)

East-West Center Gallery, Honolulu, until Sept. 9, free. Songs of Memory: Music & Ceremony of Highland Southeast Asia. (arts.eastwestcenter.org, 944-7177)

Pearlridge Center Uptown, mall hours until Aug. 4, free. Hall of Heroes showcases classiccomic-book favorites and trivia as Pearlridge Center’s 15th annual free summer exhibit, a long-standing tradition for Hawaii’s families. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Pohai Nani second floor meeting room, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15. Register by June 25. Janis Chun will be the featured speaker at the next Kaneohe Business Group general meeting. (520-1565)

Linekona Art Center upstairs gallery, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu, exhibit runs from June 10 to July 24, email for cost and submission details. Any meeting in May for 2D pieces 11×14 or smaller. (Devin_Oishi/KAIMUKH/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us)

Honolulu Zoo, gates open at 4:35 p.m., music from 6-7 p.m., $3/admission. June 27 Roy Sakuma, July 4 Frank Delima, July 11 Manoa DNA, July 18 Ohta San and Nando Suan, July 25 Daniel and Nelly Baduria, Aug. 1 Jimmy Borges, Aug. 8 Sean Naauao. Closing show Aug. 11, $10 presale, $15/door. (honzoo@honzoosoc.org, honoluluzoo.org)

Honolulu Academy of Arts Spalding House, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, runs until July 22, call for cost. Conceived to be a complement and an alternative to the juried exhibitions that take place annually throughout the state. (532-8700)

Honolulu Country Club Gallery, until July 15, call for more information. Captured Visions: Exhibition of Photography and Digital Art. (551-1956)

Visit website for information, Monday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m., June 12 to July 13. For those entering grades 1-8. Join us for a summer of theatre games, hip-hop, tap dancing, puppetry, music and more. (heartshawaii.org)

HPU Art Gallery, until July 13, call for hours, free. An exhibition of recent works entitled My Process: Looking & Printing by Satoshi Takahira. (544-0228)

Honolulu County Club Gallery, until July 15. Any subject matter is allowed, but please be aware that this venue is open to the public, including children. Artwork must be tasteful, properly framed for an elegant venue and suitable for all ages. Email for more information. (eyork@yorkdesigns.com)

The Gallery at Ward Centre, until June 29, free. Striptease by Linda Spadaro and Ripples and Dimplees by Ryan Roberts. (gwcfineart.com)

Tenney Theatre, June 4-29, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $575/full tuition. Summer Drama Adventure for children ages 7-9. The Tween Scene for children ages 10-13. (839-9885 ext. 704, edadmin@htyweb.org)

Doris Duke Theatre, June 23 to July 6, $15/general, $12/museum members. In conjunction with the exhibition Tattoo Honolulu we explore the history of the art form through film. (honoluluacademy.org/events/films/12897-skin_stories)

ING DIRECT Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, exhibit runs until June 30. Showcasing new works by painter and illustrator Pancho Abalos as he pays homage to and flips the script on the popular art of the Edo period. (pachosart.com)

Register by June 28, orientation July 5, online session July 20 to Aug. 14, register online. (redcross.org)

American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., $110. Register online. (redcross.org)

Lisa Rose Doll House & Tea Room, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $40. For ages 4-6. (528-4552)

Kroc Center Hawaii, 11 a.m. to noon and 6:30-7:30 p.m., $14. Demonstrate how to prepare a variety of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, dressing, and sauces, and vegetarian mains to ensure a week’s worth of healthy eating. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

UHM Krauss 12, 6-9 p.m., $55, register for L12064. With instructor Rob Bertholf. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)

Kroc Center Hawaii, 6:30-8 p.m., free. What is true leadership? Find out what being a next generation leader is all about. Ages 13–18. (kroccenterhawaii.org)

HECEO Ward Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. (bbh.org)

JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, Malolo Room, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., free. (bbh.org)

Leeward Community College, by LCC bus stop, 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., free. (bbh.org)

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center – Fitness Center and Dining Pavilion, 86-260 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, five sessions on Thursdays until July 19, 4-5:45 p.m., free. (womenshealth.gov/bodyworks/parentsfamilies/)

Hawaii State Library, 5:30 p.m., free. Lilla LeVine will demonstrate how to create a beautiful French art journal – full of grace, charm and surprises. (librarieshawaii.org)

Kapolei Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Staff from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Hawaii Chapter will share information about the importance of caring, fostering, and adopting of animals. (librarieshawaii.org)

Ala Moana Park to Red Wings Park, 8:30 a.m., free. The memorial is to symbolize a remembrance of those sailors who lost their lives in 2005 while serving in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings. (joseph.pfaff@navsoc.socom.mil)