Classes

Duncan Dance Workshop

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 South Beretania St., 7-9 p.m., $18 pre-registered general, $15 JCCH members, $20 at door. At tonight’s workshop students are introduced to basic techniques of Duncan dance, based on natural and flowing movement. (387-4861)

Community

Craft Fair

Kahuku Village Association Community Center, 56-576 Kamehameha Highway, Friday 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy some light refreshments at this weekend’s fair while you shop for paintings, quilts, Hawaiian themed items, purses, Christmas ornaments, baked goods, baby care products and more. (293-2423)

Learn At Lunch

1136 Union Mall, noon. Unicity invites all to attend today’s “Learn at Lunch” program focusing on Alzheimers Disease. Seating is limited. (545-2772)

Scenic Hawaii Luncheon

Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki Ballroom, 11:30 a.m., $20. Members and guests of Scenic Hawaii are welcome at today’s general membership luncheon. Guest speaker is Law Professor Jon M. Van Dyke from the William S. Richardson School of Law and UH Manoa, discussing “Political and Vehicular Signs.” (737-8327)

Turkey Dance

Ala Wai Golf Course, Palladium, 6:30-9:45 p.m., $3. The Hawaii Ballroom Association presents tonight’s Turkey Dance, featuring plenty of ballroom dancing. Refreshments are served. (222-7851 or 848-7789)

Music

DJ Yume

Indigo, 1121 Nuuanu Ave., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. Hawaii’s own DJ Yume spins a mix of energetic dance tracks live tonight. This event is 21 plus only. (521-2900)

Entertainment At Gordon Biersch

Gordon Biersch, Aloha Tower Marketplace, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. Tonight the band, Inoaole performs live. (599-4877)

Exotic And Impulsive Performance

Blaisdell Concert Hall, Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., $23-$66. Join the Honolulu Symphony tonight for an “exotic and impulsive” show featuring violinist, Karen Gomyo. TIckets available at the Symphony Box Office or through Ticketmaster. (792-2000 or 1-877-750-4400)

La Zona Latina

Panama Hatties, 99-016 Kamehameha Highway, Aiea, 9 p.m., cover. Hit the dance floor tonight for the “La Zona Latina” party, featuring musica Latina, Cumbias, Nortena, Rancheras, salsa, merengue, banda rock and more. Enjoy 25 cent drink specials from 9-10 p.m. This event is 18 plus only. (485-8226 or 285-0072)

Special Events

Carnival Of Fun

Kunia Shopping Center, 94-673 Kupuohi St., off Kunia Road, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Celebrate the grand opening this weekend of the shopping center. Enjoy the carnival of fun, complete with keiki rides and games, keiki ID booth, airbrush tatoos and clown show. The event opens on Saturday with a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony. The Kaala Boys and Imua are the weekend’s entertainers. (262-8556 or 525-6642)

Hops And Grinds

The Willows Restaurant, 901 Hausten St., 5:30-8:30 p.m., $25. More than a dozen seasonal brews are available at tonight’s Winter Beer Festival. Featured breweries include theAnchor Brewing Co., Boston Beer Company, Buffalo Bill’s Brewery, Deschutes Brewery, Mactarnahan’s, Rogue Ales, Sierra Nevada and more. Enjoy food from a holiday inspired all-you-can-eat pupu buffet. Tickets available at the door or in advance at TheWillows, The Liquor Collection, The Wine Stop and Tamura’s. (952-9200)

Ukuele Exhibition

Sheraton Waikiki, seminars and ukulele playing Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner and concert Friday and Saturday evenings (call for time), $30 members, $50 general Friday dinner/show, $10 members, $15 general Saturday dinner/show. The fourth annual Ukulele Guild of Hawaii exhibition includes instruments from Hawaii and the mainland, guest artists, ukulele makers, playing demonstrations and seminars. Performing at Friday’s dinner is Kimo Hussey Quartet, Herb Ohta Jr and others. Saturday’s dinner event features Benny Chong, John King, Bryan Tolentino and more. (440-4646)

Calendar items should be submitted in writing three weeks in advance to MidWeek Calendar, 45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, fax 247-7246 or e-mail: kmiller@midweek.com.