105 Years Of Karate

Japanese Cultural Center Of Hawaii, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free. The Hawaii Karate Roots exhibit celebrates its grand opening this weekend complete with karate demonstrations and the chance to view the history of karate in Hawaii through photos, weapons, rare books and artifacts. The exhibit runs through Aug. 19. Call for regular center hours. (945-7633)

Art Adventure Exhibit

Kharolina Designer, 1059-G 12th Ave., call for appointment. Art Exhibition: Art Adventure with Nikki & Kharolina. (732-3423)

Art On The Zoo Fence

Monsarrat Avenue, across Kapiolani Park Bandstand, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. More than 35 local artists display their works every Saturday and Sunday. You can meet the artists that sell their works in the form of originals, prints and photographs. (946-7713)

Bill Roberts Exhibit

Haleiwa Art Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Inspired by local petroglyphs, these block prints capture the essense of old Hawaii with an ethnic appeal. This exhibit is open through Aug. 20. (637-3366)

Conversations With The Moon

Bibelot Gallery, 1130 Koko Head Ave., Suite two, Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Conversations with the moon” features paintings by artists Haunani Bush. The exhibit continues through Sept. 9. (738-0368)

Exhibit Explores The World Of Fishing

The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop Street, second level lobby, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. “The Lure Of Fishing” features art and photos examining the history of fishing in Hawaii, great living fishermen, equipment and conservation of Hawaii fishing. The exhibit continues through Sept. 23. (353-5152 or 271-0952)

Honolulu Academy of Arts

900 S. Beretania St., Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $12 general includes audio tour, $7 entrance only, $5 audio tour. Experience the Academy in audio! Enjoy a lively informative tour of the Academy’s art and historic architecture. The self-guided audio tour allows you to proceed through the galleries in any order and at your own pace. Free admission on Bank of Hawaii Sundays, every third Sunday and the first Wednesday of the month, from 11-5 p.m. Members are always free. (532-8724)

Library Art Show

Waialua Public Library, call for exhibit hours. Featured artists include George Jacob, Rubina May, Mary Lawrence and Red Mahan. The show continues through Oct. 29. (637-7446 or 637-8286)

Reflecting Hawaii

Diamond Head Galleries, Hawaii State Art Museum. This two-dimensional exhibition of paintings, mixed media and works on paper continues through Sept. 3. The temporary exhibition features works by artist selected for a recent call for artworks launched by the Art in Public Places Program. (586-0307)

Slam Poetry Competition

Hawaiian Nut, at Ala Moana Hotel, ground level, 7:45 p.m., $3 before 8:30 p.m.; $5 after 8:30 p.m. Top poets compete in this themed slam poetry competition. The Winner takes home two round trip tickets to a neighbor island. The event also features some of Hawaii’s best DJs, live painters and musicians. The competition takes place the first Thursday of each month. (944-7784 or 927-3714)

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