September 6

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Thursday September 6
FAMILY FUN
Puzzletime
Pearl City Public Library, Thursdays until Dec. 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m., free. Toddlers ages 1 – 3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to play with educational board puzzles, and then sit down for an age-appropriate storytime featuring stories, sing-along songs, and fun activities. (453-6566)
NIGHTLIFE
Crazy, Sexy, M
M The New Standard, 6-9 p.m., visit website for RSVP information and cost. The Slopes of Diamondhead HUI presents “Crazy, Sexy, M,” the semi-annual pauhana cocktail party at the old Ocean Club. (facebook.com/events/260951450683499/)
COMMUNITY
2012 Royal Court
Hilton Hawaiian Village 3 p.m.; Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center 5 p.m., visit website for more information. Since 1946, the Aloha Festivals Royal Court has played an essential role in the Aloha Festivals, serving as a symbol of Hawaiian heritage passed down through generations of Hawaiians. (alohafestivals.com, 483-0730)
Aloha Festivals Opening Ceremony
Royal Court at the Royal Grave at Royal Hawaiian Center, 5 p.m., free. The Opening Ceremony marks the beginning of the 2012 Aloha Festivals event on Oahu. (royalhawaiicenter.com)
Warrior Volleyball Golf Tournament
Olomana Golf Links, register online and call for more information. The format will be a modified 3-man scramble (with adjusted Team handicap). (uhalumni.org/s/1220/uhfTemplate/event.aspx?sid=1220&gid=1&pgid=716, 956-9931)
Blood Drives
UH Hawaii Executive dining room 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Downtown Community on Bishop Street 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. (bbh.org, 848-4770)
Book Sale
Waimanalo Public & School Library meeting room, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission. The Friends of Waimanalo Library will conduct a Book Sale. (259-2610)
Farmers Market
Kunia Shopping Center, Sept. 7, 14 and 21, 3-7 p.m., free admission. Featuring farm fresh local produce, local food products, crafts, and much more. (kuniashoppingcenter.com)
Kuakini Auxillary Bazaar
Kuakini Health System’s Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 8, free admission. Items for sale include homemade baked goods, sushi, andagi, waffle hotdogs, fresh produce, plants and more. (547-9184)
Vintage Sale
Waioli Tea Room, Sept. 7 from 5-8:30 p.m., Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission. Vintage sale of one of a kind lace, linen and more. (226-7119)
THE ARTS
Anatomy Of A Murder
Honolulu Museum of Art, 1 and 7:30 p.m., visit website for ticket information. In one of cinema’s greatest courtroom dramas, a humble small town lawyer defends a man accused of murdering a local bartender, hoping to win freedom for his client by using the defense of “irresistible impulse.” (honolulumuseum.org/events/films, lawinfilm.com)
Body & Spirit Documentary
Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St., Honolulu, 6:30 p.m., Sundays until Nov. 25, $5. Films focus on provocative cutting-edge experts, scientists, thinkers, healers and spiritual leaders who offer their wisdom on health and wellness topics for body and spirit. (stillandmovingcenter.com)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hawaii Food & Wine Expo
The MODERN Honolulu, Halekulani, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa, and Ko Olina Resort, September 6-9, visit website for times and cost. Features a roster of internationally renowned master chefs, culinary personalities and wine and spirit producers. (hawaiifoodandwindfestival.com)
CLASSES
SBA Consulting
American Savings Bank, 890 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Register online. “SBA Resource Days” are increasingly important in providing tools and information for Hawaii’s economic recovery. (541-2990 ext. 211, sba.gov/hi)
Young Frankenstein
Manoa Valley Theatre, Sept. 6-23, visit website for schedule and tickets. A wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy film masterpiece, the story follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein. (manoavalleytheatre.com)
COMEDY
Hawaii’s Premier Comedians
Dot’s in Wahiawa, 8 p.m., $15/advance, $20/door. Augie T, Frank De Lima, Mel Cabang, Andy Bumatai. (479-0576)