September 1

Pacific Gateway Center, 723 C Umi St., Saturdays through Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Pre-registration required. (733-7047, 851-7010, ron@pacificgatewaycenter.org)

Pre-registration required by Sept. 1 for Sept. 15 event, Central Union Church, 9-11:30 a.m., $300-$500. Children will participate in a discover the creative fun of theater, developing comfort and confidence with playful performances, and building their imaginative abilities. (htyweb.org)

The Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu Ave., 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10. Coe Snyder hosts and Brandi Morgan, Erika Swartzkopf, Jeremy Castillo, Lance Liverman, Tiffany Yamauchi, Jasmine Bautista and Pam Escalona perform original standup comedy. (526-1411)

Blaisdell Arena, 8 p.m., $35.50-$295. See a live comedy performance by Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show.” (ticketmaster.com, 745-3000)

The Public Pet, 3422 Waialae Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Kittens from local fosters will be available for adoption. Boba tea and cookies will be available for purchase. (popokiandtea@gmail.com)

Aikahi World War II Tunnels, 221 Iliaina St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Peruse a large variety of items, such as toys, clothes, kitchenware, furniture and more. Guided tours of the gunnery tunnels will also be available at 10, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a $5 donation. Proceeds will go to Hawaii Animal Sanctuary. (824-1068)

Pre-registration required for Sept. 15 event at Pali Lanes, noon-5 p.m., $45. There will be door prizes and food. Attendees must be age 18 or older to win cash prize. (thebgf.wixsite.com/bowling)

Ala Moana Beach Park, Kewalo Basin Park and Kakaako Waterfront Park, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Walk, bike and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the three parks. Visitors can enjoy walking tours of historic sties and exceptional trees, gain beach volleyball tips, walk with a doctor, sample coral-friendly sunscreen, enjoy a keiki-friendly bike ride and practice yoga. (facebook.com/leiofparks, 524-8560)

Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 4 p.m. investiture, 5-6 p.m. opening ceremony, free. This ceremony marks the beginning of the 2018 Aloha Festivals, where the king, queen, prince and princess will take their places on the royal court. The procession will then make its way to the Royal Grove, where hula, chants and musical performances can be enjoyed. (alohafestivals.com)

Blue Note Hawaii, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25-$45. Enjoy a performance by American singer Melveen Leed, with special guests Jeff Peterson, Lopaka Colon, Rodney Villanueva, Tau Rickford Espiritu and Iwalani Tseu. (bluenotehawaii.com)

Duke s Waikiki, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Duke s Waikiki invites amateur ukulele performers of all ages to audition for the 13th annual Duke s Ukes ukulele competition. Divisions include ukulele instrumental, and ukulele and vocal. Pre-registration required. (dukeswaikiki.com/dukes-ukes)

Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St., $15-$25. Enjoy Gypsy jazz of the ’30s and ’40s, as well as other music of the same style. (955-8821, hprtickets.org)

Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 229 Queen Emma Square, Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 4:30 p.m., $10-$20. Enjoy a celebration of Filipino culture with traditional storytelling. (htyweb.org)