Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

• "4 da luv of pidgin," a reading by bradajo, Lee Cataluna, Lisa Linn Kanae and Cedric Yamanaka, 7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. performance Feb. 4, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St., downtown; admission $15, members free; sponsored by Bamboo Ridge Press. Reservations 626-1481.

FOR WRITERS

• 14TH ANNUAL HAWAI'I HIGH SCHOOL WRITING AWARDS COMPETITION for high school juniors and seniors; theme: a political, economic or social event that has had a significant impact on the history of Hawai'i and its relevance to understanding the complexity of life in our state today; typed, double-spaced, five page limit; mail to The Office of Scholarships and Honors Programs, Hawai'i Pacific University, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 201A, Honolulu, HI 96813; include a completed nomination form; Feb. 1 deadline. Information: 566-2430, (866) CALLHPU.

• "WRITING FOR FILM & TELEVISION: HOW TO MAKE A SCENE IN HOLLYWOOD," class taught by writer/producer Andrew Price, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Krauss 016; fee $200; registration number L04876. 956-7221, fax 956-3752, e-mail: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm.

READERS GROUPS

• Hawaiian Language Reading Group, meets 7:15 p.m. Monday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall.

• Beginning Hawaiian Language classes 6 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; free.

• Henri Nouwen Monthly Reading Group, 7 p.m., Thursday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

• JODY FUKUMOTO, author of "The Guide to Hawaiian Style Origami for Keiki," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre.