SPECIAL EVENTS

Raku on the Beach, weekend camping and beachside firing of ceramics, with guest artist Ernest Aryee, through today with use of kiln for firing tea bowls ($5 per bowl), 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Waimanalo Bay Beach Park; sponsored by Hawai'i Craftsmen. 596-8128.

"Kabuki Costume," visual presentation by Sandra Finney of UH-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m. today, East-West Center Gallery; in conjunction with the exhibit "From Stage to Page"; free. 944-7177.

Kailua Second Sunday Art Walk, artist demonstrations, art activities for children and refreshments at 15 Kailua art venues, 2-5 p.m. today, downtown Kailua. 263-4434.

"Exploration and Adventure in the Wild World" tour of the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, led by docent Lida Chase, 2:30-4 p.m. today; also, "Religious Art — Why Pay Attention?" led by John Pearson, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday; free. Reservations: 532-8700.

Paintings and Drawings by Tony Curtis, meet the actor and artist and view his works for sale, 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Higgins Harte International Galleries, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-4439.

Gyotaku Printmaking, make your own fish print or watch Naoki Hayashi demonstrate his technique, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday, Nohea Gallery at Ward Warehouse; free. 596-0074.

"Pride and Prejudice: The Evolution of Contemporary Pilipino Amerikan Art," lecture by Terry Acebo Davis, whose art is now on view in shows at Makiki Heights and First Hawaiian Center, 3 p.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum Café; free for members, included in admission of $5 for nonmembers. Reservations recommended: 237-5217.

OPENING THIS WEEK

"I Dream in Raku," works inspired by the ceramic process by KC Grennan, Daven Hee, Aaron Padilla, Carl Pao, Diana Sanchez and Maika'i Tubbs, today through July 8, opening reception 2-5 p.m. today, lodestar collective, Kailua. 262-4606.

Contemporary Filipino-American Artists of Hawai'i, works by Alicia Ajolo, Michael Cueva, Terry Acebo Davis, N. Trisha Lagaso Goldberg, Aaron Padilla, Rebecca Ramos, Sean Rivera, Romolo Valencia and Charles Valrose, Friday through Oct. 3, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center. 526-0232.

"Potent Possibilities," fiber art by Darius Homay and Marques Marzan, Friday through July 8, opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

RECENT OPENINGS

Suma Cohn, watercolors, and Mark Cross, oil paintings, through June 17, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.

"Life Lessons: Part 4, The Unexpected," sculpture by Frank Sheriff, through June 29, Gallery on the Pali. 595-4047.

Windward Wanderings II, plein-air watercolors from the Windward Wanderes group, through June 29, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. 233-7323.

Recent Paintings by Jeffrey Andrade Hemming, through June 29, The Gallery at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island. (808) 886-2199.

"Summer Scenes: At Home with Harunobu," Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Suzuki Harunobu, through July 30, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Michener Gallery. 532-8701.

CLOSINGS

Kauai Society of Artists Membership Show 2006, juried works in various media, through Friday, Kukui Grove Shopping Center exhibit space, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. www.kauaisocietyof artists.org, (808) 821-8022.

Small Kine Show, works by the Hawaii Watercolor Society, through Saturday, artist reception 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Produce for Victory: Posters on the American Home Front, 1941-1945," traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution features patriotic posters issued during World War II, through Saturday, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

OTHER VENUES

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

Works by Paula Nokes and Lauren Okano, presented by Balcony Gallery, through June 23, Duc's Bistro. 263-4434.

"Life and Soul: Interpreting the World We Live In," new works by Frances Hill and Cirlene, through July 29, Café Che Pasta. 524-0004.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(LISTED BY CLOSING DATE)

"Beasts to Birds," paintings using animals as metaphors for society by Jodi Endicott; and "Light as a Material," paintings by Udo Noger, through June 18, Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. (808) 242-2787.

Works by Ann Sheftic and Cheryl Ans, pastels, oils and 3-D pieces, through June 27, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052..

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Summer Drawing Classes, Wayne Takazono teaches drawing basics, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14-Aug. 30, Kane'ohe Atrium, 46-005 Kawa St., Kane'ohe; $300 (payable at $100 every four weeks). 554-4600.

Expressions Session, cut stencils and explore pattern and rhythm to create paintings on paper with Rebecca Ramos, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; for ages 5-12 and their parents; $7 members and $12 nonmembers. 237-5230.

Teen Book Illustrating Workshop, Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Jerry Pinkney speaks and offers a critique of your work, 1-3:15 p.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa Campus Center; for students in grades 7-12; $15 covers workshop and one-day admission to the Conference on Literature and Hawai'i Children, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. To register: 956-7559.

Water Media Collage, Michael Genger teaches a eight-session class on making collage using watercolors and other media, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, June 17-Aug. 5, UH-Manoa Art Building, room 364; $150 plus supplies.

Oil-painting classes, modern impressionist techniques using brush or palette knife, with artist Yuan Shawl, for beginning students; nine workshop hours taught at the YWCA on Richards Street; $270 for the series. Schedule: 383-0998.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Girl Fest Hawaii 2006 seeks works by women artists on the theme "Women Overcoming the Body" that represent coping with physical or mental illnesses, addictions, abuse for the Aug. 29-Sept. 30 Girl Fest art exhibit. Send digital images in JPEG, TIF or GIF format to info@girlfest hawaii.org or mail hard copies to Girl Fest Hawaii, c/o The Safe Zone Foundation, 1690 Ala Moana Blvd., Hono-lulu, HI 96815. Deadline is July 15.

The Association of Hawaii Artists seeks entries for its Aug. 7-Sept. 2 juried exhibit. Submit works 9-11 a.m. Aug. 5 at Pauahi Tower. $30 annual membership in AHA is required for submission plus entry fee of $20 for 2 pieces and $5 for each additional piece. Prospectus available: 239-6066.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.