SPECIAL EVENTS

"THIRD THURSDAY," live music for art lovers and people wanting to "stay and play" downtown, 7-8 p.m., March 19; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.; 521-2903.

"Mirror & Mirage: Japanese Noh and Kyogen Theatre," an exhibit of noh and kyogen masks, costumes, fans, scrolls and special performances, held in conjunction with the English-language premiere of the noh play "Sumida River" at John F. Kennedy Theatre (through March 15); 8 a.m.-5 pm. weekdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 22; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7584.

• Related special event: DEMONSTRATION OF NOH AND KYOGEN mask making by master carver, Hideta Kitazawa, 2-3 p.m. March 22.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM AT FIRST HAWAIIAN CENTER trio of exhibits by May Izumi, Wendy Kawabata and Melinda Morey, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, through May 1; 526-1322:

• Related events: "Pull, Mark, Fold," works by Wendy Kawabata; artist talk, 7:30 p.m., April 3; Curator's talk, with Inger Tully, 7:30 p.m., May 1.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM DOCENT TRAINING CLASSES, 1-3 p.m. Mondays, through May 11; applications, 237-5217 or www.tcmhi.org.

HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM seeks volunteers to help with monthly Second Saturday events; patience with children, flexibility, and hands-on arts and crafts experience sought; 586-0307.

OPENING

"TAU RIMA TAHITI: CRAFTING PERFORMANCE & 'ITE 'UPA'UPA," by curator Scott Bartlett, showcasing the craft artists and material artifacts of Tahiti, including costumes and instruments; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 12-7 p.m. Sundays, through April 28; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge and Phase II Galleries; 956-8688.

"THE OPEN SHOW," by the Association of Hawai'i Artists, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 25 (opening reception, 5-7 p.m. March 15), Honolulu Country Club gallery; free; 395-3238.

HAWAI'I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY ANNUAL EXHIBITION of artwork in various media by artists from the HPU community, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through April 24; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free; 544-0287.

"... this mortal coil ...," the MFA thesis exhibition, exploring human frailty in religious terms, of Joseph Hans; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 12-5 p.m. Sundays (opening reception 3-5 p.m. March 15), through March 25, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Art Building, Commons Gallery; 956-8251.

HAWAII PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, March 16-April 10, Pauahi Tower, 1001 Bishop St.; 286-1728.

BOTANICAL AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOS OF HAWAI'I, by Edward Sawada, on display 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 16-June 14, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Visitors Center, Lecture Room, Kane'ohe; free; 623-3140.

"THE SPACE IN BETWEEN," new paintings and sculpture, video and sound installations by Mark Kadota, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m Saturdays, March 18-April 17 (opening reception 4:30-7 p.m. March 18); Koa Art Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College; 734-9374.

"20 GOING ON 21: HONORING THE PAST, CELEBRATING THE PRESENT, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE," an exhibition of Hawai'i artists in celebration of the museum's 20th anniversary, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m. Sundays; March 19-June 21; The Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322. .

RECENT OPENINGS

THIRD ANNUAL ALL THINGS HAWAIIAN EXHIBITION, by The Association of Hawaii Artists; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through March 20, 1132 Bishop St., lobby level; 398-1863.

"POINT • COUNTERPOINT: A TWO PERSON SHOW," showcasing abstracts and florals by Kenneth Bushnell; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through April 18; Pegge Hopper Gallery; 524-1160.

"SABRINA STEVENS: FISH OUT OF WATER," 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through March 26 (reception 5:30-8 p.m. March 12; Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu; 595-4047.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

SHARON AND THURSTON TWIGG-SMITH COLLECTION of H.C. Westermann, a gift promised the museum in celebration of The Contemporary Museum's 20th anniversary, one of the largest Westermann private holdings (including a painting, sculptures, drawings/watercolors and prints), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, The Contemporary Museum; $5/adults, $3 students/seniors, members/children, free; 526-1322.

"RECENT ACQUISITIONS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, The Contemporary Museum; $5/adults, $3 students/seniors, members/children, free; 526-1322.

"SPOUTING OFF," exhibition of teapots by Diane KW, Daven Hee, Cory Lum and Joel Park, through March 20; with "A Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party, 5:30-8 p.m. March 19; 521-1812.

"CLAYMATES," ceramics by members of the Hawai'i Potters' Guild, and "ON CANVAS: KAHIKO," paintings by Cindy Conklin, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; through March 26; The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

"PAN-PACIFIC NATION," exhibition inspired by King David Kalakaua's dream of a Confederation of Pacific Nations, with contemporary art from New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, New Caledonia, Guam and other locations, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through March 28; The Arts at Marks Garage; free; 521-2903.

"CAPTURING THE ACTOR'S SPIRIT: Kabuki Actor Prints by Katsukawa Shunsho," 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through March 29, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10/general, various discounts; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

"SURVEY OF DIGITAL IMAGERY," show by students from Pacific New Media, through March 30; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; free, open to public; 522-5930.

"CELEBRATING NATURE THROUGH ART," fourth annual show, by Rowena Liu, Jeanne Snell and Muklan Rice, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, through March 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kane'ohe; free; 233-7323.

"ARTISTRY IN FABRIC" quilts by Barbara Alama; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, through April 3; Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawai'i; free; 946-6000.

46TH ANNUAL HAWAI'I REGIONAL SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS 2009 EXHIBIT, through April 3, Hawai'i State Art Museum; exhibit runs through April 3; free; 586-0307, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

"DIALOGUES OF ABSTRACTION," featuring the works of Mary Mitsuda and James Kuroda, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 3; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Community Gallery; $3, residents, $5 nonresidents, free, center members; 945-7633.

"'ILI IHO: THE SURFACE WITHIN," museum exhibit exploring four museum textile treasures — a feathered cloak, a makaloa mat, an intricate kapa and a "protest quilt"; museum hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 5, Bishop Museum, J.M. Long Gallery; museum admission applies; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SHOEBOX SCULPTURE EXHIBITION" of 150 works " no larger than a shoebox" in various media — including metal, wood, glass, fiber, feathers, paper and clay — through April 9; UH-Manoa Art Gallery; 956-6888.

"Time & Place: Inspired by the Manoa Heritage Center," an exhibition of 20 printmakers' interpretation of the historic landmark, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 27; Sub-Zero Showroom art exhibition space; free; 597-1647.

"BEA ORIGINAL," mixed-media abstracts and oil landscape paintings by Benita S.N. Hunt, on display through May 15, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Kailua; 262-7344.

"IMPERIAL KOREAN PAINTING," highlighting Korean screens part of the academy's permanent collection, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through May 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts $10 adults, $5 students; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"A HOMAGE TO HAWAI'I," paintings, sculptures and etchings by Colombian artist Ivan Osorio, 9-11 a.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays (or by appointment), through May 20, Han's Gallery, Koko Marina Center; 396-5775.

"AFRICAN ART FROM THE ACADEMY'S COLLECTION," display of carved masks, bronze statues, fabrics and other African art, in celebration of Black History Month, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through May 31; 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

"ALPHABET SOUP: LITERARY, LANGUAGE AND LEARNING," showing the history of the written Hawaiian language, literary works about Hawai'i and an "alphabetical" introduction to the museum's artifacts collection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through June 13; Mission Houses Museum; 447-3910.

"ACCESSION," recent acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection; through July 18; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM, 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, free admission for twentysomethings through Sept. 30; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m., Sundays; 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322.

"DECADES OF ABSTRACTION," a survey of abstract expressionism, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 18, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 adults, $5 students/seniors; free for members/children younger than 12; 532-8700.

"UNCOMMON OBJECTS," various works from wood, clay, glass, fiber and metal, from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Public Places Collection, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, and Sundays, for an unlimited engagement; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre, second-floor lobby; 236-9155.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

BETHEL STREET GALLERY solicits entries statewide for its juried Third Annual Hawai'i Artist Exhibition; deadline April 8; for prospectus/application, 524-3552.

'IOLANI (SCHOOL) FAIR ART SHOW AND SALE solicits participation by visual artists for its April 15-18 fundraising (consignment sales) show on campus. Send information — name, contact details, artistic medium and any connection (not required) with 'Iolani — to lei@iolani.org); information, 943-2253, www.iolanifair.org.

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in The Gazebo restaurant; for details: Francisco.Mireles@macys.com.

Café Che Pasta seeks hanging art in all media from solo or group exhibitors; 524-0004.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks 3-D works in any media from O'ahu artists; 597-8034.

RESOURCE SUITES seeks artwork to display in the office; contact Daniel Kaneshiro; 447-5801, www.resourcesuites.com.

WAIMEA VALLEY seeks Native Hawaiian, North Shore, Island artists and producers to showcase their locally made products in its retail store, Ku'ono Waiwai; 638-7766.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

"A Gathering of Greenery," block prints by Caren Loebel-Fried; Kiawe Kitchen, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-985-8979.

"Arts of the Philippines," from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection; Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, at the academy. 532-8701.

Works by Brenda Cablayan, Chris Campbell, Scottie Flamm, Frank Sheriff, Christopher St. John, Marc Turner and other Island artists; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552, www.bethelstreetgallery.com.

"Cap-a-City," installation art project made of recycled plastic bottles, caps, cans and other everyday containers; Tadpole; www.tadpolestudio.org.

"Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present by Island artists, tours available; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.

"O2art 3: Paul Morrison, gamodeme," black-and-white monumental painting; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-0232.

"The Pacific Islands," from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; at the academy; 532-8701.

The Quan Gallery, fine-art photo collages by Carolyn Quan; Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel and 900 Front St., Lahaina, Maui; www.carolynquan.com.

Satoru's Art GallerY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; 905 Makahiki Way; 945-3939.

"Tennis Dessus," site-specific installation of hand-painted art on the museum's tennis courts, by Michael Ming Hong Lin of Taiwan; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-0232.

"uncommon objects," works from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' Art in Public Places Collection; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900, 586-0305, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

ONGOING EVENTS

"THIRD THURSDAY," live music for art lovers and people wanting to "stay and play" downtown, 6-7 p.m., third Thursday monthly; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 1159 Nu'uanu Ave.; 521-2903.

The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks volunteers to help with events, gallery sittings and art installations; 521-2903, info@artsatmarks.com.

Demonstrations by guest artists; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; daily; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free; call for schedule: 949-3989.

Demonstrations by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; call for schedule: 596-8885.

"WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday)," with guest artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays; Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea, Maui; free; 808-874-8583.

Wayne Takazono paints portraits from photos and offers live sketches at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine base; 5-9 p.m., second and fourth Fridays at Kahala Mall; 12-3 p.m., first and third Saturdays at Pearl Highlands Center; 12-3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays at Ward Gateway Center; live sketches start at $40, portraits start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600.

Expression Sessions, for children ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Saturdays; The Contemporary Museum; $7 members, $12 nonmembers; reservations: 237-5230.

Painting demonstrations by Island artists; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays; The Gallery at Ward Centre; free; 597-8034.

Art on the Zoo Fence, works by more than 35 Island artists; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays; Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue.

CLASSES

"BOTANICALS," two-session watercolor class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 7 and 14, Lyon Arboretum; $15; 988-0461.

UH-MANOA OUTREACH CLASSES, registration, 956-8400; information: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses:

• "Oil/Acrylic Painting on Location," 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, through April 11 (call for locations); $150, new students; $125, repeat students.

HAWAI'I POTTERS GUILD, SPRING CLASSES in wheel and handbuilding pottery, through March 21, various days/times, 2480 Bingham St.; $165; registration: 941-8108; www.hawaiipottersguild.org.

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 6-9 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at Shingon Shu Temple, 915 Sheridan St. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Pigtails & Crewcuts, Moanalua Shopping Center; 206-0901, furuikeart@aol.com.

"Learn the Basics," class taught by Susan Brooks in structural drawing, perspective, value and color; 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays; Arts of Paradise Gallery, Waikiki Shore Hotel; $30 for each two-hour class; register: 927-0452.

"Basics in Oil," classes led by Elaine Matsuda, for 12 and older; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 or 4-6 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays; Midori Art Studio, 2639 S. King St., Suite 204; $100 for five-week series of classes, plus supply fees; call for supply list and registration: 532-3989.

Plein-air Painting on location at Magic Island, Makapu'u, North Shore and other spots to be arranged; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; $50 per class includes use of an easel and art supplies; call for location: 590-7092.

Drawing classes, with Wayne Takazono; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Hawaiian Graphics; also, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 12 weeks; Art at the Atrium, Kane'ohe Atrium; both $25 per class; 554-4600, wtakazono@hawaii.rr.com.

Life-drawing classes, Disney animator Jim Goss teaches basics of life drawing, leading up to head painting and sculpture; 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Naturally Hawaiian, 41-1025 Kalaniana'ole Highway; $30, bring your own supplies; 384-5867.

Oil-painting classes, paint Island scenes using palette knife, and learn composition, natural color mixing, value, chroma and knife strokes, from George Eguchi; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Thursdays; Hawaiian Graphics, 1923 S. Beretania St.; $125 for four consecutive sessions; registration: 398-8178 or www.GeorgeEguchi.com.

Oil-painting classes, learn composition and color from Noriko Wakayama; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays; $100 for four weeks of instruction, plus supply costs; call for location and registration: 523-0790.

Hawaiian quilting workshops, experienced and novice quilters welcome; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; second and fourth Saturdays of the month; Mission Houses Museum; $35 for first workshop, then $6 per class; 531-0481, ext. 714.

Watercolor class, Koko Toyomura teaches how to mix and work with contemporary color and shades to create moods; 3-5:30 p.m. Saturdays; The Art Board; $100 for four weeks; 536-0121.

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