FIRST FRIDAY

View exhibit openings and special events on a self-guided tour of art galleries in Downtown Honolulu, Chinatown and Kailua; May 2; free; 524-1160.

THE BALCONY GALLERY FIRST FRIDAY SALON, featuring Chuck Davis, Jodi Endicott, Lorenzo Nefulda, Lauren Okano and other artists; 5-9 p.m.; Hawai'i Times Building, 928 Nu'uanu Ave.; 263-4434.

FIRST FRIDAY JAM, with musical guests Roland Cazimero, Sean Tiwanak and premiering the Kamehameha Schools Kanikapila Brothers, a quartet of eighth-grade musicians; 5-9 p.m.; Kim Taylor Reece Gallery, 1142 Bethel St.; 546-1144.

HE ALO A HE ALO: FACE TO FACE, VISIONS & PORTRAITS OF HAWAI'I, grand opening of a new art exhibition on display; 5-9 p.m.; 'Ewa Gallery, Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0307.

OIL PAINTINGS, by Anthony Mendivil; opening reception 5-9 p.m., show runs through June 2; Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace Gallery; free; 292-6503, artman007@hawaii.rr.com.

"ONE NIGHT STAND," in the Chinatown Courtyard with photographer Minako Ishii and author Jeffrey Kent; 5-9 p.m.; Mendonca Building Courtyard, 1126 Smith St.; 262-5930, Auntyhonu@aol.com.

PALOLO KIDS AND FRIENDS, grand opening of a new photographic exhibition; 5-9 p.m.; Downtown @ HiSAM Gallery, Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0307.

SPECIAL

"MY JOURNEY FROM MAKAWAO TO IRAQ," Art Lunch lecture with Deborah Nehmad; 12 p.m. April 29; Hawai'i State Art Museum Multipurpose Room; free; 586-0305.

"REDISCOVERING EMMA," a display about the life and work of Emma K. Metcalf Beckley Nakuina, a Hawaiian intellectual of the last century; 6-7 p.m. May 1; Hawai'i State Library, Hawaiian Reading Room; free; 586-3543, www.librarieshawaii.org.

"ULU N'A KINI - THE MULTITUDES GROW," recognizing four MAMo Awardees: lauhala weaver Elizabeth Lee of Kona, painter David Parker of Kane'ohe, sculptor Hanale Hopfe of Wai'anae and painter and arts organizer Al Languerno of Kula; 6-9 p.m. May 1; Joseph M. Long Gallery, Bishop Museum; free; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

WINDWARD POTTERS SPRING SALE, functional pieces, sculptural forms and raku forms for sale; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 3; Kailua Elementary School cafeteria; 239-5045.

KEIKI ALOHA QUILTS (formerly ABC Quilts), comprised of volunteers who love to sew and quilt, will display 24 "baby" quilts; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3; Hawai'i's Plantation Village; 455-7670, 239-9441.

NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTS MARKET AND FESTIVAL, featuring the work of dozens of native artists; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3-4; Bishop Museum; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

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

OPENING

STUDENT ART EXHIBITION 2008, by Hawai'i's students, kindergarten-sixth grade; May 2008-April 2009, with a student awards ceremony 1-3 p.m. April 27; Hawai'i Convention Center Room 323; 733-9141.

"ELEMENT," BFA Exhibition 2008; April 27-May 16, awards ceremony 1 p.m. April 27; University of Hawai'i Art Gallery; 956-6888, www.hawaii.edu/artgallery.

"MAKAWALU: THE WATCHFUL ONES," experience the works of some of Native Hawaiian contemporary artists, including Maile Andrade, Mark Chai, Rocky Jensen, Imaikalani Kalahele, Kapulani Landgraf, Meleanna Meyer, Abigail Romanchak and Maika'i Tubbs; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, April 29-May 31; The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-2903, info@artsmarks.com.

"PA'INA — A PARTY WITH THE ARTIST," celebrating Hawai'i artists, inspired by the beauty and culture of Hawai'i; April 29-May 31, artist reception 5-8 p.m. May 6; Kim Taylor Reece Gallery; 546-1144.

NEW PAINTINGS, by Brenda Cablayan; April 30-May 29, artist reception 5:30-8 p.m. May 1; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552, www.bethelstreetgallery.com.

"FRESH FLAVORS OF SURF," a collection by Heather Brown; April 30-May 31, opening reception 6-8 p.m. April 30; Chinatown Boardroom; 585-7200, www.chinatownboardroom.com.

"DISCONTINUED," Victor Giordano Polaroids; May 1-29, with opening reception 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 1; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930.

"ISLAND MEMORIES," acrylic landscapes by Patrick Doell; May 1-31; Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; fee; 988-4147.

"INVASIVE SPECIES," a group installation curated by Native Hawaiian artist Maile Andrade, featuring work on paper by 37 Native Hawaiian poets, activists and visual artists; May 2-31, opening reception 5-9 p.m. May 2, artist talk 6:30 p.m. May 15; Nuuanu Gallery; 536-9828, www.nuuanugallery.com.

CLOSING

"Breathtaking Views of Hawai'i," featuring winners of Canon's annual amateur photo contest; through Tuesday; Canon Photo Gallery, Ward Plaza; free; 522-5930.

"Visual Dialogues," works by Mark Kadota; through Tuesday; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552.

"Bamboo Forest," watercolors by Keiko Thomas; through Wednesday; Ko'olau Gallery; free; 988-4147.

"New Collage Encounters," paintings and mixed-media collages by Warren Stenberg; through Wednesday; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery; 262-8306.

"THE ELEGANT AND SERENE SPLENDOR OF JAPANESE BRUSH PAINTING," original works of sumie that express peaceful moments; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday ; Honolulu Hale Courtyard; free; 523-4674.

"Cycle of the Seasons," paintings by Rei Matsuo and Kenichiro Sakurai; through Friday; Art of Vision Gallery, Laser Eye Center of Hawai'i; 946-6000.

"Robot Tea Party," a printmaking performance exhibition; show runs through Friday; Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College; 236-9155, www.gallery.wcc.hawaii.edu.

RECENT OPENINGS

ANNUAL HAWAI'I QUILT GUILD EXHIBITION, with traditional and contemporary quilts by members of the Hawai'i Quilt Guild; through May 4; Academy Art Center at Linekona; 532-8743.

2008 STUDENT EXHIBITION, by Kapi'olani Community College's beginning and intermediate art students; through May 7; Koa Gallery, Kapiolani Community College; 734-9374, tammylj@hawaii.edu.

"SHENANIGAN'S," recent works in multiple medias from Jonathan Hamblin, art professor at Mid-Pacific School of the Arts and his students; through May 9, also, meet and greet the artists 6-8 p.m. May 2; 524-0004.

PHOTOGRAPHER BRUCE BEHNKE, natural-light artist will exhibit macro/abstract and seascape; 2-5 p.m., through May 11; Morning Brew, Kailua Towne; 754-1274.

"NA'AU EXHIBIT," of works by Al Lagunero and more; through May 24, Louis Pohl Gallery; 521-1812.

"UNSEEN VISIONS: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING IN PAKISTAN," works by 12 important artists who epitomize the creativity, diversity and vitality of modern Pakistan, through June 11; East-West Center Gallery; 944-7204, ferrard@EastWestCenter.org.

Biennial of Hawai'i Artists (VIII), recent works by artists from across the state; through Aug. 17; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-1322.

MAMO AWARDS 2008: CELEBRATING OUR MASTERS, exhibition celebrating the third annual Maoli Arts Month; through Sept. 7; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org., www.maoliartsmonth.org.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"GARDEN VARIETIES," art for and about gardens, featuring A. Kimberlin Blackburn, Kay Mura, Linda von Geldern and Maile Yawata; through May 7; The Balcony Gallery, Kailua; 263-4434.

"Celebrate Mother's Day 2008," holiday-themed artwork featuring watercolor rose paintings, through May 10; Kahi Gallery, Waikiki; 232-987, RSVP: 941-0524, rsvp@kahigallery.com.

Contemporary watercolor and mixed-media prints, by Marion Yee Larson; through May 15; Roy's Restaurant, Hawai'i Kai; 396-7697.

"The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan," religious Buddhist art, emphasizing ancient dances still practiced in Bhutan; through May 23; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8700.

"Thangka Painting and Conservation in Bhutan," religious paintings, and "Explore Bhutanese Dance," interactive Bhutanese culture exhibit; through May 23; Museum Learning Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8726.

"Mapped," works in various media by nine Hawai'i artists; also, "Boyd Sugiki: Elements," glass works by Sugiki; both through May 27; The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; 526-1322.

ART EXHIBIT AT THE GALLERY, with recent paintings by Chuck Davis and collectible ceramics by Esther Nowell; through May 29; 597-8034.

"How's Your House?" interactive children's exhibit on home designs around the world; through Aug. 17; Museum Learning Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts; 532-8726.

OTHER VENUES

(Listed by closing date)

"Playing in the Islands," 2007 Student Art Exhibition, exhibit-themed work by students K-6 statewide; through May; Hawai'i Convention Center; docent-guided tours by appointment only; 9-11 a.m.; Wednesdays-Thursdays; reservations for groups of 10 or more: 943-3587.

"HOLY SMOKES," works by Lauren Okano; through May 3; Honolulu Club; 597-8034.

Works by Dave Devenot, Daniela Rocco Minerbi and Mary Lou Sandla; through May 21; Kapi'olani Community College, Fine Dining Room; 734-9499.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

"75 Years of the Lyman Museum: A Journey Through Time and Place," retrospective exhibit; through April 30; Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island; 808-935-5021, www.lymanmuseum.org.

"PAINTING NATURE WITH WATERCOLORS," a two-day workshop with artist Pearl Maxner; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3-4; Volcano Art Center Volcano Village; $120 plus supplies; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

THE ARTS AT MARKS GARAGE seeks environment art for their Eco/Logic exhibit July 29-Sept. 6, deadline to submit art is 6 p.m. July 19; 521-2903, www.artsatmarks.com.

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

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

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

Works by Brenda Cablayan, Chris Campbell, Scottie Flamm, Frank Sheriff, Christopher St. John, Marc Turner and other local 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 Studio, 1160 Smith St.; 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," permanent installation from the academy collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; Honolulu Academy of Arts; 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

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 Hawai'i and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine Corps Base Hawaii; 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 take about a week and start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600.

"Friday Night is Art Night," meet Island artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Fridays; Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free; 808-661-6284.

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 demonstration 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

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 7-10 p.m. Mondays and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapahulu Center, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6-9 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, ongoing classes 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.

FUN ART CLASSES, for teens and adults in Lanikai with Barbara Eberhart; 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 22; $15; 366-0441.

Drawing classes, with artist 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 George Eguchi.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.

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.