"SECOND SATURDAY at Hawai'i State Art Museum," with "Fantastic Plastic," featuring hands-on art activities on making art out of plastic with members of Hawai'i Stitchery and Fiber Arts Guild (and kapa-making lessons with artist Dalani Tanahy; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 10, at the museum; free; information, 586-0900.

UH STUDENT FURNITURE EXHIBIT, "Furniture Design at UH: An Exhibition of Furniture Designed by Students in the School of Architecture," featuring 39 pieces done by students in both first-year and advanced, design studio classes of associate professor Leighton Liu; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 2, UH-Manoa, School of Architecture Building, Room 204; free, open to the public; information, 956-8311.

"TREES A LA SOGETSU," exhibit of soaring, large-scale, avant guarde, ikebana trees of primarily organic materials, by members of Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Hawai'i branch; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 4; Academy Art Center at Linekona; free; information, 222-7015.

"ALTERNATIVE TASTE STREET FESTIVAL" — a Chinatown Arts District Merchants Association "street festival for everyone ... else," in association with the district's gay and artist community with three performance stages, food, and drink from the area's best-known restaurants, entertainment, drag shows, and arts activities, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 9, in area around Nu'uanu Avenue, Hotel Street and Pauahi Street; information, 521-9699.

HAWAI'I CRAFTSMEN, 42nd Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition, of clay, fiber, glass, metal, mixed media and wood; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 10-31, Honolulu Academy Art Center at Linekona,

"HAWAI'I ARTISTS CELEBRATE DAMIEN OF MOLOKA'I," an exhibition of new works by a number of local artists commemorating the upcoming canonization of Father Damien; through Nov. 3 Cathedral Gallery (next to Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Fort Street Mall); information, Laura Smith, 536-5507.

"KALAUPAPA: KEEP IN! KEEP OUT!" an exhibit of monoprints by Maria Lee in honor of the canonization of Father Damien; Mondays-Saturdays, through Oct. 31; Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square, lobby; 520-603-4649.

FREE WATERCOLOR DEMONSTRATION by artist Ann Pember; 1-3 p.m. Oct. 4, The Arts at Marks Garage; information, www.annpember.com.

"50th ANNIVERSARY MEMBER EXHIBITION," an all-media show, presented by Windward Artists Guild; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden gallery (opening reception 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 11); free; information, 352-9257.

OPENINGS

HAWAII WATERCOLOR SOCIETY 2009 OPEN EXHIBITION, juried by nationally known watercolor artist Ann Pember; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, Oct. 5-30 (awards reception, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 8); Pauahi Tower, Bishop Square, second floor; information, 375-5111.

"WHERE WE LIVE: PLACES OF HAWAI'I," both realistic and abstract images of Hawai'i's unique environment and landscapes; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900,

"NATURAL CURIOSITIES: GYRE PACIFICA," waterforms and new watercolors by Doug Young, and "REFLECTIONS O KE KAI," new work by Joel Park and Charlene Tashima; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 29; The Gallery of Ward Centre; 597-8034.

"IMPRESSIONS IN PRINTMAKING," original linoleum and woodblock prints by Big Island artist John McCaskill, Oct. 8-Nov. 8, ING Direct Cafe, Waikiki (opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9); information, 808-345-6200,

DISPLAY OF ART WORKS by Judith dos Santos, from the Windward School for Adults Zen painting class, Oct. 6-Nov. 6, Kozo Sushi, Windward City Shopping Center; information, 235-0927.

WORKS BY THE BIG ISLAND'S MORINOUE FAMILY — Hiroki, Setsuko and Miho — on view through Feb. 19, at The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; free during bank hours and First Fridays; information, 237-5231.

"VARIATIONS ON A BLACK AND WHITE THEME," landscape prints by artists from Germany, Hawai'i and the Netherlands; Oct. 9-24, Academy Art Center at Linekona, second-floor gallery (opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9); information, 536-5507.

RECENT OPENINGS

"MONSTER MASH," group show featuring numerous well-known local artists; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Oct. 31, Chinatown Boardroom; information, 585-7200.

"KAUA'I FIVE," work by Carol Bennett, Doug Britt, Sharon Britt, Karen Gally and Wayne Zebzda; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 16; Koa Art Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College; information, 734-9374.

"LUXURY PLAYTIME: WELCOME TO THE NEW LIFESTYLE," works by Kirsten Rae Simonse; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays; through Nov. 13, Hawai'i Pacific University, Windward Campus; free; 236-5853.

"NO PLAN B," works by Satoru Abe, Harry Tsuchidana and Warren Stenberg; through Nov. 14; Louis Pohl Gallery; (artists' reception, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 16); information/gallery hours, 521-1812.

"TREASURED VISION," featuring the photography of Nick Pugay; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, through Oct. 29 ; free; public invited); The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; information: 522-5930 or www.nickpugay.com.

"UNITED NATIONS RECOGNITION," 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Oct. 4-9; Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu; 595-4047.

"ONCOLOGY ON CANVAS," exhibition sponsored by Oncology Nursing Society, paintings capturing emotions of cancer patients and their families; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; Oct. 6-15; Honolulu Hale courtyard; free; 768-6622.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

(Listed by closing date)

"COSMIC CREATURES: TEXTILES FROM NORTHEAST LAO COMMUNITIES," guest-curated by Thailand-based textile scholar Patricia Cheeseman, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 4; East-West Center Gallery; free; information, 944-7584.

"SLOW NEWS INTERNATIONAL," novel art exhibit, the antithesis of instant messages and iPhone, in which the artwork — text, figurative, painting, photo or digital — must fit on a 3-foot-wide scroll; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays; through Oct. 10, the Arts at Marks Garage; free; information, 521-2903.

"HOT OR NOT: WORK BY TIMOTHY P. OJILE," solo exhibition of vibrant, bright canvases, grey-toned monochromatic paintings, and large-format abstracts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 17 Pegge Hopper Gallery, Chinatown; information, 524-1160.

EXHIBITION OF WOOD-CARVED FLORA, by Yoshihiro Suda, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 12-4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 18, The Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; admission fees apply; 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, $5 students/seniors, free for members and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

"SERENDIPITY," a display of prints by a number of local artists, depicting Native Hawaiian legends, gender viewpoints, flora and fauna, and more; 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Oct. 24; Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom; information, 597-1647.

"OVERLOOKS: MICHAEL ARCEGA," site-specific installation in the monkeypod trees, part of the museum's artist-in-residence program, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, The Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322.

ARTWORK BY BARBARA EBERHART, Che Pasta Restaurant, Bishop Square, through Oct. 31; information, hours, reception hours, 524-0004.

"THE UNIVERSE: YOURS TO DISCOVER," presented by University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy and the UHM Library, with telescope celestial images and graphic art works; library hours, through Dec. 18, Hamilton Library, UH-Manoa; Bridge Gallery; information, 956-8688.

"TAKIE OKUMURA'S LANTERN SLIDES," exhibit of lantern slides, predecessors of 35mm slides (including hand-painted color illustrations, black and white photographs and hand-colored photographs), by former converted Christian pastor and Japanese community educator, through Dec. 31, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; information/ hours, 956-8688.

"THIRTY-SIX VIEWS OF MOUNT FUJI," first presentations of Edo-period Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's entire museum series — one of the museum's masterpiece collections — with related exhibit of Mount Fuji works by other artists — 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 3; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10, $5 students/seniors, free for members and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

"GRAPHIC CABINET NO. 4: FRANCISCO GOYA — THE DISASTERS OF WAR," rare etchings on the horrors of war by the Spanish master, seen for the first time in decades, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays; through Jan. 10, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Gallery 9; admission fee; 532-8700.

"BARTLETT IN EUROPE," mini-exhibition, on the artist's early years in Europe, part of the year-long celebration of Charles William Bartlett, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts; information 532-8700, www.honoluluacademy.org.

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

"HO'OULU: The Inspiration of Hula," featuring works from the Art in Public Places Collection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through July 17, 2010; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; information, 586-0900, http://hawaii.gov/sfca.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in the Gazebo restaurant; 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 its 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

ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. most Saturdays and Sundays, The Gallery at Ward Centre; information, 597-8034.

"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.

"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.

IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTINGS BY FLEURETTE, at Gallery Haiku, Windward Mall; and Island Treasures, Koko Marina Center; information, 922-8641, or www.fleuretteart.com.

"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.

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

GINNY WALDEN FINE ARTS, free talk and tour of gallery and sculpture garden, Olomana Gardens, Waimanalo; school groups welcome; by appointment only: 259-8453.

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.

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 ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Saturdays; The Contemporary Museum; $12 ($7 members): 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

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

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 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, Kaneohe 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.

Send announcements, at least 10 days before event, 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.