Rising Stars II: Kokua Kalihi Valley presents a talent show featuring youths from public housing, 6 p.m., Kalihi Valley Homes, 2250 Kalena Drive. Augie T of I-94 hosts the show. Call 848-0585.
Music Break: Nueva Vida Big Thang plays jazz and R&B, noon, Tamarind Park.
"Overcome Your Fear of Water": Free class on dry land for adults, led by Transpersonal Swimming Institute, 7 p.m., Bojac Aquatic Center. Call 800-723-7946.
AIME: Learn Arabic calligraphy and bring a dish for the potluck dinner, 5 p.m., Paki Hale. Call 395-5329.
Winners' Concert: Recipients of the 1996 Morning Music Club scholarships perform, 7:30 p.m., Thayer Piano Company. Free. Donations accepted for scholarship fund.
Hawaii's history through hula: Kumu hula (teacher) Keone Nunes examines the meaning in Hawaiian storytelling, chant and dance and shares the ancient hula and martial art, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Waikiki Heritage Theater. Costs $8. Reserve with Honolulu Timewalks at 943-0371.
Kahala Mall: Gymboree Sing-Along for children, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Center Stage. Jimbo, the Magic Clown, entertains at 3 p.m.
The Prosperos: Nondenominational group studies "Finding Life in Death" for six Monday nights starting in April. Call 595-3904.
Hale Koa Hotel concert: The 25th Infantry Division (Light) Chorus performs, 4 p.m.
"Introduction to the Internet": Hawaii Online offers a free seminar on how to access the Internet and use e-mail and other tools, 7 p.m. Mondays in April, Borders, Ward Centre. Call 591-8995.
Hawaiian Botanical Society: Tim Motley from the University of Hawaii describes "A Botanical Excursion through the Vava`u Island Group of the Kingdom of Tonga," 7:30 p.m., UH-Manoa's St. John Hall, Room 11. Call 956-3938.
Center for Chinese Studies: Karl Kim speaks on "Political Economy of Cross-Border Development: The Tumen River Project," noon, UH-Manoa's Moore Hall, Room 319. Call 956-2691.
Business Night dinner: Professionals are paired with University of Hawaii students in business administration and travel industry management this evening at the Sheraton Waikiki. Call Darleen Morioka at 956-8215.
Hawaii Photographic Society: John Ogata discusses landscape photography, 7:15 p.m., Makiki District Park. Call 536-4066.
Natural history lecture: David Krupp from Windward Community College explains how coral reefs form and how a natural balance of construction and destruction shapes them, 7:30 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium foyer. Doors open 7 p.m. Donation $4. Call 923-9741. Lectures by Hawaii researchers and educators continue every other Wednesday through May 15.