American Recorder Society: Bring recorders and other Early Music instruments for ensemble playing, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m., Academy Art Center. Call 922-2873.
Honolulu Gay Support Group: "Gays in the media," 7:30 p.m., Hotel Honolulu Rooftop Garden. Call 532-9000. Sponsored by the GLEA Foundation.
"Cinema of Ideas": Internationally acclaimed film scholars give free multimedia presentations to improve film literacy, 7:30 p.m. daily through Thursday at the Academy Theater.
This project of Hawaii Pacific University begins Tuesday with Frank Tillman on "Film as a Medium of Ideas from the Humanities" and Paisley Livingston on "Authorship, Ideas and Cinema." On Wednesday, Noel Carroll speaks on "Documentary Film, Objectivity and History." Thursday, George Wilson
explains "The Importance of Being Enigmatic: How Films Trigger Our Critical Reflexes" and Frank Tillman talks about "Developing a Cinema of Ideas."
Hawaii Photographic Society: 7:15 p.m., Makiki District Park. Image sharing with Joseph Lau, "Rule of Thirds"; Francis Camera presents the Advanced Photo System; and Matt Fitzsimmons talks about the Noblex panoramic camera. Call 536-4066.
Barnes & Noble: Stacy Hasegawa and Emy Yamaguchi from Altres discuss employment opportunities for the 21st century, 7:30 p.m., Kahala.
Concert: With Johnny P and Mike Barques, 6:30 p.m., Windward Mall.
Samoan Flag Day celebration: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace. Call 528-5700.
"Ghosts of Hawaii": Glen Grant shares stories of the land's supernatural heritage, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Waikiki Heritage Theater. Costs $8. Reserve with Honolulu TimeWalks at 943-0371. Repeats Fridays in August.
"Insider's Guide to the Legislature": How to make the most of your group's message, 9 a.m. to noon. Family Community Leadership workshop $15. Call
956-7212 or 235-7433.
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden: Volunteer gathering, "Popping with Ideas" for the garden, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Reserve at 233-7323 or 522-7063.
Borders: Kamalamalama performs songs from its CD "The Days of Our Youth," 2 p.m., Waikele.