“Trappist Tom ... and All That Jazz”: Terence Knapp reads from the works of Catholic theologian Thomas Merton, and pianist Donald Yap plays 1930s jazz and blues, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Newman Center, University of Hawaii. Merton’s books include “The Seven Story Mountain” and “Fire Watch.” Tickets $20 and $50; benefits the Spiritual Life Center. Call 839-5843.
Lanai sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, parking lot across Outrigger Hobron Hotel, on Hobron Lane, Waikiki. Call 923-7965 or 942-3961. Benefits Waikiki Residents Association.
Great Hawaii Kai Garage Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. Items may be dropped off 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Benefits Aloha Special Technology Access Center, which provides technology for people with disabilities. Call 735-1146.
Book sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Kalihi-Palama Library. Call 832-3466.
Holiday Festival and Auction: Silent auction, fashion show, sales of plants, crafts and food, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Holy Nativity. Call 373-2131.
Benefits the Institute for Human Services, Community Clearing House and other community services.
Anniversary party: The Pearl City Library celebrates its 27th year with bonsai demonstrations, music, hula and balloon creations, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Leeward Bookmobile will be open 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from food sales benefit the library. Call 453-6566.
“Turning of the Seasons”: Benefit party for Citizen Action Project, 5 p.m. Saturday, Gordon Biersch restaurant, Aloha Tower Marketplace. The Trucks, Boss Cats and Rod Tanu & the Volcanoes perform. Admission $5. Call 941-4854.
“An Autumn Evening”: Silent and live auctions, food and entertainment by Puamana, to benefit Trinity Christian School, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Pali Clubhouse. Tickets $20. Call 262-8501.
Altres King Kalakaua Regatta: Open ocean racing for the Hawaii Maritime Center benefit begins 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Ala Wai Boat Harbor.
Races are 15K by sailing or paddling canoe and surf skis; 10K by outrigger, paddle board and surf skis; and 5K by paddle board and surf skis. Call 682-5233 or 591-4986.
“Sushi & Chardonnay”: Wine and beer tasting and silent auction, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Plaza Club. Tickets $60. Call 531-4127. Benefits the Hawaii chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
“Christmas in November”: Silent and live auctions and bazaar, to benefit the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Admission $6. Call 949-5531.
Garage sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, 603 Hahaione St., Hawaii Kai. Benefits the Hawaii Animal Sanctuary, which operates a home-for-life shelter.
“Tastes & Treasures”: Gala food tasting and silent auction, 6:30 to 10
p.m. Nov. 23, Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua St., Niu Valley. Tickets $15. Call 377-5471.