MALLS
Borders: Open Mike Night for writers, comedians and musicians, 7 p.m. Friday, Waikele. On Saturday, steel drum music by Greg MacDonald, 2 p.m., and Hula Lindsey, 4 p.m. Rerun marathon of "Twin Peaks," 7 p.m. Monday.
Windward Mall: On Saturday, Honolulu Rose Society exhibit, and the Americorps Domestic Violence Legal Clinic at the Community Booth, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Walter Tavares Jr. from Ho'aikane features music from his new release, "Waltah Boy!," 4 p.m.
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, children perform 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday; art by students from Catholic schools will be on display through Feb. 5.
Kalaheo High School seniors raise money for Project Graduation '97 with a Rocking Chair Marathon, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Kahala Mall: Learn about the Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA's recreational programs for children and adults at the Community Booth, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Shoji Ledward, the "Guitar Monster," performs 1 p.m. Sunday.
Ala Moana Centerstage: Walter Tavares, lead singer of Ho'aikane, performs songs from his solo release, noon Saturday.
Pearlridge Center: Walter Tavares performs, 2 p.m. Saturday, Uptown. Modern dance by NIXdance Studio, 2 p.m. Sunday, Downtown.
Barnes & Noble: Saturday at the Kahala Mall bookstore, Futurekids of Kahala computer demonstration, 3 p.m.; Na Pali presents music from its new CD, "Pacific Tuning," 8 p.m. Composer Donald Erb discusses the future of classical music, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center: In January, Legends presents a musical salute to favorite stars, 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, in the Fountain Courtyard. The Polynesian Cultural Center's mini show is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
MUSICAL GROUPS
The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: Rehearsals for men's a cappella chorus, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Call 262-7664.
Oahu Choral Society: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, UH-Manoa's Music Department, Room 36. Call Joe McAlister at 595-0327.
Oahu Civic Orchestra: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Call 261-6127.
Honolulu Community Concert Band: Rehearsals, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aiea High School Band Room. Call 236-7057.
Honolulu Chorale: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Band Room, St. Andrew's Priory. Call Reno Villaren at 941-4266.
Na Leo Lani, Sweet Adelines: Women's barbershop group rehearses, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School. Call 373-3192.
DANCING
Tahitian dance: Classes for adult women with Roiti Sylva, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Palama Settlement, Room 205. Costs $10 each month. Call 521-6905.
Country-western line dance: Lessons, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays in January, Maunawili Elementary School. Admission $3. Call 262-0869.
Hula dancing: Classes with Iwilani Ohelo, Saturdays, Kauluwela Playground. Costs $10 each month. Call 521-6905.
Israeli dancing: No meeting this Sunday. Returns to the Ala Wai Clubhouse 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 9, 16 and 23. Costs $3. Call 623-3603.
International folk dancing: Includes Bulgarian, Greek, Rumanian and Israeli dances, 7 to 9:15 p.m. Sundays, Makiki District Park. Donation $3. Call 239-7078.
Square dance: With the Square Wheeler Club, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Lessons 7 p.m. Donation $4. Call Mel at 946-6320.
With the Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapiolani Park Bandstand and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays at Ala Wai Community Park. Call Norman at 689-6752 or 456-1215.
With the Pali Twirlers, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Yacht Club Terrace. Call 254-2333.
Okinawan dance: Class for seniors with Mitsuko Toguchi, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi Valley District Park. Call 521-6905.
Line dancing: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Waikiki Community Center. Costs $3. Call 923-1802.
Kodak Hula Show: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Free. Call 627-3300.
Scandinavian dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Free. Call 922-0793 or 955-2577.
Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Moiliili Community Center. Call 737-1897.
MEETINGS
Brown Bag Biography: Kathleen Falvey, a professor of English, speaks on "To Save the Dancing Girl: The Figure of 'Salome' in Early Italian Drama," noon Thursday, Center for Biographical Research, 1633 East-West Road. Call 956-3774.
Conservation biology: Daniel Simberloff speaks on "Hybridization: Conservation Menace or Evolutionarily Beneficial Mechanism?" 11:30 a.m. Friday, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Kuykendall 101. Simberloff helped plan the Hawaiian Conservation Biology Initiative.
He discusses "Disassembling Assembly Rules: Competition and Biogeographic Distributions," 5 p.m. Monday in St. John 011.
American Sewing Guild: Luncheon and McCall's Fashion Show, Sunday, Ala Moana Hotel. With craft fair in the Garden Lanai from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets $25. Call Elizabeth Young at 732-5124 or Mary Ann Duff at 623-5265.
Vegetarian Society: Jennifer Raymond, who works as a nutrition specialist and cooking instructor with Dr. Dean Ornish, speaks on "Go Vegetarian! Eat for Life," 7 p.m. Monday, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, second floor. With recipes from her books, "The Peaceful Palate" and "Fat-Free and Easy." Call 944-8344.
Adoption information: Orientation for prospective parents, presented by Hawaii International Child, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aina Haina Library. Call 377-0881.
CLASSES
Urban Garden Center: County Extension Agent Ed Mersino demonstrates how to care for roses, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, 962 Second St., Pearl City. Learn how to solve problems with rose plants and other gardening matters at the open house, 9 a.m. to noon. Call 453-6050.Series on gardening in Hawaii meets 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays: roses, Feb. 5; pikake, Feb. 12; organic gardening, Feb. 19; controlling ants and other insects, Feb. 26; basic vegetable gardening, March 5; lettuce, March 12; cabbage, March 19; air layering and grafting, April 2; dendrobium orchids (honohono), April 9; cucumber, April 16; plants for lei making, April 23; and sweet and hot peppers, April 30. Costs $5. Call 453-6050 for registration form.
Hawaiian quilting class: With Poakalani Serrao, 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Saturdays, Queen Emma Summer Palace. Charge. Call 524-0394.
Brown Bagging to Conversational Hawaiian: The Friends of Iolani Palace will accept registration for beginners' classes that start Feb. 5. Classes are at 11 a.m. and at noon. Costs $5 per session. Call Cindy at 522-0822.
Hands-on gardening: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Botanical Garden. Free. Call 621-7321.
CLUBS
Gaming Guild: Fantasy role-playing games club, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Pogo Stick, 328 Uluniu St., Suite 102, Kailua. Call 261-4760.
Chess clubs: Chess Fans, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Harbor Center, Aiea; call Richard at 488-1221 or 456-0895. Moiliili club meets 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the Moiliili Community Center; call Jeffrey at 956-4678. Mililani club meets 6 p.m. Mondays; call Guy at 625-2769.
Scrabble club: 9:15 a.m. Mondays, 2933 Kalakaua Ave. Call 923-9060. Also 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. Call 377-0893.
Toastmasters: Practice speaking skills, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Andrew's Priory. Call Hillary at 524-2388. Also noon Tuesdays at the Net Cafe, Puck's Alley. Call Maggie at 941-9929.
LUNCHTIME
Music Break: Unuaki O Tonga performs, noon Friday, Tamarind Park.
Bach's Lunch: Free organ concert, noon Fridays, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call 524-2822.
Royal Hawaiian Band: 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Iolani Palace and 2 p.m. Sundays at the Kapiolani Bandstand.
Hawaii Pacific University: Free seminar on accelerating a degree, 12:15 p.m. Monday. Call 544-0238.
EXERCISE
Paul Bragg exercise: 9 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays, Fort DeRussy lawn. Free. Call 941-2048.
Aerobic workout: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria. Costs $1. Call 735-5755 or 732-5118.
Ursula Hare exercise: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Honolulu Zoo front lawn. Free. Bring beach towel or mat. Call 373-2015.
TAX HELP
Free help with tax returns: The American Association of Retired Persons provides confidential help with volunteers trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service. Bring copies of last year's federal and state returns and current income tax information. Call 523-4545 or ASK-2000 for the site nearest you.