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Movies opening this Friday:

» "Must Love Dogs": A recent divorcée finds out that her sister has taken out an Internet personal ad for her, stating that potential suitors "must love dogs," even though she doesn't. But when an intriguing canine-lover responds, she decides to take the plunge, with the help of her brother's big pet dog, named Mother Teresa. Diane Lane, John Cusack and Dermot Mulroney star. (PG)

» "Sky High": The son of two legendary superheroes enrolls at an elite high school that trains teenagers with superpowers and their sidekicks. The problem is, he doesn't even know if he has ANY powers to speak of. Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston and Michael Angarano star. (PG)

» "Stealth": Josh Lucas stars as the cocky leader of an elite trio of naval test pilots confronted with EDI, a fourth wingman that isn't human, but rather a computerized fighter jet. When the jet taps into computer databases and finds a bunch of hypothetical war games, it decides to execute them itself. Jessica Biel and Jamie Foxx co-star in this movie by "XXX" director Rob Cohen.

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Focus on feng shui

Clarence Lau will speak about feng shui principles from 10 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Waikiki Community Center, including compass points, interior orientation and the effects of mental and spiritual power on a physical space and vice versa.

There is a $12 fee. Call 923-1802 to reserve a space.

A taste of jazz

Guitarist Jeff Richman will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in the Honolulu Club's lounge, 932 Ward Ave., seventh floor.

Richman has performed, taught and recorded throughout the United States, Europe, Japan and Brazil as a soloist and with such notable jazz musicians as Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Jimmy Haslip, Russ Ferrante, Larry Goldings and Danny Gottlieb.

Bassist Dean Taba and drummer Noel Okimoto will perform with Richman, who recently produced a trio of tribute albums to fusion masters Miles Davis, John McLaughlin and Weather Report.

There will be a $5 cover charge. Call 543-3916 for more information.

Free concerts set

Best Buy will host the grand opening of its first store in Hawaii, at 478 Alakawa St. in Iwilei, with three days of music beginning Friday morning.

Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a performance by Aunty Genoa Keawe followed by a Hawaiian blessing by Kahu David Kaupu at 10 a.m. and the presentation of a $10,000 check to the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii.

Return for more outdoor concerts by Na Leo at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Hapa at 1 p.m. July 30 and Raiatea Helm at 2:30 p.m. July 31.

Caring for seniors

A free seminar geared toward those providing care to seniors or the terminally ill will take place 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lighthouse Ministry (Chinese Lutheran Church of Honolulu).

Chaplain Clarence Liu of Hospice Hawaii will speak about "Last Things: Caring for the Aged and Terminally Ill," at 1640 Liliha St. on the second floor. Parking is available. Call 550-8261 for information.

R&B and uke stylings

Grammy Award-winning R&B vocalist James Ingram will join ukulele virtuosos Ohta San, Lyle Ritz, James Hill, Daniel Ho, musical trio Hawaii Loa and other uke artists during a free open-air concert, "Ukulele Masters Concert in the Courtyard," at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday.

The concert is a preview of the free Starbucks 35th annual Ukulele Festival, taking place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Kapiolani Park Bandstand.

Self-parking will be available at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, with free validation with purchase of one drink. For more information, call the Sheraton Moana Surfrider at 922-3111.

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Top iTunes

The most downloaded songs of the week, as listed by apple.com/itunes:

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