Alice Inoue, a Hawaii author and astrologer, will discuss "Awakening to These Shifting Times" at 7:30 p.m. July 15 at the Japanese Cultural Center, Manoa Grand Ballroom, fifth floor 2454 Beretania St,

Inoue is the author of "A Loving Guide to These Shifting Times," which focuses on astrology, Feng Shui, spirituality and metaphysics.

Tickets: $30 ($35 at the door).

Information: 267-0209, www.globalmediaproductions.com or www.aliceinoue.com.

Also: Inoue and Fred Sterling will give an all-day workshop, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Macy's Special Events Room at the Ala Moana Center; $125 ($145 at the door).