Saturday April 25
Basic Macro and Photography Workshop
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, 9:30-11:30 a.m., free. Learn photographic differences, settings and techniques while photographing insects, flowers and rain drops. DLSR or camera with macro mode needed. (220-4529)
Building Your Home for Life Seminar
Honolulu Country Club, 1690 Ala Puumalu St., 9-11 a.m., free. The seminar will provide valuable information on what families need for a successful multi-generation home construction project including designing for personal space, blended versus segregated living and pooling resources to help the bottom line. Pre-registration required. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)
Busy Hands, Big Ideas
Honolulu Museum of Art School, 1111 Victoria St., Saturdays from April 11-May 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., check website for cost. Local ikebana masters share their expertise and joy of flower arranging with youth grades 2-12. (532-8741, honolulumuseum.org/learn/classes)
Container Planting Workshop
Kapolei High School, Portable 1, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy., 9 a.m.-noon, $15/person, $40/families of three. Take the first step in growing your own food and join us to learn how to plant your own container herb garden. Pre-registration required. (malamalearningcenter.org, 483-0678)
Eye-Catching Spiral & Keyhole Gardens
Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St., 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5. An active, hands-on, down ‘n dirty workshop presents the benefits of spiral and keyhole gardens and how to create and maintain them. Participants will learn the differences between the two methods and determine which best meets their needs or gardening style. Pre-registration required. (748-5363, workshops@hbws.org)
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, April 25 and 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $250. Being a Red Cross instructor is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. This course will prepare you to lead First Aid, CPR and AED courses. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
Food Freedom
SpaHalekulani at Halekulani Hotel, 11 a.m., $25. Halekulani lifestyle coach Kamala Skipper presents “Food Freedom” at the hotel’s spa, discussing how to curb your food cravings by first understanding the causes and then learning alternative means to satsify them. (931-5322, halekulani.com/living-well-lecture-series)
Fraud Protection
Hawaii State Library, 11:30 a.m., free. In celebration of Money Smart Week @ Your Library, learn how to protect yourself from fraud and how to identify common persuasion techniques to avoid being a victim of scams. (586-3481)
Healthier Together in 2015: Digestive Health
3569 Harding Ave., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Learn holistic approaches to improve your health. (738-5522)
Healthier Together in 2015: Digestive Health
401 Kamakee St. #317, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Learn holistic approaches to improve your health. (596-9642)
Healthier Together in 2015: Digestive Health
99-080 Kauhale St. C21, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Learn holistic approaches to improve your health. (496-9642)
Life & Happiness Talk
Happiness U, 569 N. Nimitz Hwy. Ste. 117A, 1:30-2:30 p.m., free. Alice Inoue discusses how to change your life by changing your focus. Experience firsthand what Happiness U has to offer. Pre-registration required. (yourhappinessu.com)
Medical Issues in Autism
UH-Manoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine auditorium, 10 a.m.-noon, free. Learn more about autism from Dr. Timothy Buie. (265-5519)
Parenting Through Personality Styles
Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Medical Office, Conference Room 1A, 1010 Pensacola St., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $92-$162. This class will cover the major psychological attributes that people naturally develop, then compare your psychological characteristics with those of your children. Analyze a series of common problems that confront parents and children with different attributes, learn strategies for dealing with them, and consider the difference between discipline and punishment. Pre-registration required. (383-5438, 432-2260)
After-Tax Shred Day
Kapolei High School parking lot, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Reduce post-tax day stress and clutter with free, bulk document shredding. Limit is two boxes per person. (586-8500, rephar@capitol.hawaii.gov)
Aloha Aina Recycling Drive
Kahuku High School, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Check website for acceptable and unacceptable materials. (kokuahawaiifoundation.org, 3rs@kokuahawaiifoundation.org)
Asia Today Lecture Series
UH-Manoa’s Kuykendall Hall, Room 210, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Richard Hornik presents on China and its future as part of the Asia Today Series of the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange. Pre-registration required. (942-8553, cape@cape.edu)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy., 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointment recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
E-waste Recycling
Gateway Mililani Mauka, 95-1830 Meheula Pkwy., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Materials accepted include computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines, servers and more. No quantity limits. Check website for list of acceptable and unacceptable items. (ewastehawaii.com, 488-8870)
Girls on the Run Hawaii Spring 5K
Ala Moana Beach Park, 7 a.m., $25. Girls of the Run of Hawaii inspires girls to be joyful, health and confident at this 5K race. Refreshments, shave ice and more will follow the event. (girlsontherunhawaii.org)
Going Green Recycling Drive
Our Savior Lutheran School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Save your recyclable waste and help turn trash into cash for community programs. Acceptable items include scrap metal, cell phones, batteries, computers, HI-5 beverage containers and more. (291-6151, renemansho@hawaii.rr.com)
Grow Hawaiian Festival
Bishop Museum, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Enjoy Hawaiian crafts, keiki activites, farmers market, native plants, food, hula from Na Pualei O Likolehua and Ke Kai O Kahiki, and music from Kupaoa and Natalie Ai Kamauu. (543-7511, hawaiianelectric.com/growhawaiian)
Hawaii Baptist Academy Fun Fair
Hawaii Baptist Academy Elementary School, 21 Bates St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Enjoy games, rides and gourmet food, plus entertainment from Streetlight Cadence, Tony Silva, Da Braddahs, Ben & Maila Gibson and HBA’s choruses. (524-5477)
Hawaii Doggie Bakery May Day
Hawaii Doggie Bakery, 2961C East Manoa Road, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Attendees and their dogs can enjoy lei making demonstrations, custom fitting matching human-dog lei sets and doggie muffins. (hawaiidoggiebakery.org)
Hawaii History Day State Fair
Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Road, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free. Check out Hawaii History Day projects from students all over the state, with the theme “Leadership and Legacy in History.” (732-5402 ext. 2, hi.nhd.org)
Imi Pono Concert & Craft Fair
Puohala Elementary School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Keiki activities, crafters, games, food and more. (630-4964)
Ohana Fun Fair 2015
Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Expect Hawaiian games, lei making, lauhala weaving, cultural demonstrations, plant sales and more. (254-3802)
Teddy Bear Drive and Family Resource Fair 2015
Windward Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii and donate teddy bears for charity, and learn more about family resources. (222-6136)
Waialua Drawing Group
Waialua Public Library, 11 a.m., free. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and pen, and an object for a group still life. Meet other artists and share your work. (637-8286)
Friends of Ali‘i Beach Clean Up & Family Ocean Recreation Day
Haleiwa Ali‘i Beach Park, 9:30-6 p.m., free. Help clean the beach, then enjoy ocean activities, live entertainment, food and more. (388-0389)
Downtown Honolulu – 20th-Century Architectural Styles
Starts and ends at Center for Architecture at intersection of Fort Street Mall and Queen Street, 8 a.m.-noon, $15. Walkers will learn about architecturally significant historic buildings and areas downtown – the business center that we are all familiar with, but that too few of us appreciate as a center of historic, 20th-century architecture. Pre-registration required. (aiahonolulu.org)
11th Hour
Snappers Sports Bar & Grill, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free, age 21 and up. (347-1323)
Ethereal Monkeys
Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $5. (945-0800)
Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila
Waimanalo Beach Park, 41-741 Kalanianaole Hwy., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., free. Musicians and the community gather to celebrate the life of Gabby Pahinui with more than 150 performers and dancers, plus community booths, food and crafts. (gabbypahinui.com)
Honolulu Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
Pearl City Cultural Center, 7 p.m., free. Keith Higaki directs Honolulu Wind Ensemble in four classical pieces. (456-4607, honoluluwindensemble.org)
Jazz Peace Concert
Byodo-in Valley of the Temples, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy., 12:30-3:30 p.m., $2-$3. Enjoy Thomas Mackay on vibraphone, Alika Lyman on bass and Mihoko M on vocals. (239-9844)
Larry Carlton
The Magic of Polynesia Showroom in The Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, 2300 Kalakaua Ave., 8:45 p.m., $55-$75. Legendary guitarist Larry Carlton performs a smooth jazz concert with Greg Karukas, Michael Paulo and more. (951-696-0184, tix.com)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Kapiolani Bandstand, 8:30 a.m., free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs at the March of Dimes Walk for Babies. (922-5331)
Angel Network Charities Foodbank Benefit
Calvary-by-the-Sea Lutheran Church, 5 p.m., $15. A benefit for Angel Network Charities Foodbank, featuring performances from Hamajang and Jon Osorio. (389-7059, facebook.com/angelnetworkcharities)
@bodycopy:Kuhio Beach Hula mound near Duke Kahanamoku statue, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Kale Pawai and Halau Na Pua Mai Ka Lani perform. (843-8002)
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@bodycopy:Kapolei Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Jimpu Kai USA brings to life the vibrant culture of Okinawa’s music and dance. (693-7050)
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@bodycopy:Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 134 Kapahulu Ave., 10 p.m., $5-$7, age 21 and up. Enjoy vaudevillian acts, including acrobatics, pole dancing and more. (hulaswaikiki.eventbrite.com, hulas.com)
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@bodycopy:Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, April 25 and May 9 at 4:30 p.m., April 25 at 1:30 p.m., $10-$20. Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.” (htyweb.org, 839-9885)
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@bodycopy:Call for location site near Kamehameha Preschool in Kaneohe, 8-11 a.m., free. Papahana Kuaola seeks volunteers to do lo‘i work, weeding, mulching, planting, propagating and more. Bring work clothes, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray and a water bottle. (447-7694, ileanahaunani.pk@gmail.com)
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@bodycopy:Kailua Beach Park, 9:30 a.m. clean up, noon-3 p.m. festival, free. Help Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii and other community groups clean Kailua Beach’s seven access points and shoreline. After, enjoy an Earth Day Festival with food, activities, prize giveaways and live music from Mike Love and friends. (sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org)
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@bodycopy:Location provided with registration, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Help Hui o Koolaupoko restore Hakipu‘u Stream. Pre-registration required. (huihawaii.org/hok-rsvp-form.html)
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@bodycopy:Pouhala Marsh in Waipahu, meeting place provided with signup, 8:30-11:30 a.m., free. Help Hawaii Nature Center restore the wetlands in West Oahu. (955-0100 ext. 118, volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org)
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@bodycopy:American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $110. For those with a duty to act (professional rescuers), learn skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course includes two-man CPR method, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and bag-valve mask to care for cardiac arrest and breathing emergencies. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
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@bodycopy:American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $130. To train professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Course also includes administering emergency oxygen, and the use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto injectors. (1-800-733-2767, redcross.org/take-a-class)
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@bodycopy:King Intermediate School, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Bring your pets to a dog agility course, games, contest, ask-a-vet booth, food and more. (235-7747)
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@bodycopy:Moanalua Middle School cafeteria, 1337 Mahiole St., 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free. Donate blood to save lives. Appointment recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
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@bodycopy:Kailua Beach Park, 7-11 a.m., $25-$30. Enjoy a walk/run/swim around Kaoha‘o and Kailua Beach, plus a 5K walk/run down the beach to include Story Stop, a tour of historical facts that showcase Kailua Bay. (235-5722)
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@bodycopy:Hawaii Public Housing Admin Building, 1002 N. School St., Bldg. J, 9 a.m. pet cats, 9:30 feral cats, $15-$65. Spaying or neutering your cat keeps them healthy and reduces the number of unwanted animals who end up in shelters. Pre-registration required. (226-4561, hicatfriends.org)
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@bodycopy:HMSA Center at Honolulu, 818 Keeaumoku St., 2-5 p.m., free. Moms can relax and learn more about a healthy and balanced life from guest speakers from Hot Better Pop, Central Pacific Bank and more. (facebook.com/momsinhawaii)
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@bodycopy:Call for location and times in Maili, $30/cats, $65/dogs. Low cost, high volume, high integrity spay and neuter clinic by Animal Care Foundation in Maili. Includes microchip and meds. (396-3333, spayneuter@acfhi.org)
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@bodycopy:The Palladium at Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave., 6-9:15 p.m., $5/members, $8/general. Enjoy a lesson and then open dancing in swing, cha cha, waltz, night club 2-step, CW, salsa, fox trot and more. (778-6480)
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@bodycopy:Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., 4 p.m., $8. HPU’s Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra perform alongside Streetlight Cadence. (528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com)
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@bodycopy:Kapiolani Bandstand, 2 p.m., free. (922-5331)
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@bodycopy:Event takes place along Kailua Road, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $4/button. Enjoy “A Taste of Kailua” with dozens of vendors, live entertainment, shopping, mini health fair, family fun and more. (lanikailuaoutdoorcircle.org, 234-0404)
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@bodycopy:Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, 5 p.m., check website for cost. Maryknoll School hosts its 17th annual Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Award and Scholarship Dinner to honor philanthropists Bob and Frances Bean for their service to the community, as well as 16 exceptional students. (maryknollschool.org/kekumano)
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@bodycopy:Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Education Alcove Classroom, 3-4 p.m., free. Craig Musburger, founder of HD UnderH2O, discusses science and film. (397-5840)
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@bodycopy:Gallery on the Pali, 2500 Pali Hwy., April 26-May 28, Tuesdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., weekends 2-6 p.m., free. Paintings by Nitya Brighenti. (595-4047, unitariansofhi.org/gallery)
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@bodycopy:UH-Manoa’s Art Gallery and Commons Gallery, April 26-May 15, weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m., free. This showcase highlights the work of nearly 30 forthcoming graduates from the BFA program in art at UH-Manoa. (956-8364)
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@bodycopy:Meet at top of Haiku Road near new preschool, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $10-$20/suggested donation. In addition to service work on heiau and other areas, volunteers will share mo‘olelo and history of the valley and their vision for future cultural preserve. Pre-registration required. (235-8111, legendsofkoolau@aol.com)
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@bodycopy:Register for location in Honolulu and game schedule, deadline to register is April 27, $85, age 21 and up. 808 Sports Leagues CoEd Flag Football League is looking for players for the summer season. (808sportsleagues.com)
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@bodycopy:Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Medical Office, Conference Room IBC, 1010 Pensacola St., 7-8:30 p.m., free. Join this group to learn more about these diseases, meet others who are affected by them, share challenges, and offer mutual support in dealing with emotional and physical needs. (230-4205, ccfa_hawaii@yahoo.com)
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@bodycopy:Pearlridge Center Uptown, in front of Ecko Unlimited, 8:30-10:30 a.m., free. Experience purifying and flower therapies, as well as Japanese Bontemae tea ceremony. (203-2366)
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@bodycopy:Sunset Beach Recreation Center, 59-540 Kamehameha Hwy., 5:30-8:30 p.m., free. NOAA seeks public comments on the proposed expansion of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary around the waters of Oahu, Kauai and Niihau. (271-3213, 217-1721)
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@bodycopy:Waikele Golf Club, 94-200 Paioa Place, 9 a.m. registration, noon tee time, $125. Tournament open to golfers of all levels. (samoangospelheralds.com, 342-8370)
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@bodycopy:Royal Hawaiian Center Royal Grove, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., 7:15-8:30 p.m., free. Share in the universal enjoyment of jazz with Thomas Mackay, Gilbert Batangan, Alika Lyman, Alan Ward and Mihoko M. (922-0588)
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@bodycopy:Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $5. (945-0800)
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@bodycopy:UH-Manoa’s Architecture Building, Haigo and Irene Shen Architecture Gallery, April 27-May 20 and Aug. 26-Sept. 20, weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Explore the alternative approach to design and production of HouMinn Practice. A public lecture from HouMinn’s founders will be at 6 p.m. April 27. (956-2859)
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@bodycopy:Castle Medical Center, 6-8:30 p.m., $15. Learn and practice how to be an invaluable labor coach, including what you as a coach can do now to prepare for labor and ways to help reduce labor discomfort. Pre-registration required. (263-5400, castlemed.org)
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@bodycopy:Pearl City Country Club, register for times and cost. NCMA Aloha Chapter provides a comprehensive roadmap to building a contract in both the public and private business sectors. (learningcenter@ncmahq.org)
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@bodycopy:Manoa Innovation Center, second-floor board room, 10 a.m.-noon, $25. Learn business planning and exit strategies to maximize your company value. Pre-registration required. (945-1430, hisbdc.org)
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@bodycopy:Honolulu Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 922 Austin Lane, 5-8:30 p.m., free. ReStore relaunches itself with food trucks, entertainment, silent auction, door buster sales and mural painting. (380-8617, restore@honoluluhabitat.org)
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@bodycopy:Honolulu Hale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Celebrate National County Government Month by learning more about city programs and services, sitting in on a live committee meeting, taking a guided tour and enjoying entertainment from Royal Hawaiian Band. (768-3809, honolulu.gov/council)
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@bodycopy:Kahuku Public Library, 6:30 p.m., free. John “Jr.” Primacio talks about the plantation days in Kahuku. Refreshments provided. (293-8935)
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@bodycopy:Honolulu Waldorf School, 350 Ulua St., 5:30-8:30 p.m., free. NOAA seeks public comments on the proposed expansion of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary around the waters of Oahu, Kauai and Niihau. (271-3213, 217-1721)
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@bodycopy:Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St., noon-1 p.m., free. Musician and teacher Darin Miyashiro will focus on the So-shin Kai and the Okinawan koto tradition as established in Hilo by group founder Midori Matayoshi and as perpetuated by the late Shizuko Akamine. Examples of Okinawan koto music from classic works to folk songs will be demonstrated. (586-9958, susan.m.hogan@hawaii.gov)
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@bodycopy:Jazz Minds Art and Cafe, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., 9 p.m., $5. (945-0800)
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@bodycopy:The ARTS at Marks Garage, 6 p.m., free. Documentary filmmaker Gemma Cubero discusses her filmmaking journey. (hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org)
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@bodycopy:The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave., April 28-May 30, Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free. MAMo hosts its 10th annual exhibit featuring art from 2015 MAMo awardees Kauanoe Chang and Sol Apio and other established and emerging native Hawaiian artists. (521-2903)
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@bodycopy:Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St., 7-9:30 p.m., free. Watching a screening of “Ola: Health is Everything,” then discuss it with writer/director Matthew A. Nagato. RSVP suggested. (625-0925, dharma.connection@gmail.com)
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@bodycopy:Honolulu Hale Lane Gallery, April 28-May 14, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free. Winning artwork and poems created by local students for the Board of Water Supply’s annual contest. (768-6666, www1.honolulu.gov/moca)
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