THIS WEEK
>> Hawaiian Humane Society’s 2017 Pets in Paradise calendar contest: Accepting photo entries of pets (no people) through Sunday to be featured in its annual pin-up calendar. Photos must be in horizontal format at a minimum size of 1 megabyte. Cost: $25 fee per photo. The public may cast votes for their favorite photo ($1 per vote, minimum of five votes) through May 31 (noon, Hawaii standard time). Visit hawaiianhumane.org.
>> Hanalani String Orchestra performance: 5 p.m. today, Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Visit alamoanacenter.com.
>> Shakespeare’s Fairies & Jesters—A Craft Program for Children: At the following public libraries, 6:30 p.m. today at Liliha (587-7577) and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Wahiawa (622-6345). Keiki are invited to create a jester’s cap or fairy wings and garland while reciting simple lines from famous Shakespeare plays. For ages 4 and older. Free. Call 831-6831.
>> The 24th annual World Fireknife Championships: Today through Saturday, Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie. Tickets for the first two nights of the competition are $10 for adults and $6 for ages 5 to 11. Kama‘aina annual pass holders and full-day general admission ticket holders receive free admission. Tickets for the senior division finals begin at $1 9.95 for kama‘aina, which includes admission into the “Ha: Breath of Life” evening show. Call 293-3333 or visit polynesia.com.
• 7:45 p.m. today, Hale Aloha. Preliminary rounds for junior (ages 6 to 11) and intermediate (ages 12 to 17) divisions, followed by senior division for ages 18 and older.
• 7:45 p.m. Friday, Hale Aloha. Final rounds for junior/intermediate division, followed by semifinals for the senior division.
• 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Pacific Theater. Features the finals of the senior division, with the three finalists competing during the intermission of the “Ha: Breath of Life” and the champion announced at the show’s conclusion at 9 p.m.
>> Keiki passenger safety: By appointment only, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Mapunapuna Medical Office, 2828 Paa St. Check if keiki car seats or booster seats are installed properly. Presented by Kaiser Permanente. Bring car manual and car seat instructions. Free and open to the public. Call 432-2260.
>> Washington Middle School Eagle Pride Dancers: 5 p.m. Friday, Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Visit alamoanacenter.com.
>> Flying Monsters: 7 p.m. Friday, Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. This National Geographic documentary explores giant prehistoric airborne dinosaurs that have become mythologized through stories around the world. Cost: $7, $6 for military, UH students and staff, and ages 65 and older, $5 for ages 4 to 12. For reservations, call 235-7433. Visit 808ne.ws/1NQRIkR.
>> ‘Iolani School Chorus and Hokuloa Singers Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday , St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Free. Call 943-2314.
>> Voyages of the Starship Discovery: 8:15 p.m. Friday, Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. Young engineers, scientists and observers journey across the Milky Way galaxy and explore the universe while “onboard” the Starship Discovery in this interactive show. Cost: $7, $6 for military, UH students and staff, and ages 65 and older, $5 for ages 4 to 12. For reservations, call 235-7433. Visit 808ne.ws/1NQRIkR.
>> The Filipino Community Center’s 24th annual Filipino Fiesta and Parade: Saturday; kicks off with a parade from 9 to 10 a.m. starting at Fort DeRussy and proceeds along Kalakaua Avenue and ends at Kapiolani Park. The parade features Miss Filipina and her court, marching bands, floats, marching groups represented by Filipino civic, culture and community organizations. The fiesta runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Kapiolani Park grounds with various food and cultural booths showcasing Filipino food, culture, artifacts, crafts and more, with entertainment on the Bandstand, performing artists from the mainland, and television and movie personalities from the Philippines. Free. Visit filcom.org.
>> Parade of Farms: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, 94-340 Kunia Road, Waipahu. Features a free open house of the Center with information booths, keiki activities, coffee and honey tastings, bean-to-bar chocolate-making demonstration and more, with guided tours (for a fee) that explore Kunia’s agribusiness and include lectures, giveaways and tastings. Call 622-9026 or visit oahurcd.org/parade-of-farms.
>> WithOutWalls workshop—Gardening for Butterflies: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Kapolei High School Nursery, 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway. Participants learn about the basics of plants and methods used to attract butterflies to a garden or patio and receive a starter plant to bring home. Cost: $10, $25 for families (up to three people). To register, visit 808ne.ws/1SLQ31V.
>> Daikon Festival 2016: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani. Celebrate the harvest experience by harvesting vegetables and eating them fresh in the garden. Also features cultural food, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, local crafts and more. Call 623-7693 or visit honbushin.us.
>> Star-Spangled Babies shower: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at a Honolulu location (which will be provided after registration). For military mothers from active-duty E-1 through E6 families or post-9/11 wounded, ill or injured of all ranks, to develop relationships with other military families and to learn about educational resources in the area while living far away from their extended families. Must register prior to the event; visit operationhomefront.net/event/list.
>> The 19th annual New Baby Expo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Neal Blaisdell Center, Exhibition Hall. Features a “one-stop shopping”experience, entertainment, activities, a keiki activity area, vendors for birthday parties, information booths and more, including a baby crawling contest Saturday and “Hawaii’s Largest Baby Shower” for expectant moms and their guests Sunday , both at 2 p.m. in the Main Events showroom. Cost: $5.50, free for ages 5 and under. Visit newbabyexpo.com.
>> Saturday Storytime: “The Farm,” 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Waianae Public Library. Free. Call 697-7868.
>> Ti leaf lei-making workshop: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St. Learn to make a quick lei just in time for graduation using the drought-tolerant plant. Cost: $5, free for members. Register by 2 p.m. May 13. Call 748-5320 or email workshops@hbws.org.
>> Keiki storytime: “If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t!” by Elise Parsley, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. Free. Call 949-7307.
>> The Magic Flute: 3 p.m. Saturday, Atherton Studio at Hawaii Public Radio, 738 Kaheka St.; doors open 2:30 p.m. Educational touring adaptation of Mozart’s opera about a queen who sends young Prince Tamino in search of her daughter, Pamina, who is being held by Priest Sarastro, in exchange for her hand in marriage. For students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Presented by Hawaii Opera Theatre’s Opera Express. Cost: $10, free for youths under age 18. For reservations, call 955-8821 or visit hprtickets.org.
>> Hawaiian Humane Society’s foster care program: 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, 2700 Waialae Ave. Learn about volunteer opportunities that help save thousands of orphaned animals and owned animals of families facing emergency situations. Students may fulfill service-learning hours. Call 356-2222 or visit hawaiianhumane.org.
>> Punahou Spring Chamber Music Recital: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dillingham Hall on campus, 1601 Punahou St. Features student string quartets and a piano quintet performing works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Ravel. Free. Call 944-5829.
>> Opae ula aquarium workshop: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Na Mea Hawaii, Ward Warehouse. Learn about the tiny Hawaiian shrimp and create a customized pet shrimp aquarium. Cost: $20 per aquarium. For reservations, visit livingartmarinecenter.com.
>> Honolulu Waldorf School Orchestra performance: 5 p.m. Saturday, Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Visit alamoanacenter.com.
>> Bike to the Zoo Day: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Zoo. Bicycle riders receive free admission into the zoo; enter at the Monsarrat Avenue gate. Also, the first 200 bicyclists enjoy free valet service and a prize bag. Call 768-8335.
>> Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: Malama Honua, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Museum of Art; activities end 3 p.m. Members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society will discuss how navigators aboard the Hokulea and Hikianalia use stars to guide them around the world, while keiki decorate small flags to be sewn into a quilt and also create a constellation telescope.
• Family Film Sunday features free film screenings of “Waltah the Worm: The Rite of Passage” at 11:10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. Kimo and Waltah hope to become Hokule‘a crew members as they embark on an adventure by meeting with Hokule‘a captain Uncle Billy Richards and apprentice navigator Austin Kino. Free. Visit honolulumuseum.org.
>> Hawaii Cheer performance: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Windward Mall, Center Court. Free. Call 235-1143.
>> Ala Moana Center’s Keiki Hula Show: 1 p.m. Sunday, Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Visit alamoanacenter.com.
>> Comic Jam Hawaii: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court. Local artists collaborate on cartoons, illustrations and sketches while talking story, while keiki and families are invited to create cooperative art. Free. Call 203-2366 or visit pearlridgeonline.com.
>> Hawaii Youth Chorus performance: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Windward Mall, Center Court. Free. Call 235-1143.
>> Hula performances: Sunday , Ka Kale I o Kahala Halau Hula at 3 p.m., followed by Halau Hula O Kana Kapeka at 5 p.m., Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Visit alamoanacenter.com.
>> The Tiny Tree: 10 a.m. Tuesday , Kalihi-Palama Public Library. Interactive show explores common traits between tiny trees and tiny children and how to create the ideal environment for tiny trees to flourish. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. For ages 3 and older. Free. Call 832-3466.
>> Pre-school Nature Tour: “Flowers and Bees,” 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, with storytelling, crafts and a nature-walk activity. Keiki must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Reservations required. Call 233-7323.
>> Ewa Makai Middle School Jazz Band performance: 7 p.m. Wednesday , Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Visit alamoanacenter.com.
>> Hawaii Academy’s Fun Nights: Keiki ages 6 and older (non-members welcome) enjoy fun mini lessons and extra practice time with shared instruction, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays at the Kalihi gym (1314 Moonui St.), and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays at the Pearl Harbor gym (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Youth Fitness Gym, 1252 Battleship Drive). First-time participants must fill out a registration form, while all attendees under the age of 18 must have a release form signed by a parent or guardian. Bring socks (preferably with grip soles) or gymnastics shoes. Cost: $7 per hour for non-members, $5 for members. Call the Kalihi gym at 842-5642 or Pearl Harbor gym at 422-2223, or visit hawaiiacademy.com.
>> Hawaii Pono Camp—An Effective and Positive Program for Teens With Addictions: This residential retreat runs June 8 to 12 and allows families and teens to address the challenges of substance abuse and technology addictions. Teens participate in experiential learning activities and learn the 5 R’s of character building: Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Restraint and Resilience. Presented by Winners’ Camp Foundation and New Horizons Hawaii. To register and for more details, visit 808ne.ws/1SPh6JM. Visit newhorizonshawaii.com.
ONGOING
>> “Afternoon Art Adventures”: Program offers Tuesday and Wednesday classes from 3 to 4 p.m. at Waikiki Community Center. College-certified art instructor Andree Paradis teaches art “fun”-damentals in an open studio environment using various art materials. For ages 8 and older. Cost: $10, includes all materials. Call 754-3773.
>> Art Explorium classes: 1142 Koko Head Ave. Registration required. Call 312-4316 or visit artexplorium.org.
• Little Artists, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Keiki ages 2 to 5 explore art, movement, yoga and dance. Cost: $15. Visit artexplorium.org/littleartists.
• Keiki storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m. third Thursday monthly, with the option to stay longer for open studio art time. No registration necessary.
• Third Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m. third Fridays monthly. The studio remains open extra late for “creative night owls.” No registration necessary.
>> The Big Fix spay and neuter mobile clinics: Pet owners may get their dogs and cats spayed and neutered at an affordable cost. To make an appointment, visit poidogsandpopoki.org or call 551-7915.
>> Bishop Museum exhibit: “Sweet: A Tasty Journey” delves into the colorful world of candy and offers interactive displays, larger-than-life models, games and learning stations that reveal how candy is made and its cultural origins. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Runs through May 30 in the museum’s Castle Memorial Building, 1525 Bernice St. Parking: $5. Admission (for kama‘aina): $14.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors ages 65 and older, $10.95 for ages 4 to 12. Call 847-3511 or visit bishopmuseum.org.
>> Family catch-and-release fishing: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden. Bring rain gear, barbless hooks and fishing gear. Free. Call 233-7323.
>> Family workout: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays at 1259 S. Beretania St., Suite 20. Free fitness program for parents and children ages 3 and older. Visit smartkarate.com.
>> The Green House workshops: Registration required. Sessions are held at 224 Pakohana St., Pauoa. Call 524-8427 or visit thegreenhousehawaii.com.
>> Hawaii Nature Center: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 2131 Makiki Heights Drive. Reservations required. Costs are for non-members. Call 955-0100, ext. 118.
• June 18: Kahuku Coast hike, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ken Suzuki leads a moderate, four-mile shoreline trek along the northern tip of Oahu with sightings of shorebirds, native coastal plants, sand dunes and fossilized flora and fauna. For hardy hikers ages 7 and older. Cost: $10.
>> Hawaiian Humane Society: Call 946-2187 or visit hawaiianhumane.org.
• Paws on the Path: Bring your furry companions along on a pet-friendly hiking trail with the HHS hiking club on the last Saturday of every month. Meet 8:30 a.m., hike begins 8:45 a.m. Call 356-2222 or visit 808ne.ws/1V0k7N4.
• Pet loss support group: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday monthly. Call 356-2222.
• “Put the ‘WE’ in WEdnesday!”: Enjoy half-price adoptions on all animals every Wednesday.
• Seniors over age 60 can adopt a dog or cat (age 6 or older) for free.
• Temporary foster-care families needed to care for animals. Food, medical treatment and basic supplies included. Call 356-2229.
>> The Honolulu Boy Choir open auditions: Auditions at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., for boys ages 7 to 12; no prior musical experience required, but must be able to match pitch. Free membership and no tuition. For appointments, call 596-7464. Visit honoluluboychoir.org.
>> Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center: Enjoy free guided tours of the former Kakaako Fire Station, located at 620 South St., which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and has been repurposed for the tours which highlight HFD’s history and promote fire safety education. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. third Saturday monthly; tours begin every 45 minutes and is limited to 15 guests. Museum parking available at 555 Queen St. Reservations required. Call 723-7167 or visit honolulu.gov/hfd and click on Community Relations and Education.
>> Keiki music classes: Offerings in music basics, piano, voice, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, violin/viola and low brass at Keiki Kani Music Studio in Aiea. Call 487-2275 or visit keikikani.com.
>> Keiki passenger safety: Ongoing registration to check if keiki car seats or booster seats are installed properly. Presented by Kaiser Permanente. Bring car manual and car seat instructions. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required. Call 432-2260.
• Mapunapuna Medical Office (2828 Paa St.): 3:30 to 6 p.m. June 10.
• Waipio Medical Office (94-1480 Moaniani St.): 3:30 to 6 p.m. June 24.
>> LEGO Challenge Club: 2:30 p.m. third Wednesday monthly, Salt Lake/Moanalua Public Library. Student members in grades one through five are given a challenge that must be completed in an hour. Photos will be taken and posted in the library and on the club’s blog. Call 831-6831.
>> Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawaii workshops: In-person and online sessions are held year-round for parents and teens to discuss the effects of drinking alcohol, including teen pregnancy, suicide, sexual assault, poor academic performance and automobile fatalities. To register, call 532-6232 or visit madd.org/powertalk21.
>> New Mothers Hui: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Castle Medical Center. Support group led by an internationally certified lactation consultant/perinatal registered nurse. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Call 263-5400 or visit castlemed.org.
>> Parenting Classes for Conflicting Parents: Open enrollment for four-session Monday course led by Allana Coffee, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. For parents who are divorced or separating to learn how to reduce conflict, improve communication and maintain healthy relationships between themselves and their children. Cost (includes materials): $200. Call 861-0581.
>> The Pet Corner’s monthly adoption event: Find a selection of small animals, birds, puppies, cats and dogs available for adoption from the Oahu SPCA, 1 to 3 p.m. third Saturday monthly, Ward Warehouse Amphitheater. Pets welcome. Free. Call 591-1990 or 947-5736 or visit thepetcornerhawaii.com or oahuspca.org.
>> Taiko (Japanese drumming) classes: Four- and seven-week sessions offered year-round for all ages and skill levels, including a Taiko Tots class for ages 2 and 3, and Family Taiko for ages 4 to 11 with an adult. Fees vary. Visit 808ne.ws/1KTnvS8.
>> Waikiki Aquarium: Discounts for members. To register, call 440-9007 or visit waikikiaquarium.org.
• Afternoons at the Aquarium: 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Waikiki Aquarium. Fun activities (stories, critter encounters and creative movement sessions) for the family. Free with paid admission.
• Behind the Scenes at Waikiki Aquarium: 3 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Learn how the facility is run, ranging from fish food to quarantine issues, peer into exhibits and visit the Coral Farm where coral is propagated. Minimum age is 7 years. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for keiki.
• Meet the Monk Seals: 3 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly. Learn about the endangered animals, assist with seal-enrichment activities and meet the Aquarium’s resident seals. Designed for ages 7 and older. Cost: $10 per person.
>> Yo-yo lessons: Presented by Yo-yoFactory 808, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Ward Warehouse Amphitheatre.
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