May 18
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Thursday May 18
Exploring the Ocean’s Past and Present – Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, theater, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Carl Meyer talks, “Fish tracking throughout the archipelago.” (397-5840)
Hawaii Society of Business Professionals Luncheon
Prince Waikiki, 11:30 a.m. check in, $59-$42. Ruth Gates discusses the impacts of coral reefs on Hawaii. (hsbp.biz)
Hidden Talents – Unlocking Your Future! A Woman Leadership Event
University of Phoenix Honolulu Campus, Room 101/102, 745 Fort Street, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Learn how to unlock your future by taking a seat at the table, working at the top and self-developing. Pre-registration required. (uopxhiddentalents.eventbrite.com)
Nurturing a Child’s Sense of Wonder
Geobunga Salt Lake, 2-3 p.m., free. Learn how to involve young children in fun, garden-related activities and in planning child-friendly gardens. Adults only! Pre-registration required. (259-5678, geobunga.com/workshop)
Thursday Terrarium Tea Party
Anuenue Exquisite Tea, Thursdays through July, 6-8 p.m., $50. Learn how to make your own glass terrarium while enjoying your choice of Anuenue Signature Tea and a specialty baked item. (artbridgeeventshi.com)
A Gift for Mom
Cake Envy, 6-7:30 p.m., $50/person, $80/couple. This Mother’s Day, shower your mom with a royal tea party at Cake Envy with flowers, tea, champagne, desserts and more. (littlemissteahawaii.com, 202-6968)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Islands Hospice, 12:45-4:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
Blood Bank of Hawaii
Kailua Town Center, 3-7 p.m., free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)
New Laws Update for Condo Associations
Hale Koa Hotel, Fort DeRussy Hall, 11 a.m., $60. Hawaii Council of Community Associations reviews new laws passed through the 2017 legislature. Pre-registration required. (642-4450, hawaiicouncil.com)
Vendor Splendor
Primary Properties (Stadium Mall), 4510 Salt Lake Blvd., 7-8:30 p.m., free. Browse crafters, resellers, direct sellers, wholesale and LuLaRoe. (808craftandgiftfairs.com)
An Evening of Jazz Standards
The Dragon Upstairs, 6:30-9 p.m., $5. Asako Takasaki performs with Tommy James and Dean Taba. (526-1411)
Highlands Intermediate Jazz Band
Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court, 6-7 p.m., free. (pearlridgeonline.com)
Kealakehe Intermediate Chorus and Ukulele Ensemble
Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court, 1:30-2:30 p.m., free. (pearlridgeonline.com)
Kealakehe Intermediate Ukulele and Chorus Ensemble
Ala Moana Center, Centerstage, 7 p.m., free. (alamoanacenter.com)
WAR
Blue Note Hawaii, May 18-21, 6:30 and 9 p.m., $48-$38. (bluenotehawaii.com)
‘Disgraced’
Brad Powell Theatre at Dole Cannery, May 5-28, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., $30-$20. This new drama explores Islamphobia and what it means to be a Muslim in post-9/11 America. The successful Amir has “renounced” the faith of his parents, but how much of his identity has he really forsaken? (741-4699, taghawaii.net)
‘Dragonfly, the Story of a Young Local Girl’s Journey Through Foster Care’
The ARTS at Marks Garage, May 18-21 and 25-27 at 7 p.m., $15-$12. A community engaged play based on story circles and interviews with former foster youth, therapists and social workers. Presented by PlayBuilders and The Foster Care Training Committee. (playbuilders.org)
Splendors of Ikebana featuring Obi
Honolulu Museum of Art School, May 18-21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Ikebana International Honolulu presents a cultural exhibit of Japanese flower arrangement with accompanying obi belts. An obi-tying demonstration is at 10 a.m. May 20. (charh@hawaii.rr.com, ikebana-hawaii.org)
‘Wait Until Dark’
Manoa Valley Theatre, May 18-June 4, Wednesdays-Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m., $40. A mystery thriller about a sinister con man and two ex-convicts who meet their match in a blind woman with an eerie doll. (manoavalleytheatre.com)
