May 27
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Saturday May 27
CAPE ‘Asia Today’ Lecture Series
UH-Manoa’s Kuykendall 210, 9 a.m.-noon, free. Deane Neubauer discusses, “Can the U.S. ‘Optimize’ A Defense Policy in the Asia-Pacific Region?” and Denny Roy talks, “Regional Security in a New Era.” (942-8553, cape.edu)
Channeled Answers for Evolution
Mindful Matters Wellness & Yoga Center, 407 Uluniu St., 2-3 p.m., $25-$20. Channeled messages come from a collective supportive of our spiritual evolution. For those seeking answers for their evolution and the greater good. (wingsound.com, 291-6865)
Hot Properties! A Home Buyer & Seller Seminar for Millennials
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties at Kapolei Commons, 2 p.m., free. Rub elbows with other young professionals in real estate and related industries. RSVP requested. (953-8403, eventbrite.com)
Nurturing a Child’s Sense of Wonder
Geobunga Waimanalo, 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)
Soul Guided Meditation Practice for Mother Earth
Master Sha Tao Center Honolulu, noon-2 p.m., call for cost. Enjoy a heart-opening experience with our sacred connection to Mother Earth. (988-8090)
Cars & Coffee Hawaii Auto Meet
Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 9-11 a.m., free. Get your morning coffee, see cars and talk story with owners. (shopaikahi.com)
F-105 Dedication and Vietnam Vets Meet & Greet
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Hangar 79, 11 a.m., free/with museum admission. The museum unveils its newest aircraft, the F-105, with the help of Vietnam veterans. Meet and greet those veterans at 1 p.m. with speeches by Medal of Honor recipients, book signings and more. (pacificaviationmuseum.org)
Girl Scouts Flower Drive ‘Leis of Aloha’
Windward Mall, Center Court, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Girl Scouts of Hawaii sew flowers to make lei for Memorial Day. Donations of flowers will be accepted at the Macy’s parking lot. (windwardmall.com)
Girlfriends
The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 6-9 p.m., $90-$55, age 21 and older. Busy women who need a break can celebrate being a woman and make new friends with art, dancing, yoga, meditation and more. Dinner included. (brandikianajo.com/girlfriends, 393-5527)
St. Anthony Kalihi Santacruzan Procession
Procession begins at Kalakaua District Park, 4:30 p.m., free. The eight beautiful queens of Santacruzan march on Dillingham Boulevard and end at the Blood Bank of Hawaii. Following will be a blessing of the grotto and mass at the church. (845-3255, saintanthonykalihi.org)
Paws on the Path Hiking Club
Call for meeting place, 8:30 a.m., free. Hawaiian Humane Society hosts a pet-friendly hike on Kaunala Trail. (hawaiianhumane.org, 356-2222)
Gonzales, Peetz and Schulmeister
Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Studio, 7:30 p.m., $30-$15. Rachel Gonzales, Les Peetz and Kathryn Schulmeister perform. (hprtickets.org, 955-8821)
Royal Hawaiian Band
Pearlridge Center, Uptown, 11 a.m., free. (922-5331)
Smooth Jazz Concert
Hawaii Convention Center, Liliu Theater, 8 p.m., $70-$30. Apaulo Music Productions presents a concert of jazz featuring Peter White, Gregg Karukas and Michael Paulo. (951-696-0184, tix.com)
The Captains of Industry
SKY Waikiki, 10 p.m. doors open, $20. DJs Graham Funke and Stonerock spin. (vip@skywaikiki.com, skywaikiki.com)
100th Battalion Commemoration
100th Infantry Battalion Clubhouse, 520 Kamoku St., 9 a.m.-noon, free. Learn more about one of Hawaii’s most decorated units to serve in World War II from guest speakers, displays, activities and more. Presented by Aloha Council Venturing Officers Association. Pre-registration required. (100bngoodturn@gmail.com)
Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Manoa Grand Ballroom, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $100. Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise hosts a fundraiser dinner where guests have to solve a 1920s murder mystery. (nolan.chang88@gmail.com)
Sunset Champagne Cruise
Park at Outrigger Reef Waikiki, 5-7:30 p.m., $100. A benefit for Hawaii International Child. Take a luxury catamaran tour with cocktails, pupu and giveaways for all. (jacque@hawaiiinternationalchild.org)
Vision Without Limits
Sheraton Waikiki, 6-10 p.m., $150. A fundraiser to support Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation, Honolulu Pride and The LGBT Center Waikiki. The night honors Jack Law and his tireless efforts and contributions to our community. Taimane performs. (infohawaiilgbtgala@gmail.com, vision_without_limits.eventbrite.com)
The Seventh Art Stand
Doris Duke Theatre, May 27-June 7, check website for schedule, $10-$8/screening. Honolulu Museum of Art screens films from nations affected by President Trump’s supposed travel ban. (honolulumuseum.org)
Pouhala Marsh Wetland Restoration Volunteer Work Days
Pouhala Marsh on Waipahu Depot Street, across from Police Training Academy, 8:30-11:30 a.m., free. Help Hawaii Nature Center remove invasive plants. Bring gloves and bottle water, and wear a hat, sunscreen and dirt-friendly clothes. RSVP requested. (955-0100 ext. 118, volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org)