June 20
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Wednesday June 20
FAMILY FUN
It’s Book Time With Ronald McDonald
Waipahu Public Library, 2:30 p.m., free. (675-0358)
Keiki Storytime
Kailua Public Library, June 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m., free. Keiki ages 3 – 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories read by Children’s Librarian Miss Annie and other guest readers. (266-9911)
Sesame Street Presents: The Body
Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu, until July 30, call for cost. An interactive exhibit for children. (847-3511, bishopmuseum.org)
Sing Along With Uncle Wayne
Wahiawa Public Library, 10 a.m., free. Experience a “Sing Along with Uncle Wayne” event. (266-9911)
Ke Kani O Ke Kai
Waikiki Aquarium, June 14 to Aug. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., visit website for tickets and cost. June 14 Kuana Torres Kahele/ Mark Yamanaka & Darren Benitez (food by Kahai Street Kitchen). June 28 Raiatea Helm/ Weldon Kekauoha (food by Yama’s Fish Market). July 12 Jake Shimabukuro (food by HASR Wine Company & Chef Rodney Uyehara). July 26 HAPA/ Led Kaapana (food by Big City Diner). Aug. 9 Makana/ Dennis Kamakahi (food by Hula Grill Waikiki). (waquarium.org/KKOKK)
COMMUNITY
Masterclass By Sara David Buechner
Hawaii Convention Center, visit website for location, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $15/adults, $5/students. Acclaimed pianist Sara Buechner – a favorite with local audiences – returns to teach a fascinating masterclass. (alohapianofestival.com)
Songs Of Memory
East-West Center Gallery, Honolulu, until Sept. 9, free. Songs of Memory: Music & Ceremony of Highland Southeast Asia. (arts.eastwestcenter.org, 944-7177)
All Poly Camp
Waikiki Beach Marriot and McKinley High School, June 20-23, visit website for schedule and cost. (allpolysports.com)
Aloha Friday Photozine Launch
R&D, 691 Auahi St., Honolulu, 6:30 p.m., free. Aloha Friday joins a long tradition of photographers such as Daido Moriyama, the Hamburger Eyes collective, and Martin Parr, who present photography to a wider public through self-published photo-books. (interislandterminal.org/rd/)
Hall Of Heroes
Pearlridge Center Uptown, mall hours until Aug. 4, free. Hall of Heroes showcases classiccomic-book favorites and trivia as Pearlridge Center’s 15th annual free summer exhibit, a long-standing tradition for Hawaii’s families. (pearlridgeonline.com)
International Surfing Day
Visit website for information. A group surf is set for International Surfing Day, June 20th, with details to come on the International Surfing Week on Oahu Facebook page. (surfrider.org/oahu)
MUSIC
Jazz Night
Terry’s Place, second floor of the Chinese Cultural Center, 8-11 p.m., call for cost. Celebrate hump day with friends & family to great pupus & all your favorite libations along with great jazz tunes. (533-2322)
Jazz Night
Terry’s Place, second floor of the Chinese Cultural Center, 8-11 p.m., call for cost. Celebrate hump day with friends & family to great pupus & all your favorite libations along with great jazz tunes. (533-2322)
THE ARTS
Nakamaboko Manga/Anime Art Exhibit
Linekona Art Center upstairs gallery, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu, exhibit runs from June 10 to July 24, email for cost and submission details. Any meeting in May for 2D pieces 11×14 or smaller. (Devin_Oishi/KAIMUKH/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us)
SPECIAL EVENTS
SBA Resource Day
First Hawaiian Bank, 1580 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. These special community-based events offer 30-minute free, confidential consultations with small business specialists from the federal agency and address critical issues like access to capital and credit. Register online. (sba.gov/hi)
SMEI Sales Seminars Lead by Lisa Dennis
The Kahala Hotel and Resort, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30-5 p.m., call for cost and to RSVP. Lisa Dennis leads two sales seminars: What You Don’t Know About Your Pipeline Can Kill You and Hiring Real Sales Talent and Managing Performance Like a Pro. (942-7000, smeihonolulu.com)
A Tribute To Eddie Kamae
Doris Duke Theatre, June 16-22, opening night June 16 at 5 p.m., visit website for tickets. We pay tribute to musician and filmmaker Eddie Kamae, and his invaluable work researching, preserving, and sharing Hawaiian music and culture. (honoluluacademy.org/12894-eddie_kamae_tribute_truly_hawaiian_musical_roots_hawaiian_cultural_renaissance)
Biennial Of Hawaii Artists X Exhibit
Honolulu Academy of Arts Spalding House, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, runs until July 22, call for cost. Conceived to be a complement and an alternative to the juried exhibitions that take place annually throughout the state. (532-8700)
Captured Vision Exhibit
Honolulu Country Club Gallery, until July 15, call for more information. Captured Visions: Exhibition of Photography and Digital Art. (551-1956)
HEARTS Academy of Music, Theatre & Dance
Visit website for information, Monday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m., June 12 to July 13. For those entering grades 1-8. Join us for a summer of theatre games, hip-hop, tap dancing, puppetry, music and more. (heartshawaii.org)
Kaleidoscope Exhibit
Andrew Rose Gallery, until June 22, free. The gallery’s first solo exhibition of new paintings by its founder. (599-4400)
Ko Hoalu Slack Key
Doris Duke Theatre, 1 and 7:30 p.m., visit website for tickets. Ki ho‘alu (slack key) is to Hawai‘i what flamenco is to Spain and Delta blues picking is to the American south. (honoluluacademy.org/events/films/12891-ki_hoalu_slack_key_hawaiian_way)
”My Process: Looking & Printing”
HPU Art Gallery, until July 13, call for hours, free. An exhibition of recent works entitled My Process: Looking & Printing by Satoshi Takahira. (544-0228)
Paintings By Karen Kiefer
Gallery on the Pali, until June 21, free. Karen Kiefer, best known for her very large format, formal oil explorations of our ever curiously expanding inner and outer galaxies, has taken a little path through a new alcove of the great forest. (unitariansofHI.org/gallery)
Participate In Captured Visions
Honolulu County Club Gallery, until July 15. Any subject matter is allowed, but please be aware that this venue is open to the public, including children. Artwork must be tasteful, properly framed for an elegant venue and suitable for all ages. Email for more information. (eyork@yorkdesigns.com)
”Striptease” And “Ripples And Dimples”
The Gallery at Ward Centre, until June 29, free. Striptease by Linda Spadaro and Ripples and Dimplees by Ryan Roberts. Reception May 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (gwcfineart.com)
Summer Drama Programs
Tenney Theatre, June 4-29, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $575/full tuition. Summer Drama Adventure for children ages 7-9. The Tween Scene for children ages 10-13. (839-9885 ext. 704, edadmin@htyweb.org)
Tributes: An Art Event
ING DIRECT Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, exhibit runs until June 30. Showcasing new works by painter and illustrator Pancho Abalos as he pays homage to and flips the script on the popular art of the Edo period. (pachosart.com)
”Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory”
Paliku Theatre, June 8 to 24, Fridays to Sundays 7 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m., $15. Presented by New Hope Oahu’s Performing Arts Center. (enewhope.org, 842-4242)
CLASSES
Adult & Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., $110. Register online. (redcross.org)
Brushing Up On Your Interviewing Skills
Kroc Center Hawaii, 6:30-8 p.m., free. The Do’s and Don’ts to be successful in an interview. Ages 16 & Up. Ladies only. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
Color Theory Overview
UHM Sakamaki C104, 7-9 p.m. $55, register for L12075. With instructor Ryan Brant. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
BodyWorks
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center – Fitness Center and Dining Pavilion, 86-260 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, five sessions on Thursdays until July 19, 4-5:45 p.m., free. (womenshealth.gov/bodyworks/parentsfamilies/)
Head/Neck Cancer Support Group
Kaiser, Mapunapuna Clinic, noon to 1:30 p.m., free. Call for appointment. (432-8538)
Successful Strategies For Controlling Diabetes
Wellness Center Auditorium at Castle Medical center, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. Endocrinologist Steven Lum, MD, and Registered Dietitian Ruby Hayasaka, MD, share tips for improved nutrition and physical activity and more. Register online. (castlemed.org)
Summer Feng Shui Lectures
Aiea Libray, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free. With Clear Englebert. (fungshway.com)